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By Gayle Grisbee, In the middle of a very busy summer, I had the privilege of participating in an historic meeting of Pentecostal educators in the development of WAPTE---the World Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education. What began as the Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education and Leadership last September in a meeting with representatives of the regional theological associations of the Assemblies of God World Missions held in Singapore, came together again in July 2009 in Springfield, Missouri. This meeting included leaders in theological education from various worldwide Pentecostal organizations who are interested in seeking affiliation with the Pentecostal World Fellowship (PWF).
Report of WAPTE Meeting 1. Name:
The name was changed from the Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education and Leadership to World Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education (WAPTE) 2. Nature of WAPTE The World Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education (WAPTE) is a global cooperative fellowship of Pentecostal/Charismatic theological associations, denominational offices and missions agencies affiliated with a member body of the Pentecostal World Fellowship that provide educational services to theological and/or ministry training schools. It exists to assist and encourage these organizations in their endeavor to promote the development of Pentecostal theological education and leadership training. WAPTE is affiliated with the Pentecostal World Fellowship and its member bodies. 3. Charter Member organizations Africa ˇ African Assemblies of God Alliance (AAGA) ˇ Association for Pentecostal Theological Education in Africa (APTEA)
Asia Pacific ˇ Asia Pacific Theological Association (APTA) ˇ Asia Pacific Education Office (APEO)
Latin America ˇ Latin American Theological Association (ATAL)
Eurasia ˇ Assemblies of God Association of Theological Education in Southern Asia (AGATESA)
Europe ˇ European Pentecostal Theological Association (EPTA)
North America ˇ International Church of the Four Square Gospel ˇ Global Education, Pentecostal Assemblies of Cananda ˇ Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education 4. Interim Executive Director: Rev. Roland Dudley 5. Interim Board members & Officers Africa ˇ Dr. Enson Lwesya - African Assemblies of God Alliance (AAGA) ˇ Dr. Carl Gibbs - Association for Pentecostal Theological Education in Africa (APTEA)
Asia Pacific ˇ Dr. Alex Fuentes - Asia Pacific Theological Association (APTA) ˇ Dr. John Carter - Asia Pacific Education Office (APEO)
Latin America ˇ Rev. Gayle Grisbee, Latin American Theological Association (ATAL) ˇ Dr. Pedro Gomez, Dept. of Education, Assemblies of God, Dominican Republic
Eurasia ˇ Dr. Jacob Cherian, Assemblies of God Association of Theological Education in Southern Asia (AGATESA) ˇ Dr. Ivan Satyrvrata or Dr. John Higgins
Europe ˇ Dr. Paul Alexander, European Pentecostal Theological Association (EPTA) ˇ Second member to be arranged by Paul Alexander.
North America ˇ Dr. Dan Hedges, International Church of Four Square Gospel ˇ Dr. Irving Whitt - Global Education PAOC
At Large Members: ˇ Dr. Bob Cook, Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education ˇ Dr. Miguel Alvarez, Church of God Officers of the Board: ˇ Dr. John Carter, Chairman ˇ Dr. Paul Alexander, Vice-Chairman ˇ Dr. Alex Fuentes, Secretary ˇ Dr. Carl Gibbs, Treasurer
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