Here you'll learn all you need to know about our arms trade, corporate accountability and climate change campaigns as well as questions and exercises to help you process the information. Each campaign section will also explore the different political, philosophical, economical and theological dimensions to the campaign objectives. This will help you to start thinking holistically about SPEAK’s campaigning and integrate the different dimensions in your role. There are also comprehensive reading lists for each campaign which you can refer back to throughout your time with SPEAK.

SPEAK’s campaigning approach is unique in its commitment being prayer centered, biblically rooted and creatively dynamic whilst challenging the leaders of this world. As a member of a prayer and campaigns Network, no matter what your specific role is you'll need a good grasp of these issues, so read on...

How to work through the campaigns section

Campaigns Officer

Month 1 – Familiarise yourself with SPEAK's three campaigns; you should know what the problem/issue is, what we think should be done about them, and what we've done and what we're doing towards these goals. You should have completed “Campaigns Module 1” by the end of your first month.

Month 2 – understand how SPEAK campaigns, and the reasons for this. Grapple with the theology of SPEAK's campaigning, and the different dimensions we address. You should have completed “Campaigns Module 2” by the end of your second month.

Month 3 – understand how you'll resource the SPEAK Network to campaign. Be aware of the work required for all the different steps involved in putting together a mailing. You should have completed “Campaigns Module 3” by the end of your third month.

All other Staff

Month 1&2 – familiarise yourself with SPEAK's three campaigns; you should know what the problem/issue is, what we think should be done about them, and what we've done and what we're doing towards these goals. You should have completed “Campaigns Module 1” by the end of your second month.

Month 3&4 – understand how SPEAK campaigns, and the reasons for this. Grapple with the theology of SPEAK's campaigning, and the different dimensions we address. You should have completed “Campaigns Module 2” by the end of your fourth month.