The Philip Project

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Understanding and Sharing God's Word

The Philip Project is a training programme that aims to train Christian international students and professionals to both understand and share God’s Word. Additionally, it seeks to develop both the skills and character to enable others to grasp the Bible’s message – wherever the student goes.

Why the ‘Philip’ Project?

In Acts 8 Philip encounters the Ethiopian eunuch who was returning home from Jerusalem, reading Isaiah. He asks him, Do you understand what you are reading?” And the eunuch replies, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” After Philip explains the good news of Jesus to him from the prophecy, the eunuch believes and is baptised – and goes home with a new understanding of the Bible, able to tell others about him. In the same way the Philip Project aims to help international students and professionals to understand the Bible and share it with others when they return home.

The Philip Project includes:

  • monthly training days led by experienced teachers with opportunities for students to practice giving Bible talks and leading Bible studies;
  • mentors meeting regularly with students for discipleship and encouragement; 
  • a national online meeting of all our centres. 

We presently have training days once a month in the locations listed below. Find out more and use the form to sign up.

Geoff Low
Philip Project Co-ordinator

Volunteers and Supporters

  • If you live in or near one of our centres, please get in touch to see how you can be involved.
  • If you would like to visit a Philip Project centre where you live, please let us know.
  • If you would like to support the Philip Project financially, please click here.

I have learnt so much since starting the Philip Project... my knowledge about the Bible has greatly improved."

Find Your Nearest Philip Project

Join the Philip Project Online!

If you are, or recently were, a Christian international student in the UK and are interested in doing the Philip Project course online, please email PhilipProject@friendsinternational.uk

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project Online Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

To sign up, use the form below.

Join Philip Project Scotland!

If you have questions about the Philip Project in Scotland please email PPScotland@friendsinternational.uk

Venue

The 2020-21 course will begin online, until we can meet in person. When we can meet face to face, we shall have different meeting points in cities in Scotland and we shall inform you of your nearest meeting point so that you can join in face-to face discussion with others on the course.

Cost

The course, excluding the cost of any weekend away, is £100. This can be paid in two instalments, one in October and one in January. If it becomes possible to have a weekend away together then we’ll inform you of the cost of that weekend which should be kept very low. Contact us if you have financial concerns with applying and maybe a church or friend can sponsor you.

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project Scotland Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

To sign up, use the form below.

Join Philip Project North West!

If you have questions about the Philip Project in the North West please email PPNorthWest@friendsinternational.uk

Venue

The 2020-21 course will begin online, until we can meet in person. The usual location is: Union Hall Evangelical Church, Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 6DY.

Cost

UK wage earners £100 for the year; unwaged £50 for the year. This can be paid in instalments. We are happy to talk about what you may be able to pay. Some students may find that their church fellowship or a friend can help with the course fees.

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project North West Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

To sign up, use the form below.

Join Philip Project Cambridge!

If you have questions about the Philip Project in Cambridge please email PPCambridge@friendsinternational.uk

Venue

The 2020-21 course will begin online, until we can meet in person. The usual location is: Eden Baptist church, though some sessions are in other central Cambrdge locations.

Cost

£70 (payable in monthly instalments) with a £30 deposit upon registration. We don’t want money to be an obstacle to joining so please talk to your church leader or get in touch if this is a problem. This price doesn’t include the cost of the weekend away which is part of the course.

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project Cambridge Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

To sign up, use the form below.

Join Philip Project London!

If you have questions about the Philip Project in London please email PPLondon@friendsinternational.uk

Venue

The 2020-21 course will begin online, until we can meet in person. The usual location is: Lee Abbey, 57-67 Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London W8 6JJ.

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project London Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

To sign up, use the form below.

Join Philip Project Guildford!

If you have questions about the Philip Project in Guildford please email PPGuildford@friendsinternational.uk

Venue

The 2020-21 course will begin online, until we can meet in person.

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project Guildford Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

To sign up, use the form below.

Join Philip Project Nottingham!

If you have questions about the Philip Project in Nottingham please email PPNottingham@friendsinternational.uk

Venue

The 2020-21 course will begin online, until we can meet in person. The usual location is: Cornerstone Church, 90 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 1FP.

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project Nottingham Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

To sign up, use the form below.

Join Philip Project Southampton!

If you have questions about the Philip Project in Southampton please email PPSouthampton@friendsinternational.uk

Venue

The 2020-21 course will begin online, until we can meet in person. The usual location is: Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, Southampton, SO17 1RL, which is a couple of minutes walk from the main Southampton University Campus.

Course Leaflet

View the course leaflet outlining the syllabus: Philip Project Southampton Leaflet (2020-21 Programme)

This flyer has more details about the Philip Project in Southampton, including dates, course content, and who to contact for more information. For full details, see the Philip Project South website: www.philipprojectsouth.org.uk

To sign up, use the form below.

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