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Mattea Hart
Hosting the 321 Course in Deprived Areas
Can the 321 Course work in deprived or underserved communities?
Yes. 321 works particularly well in deprived areas because it is accessible, reflection-based, totally free, and centred on hope and dignity.
It removes many of the barriers people associate with church or formal education.
It removes many of the barriers people associate with church or formal education.
Why accessibility matters
Many economically disadvantaged communities face barriers. 321 is designed to overcome these.
- Free to access
- Simple to follow
- Flexible format
People in deprived communities are often deeply open to spiritual conversation
Hardship often raises profound questions about hope, freedom and forgiveness?
321 addresses these questions directly. It doesn't begin with abstract religion. It begins with the reality of our broken world and the hope of restoration through Jesus.
321 addresses these questions directly. It doesn't begin with abstract religion. It begins with the reality of our broken world and the hope of restoration through Jesus.
Discussion-based formats work particularly well
In underserved communities, trust matters deeply.
321 creates space for conversation and hospitality, rather than top-down institutional teaching and religious performance.
Digital access expands reach
While some people may not attend an in person course initially, they will watch videos online and privately
listen to podcasts.
As well as being available for churches and groups to run in person, 321 is available for free online anytime and anywhere.
As well as being available for churches and groups to run in person, 321 is available for free online anytime and anywhere.
Hope matters
321 does not ignore suffering or hardship.
It presents Jesus as:
This message resonates everywhere, but especially where hope feels scarce.
- Present with the broken
- Restoring dignity
- Offering forgiveness and hope
- Building a new humanity
This message resonates everywhere, but especially where hope feels scarce.
Start a 321 Course in your community
You don't need a large budget or polished expertise
to share Jesus with your community.
With 321, all you need is this free course and a love for your neighbours.
Start the 321 course or explore hosting one in your community today.
With 321, all you need is this free course and a love for your neighbours.
Start the 321 course or explore hosting one in your community today.
Mattea Hart is a product manager with 10+ years of experience in Christian ministry. At Speak Life she focuses on developing and scaling digital Christian learning experiences and course platforms. She specialises in product strategy, user research, community-focused product development and growth strategies for online Christian media.
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