Artizo is an Anglican initiative to equip future ministers to faithfully teach and preach God’s word and entrust it to others. Our ambitious aim is to fill Canada with the sound of God’s word.
The New Testament Imperative
“…and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”
2 Tim 2:2
The Apostle’s letters clearly expect congregations to train some for ministry. The foundation for the flourishing of spiritual gifts and growth into the image of Christ is the gospel, taught by those who are set aside for the ministry of the word. This is why Artizo exists: to entrust the gospel to the next generation of leaders for the saving of many, and who will, in turn, entrust it to those who follow.
Intensive training
The Artizo curriculum provides an intensive hands-on 2-year apprenticeship program focused on mentoring and equipping future ministers and leaders for all aspects of ministry. The curriculum meshes eight training goals with the three C’s: Conviction, Character and Competence.
The Artizo Institute started in 1998 and has now mentored and trained over 150 faithful ministers. Over 80% are in active ministry. Our graduates are sharing the gospel as preachers, youth pastors, children’s ministers, worship pastors, and church planters. Artizo ministers are involved in all aspects of the local church and Artizo currently has apprentices in six training churches.
Why should I help?
The future of the church depends on raising up excellent gospel-centred leaders.
The gospel is death defying. Not just because it brings us eternal life through Jesus Christ, but because we defy the power of death by training up others who are able to pass the gospel of life to the next generation. It is a critical investment of our time, prayer and resources. It is a clear New Testament expectation, priority and imperative.
By helping Artizo you are partnering in the work of the gospel by training future leaders.
Will you join us?