Philippus Netzwerk Germany

The next training session will be held
10 - 12 March 2023
Naturally, COVID-19 has hampered meeting in person. However, there has been some online training during 2020, which has been well received and served to sharpen each one for the ministry in hand. And as we look ahead, plans are advanced for meeting in person during the Spring of 2021.

PN Germany training, October 2019

In October, Philippus Netzwerk, the training for young evangelists in Germany, saw its first graduates! Over 30 participants went through the module on “The Evangelist and the Church” at a venue in the Harz mountains in Saxony. Topics covered included ‘Equipping the Church’, ‘Mentoring’, and ‘Accountability’. Gareth Hides went to teach two sessions on behalf of K180 and was joined by K-Accelerate participants Jana and Bogdan.

Thanks for praying for participants and teachers. We trust that the Lord is using, and will use, this movement to impact Germany with the message of the Gospel!

PN Germany training, March 2019

With a venue booked to capacity and over 30 young German evangelists gathering with much anticipation, we had a fantastic training weekend toward the end of March. With guest speaker Mark Ritchie from the UK, and Jorg Fischer from Germany, there was much to savour as the Lord spoke through these two men. It was inspiring for everyone to see how we can be more effective in preaching the Gospel to a society drifting further and further from God. We truly believe such training is a catalyst for sharper Gospel ministry and we look forward to seeing how the Lord will use the men and women gathered, as they continue to make Jesus known in their various German contexts.

PN Germany training, November 2018

31 young evangelists gathered in Elend, northern Germany, for Module 2 of the newly named 'Philippus Netzwerk' (Philip Network). Having launched in March, there was a tangible sense of momentum as we met together and explored the role of the evangelist in the prevailing German cultural context. As with much of Europe, these are challenging times in Germany and yet there is much to thank God for, not least that He is stirring young people such as these to preach the Gospel. Please pray for this group of young evangelists as they continue the journey...
A testimony received shortly after the training:
"I just want to 'warn' you about what you are praying for. We have created a list of people who are in our immediate environment and prayed for them to be open to the good news or to talk to God.
Already this week I unexpectedly had a conversation at work and could testify and explain the core of the Christian faith based on John 3:16. Unfortunately, we were then interrupted during the conversation, but I was amazed at how quickly God can open people and give situations in which we can pass on the good news. Let us continue to pray for each other for the Lord to prepare us, and for our immediate environment to use us there. Thanks for the building seminars so far, I am already looking forward to the next year!" (Daniel)

PN Germany training, March 2018

EEI launched in Germany in March 2018! The vision of EEI UK graduate, Elmar Diener, the first training weekend took place in the snowy Harz mountains an hour or so outside Hannover. 28 young evangelists gathered from Bonn, Stuttgart, and Wolfsburg. Our focus, as always at the launch of an EEI, was 'The Call of the Evangelist'. It was heart warming to be in a room of 20-somethings who have a passion to proclaim Christ and to make a difference in their generation. Joined by Red Timoteo leader, Hélder Favarin, and EEI UK graduate, Dave Brennan, we had an international feel to the faculty team as this vital training got underway. Please pray as we look to November and Module 2.
"I am still thinking about the EEI weekend and how much it encouraged me to spread the Gospel. Somehow I really feel like God wants me to come out of my comfort zone" (Nils Tolle)