REACH Across Europe is a mission discipleship programme equipping participants with knowledge & experience to engage in cross-cultural mission.
Purpose
We are very excited about this new combined programme between the UK and Moldova REACH programmes. Through ‘REACH Across Europe’ we want to see young people equipped and inspired to REACH the nations with the Gospel. Spending several weeks in the UK, several weeks travelling across Europe to share the Gospel and several weeks in Moldova you will learn to step out in faith, experience God’s moving power in different OM teams across Europe and be equipped to serve God in different cultural backgrounds. You will be part of a multi-cultural movement of Jesus followers praying and serving the least reach communities and sharing Jesus’ love with everyone, no matter their background. Combining Biblical training with practical mission experience in diverse contexts, REACH Across Europe is an 18-week cross-cultural mission programme to empower participants to live as Christ’s ambassadors. It’s not just about training and knowledge – participants will experience working in a multi-cultural team, serving others and growing in their personal relationship with Jesus. Through mentoring, coaching and time as a team participants will experience transformational growth and take a step towards finding their place in God’s mission for the world.
What to Expect
The REACH UK programme is aimed at those aged 18-29.
The programme will be split into 3 main parts: UK training, Race Across Europe outreach, Moldova training.
Training: The first 5 weeks of training will be based at The Quinta in the UK, the final 7 weeks of training will be based at the Mission Centre in Moldova and all focus on building a strong foundation in Biblical understanding, working as a team and missions discipleship. Training topics include spiritual formation and growth, Biblical basis of missions, evangelism training (both theory & practical), VCJF, cultural awareness training, teamwork & leadership, communication, Discovery Bible Study training, kid’s ministry, transition, re-entry and purpose & calling.
Outreaches: teams will have outreaches in a UK city and Moldovan village, as well as travelling across Europe for 6 weeks from the UK to Moldova by train on the ‘Race Across Europe’ outreaches putting into practice what they have learnt through the training times. Teams gain experience in evangelism & working cross-culturally in diverse contexts among different people groups, nationalities and backgrounds.
Mentoring: participants will be paired with an experienced Jesus-follower who will journey with them in weekly 1-2-1 sessions to receive guidance, encouragement and help in setting meaningful goals that will help the participant grow spiritually, emotionally and practically.
