Making Disciples: Missionary Formation for CHARIS

Picture: Andy Drozdziak

By Maria Heath

“In fidelity to the example of the Master, it is vitally important for the Church today to go forth and preach the Gospel to all: to all places, on all occasions, without hesitation, reluctance or fear. The joy of the Gospel is for all people: no one can be excluded.”

(Pope Francis, EG 23)

In response to the call of Jesus and the Church to share the Gospel with all people, CHARIS England & Wales are providing formation for leadership in mission and evangelisation.

This will take place over two residential courses: a long weekend in October 2026 and a week in April 2027. Please note that attendance at both courses is essential.

PART 1: Friday 23 to Monday 26 October 2026

Moses - Beyond the Desert

A study of the life of Moses exploring spiritual principles of missionary leadership.

This course enables us:

• to go forward, in faith, discovering new potential that we have as leaders in mission

• to learn from Moses’ success and failure, helping us to become servant leaders with a heart for mission.

• to learn, from the experience of Moses, that no leader ‘owns’ their position, it always belongs to God as does the work to which they are called.

PART 2: Monday 29 March to Sunday 4 April 2027

Paul

Why evangelise? How do we do it? This course offers a theological foundation of what the Church teaches about mission with formation on how we can put that into practice.

This course enables us:

• to grow in our understanding of mission

• to gain practical experience of the proclamation of the Gospel.

• to explore how we can be missionary leaders in our communities.

For further information, and to register your interest, contact online@ccr.org.uk