Train the Trainer
??? 2026 - ??? 2026
Third Wednesday of each month
6 sessions in person
Train the Trainer
Are you passionate about seeing the gospel spread deeply and widely across the city of London?
Do you sense a calling not only to lead, preach, or teach — but to equip others to flourish in their calling?
Whether you are an experienced preacher, a seasoned teacher, a ministry leader, or a gifted communicator, Train the Trainer offers something different. It doesn’t simply sharpen your content — it transforms how you help others learn.
The Train the Trainer Training is designed to move you from delivering information to facilitating transformation. In this dynamic six-module journey, you’ll discover the principles of adult learning and gain a fresh set of skills that enable you to create environments where people don’t just listen — they engage, reflect, and grow independently. You’ll learn how to ask powerful questions, design interactive sessions, foster trust within learning communities, and guide participants toward ownership of their development.
This is especially strategic for leaders of Christian organisations, churches, and ministries. In today’s context, leadership is not just about communicating truth clearly — it’s about cultivating disciples who think deeply, apply faithfully, and lead others confidently. Train the Trainer equips you to nurture independent growth, raise emerging leaders, and build multiplying ministries that extend far beyond your direct influence.
Through practical sessions, reflective projects, and guided facilitation from experienced trainers, you’ll gain hands-on experience — not just theory — so that you can return to your church or organisation ready to implement what you’ve learned immediately.
If you long to see sustainable gospel impact — not just through your voice, but through the lives of those you equip — this training is for you.
Whether you are already training others or sensing a call to begin, Train the Trainer will give you the heart, the tools, and the confidence to create learning spaces that foster lasting, kingdom-shaped growth.
Who is it for?
Leaders of Christian organisations or churches with experience in urban ministry.
The Details
We can conduct these sessions in person, followed by lunch throughout six months so you can spend enough time building a relationship with your cohort of trainers.
The contents of the 6 modules include:
Understanding the difference between lecturing and training
June (date TBD) | 10AM to 12.30PM (Light Breakfast & Lunch provided)
How to design a lesson
July (date TBD) | 10AM to 12PM
The importance of relationships in learning
September (date TBD) | 10AM to 12PM
How to contextualise your training for your city
October (date TBD) | 10AM to 12PM
How to facilitate Gospel renewal during a training session
November (date TBD) | 10AM to 12PM
Practical facilitation skills
December (date TBD) | 10AM to 12PM
6 sessions in person
Third Wednesday of each month starting 24th October 2026
(Oct 2026 - Apr 2026)
10am - 12pm
Bijan Mirtolooi - Trainer
Bijan Mirtolooi is the Faith & Work Catalyst for The London Project and the Lead Pastor of Reality Church London. He is married to Michelle, and with their two kids they live in East London. Bijan holds an MDiv from Westminster Seminary, a ThM from Princeton Seminary, and a DMin from Fuller Seminary. He is passionate about helping Londoners connect the whole gospel to their whole life.
Alex Brito - Facilitator
Alex Brito is a City Catalyst for The London Project and pastor of Mosaic Multicultural Church in Elephant and Castle, London. Before church planting, he had a business background and studied Theology in Brazil. Currently pursuing a Masters in Theology at Union School of Theology, Alex, together with his wife Aluanna, is a proud parent of three daughters. He enjoys meeting people, reading, and barbecuing.
Lauren Gill - Trainer
Lauren is the Director of the Global Faith & Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City, where she works with pastors, church planters and ministry leaders around the world to equip their lay leaders to push against brokenness in every industry and field. She is a co-author and the general editor of the recently published The Missional Disciple: Pursuing Mercy and Justice at Work.