Training

Training Workshops

Most of us need help to understand better the beliefs which attract people away from the Biblical truth, to answer questions and practice sharing our faith in a positive and loving way! The JIW training workshops are practical, and aim to equip any Christian in day to day witness as well as prepare those who serve on the exhibition stall. Topics include: an overview of New Age beliefs, cultural influences, post-modern philosophy made easy (!), the Christian response, hard questions and answers, how to start a conversation using literature and visual aids, the art of listening, preparing the ground in prayer, etc. No training events are currently planned, but there will be a prayer and planning meeting via Zoom soon (date TBC) plus a JD training session (date and venue TBC).

Resources

Journey Into Wholeness has a few resources available both for those who are spiritual seekers of Truth and those who wish to come alongside them on their spiritual journey. Packs of The Jesus Deck cards are available, as are copies of The Maze of Deception- the powerful autobiography of a former New Ager which may be appropriate to give to friends and family who are serious about discovering the path to true spiritual wholeness. Both of these resources can be ordered from Journey Into Wholeness by contacting them directly.

Prayer

Prayer is the powerhouse for JIW. Those who support in prayer at home and by responding to the monthly prayer news bulletin are an essential support. We have been kindly supported in all our events by the local churches nearby, who have opened their doors to us, to use as a drop-in prayer centre for our volunteers. We are very grateful to St Paul’s on Cowdray Avenue, St Andrew’s in Marks Tey, and St Paul’s in Great Baddow for their kindness.

Support

Christians from many different churches support this project, some from outside Colchester. The Lord has supplied for our careful budget through a small number of sacrificial gifts. We would like to welcome more individuals and churches onto the prayer, training and financial support teams. This will enable JIW to reach many more New Age spiritual seekers on their ground this year with the truth, love, new life and hope only found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Follow Up Events

We believe its important to have some follow up events to offer people who have stopped to talk, or be prayed for. Good ongoing relationships are a key to helping contacts to find personal faith in Jesus, and the MBS Exhibition is just a starting point. We are still in contact with people from 2003! Since then we have held Storytelling Parties and two Labyrinths, and invited contacts to other suitable Christian events.