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Front-line workers in central Tanzania recently handed out 706 boxes of &ldquo;Pastor&rsquo;s Libraries&rdquo; containing study Bibles and other Christian educational aids designed to help pastors train themselves. &ldquo;Even before we can attend a Bible college, it feels now like we have a Bible college at home through these materials,&rdquo; said one church leader upon receiving the boxed study kit. The kits were distributed to pastors from several denominational groups. &ldquo;The pastors are so incredibly grateful,&rdquo; said a front-line worker. &ldquo;These libraries and materials are far too high of a cost for them to ever purchase on their own.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/globalprayerguide\/tanzania\/\">Click here<\/a> to find out about Christian persecution in Tanzania and learn how to pray.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icommittopray.com\/request\/2684\/tanzanian-pastors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post a prayer for Tanzanian pastors on iCommitToPray.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many Tanzanian pastors lack access to biblical training and in-depth study resources needed to help their congregations stand firm in their faith. 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