Training centres

Training centres

The Artizo program runs in various locations. Training centres benefit from the teaching and preaching of Artizo interns. As more churches sign-up to be training centres, congregations thrive and more young leaders are equipped to preach God's Word. We encourage each congregation to consider supporting at least one Artizo intern.

Before committing, congregations can experience Artizo interns in the summer months as a trial by sponsoring the new Artizo Summer Preachers Program. The program provides one or two Artizo interns who will stay for one month to preach on Sundays, teach the youth group, teach the Bible Took Kit to Bible study groups and group leaders. Please contact Eric Thurston for more details.

Here are the ministries that are available for training at each location:

St. John's Shaughnessy Church, Vancouver:

Preaching, lecturing, Sunday school, kid's camps, mens' ministry, women's ministry, university ministry, Discovering Christ, Christianity Explored, small group leadership, 1:1 discipleship, leading services.

Interns at this location receive weekly preaching apprenticeship with Canon David Short and 1:1 mentorship with Rev Eric Thurston. They also receive training from leaders of the specific ministries they are involved in, and have access to Canon J. I. Packer from time-to-time.

Church of Good Shepherd, Vancouver:

Preaching, adult training, leading services, young marrieds ministry, 1:1 discipleship.

Interns at this location receive weekly 1:1 mentorship with Rev Stephen Leung, and Rev Eric Thurston.

St. Johns Richmond Church, Richmond:

Leading services, preaching, leading Bible study, small group training, 1:1 discipleship, youth ministry.

Interns at this location receive weekly 1:1 mentorship with Rev Sean Love, and preaching apprenticeship from Canon David Short.

St. Albans Church, Ottawa:

Preaching, youth ministry, university ministry, Alpha courses, young adults ministry, 1:1 discipleship, leading services.

Training centers are responsible for supporting the interns financially. As well, the senior pastor must be willing to provide interns with weekly 1:1 mentorship.

If you are interested in becoming an Artizo training centre, please contact the Director of Training, Eric Thurston.

Become an Artizo training center 

Artizo for trainers

Rev. Jim Salladin
St. John's Shaughnessy Church

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