Ministry Training Academy - Johannesburg, South Africa

Justin Renton • September 14, 2017
The Ministry Training Academy of Johannesburg was first started by Justin Renton and Dave Pocta back in 2011. It follows the 12 course curriculum outlined by the Teachers Service Team and draws students from accoss the 12 countries of Southern Africa.

The first graduates from this six year training program have just received their cirtificates and were at a graduation ceremony at the Johannesburg church building. Excitingly, the program has just restarted with over 80 students enrolling for MTA 2.0 run by Paul Smith and Pat Hlope.Below is a picture of some of the graduating students.
Ministry Training Academy - Johannesburg

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