The period from February 16 to March 15 was far more than just a training for the fifteen students gathered in Marseille. This first SOE in the French-speaking world was a season of radical consecration. The School of Evangelism of Christ for All Nations was designed to train and equip evangelists set on fire. Ready for the greatest harvest in history. This harvest is happening before our eyes all around the world. So it is to take part in it that these students joined this very first SOE in France.
They came from all over the country, as well as from Switzerland, Belgium, and even the United States. These men and women made a deliberate choice to respond to God’s call. They set aside their lives, invested time and resources, and committed themselves seriously to this mandate and this season of consecration. The hunger and thirst that drove them created fertile ground for deep transformation.
Receiving from those who have gone before to build on a solid foundation
During these four intensive weeks of training, several key speakers took turns, all with the same goal: to impart far more than just theory.
- First, Lukas Repert, director of the SOE, shared the values of CFAN. He also spoke about his first crusades—no sugarcoating. Lukas shared both his victories and his challenges, which is what truly helps people grow, and the students were grateful for his transparency.
- Jean-Luc Trachsel shared vital keys for staying healthy in every area of life. Having experienced burnout himself, he emphasizes not only starting ministry but finishing it faithfully. It was a rich day, and the fire he carries for revival was clearly imparted.
- Then, Jeremy Sourdril helped ground the students in spiritual depth, essential for anyone who wants to carry the message of the Gospel.
- The students also spent time with Karin and Jako Hugo, a couple who carry the vision of the Youth Crusades. These events that reached several million people in 2025.
- And of course, the coaches who were present every day of the training poured out with joy and passion everything their field experience had taught them.
During the training, I realized that it is time to move from waiting to obedience. By putting Jesus’ teachings into practice, we discover that God makes everything possible for those who dare to rise up. Reinhard Bonnke used to say, “Those who wait for God’s will watch those who fulfill it pass them by.”
The SOE is precisely that turning point: where we stop discussing His will and finally begin to live it. It is the decisive step between believing and doing. — Julien, student
An expanded vision for the harvest
The SOE was also marked by the impartation of a burden for the nations. Through the testimonies shared, we saw that the harvest is ready. Many students grasped the urgency of moving from waiting to obedience, and many have already become actively involved in the field since the end of the school.
Beyond the teaching, it was the informal moments of exchange that strengthened hearts. Q&A sessions on ministry in family life and stories from the mission field helped us realize that God’s call is lived out in everyday reality.
Taking part in SOE is like getting a spiritual boost for my faith: I’ve been strengthened in my calling and my identity. Today, I feel equipped to fully respond to what Jesus is asking me to do. I can’t wait to be back on mission with my teammates. – Valen Zoraia, student
From the classroom to the mission field…
This theoretical preparation naturally opened the door to immediate practical application. To continue this progression, the students therefore experienced two intensive weeks of field training from March 16 to 27.
This time of immersion and daily evangelism allowed each participant to put into practice what they had learned. It was an immersion filled with testimonies. We will detail these powerful moments and the fruit that was gathered in a dedicated upcoming article.