Pastor Stephen Omoding | Biblical Leadership Training | RPI
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Pastor Stephen Omoding
Pastor in Training

Pastor Stephen Omoding

Program: Biblical Leadership Training

Pastor Stephen Omoding is part of Cohort 5 of RPI’s Biblical Leadership Training program. Read his story below to learn about his faith and ministry.

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Stephen’s Story

Pastor Stephen recalls a childhood marked by illness, attending church only on Christmas—until missionaries came in 2000, sharing the gospel from door to door. That is when he gave his life to Christ. In 2023, he stepped into pastoral ministry but quickly realized how unprepared he was. He often found himself randomly selecting Scriptures to preach and was unable to answer questions from his congregation. The church struggled with disunity, and he worked tirelessly to bring people together, even as he faced ongoing personal and family health challenges, including repeated surgeries.

He is married to Hellen, and together they have ten children. At times, he felt overwhelmed, as though nothing was working.

One day, he met a friend who had completed RPI training and saw a remarkable transformation in his life and ministry. This stirred a deep desire in him to receive the same training. However, with an annual income of just $100, it remains far beyond his reach.

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Get to Know Stephen

Faith: Gave his life to Christ in 2000 after missionaries shared the gospel.

Ministry: Began serving as a pastor in 2023.

Family: Married to Hellen; ten children.

Livelihood: Approximately $100 in annual income.

Training: Cohort 5 student in RPI’s Biblical Leadership Training program.

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Pray for Pastor Stephen Omoding as he grows in his understanding of Scripture and serves his church and community.

Pray for wisdom in pastoral leadership, encouragement for his family, and faithful application of biblical teaching.

What's Happening in the Program

Building a Strong Biblical Foundation

Cohort 5 began its one-year Biblical Leadership Training program in February 2026. Throughout the year, pastors receive sound biblical instruction, practical leadership training, and opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship. Upon successfully completing the program, they become part of RPI’s alumni network, where continued encouragement, discipleship, and ministry relationships help strengthen their ongoing service to their churches and communities.

2026 Cohort 5 Training

  • March: New Testament Bible Survey and Interpretation
  • April: Pastor’s Christian Life and Maturity
  • May: Pastoral Leadership
  • July: Revival and Missions
  • August: Church History
  • September: Pastoral Ministry and Spiritual Formation
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Continuing the Journey

Training That Reaches Beyond the Classroom

In June 2026, RPI held a training week for pastors’ wives, including wives from the current cohort. In July, staff reported that pastors were encouraged by changes they observed in their homes after that training. This is a cohort-wide account and does not establish participation or outcomes for any particular pastor’s household.

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