Faith Empowered Course for Evangelists

Faith Empowered is a course developed and delivered by the Church Army. This resource is already being used in dioceses across the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, and has proven to be transformative in both confidence and capability. The course consists of 10 sessions, combining theological reflection, practical training, and spiritual formation. Participants gather together, reflect on Scripture, explore themes in mission and evangelism, and pray for one another—forming a strong and supportive cohort.

The course begins with a 1.5 day residential, followed by 5 online sessions, and concluding with a 2 day residential. The sessions are:

• Foundation Sessions 1-3:  Listening to Context, Building Relationships, Sowing Seeds | Fri 7 to Saturday 8 Nov ‘25
• Foundation Session 4: Being the Church | Virtual – Zoom 7pm Mon 24 Nov 2025
• Foundation Session 5: Enabling Others | Virtual – Zoom 7pm Mon 8 Dec 2025
• Foundation Session 6: Reflecting Well | Virtual – Zoom 7pm Mon 12 Jan 2026
• Going Deeper Session 7: Missional Planning | Virtual – Zoom 7pm Mon 9 Feb 2026
• Going Deeper Session 8: Tackling Big Questions | Virtual – Zoom 7pm 23 Feb 2026
• Experiential Session 9-10: Missional Activity, Next Steps in Evangelism | 21 & 22 March 2026

Is God calling you to live as an evangelist of the Gospel? 

Costs

£150 per participant, covering:

• Residential accommodation and meals
• Access to all course materials and online sessions
• In-person training days
• Support and facilitation by Church Army trainers

PCC should consider supporting an individual looking to being commissioned in their parish or mission community. Bursaries are available for those considering training as a facilitator of the course.

Please contact the Diocese Mission Enabler, Jeremy Putnam for more information. Email Jeremy.

And complete the application form for a place on the course, and click on the links below for more information about the course and background
Application Form
Information Leaflet
Briefing Paper for the Guild of Evangelists

Being a disciple and becoming an evangelist.

The Diocese of Exeter is partnering with a variety of well established organisations to help equip and enable the local church and individuals for mission. We hope that through the delivery of high quality training, tried and tested resources, and mission funding, local commissioned leaders and volunteers will feel supported and valued by the church today. The Lay Commissioned Evangelist is a role that encourages individuals in their sense of vocation and their church community in its commitment to sharing the Good News. Evangelism is for every disciple of Jesus, but some have a call to lead and to encourage others in particular forms of evangelism.

You can find out more by looking at the Commissioned Roles webpage.