This bit is here to help you find your way — how to get to the teaching, what actually happens at your Envoy meet-up, and a few tips for making the most of your time together. Nothing heavy, no jargon — just what you need, when you need it.
teaching information
How to access the teaching.
You can get to the teaching right here on the website — a computer works best, but your phone or tablet is fine too. Just click on the week you’re up to, like Week 1, and your teaching resource will open. Most weeks are podcasts, with the occasional video thrown in. Have a quick read of any intro material, then simply hit play and you’re off.
Try not to squeeze the teaching in right before your Envoy meet-up — your brain will thank you later. Give yourself a little space. Watch or listen at least a day before if you can; it makes the conversation feel more natural, like you’ve had time to let it breathe.
How to get the most from the teaching.
Pray
Before you hit play, take a moment. Breathe. Pray. Ask God to help you hear Him — not just with your ears, but with your heart. In Envoy, information is only half the story. What we really hope for you is a growing awareness of God’s quiet guidance, and a faith that stretches and deepens as you step into what He’s already doing in your life.
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Watch or Listen
Find somewhere you won’t be pulled in a dozen directions — somewhere you can actually exhale. Grab a notebook and pen if you want to catch the bits that nudge you.
This isn’t about debate or defending your opinions — we’re not after what you agreed or disagreed with, or what you liked or disliked. Envoy begins with a deeper question, one borrowed from the Northumbria Community:
“How then shall I live?”
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As you watch or listen, pay attention to what stirs in you.
What’s catching your attention?
Where do you sense God gently shifting your awareness?
If something lands deeply, what small steps could make it more real in your life?
Take your time with it.
The Envoy Afterthought.
From Week 3 onwards, you’ll notice something new — we call it The Envoy Afterthought. Think of it as a gentle pause at the end of the teaching, a space to gather up whatever’s been stirred in you before life rushes back in.
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The podcasts or videos are usually around 20 minutes each, and the Afterthought takes just 7–10 minutes more. We’ll guide you through it step by step, so there’s nothing complicated or pressured — just a chance to collect your thoughts, notice what’s standing out, and listen for what God might be whispering next.
Top Tips for Your First Meet-Up
Are you the kind of person who likes to have all the details lined up before you start? We get it. If so, we’ve put together some Top Tips to help you feel ready for your very first Envoy meet-up.
We’ve made two versions — one for those meeting online and one for those meeting face-to-face. Just click on the one that’s most relevant to you, and you’ll find everything you need to start well.
For now that's probably enough to get you set up for next week
see you next week!
A QUICK GUIDE FOR IN PERSON ENVOY
ORIENTATION AND PRACTICALITIES.
Getting ready for your first meet-up.
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First things first: arrange with the others in your group a location, day, and time for your first meet-up. A front room, church hall or coffee shop, just be sure its somewhere you can be together without distractions.
Next, buy a notebook or journal - something to scribble down your thoughts from the podcast and during your Envoy meet-up. If you are not the writing type then doodle your responses. We will explain why taking notes (or doodling) is important in one of the early podcasts.
Listen to the first podcast - As you listen take notes on whatever stirs you or catches your attention.
Allow about 20 - 30 minutes for the podcast or video, give yourself some time afterward to jot down your reflections. Bring your notebook with you, or use your laptop, when you meet — whatever helps you track what’s landing and what’s nudging you to take a next step.
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If you’ve been in small groups before where no one takes notes, it might feel a bit odd at first. You don’t need to write down every word — you’re not a detective (unless that’s your day job). Just note whatever feels significant or worth remembering. You’ll find it really helpful to return to in later weeks.
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WHEN YOU GATHER.
Starting Your Meet-Up.
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Not everyone will arrive at the same time, so as people trickle in, take a moment to find out a little about their day. A friendly chat goes a long way.
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When everyone’s settled, someone simply says, “Let’s start.” To begin, have everyone share what they hope to get out of their time on Envoy.
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For Weeks One and Two, each person takes a turn sharing their faith story (week one podcast will guide you in this) — we split it over the two weeks so no one feels rushed. At the start, agree on how much time you’ll give each person for sharing and for others to respond. For example, 10 minutes to share and 10 minutes for responses works nicely.
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If you are a talker, then you might find sticking to time difficult. if you prefer not speaking then it will feel challenging. Times are guide not a rule! Give your Envoy Host the permission to stick to times. It means everyone gets to be heard.
CONNECTING AND SHARING.
Sharing Your Story.
When it’s your turn, share your faith story — bumps, brilliance, and all. Don’t worry about making it perfect; just speak from where you are. After you share, invite the others to respond, using the guidelines from the first podcast (click the Podcast Notes option to see them).
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Write down what others share — they’re practicing ‘seeing’ and ‘hearing,’ (its all in week one podcast) and you’ll learn a lot from their reflections. Once everyone has had a turn, offer feedback to them. Then, using what you’ve heard and your own hopes for Envoy, close your part with a short prayer. And then, pass it on to the next person.
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In the weeks ahead, your sharing will always focus on what you feel God is making you aware of in your own life. Envoy isn’t a place for debate, trading knowledge, or arguing about agreement or disagreement. It’s a space to help you explore that simple, but powerful question:
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“How then shall I live?”
Let your reflections, observations, and small discoveries guide the conversation — not perfection, not persuasion.
available one week before your first meet-up.
