Scott & Laura Carter
Scott and Laura are passionate about seeing followers of Jesus become trainers for Jesus. Jesus taught his followers to pass on all that they had received and they are attempting to do the same. God has given them 25 years of varied ministry opportunities living and serving in both the United States and Internationally (Colombia, South America).
They have 3 adult children (Jackson, Makayla and Avianna) and reside in Iowa when they are not traveling internationally training trainers. They enjoy reading, kayaking and learning about new cultures and trying new foods.
What We Do
Training church leaders in every culture to study, teach, preach & practice the Word of God effectively
Training Trainers
Jesus commissioned the church “to make disciples of all nations” (Mt. 28:19-20). However, there are many misconceptions that occur when we hear the word “disciple” that can hinder our understanding of the biblical mandate. That is why we prefer the word “trainer”. True discipleship, as found in the Bible, includes the idea of “passing on” what has been received.
The primary resource God has given us to accomplish the task of building strong disciples is the gift of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God working together to transform lives. One the greatest reasons for the lack of growth in discipleship is that most church leaders do not know how to study or teach the Word of God accurately.
We do this by teaching them HOW to study the Bible and model for them HOW to pass the training along to others.
How We Train
We train Bible Study Trainers through a Bible training program called Pathways. The Pathways Bible Training Workshops are designed to help church leaders gain practical skills in studying the Bible so that they can understand and apply God’s message for themselves and for their congregations.
In order to learn how to study the Bible well, certain skills and a disciplined process of study are needed (2 Timothy 2:15).
The basic habits of writing down ideas that emerge from the text, of studying and preparing messages and teachings, of meditating on Scripture, applying and teaching it well to their people, are all new to many church leaders (2 Timothy 3:16-4:5).
Some, but not all, of the countries where we are currently training
Training Workshops
Our USA workshops teach how to use and apply careful bible study skills using the Pathways Bible Study Method
Become A Trainer
Volunteer to travel with one of our experienced trainers and facilitate a workshop in a foreign country
Global Missions Resources
Become more aware of how God is reaching the nations and how you can participate in all nations glorifying God
Women’s Workshops
The Pathways for Women workshops are designed to teach you Bible study skills. You will enjoy short times of training followed by group work. As you interact with other women, practicing the tools, you will appreciate a gentle, encouraging atmosphere to progress in your skill as a student of God’s Word.
Take Action
Pray
Ask God to grant opportunities to train church leaders around the world. Signup for our Newsletter & join our Prayer Team.
Connect
Find out how you can host a meeting at your home or church. We would love to share with you more about our ministry.
Give
We rely on the support of faithful partners to help us train trainers around the world. Join our Partnership Team.
Testimonials from trainees
“I watched certain pastors preach and they always stuck to the Word, and I was so impressed. I wanted to learn how to do it. Now I finally know how!”
“This training is amazing! As I study the Bible this way, it changes me and my congregation. Every church leader needs this training!”
Pastor Asoka, Sri Lanka
“We don’t need many outside books to preach the Word well. This training has taught us what we need to study, understand and teach the Bible.”
Partner with us
Help us continue to train trainers who are faithfully passing on their training to others in the global church.
In order for us to accomplish this task, it takes individuals and churches to partner with us financially.
As God enables, would you partner with Scott & Laura Carter to train trainers?
Join us at one of our upcoming workshops!
Click on the location/dates below to register
Men’s Workshops
Women’s Workshops
Our Organization
Through a spectrum of ministries in more than 40 countries around the world, ReachGlobal empowers disciples who make disciples in their local context.
We invest in disciplemakers to establish the Church where the gospel isn’t known.
On our recent trip to Asia, I was confronted with the harsh realization of what life looks like for my sisters as they take up their crosses daily and follow Jesus. I listened as they shared their struggles of isolation, avoidance and alienation. I want you to picture how it would feel to wake up each morning with the genuine desire to love God and love others only to be met with hatred as you try to buy fruits and vegetables for your family at the market. (Read More)