Student Testimonials
“It’s helped us narrow the gap between what we say we believe and how we live. Compared to a year ago, I can see how I’ve come to view the world differently, to ask how every aspect of my life fits into God’s mission to save people."
Lucy, Sheffield, UK
“I’ve loved talking through practical aspects of mission – how to be creative with my time to serve Jesus, how to serve people and be a blessing in the everyday. Things like eating with other people and even choosing where and when to shop so I can build relationships. We’ve really started to get to know people in the community.”
Nick, Loughborough, UK
“I found that it gave me the flexibility I needed to combine serious study and thinking about church-planting with my full-time job. It was especially useful to have the chance to do some learning which I was able to immediately and continually reflect on and put into practice in my ministry. Everything was relevant to what I experienced yesterday and would experience tomorrow!”
Rob, Perth, Australia
“First year was brilliant! Praise God!”
Damian, Cambridge, UK
“Porterbrook has totally changed my life (through the gospel teaching it provides). It has been such a blessing to me in regards to how I help others view the gospel in their own lives as well as how I view it in mine. I have only been a part of the training for 4 months, but it has been such a wonderful 4 months! I went in expecting to learn how to counsel others, and ended up being deeply convicted of my own need for the gospel to infiltrate all areas of my life. And somehow through all that I still feel like I am more equipped to share and help others through their struggles.”
Crystal, Louisville, KY
"Porterbrook material is not about merely learning strategies and ideals. It is created in a way that encourages you to think and act missionally."
Kara, Sydney, Australia
“Porterbrook has been an invaluable tool for our church in terms of offering just the right amount of theological and doctrinal study for those who are not so bookish and coupling that with practical applications for our own particular church context. Very helpful indeed!”
Mez, Edinburgh, UK
“A lot of the stuff on apologetics I’ve been able to use when I’m speaking to people who aren’t Christians and thinking through what it would look like to engage with our town and our communities in a way that communicates the Gospel to them effectively and in a way they understand.”
Glen, Bangor, UK
“It’s very helpful if you’re just trying to get your head around what exactly a church should be, how a church should function and what God intended it to be. Even if you’re in an established church its helpful to think through why you do what you do.”
Katie, Sheffield, UK
“Porterbrook is a brilliant course that covers a wide variety of subjects. It is well written and informative. Personally for me the Bible and Doctrine course has been the biggest headache but most helpful. I did four years at university but never was taught how to interpret the Bible expositionally looking at authorial intent and context. It’s really given me the tools to help me in my preaching and my private quiet times when interpreting the Bible. I enjoyed the whole thing because the course is not just theory but practical as well.”
A Constable, Edinburgh, UK
A Constable, Edinburgh, UK“It’s been fantastic. It’s helped me to really understand what the gospel is. It’s not just unbelievers who need to hear it. It’s just as much for Christians! It’s helped me understand that the Gospel can be brought to bear on every aspect of my life as a man, as a father, as a husband, as a church leader, and then also to share that with people that I lead.”
Steve, Liverpool, UK
“I enjoyed first year so much. The materials are excellent. The residentials are stimulating”
Andy, Liverpool, UK