Anna’s Circle was inspired by Anna, a church planter in Tanzania, who left everything to obey God’s call to start a new church. Anna was trained using Multiplication Network’s materials and continues to boldly share her faith as she grows her church and mentors future leaders who are starting more churches in nearby villages.
We need more Annas!
Anna’s Circle groups are for women who are saying “Yes!” when the Holy Spirit prompts them to develop relationships with unbelievers, and want to be ready to share their Gospel story at any moment. Members of Anna’s Circle Community are passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus with friends, family, our communities, and globally through the female church planters we support.
Groups of women – large or small – meet in-person or online to complete a 12-session training program designed to get us “off the bench and into the action” of sharing the love of Jesus with those God brings into our lives. Anna’s Circle groups generally meet every other week or at a frequency the group decides. We recommend getting together at least twice a month to allow time to put what you learn into practice! Training sessions include a short video, a participant’s guide that you work through together, group discussion, and inspiring stories about what God is doing through women! You will also take time to share what you’ve learned and experienced, pray together, and review the next action step to be completed before the next meeting.
Our Mission
Our mission is to train women to effectively share the Good News about Jesus, both here and abroad!
How can I become more like Anna?
When women hear Anna’s story, the overwhelming response is, “How can I become more like Anna?” Anna was asked to complete Multiplication Network’s church planter training and start a new church, and she said “Yes!”
- Anna prayed and asked God where He was leading her, and God directed her to Mbwigu.
- Anna was willing to share her life, leaving everything behind to bring the love of Jesus to a Muslim community with no Christian presence.
- Anna generously gave of her time, knowledge, and resources to build relationships which opened doors for her to share the Gospel.
Today, Anna’s church is thriving and she has started new churches in surrounding communities! Anna has also become quite skilled at identifying future leaders to train, mentor, and send out to start even more healthy, growing churches!
Building the Community
Where do I start?
Register today to join Anna’s Circle Community. Anna’s Circle Community is a free online platform where you will interact with like-minded women who are also passionate about the Great Commission. When you join the community, you will find…
- The 12 sessions we developed for our training groups. These materials were adapted from Multiplication Network’s proven training – specifically to teach U.S. women how to boldly share their faith with confidence.
- Information on up-coming training offered in addition to our groups. These “mini trainings” may be 60-90 minute ZOOM calls, in-person workshops, or as part of our annual Vision Trips. These opportunities give you a “taste” of the full training, while allowing you to learn and gain new skills as you are able.
- Opportunities to post and interact with other members much like you would on Facebook. You will be inspired and encouraged by the stories and experiences shared as well as lessons learned, recommendations, and new ideas.
- Updates on what God is doing through our trainees in the U.S. and female church planters, like Anna, who are saying “Yes!” to God’s call.
Learn How to Effectively Share Your Faith!
When you join Anna’s Circle, you have the opportunity to train with other women and gain proven tools that will help you share your faith. There are multiple ways for you to benefit from Anna’s Circle Training:
- Join a group and go through the full 12-session training. Groups meet in person or online for 90 minutes, every other week, for six months. Check out our materials in Anna’s Circle Community. Sessions include videos, working through participant guides, discussion, and then putting what is learned into practice.
- Sign up for a single-subject training offered online via ZOOM. These “mini trainings” are great for those who cannot commit to the full training right now, but want to gain new skills for sharing the love of Jesus with others.
- Attend an in-person workshop. Workshops are available through churches or women’s ministries on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in hosting an Anna’s Circle Workshop for your women’s group, please contact us at annascircle@multiplicationnetwork.org.
- Participate in a Vision Trip*. Anna’s Circle hosts an annual Vision Trip where we see firsthand what God is doing through female church planters in other countries. These trips inspire and motivate participants to “get off the bench and into the action” of sharing the Gospel. Last year we traveled to Spain and in 2025, we’re going to Ecuador!
*Participating in a Vision Trip requires financially supporting the training and mentoring of one female church planter each year.
Anna’s Circle Community Online
In addition to Facebook and Instagram, women visit Anna’s Circle Community to train and interact with each other online. Simply go to learn.annascircle.org and register. Once your account (It’s Free!) is set up, you have joined the community.
The Train tab at the top gives you access to the Anna’s Circle Training Sessions. These are designed to be completed at your own pace; however, we highly recommend for groups to meet at least two times a month, and that you work with a partner or participate in an Anna’s Circle group. Groups are available both online and in person. Contact us if you are interested in joining a new group that is forming.
Join the Circle!
Join with like-minded women who are passionate about spreading the Gospel! Contact Us for more information and/or register online at learn.annascircle.org to join Anna’s Circle Community! God is at work and we have the privilege of coming alongside Him and seeing what He will do as we obey His calling to “Go and make disciples of all nations!”