"And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."
2 Timothy 2:2
The Need Is Greater
Than One Person Can Meet
Across churches, community organisations, and care settings, there are adults who are carrying wounds that words alone cannot reach. They need a different kind of space — one where creativity, Scripture, and stillness work together to open what has been closed.
The Equip Others training exists to multiply that space. By training workers, volunteers, and ministry leaders to facilitate art and poetry encounters, Begin Again International extends its reach into communities, congregations, and care settings around the world.
You do not need to be an artist. You need to be willing to be present, to hold space with gentleness, and to trust that God works through the creative process in ways that go beyond what we can plan.
"You don't need to be an artist to facilitate an art encounter. You need to be someone who believes that God meets people in the creative space — and who is willing to hold that space with care."
Choose How You Learn
Both formats are available by application only. Group pricing is available for organisations training multiple facilitators at once.
Online Training
One-on-One · Learn from Anywhere
Our online facilitator training is delivered one-on-one through live video sessions with Stephanie, supported by downloadable resources and guided practice. Ideal for workers and volunteers in remote locations or those balancing ministry with other commitments.
- One-on-one live video sessions with Stephanie
- Personalised to your ministry context
- Downloadable facilitator guides & resources
- Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
Pricing
$150 / per session
In-Person Training
Immersive & Hands-On
In-person training brings facilitators together for a deeply experiential learning environment. You will participate in art encounters yourself, practice facilitation with peers, and receive direct mentorship from Stephanie.
- Full-day or multi-day intensives
- Hands-on art encounter practice
- Peer facilitation with feedback
- Direct mentorship from Stephanie
Pricing
By Application · Group Rates Available
Four Pillars of Facilitator Training
Scripture as the Foundation
Every art encounter begins and ends in the Word. Facilitators learn to anchor creative exercises in specific Scripture passages, allowing God's voice to lead the session rather than technique.
Trauma-Informed Presence
You will learn how to hold space for participants who carry deep wounds — how to respond with gentleness, how to recognize nervous system responses, and how to create safety without clinical language.
Neurodevelopment Principles
Understanding how the brain processes creativity, stress, and healing allows facilitators to design sessions that genuinely support regulation and growth — not just artistic expression.
Facilitation as Ministry
This is not art instruction. It is ministry. Facilitators are equipped to see themselves as vessels — creating conditions for encounter, then stepping back to let God do the work.
Called to Carry
Healing to Others
The Equip Others training is for anyone who works alongside adults in a care, ministry, or community setting — and who senses a calling to bring creative encounter into that space.
No prior art training or facilitation experience is required. What matters is a willingness to be present, a heart for people, and an openness to how God works through creativity.
Three Simple Steps
Submit Your Application
Complete the contact form below, selecting 'Equip Others — Facilitator Training' as your area of interest. Share a little about your ministry context and what draws you to this training.
Discovery Conversation
Stephanie will reach out to schedule a brief conversation to learn more about your calling, your community, and which training format is the right fit for you.
Receive Your Invitation
If the training is a good fit, you will receive a formal invitation with full details — dates, format, materials, and next steps to confirm your place.
Group Pricing Available
Organisations, churches, and ministry teams training multiple facilitators at once are eligible for group pricing. Mention your team size in your application and we will discuss a package that fits your context and budget.
"Entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."
2 Timothy 2:2
Ready to Equip Others?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit your enquiry through the contact form and Stephanie will be in touch to begin the conversation.