The Thinking Matters Speakers Academy is a year-long leadership programme for young adults who want to communicate the Christian faith with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Whether your passion is speaking in churches, youth groups, schools, universities, camps, on social media, or wherever God opens doors, this academy is designed to help you grow into an effective Christian communicator.
Throughout the year you'll receive:
Join weekly live sessions with experienced apologists and communicators, building your knowledge and speaking skills in a supportive learning community.
Receive one-on-one mentoring and personalised coaching to help you grow in confidence, sharpen your message, and develop your unique gifting as a Christian speaker.
Put your training into practice through real speaking opportunities, receiving constructive feedback to help you become a more engaging and effective communicator.
Accelerate your development through two immersive retreats featuring intensive workshops, collaboration, and valuable time with experienced speakers and fellow academy participants.
Gain practical, biblically grounded training that equips you to defend the Christian faith, communicate the gospel clearly, and respond to difficult questions with confidence and grace.
Applications are now open for 2027!
We're looking for young men and women who love Jesus, are teachable, and have the potential to influence others through speaking, teaching, or digital content. You don't need to be an experienced speaker—we're looking for potential more than polish. Places are limited to ensure each participant receives personalised coaching and mentoring.