Support GTC . . .
Make an easy, tax-deductible donation to GTC (formerly Gidada Bible College/Bethel Theological College).  Click the "Give Now" button above to connect to the PCUSA website (one of our affiliates). Then you will enter a secure environment for a one-time gift or for on-going support of Gidada Theological College (Account # E052131).  

Thankful to God for His everlasting care through our partners...

Gidada Theological College offers post-secondary training for individuals who are called to serve Jesus Christ in their church as elders, pastors, or evangelists.  Some students are supported by their sending body, and a few of the students pay their own tuition and living expenses.  Many receive scholarships through churches or individual donors, who believe that God will multiply whatever is given to glorify Him and grow His kingdom.
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Student tuition covers 47% of the operating costs for Gidada Theological College.  Western Wollega Bethel Synod, of which Gidada Theological College is a vital part, provides funding for one teacher's salary and the buildings and grounds which comprise Gidada Theological College.  Some additional financial support is provided by the Ethiopian Education Endowment Fund (PCUSA, operational expenses and scholarships), Berlin Mission Works (student scholarships), and Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley (student scholarships).   Though these are significant contributions, there remains an annual budget shortfall.  

Gidada Theological College invites you to pray to see how God might lead you in partnership with His work here at GTC. 
Today's Challenges:
The following are ongoing challenges...
  • Volunteer from abroad who is qualified and called to teach at Gidada Theological College
  • Annual budget shortfall of approximately $12,000
  • Teaching resources (current theology books for the library)
  • Laptop computer for each teacher; digital camera, projector, video camera
  • ​Scholarships for 8 students @ $700/year/student
  • Scholarships targeted for women in theological education  ($700/year)
  • Scholarships for two GTC instructors to upgrade to Masters Degree seminary program and thus upgrade level of instruction at GTC ($1500/year)
  • Additional dormitories, toilets, shower, and office space to meet the growing student needs at GTC (approximately $20,000 per building)
Solutions:
 You can help by providing ....
  • Prayer for God's work through Gidada Theological College and its students and staff
  • Annual scholarship for a deserving student (male or female)    ($700)
  • Annual scholarship for continuing education for GTC instructors (summer training)
  • Textbooks or cost of other resources (library, textbooks, etc.)   ($ any amount)
  • Laptop computer for teachers  ($1,000 each; 4 needed)
  • General donation, to be used for annual operating costs or building projects   ($ any amount)