Every year, men and women from across Vanuatu come to Talua Theological Training Institute to prepare for a lifetime of gospel ministry. Many leave their families, jobs, and villages to study God’s Word so they can return to serve their churches and communities.
By sponsoring a student, you are investing in the future of the church in Vanuatu. As you browse the students below, we invite you to pray for them, read their stories, and consider supporting their training.
Students to be Sponsored:
Sponsorship Need: Lishie is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt per annum in tuition costs.
Island: Futuna
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Married to Becky with four young children.
Why I'm Studying: God has called me to serve His church as a pastor. I desire to return to my home island and faithfully teach God's Word, equip church leaders, and help strengthen Christian families in my community.
To sponsor Lishie, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Lishie" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Anna is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt per annum in tuition costs.
Island: Tanna
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Married to Ernes with three school-aged children.
Why I'm Studying: I am studying the Bachelor of Theology in order to be a leader back in my home community on Tanna. My husband is about to finish his Bachelor of Theology, and we feel that together, we could be a strong Human Resource support for God's mission in the Southern Islands of Vanuatu.
To sponsor Anna, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Anna" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Reff is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Tanna
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Married to Annie with three Kids.
Why I'm Studying: I am studying the Certificate of Ministry in order to be a leader back in my home community on Tanna. My wife is also joining the woman's programmed, joining Certificate one in Semester II, and we feel that together, we could be a strong Human Resource support for God's mission in the Southern Islands of Vanuatu.
To sponsor Reff, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Reff" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Massing is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Ambrym
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am studying the Certificate of Ministry in order to be a leader back in my home community on Ambrym. The reason why I came to Talua is to learn more about God’s Word and deepen my understanding of my faith. I also want to become a person who works for the Lord by helping my community and my island understand God better. This program will equip me with the knowledge and skills I need to serve and support people who are facing different needs and challenges in my community.
To sponsor Reff, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Reff" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Chris is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Epi
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to faithfully lead God's People and disciple others. I desire to grow and become spiritually mature in the new life that I have received through Christ. My desire is to become a faithful servant and worker for Christ, sharing the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ with others. I believe that God is calling me to follow Him faithfully and to dedicate my life to serving Him and carrying out His work. Through this calling, I hope to strengthen my faith, develop my understanding of God’s Word, and become better equipped to serve others and my community.
To sponsor Chris, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Chris" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Karin is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Efate
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to learn more about the Bible, the Word of God, and I believe that theological studies at Talua is the path for me to study and love God
To sponsor Karin, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Karin" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Elaine is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Epi
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to study at Talua Campus because I believe that studying at Talua will help me understand the Word of God better. This knowledge will help me after I finish my studies, and it will also help my community to know and understand the Word of God. Even though I have only a little education, I believe that by going to Talua, I can improve myself and grow in my knowledge and understanding.
To sponsor Elaine, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Elaine" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Lala is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Ambrym
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Widow.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to study because I have seen the goodness of God in my life, and I want to be a witness for God to other people and in other places. I also want to know more about the Word of God in the Bible. When I am by myself, I want to understand more deeply the meaning of God’s Word, because God is the one who helps me. He is the one who strengthens me, and He alone is the sustainer of everything.
To sponsor Lala, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Lala" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Vesako is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Santo
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Vesako, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Vesako" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Edson is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Tanna
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Married to Laiana with three Kids..
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Edson, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Edson" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Reginald is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Ambrym
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Married to Sanita with one Child..
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Reginald, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Reginald" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Jeremiah is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Malekula
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Married to Lorely with two Child..
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Jeremiah, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Jeremiah" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Dominique is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Malekula
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Married to Hancy with three kids..
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Dominidue, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Dominique" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Gray Miller is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Ambrym
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Gray Miller, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Gray Miller" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Jenry is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Epi
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Jenry, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Jenry" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Ephrem is still looking for sponsorships to cover 68,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Malakula
Church: Presbyterian
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I am a student who wants to study at Talua Theological Training Institute because it will help me in my Christian life. It will also help me develop the knowledge and skills I need to become a good leader in the future.
To sponsor Ephrem, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Ephrem" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Agi is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Santo
Church: Apostolic Church
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Apostolic Church. I want to study at Talua because it trains the head, hands, and heart so that we can know how to do God’s work. I also want to study there because I believe that the Word of God is the only solution to everything in our lives in this world. Therefore, in order for us to live a good life in this world, we must feed ourselves with the Word of God, so that it can guide and strengthen our lives and also prepare us for His coming.
To sponsor Agi, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Agi" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Brian is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Santo
Church: Apostolic Church
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Apostolic Church. The reason I want to come is to gain a qualification after being trained in Christian life. I am also very interested in learning more about the Word of God. I believe it is God’s plan for me to come and study at Talua Theological Training Institute.
To sponsor Brian, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Brian" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Charles is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Santo
Church: Presbyterian Church
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to study at TTTI because it is an institution that has a great impact on the lives of the people who come to study there. It can also help me with my life and future. TTTI is a good learning institution that can help me change my life as a young person. It can guide me to know the right path to follow as I grow up and also help me learn more about the Word of God, which will guide and strengthen me in my life.
To sponsor Charles, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Charles" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Joash is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: North Efate
Church: Presbyterian Church
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to study at TTTI to learn more about the Word of God so that I can become a pastor. My purpose is to strengthen my own faith and also to help other people know God and follow Him in their lives through the teaching of God’s Word.
To sponsor Joash, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Joash" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Kency is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Santo
Church: Apostolic Church
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Apostolic Church. I want to study at Talua because it trains the head, heart, and hands. It also helps me grow in the Word of God and enables me to help other people grow in their faith in the Lord Jesus. I also believe that the Word of God is the answer and solution to every situation we face in life. This is why I am very interested in coming to study, so that I can learn more.
To sponsor Kency, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Kency" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Maeva is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Santo
Church: Presbyterian Church
Family: Single.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to study at Talua to learn more about the Word of God. I also want to study so that I can train my head, heart, and hands in relation to God’s Word. Furthermore, I want to gain a qualification in theology that will help and guide me in my daily life.
To sponsor Maeva, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Maeva" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Kennedy is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Santo
Church: Anglican Church
Family: Married to Jenita with Two Kids.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Anglican Church. It is because I believe that the Word of God must be preached in every place. Many people today think that doing the work of God is a waste of time. From time to time, there are not enough people to do God’s work because there are so many lost souls in the world today. Learning how to preach and conduct Bible studies can help lead people to Christ. Finally, this will help me to understand the Word of God more deeply so that I can follow and apply it in my everyday life.
To sponsor Kennedy, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Kennedy" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Kennedy is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Malakula
Church: Presbyterian Church
Family: Married to Royline with Three Young Children.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. The reason I want to come to Talua is to study the Word of God at a higher level and also gain some basic knowledge of the original Hebrew and Greek languages in which the Bible was written. Another reason is that I want to learn the Word of God not only in my head, but also in my heart and through my character, so that I can gain wisdom and knowledge for the future and know how to lead the people and the church where I will serve.
To sponsor Peter, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Peter" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Enock is still looking for sponsorships to cover 225,000vt for 2027 in tuition costs.
Island: Aneityum
Church: Presbyterian Church
Family: Married to Marionie with Four Young Children.
Why I'm Studying: I am preparing for Christian leadership in the Presbyterian Church. I want to study at TTTI to gain a deeper understanding of the Word of God, so that I can go out and teach others and help people grow in their faith and belief in God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
To sponsor Enock, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Enock" in the donation description.