The Asia Pacific Theological Association was established as a result of the expressed desires of the Assemblies of God Bible schools in the Asia Pacific region. This Association is a cooperative effort among these and other Pentecostal/Charismatic schools in the region who embrace the Association purposes, to provide assistance in the development and effectiveness of their ministry training programs. Purposes The Association aims:

1. To provide a means for member schools to ensure that their education is focused on:

   1. the basic philosophy and the Pentecostal distinctives;
   2. academic excellence;
   3. student spiritual life development;
   4. effective and practical field ministry training and
   5. training programs that are developed and adjusted to the needs of the students, the church and the culture.
2. To establish standard which provide direction in the development and effectiveness of ministerial training programs, provide accreditation services based on the standards as criteria for a self-study and facilitate transfer of credits among member schools.
3. To provide criteria for member schools to assess the effectiveness of their working relationships with the churches and other ministries within their areas.
4. To promote close working relationships and the sharing of resources among schools in the region and to promote communication with the world-wide Assemblies of God and Pentecostal Bible school network.

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