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: Lala is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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 USD $550 per annum 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: Reginald is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Dominique is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Karin is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Massing is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Lishie is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $2,200 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: Jenry is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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 Jenry, please visit our Donate page by clicking his face above, and when you donate, write "TS-Jenry" in the donation description.
Sponsorship Need: Elaine is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Edson is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Chris is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Anna is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $2,200 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: Gray Miller is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Reff is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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: Jeremiah is still looking for sponsorships to cover USD $550 per annum 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.