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Asia Lutheran Seminary\u2019s Regional Theological Education Program (RTEP) provides consultation to partner churches and seminaries on a variety of issues pertaining to theological education. Led by ALS Vice President, Dr. Guy Marquardt, the RTEP team assists Lutheran missionaries and local leaders with training needs assessments, program development, curriculum planning workshops, program assessment, and recommendations for revision or updates. For more information about how RTEP can serve your church\u2019s ministry training program, contact rtep@asiaseminary.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Asia Lutheran Seminary\u2019s Regional Theological Education Program (RTEP) provides consultation to partner churches and seminaries on a variety of issues pertaining to theological education. Led by ALS Vice President, Dr. Guy Marquardt, the RTEP team assists Lutheran missionaries and local leaders with training needs assessments, program development, curriculum planning workshops, program assessment, and recommendations for revision or updates. 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