Although the Rwanda Provisional Conference is experiencing a significant amount of membership growth, the majority of pastors have little or no formal training in Bible, United Methodist, and theological matters or pastoral skills. Consequently, most pastors are not adequately equipped provide effective leadership in teaching their congregations knowledgably about biblical and theological topics. Rwanda does not presently have a school for training pastors and laity and most pastors and congregation members cannot afford to travel to or attend United Methodist seminaries in other locations.