Sign up for Next REAP Course
31 July 2025
Have you got a vision to be involved in starting new churches? Either as a helper or a leader, but perhaps you're not sure exactly where to start?
If so, Antioch runs a free course which we call "REAP", and which could be a great match for you. Running from September 2025 until June 2026, REAP is meeting monthly on Monday evenings from 7:30pm (UK time), this time over Zoom.
REAP works through both Biblical principles for starting churches, and also a model which we call the 11-Stage Church Planting Loop (below). REAP brings together all Antioch's key lessons so far so that you can learn from our successes and from our struggles. We also draw on some of the best external sources of wisdom.
Or else to join our Mailing List for the 2025/26 REAP Course, due to start this September, please email .
Please note that:
(A) You can get a flavour of our training content by clicking here.
(B) REAP is open to people whether or not they are Anglican and/or have Antioch connections. But it is aimed largely at equipping lay leaders and volunteer helpers, and our main focus is on starting new churches in ethnically diverse neighbourhoods and in poorer areas.
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