In September, Pais GB commissioned 57 apprentices, the biggest group of missionaries they have sent out in a decade.
Their apprentices, coming from Germany, Brazil, America, India, Kazakstan, Ukraine, Zimbabwe and the UK, comprise 17 teams based in areas as far north as Newcastle and as far south as Exeter!
These apprentices spent two weeks in foundational training, learning how to effectively engage in youth and schools work and share the gospel with the young people they will be working with. As part of their training, they participated in ‘Because You’re Loved’ local mission projects to show the local community the love of God, taking place in Burnley town centre, a local women’s refuge, and in Gannow with a sports day and gardening projects. Their training then continued with times of worship and learning, including guest speakers from the Northwest Training Hub, Moorlands Christian Theology and Training and staff from a West Midlands secondary academy.
Encountering young people
Last year Pais GB encountered more than 30,000 young people in the UK, seeing many of them respond to Jesus and become part of the local church. This year they expect to impact more than 40,000 young people as they continue to grow and advance the Kingdom of God throughout the nation!
