OAC Publications
Borderlines
June 1999

All your questions answered
(well, not all of them...)

Why is it called Project Snowball?

We had to call it something! Our starting point was a desire to see large numbers of evangelists equipped and sent into mainland Europe. Our prayer is that this project will gather momentum, and be used to affect increasing numbers of people. 'Project Avalanche' would probably have been more etymologically accurate, but it didn't have the right ring about it...

When will the programme start?

We plan to launch the programme in September 2000. We will be running a pilot course in Bristol from September 1999 (see opposite). The programme runs for 36 weeks, finishing in June, with the possibility of additional placements or mission trips during the breaks.

Where will you be offering programmes?

In Bristol, UK and Provence, France. The training in Bristol will take place in Sea Mills, while the practical work will be organised with a range of churches in the Bristol area. The French course will be run in the MEPA training centre, in French, with most of the practical activities taking place in Avignon.

Who is the programme aimed at?

Anyone wishing to receive in-depth training in a wide range of evangelistic techniques, along with a solid grounding in theology, a working knowledge of current world views and a clear understanding of the call and ministry of the evangelist.

What makes this programme different?

We have tried to create a training programme that is rooted in regular practical experience, but which also tackles key background issues, and which is geared specifically to those with an evangelistic gifting.

Who will lead the programme?

A full-time team of OACI staff, (presented elsewhere in this issue), plus other evangelists from the UK and abroad, plus various external speakers.

What will the weekly programme look like?

The bulk of the teaching will take place from Monday to Friday. Regular evangelistic activities will be arranged, from children's clubs and puppet show tours to evangelistic services and open-airs. Each participant will be encouraged to spend time working in areas of particular interest.

What will the year's programme look like?

The programme consists of five sessions, covering subjects such as spirituality, hope and truth. Each session contains teaching, practical workshops, seminar and personal work and real-world experience. Each session culminates with a mini-mission in which the participants will use the techniques they have learned to present a Christian response to the theme of the session in an evangelistic context.

Snowball Pilot Project

2nd September 1999 - 30th June 2000

at St Edyth's Church, Sea Mills, Bristol

Join us as we run Snowball for the very first time, at a special introductory price.

There will never be a second chance to take part in the first ever Snowball programme!