School of Evangelism FAQs
The age of our typical applicants varies greatly. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply, but there is no “age maximum.” Please note that the training is physically demanding, particularly the on-field initiation in South Africa.
1. Be born again and Holy Spirit filled
2. Have a calling from God
3. Be able to read, write, and communicate in English
4. Be computer literate
The school for February 2025 will be located in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Training dates for Bloemfontein
Training Dates: 10 February 2025 – 7 March 2025
Initiation Trip Dates: 8 – 22 March 2025 (including travel dates)
Class Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 3PM
Outreach: Wednesday Afternoon, Friday, Saturday
Students are also required to serve in the office on a weekly basis, conduct weekly evangelistic outreach, and complete all class assignments. In addition, there are various other optional activities in which students can engage at CfaN.
We will no longer accept applications when the School of Evangelism has reached capacity. Bearing in mind that this training is limited to only 150 students, we strongly encourage that you apply as soon as possible.
Yes.
The next step after an approved application is the SOE interview. After your interview, we will contact you promptly regarding the outcome of your application. Please understand that acceptance into the program is on a first-come-first-served basis. We have an extremely limited number of seats available for the School of Evangelism. We encourage you to schedule your interview as soon as your application is approved.
With the five days per week class schedule and other weekly responsibilities, it would be incredibly challenging to work a job while attending the School of Evangelism.
Each student is required to serve on a weekly basis. This will include but is not limited to volunteering around the CfaN office in custodial capacities.
We do not have a specific date in that regard as we handle each application on a case-by-case basis. However, we want you to know that we will prayerfully review and process your application and will contact you concerning the status of your application in a timely fashion.
Upon acceptance into the School of Evangelism, the tuition and on-field initiation trip cost per student is R 45,000. Please note that for payments initiated outside South Africa, there will be a R 2,500 exchange fee in addition to R 45,000. To make payments, please contact us at soe@cfan.org.za for the banking details needed for an Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). We look forward to assisting you.
Payment Schedule:
Total Cost = R45,000
• 147 days (21 weeks) before SOE – At least R5000 paid on tuition
• 119 days (17 weeks) before SOE – At least R15,000 paid on tuition
• 91 days (13 weeks) before SOE – At least R25,000 paid on tuition
• 63 days (9 weeks) before SOE – At least R35,000 paid on tuition
• 28 days (4 weeks) before SOE – Tuition and on-field initiation trip cost must be paid in FULL (R45,000)
The 2-week initiation trip will take place locally in South Africa.
Please visit schoolofevangelism.co.za/apply-now.
Yes! The School of Evangelism is accepting applications from applicants across Africa.
All international students are responsible for the required documents and fees needed to obtain their tourist visas to enter the Republic of South Africa (RSA). However, we are happy to provide accepted students with a letter of invitation for visa purposes.
When attending the School of Evangelism, kindly note that you will be responsible for your meals, commuting, and housing arrangements. However, we are happy to provide you with some recommendations. We want you to be equipped with the information needed for an extended stay in Cape Town.
Prices for accommodation vary between R5,000 – R15,000 per month for a self-catering apartment. For the duration of the training, we encourage you to budget between R10,000 – R40,000 for accommodation.
We will share more with you regarding the reading materials required should you be accepted into the training.
Currently, we do not have any financial scholarships available. The tuition cost is the first of many steps of faith a potential SOE student will need to take. We are joining in agreement that God will move mightily in your financial circumstance.
Refund Policy
Tuition refunds are made for withdrawal from the School of Evangelism when a request in writing is filed with the SOE Administrative Team via email at soe@cfan.org.za. Students may withdraw from the School of Evangelism and receive a full refund as per the below refund schedule. The date of withdrawal is certified as the date on which the request in writing is filed with the Administrative Team (not the date of the last class attended). Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. Students who fail to properly withdraw from the School of Evangelism will not receive a refund.
Tuition Refund Schedule February 2025 SOE
• 100% – Up until 119 days (17 Weeks) before SOE starts
• 50% – Up until 91 days (13 Weeks) before SOE starts
• 25% – Up until 63 days (9 Weeks) before SOE starts
• 5% – Up until 28 days (4 Weeks) before SOE starts
• No Refund – less that 4 weeks before SOE starts
The School of Evangelism is an intensive hands-on training for evangelists. Please note that classes are only available on-site.
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Email: soe@cfan.org.za
Phone: +27 86 123 2672