the Ephesians 4:11-13 description of the ministry of the evangelist indicates (1) its foundational nature to the building of the church in its doing, its strategies and its structures, and (2) the principle of multiplication through the equipping of the saints.

 

There can be no 'one size fits all' approach to evangelism training. Training needs vary seasonally, and from church to church, individual to individual, team to team. Effective evangelism training should probably operate on at least three levels; 1-1 training for specifically anointed evangelists, to smaller groups of interested church members (e.g. ALPHA Teams, evangelism teams, etc) and to the whole church.

 

Over many years involvement in church based evangelism Pete has taught and trained at these three levels, with the 'entry' level of training the whole church as foundational!

 

The best way to change/enhance the culture of a church is to spread input over a lengthy period of time, rather than an occasional training day or weekend. Changing church culture is a minimum two year process. Pete has developed a 'trickle feed' approach to evangelism training that ideally spans 6-12 months, at monthly intervals.

 

Once a month in the best forum (often a mid-week joint cell/small groups) the church family come together for an interactive, faith-forming, theologically stimulating, fun-filled evening of evangelism training. Each evening involves front-led input, small group work, bible teaching, personal interaction and practical application. Each evening also sets “homework” which the church members can engage with in the intervening weeks between Pete's visits, either individually or in their cell/small groups.

 

the content can be tailored to the needs of the church but typically helpfully covers (as a minimum):

Dates and content are negotiable between Pete and the church. Costs are self-determind by the church in discussion with Pete.

 

Thom Raller – Kings Church, Inverness

“Pete delivers the 'heart and soul' of evangelism in a vibrant and understandable way. Good stuff!”

 

Nick Lockey – Cornerstone Church, Flitwick

 

 

Tony Pullin – Works in theMidlands with a variety of churches

"I have introduced Pete Gilbert to several churches I am working with, where his evangelism training has been ideal. He brings a thorough understanding of the practicalities and, crucially, the ability to inspire renewed faith and confidence in terms of personal witness. The training works better still when it is in the context of the overall input Pete can bring, coming alongside local church leadership, regarding evangelism strategy.  Strategic advice is offered in the light of the church's people resources, community context and avenues of opportunity. I rate Pete's input highly and introduce it wherever I can."