International Theological Education Ministries, Inc.

Situated at the center of Europe, and the largest of the former Eastern European states, Poland’s position is crucial. Poland has become one of the major destinations for travelers. Its beauty can be admired in both its old cities and in the wild scenery of its national parks and nature reserves. The country’s regions are largely divided into horizontal bands: the Baltic Coast and the hilly post-glacial lake district. Central Poland is split into northern lowlands and southern uplands, including the Kraków-Wielun Upland with its limestone areas, caves and medieval castles. The Carpathian Mountains, including the Tatras, lie in the extreme south; their mountain scenery, folklore and sports facilities contributing to their charm.

 

 

 

 

In their most recent trip to Poland Rev. Scott Churnock and Dr. Ludwick discovered a strong desire from Polish Reformed pastors for ITEM to assist them in establishing a Reformed study center or even a theological seminary. In the three major Polish cities we visited, numerous meetings ensued with various persons –both pastors and potential students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting with Polish Christian leaders ITEM seeks to meet the needs of equipping pastors and teachers and lay leaders in the former Soviet block.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM explored possibility of establishing a seminary in Wroclaw, Poland. Here Dr. Ludwick is in the meeting with pastors from Reformed churches in Wroclaw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moner Shaded (pastor of the Good Shepherd Church), his wife and fellow Christians hosting ITEM professors Patrick Purham who taught New Testament in January 2005 in Warsaw, Poland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warsaw, Poland: pastor Monar Shaded’s home. First floor for church meetings and classrooms for seminary, second floor – pastor’s office and living room, top floor - accommodations for professors..