Name: Christians Against Poverty UK
Price range: $

What does a church talk look like and what can you expect from a CAP speaker? Find out more and register your interest.

What is a CAP church talk?

A CAP church talk is an invitation to unite your congregation in a shared mission of hope. It moves beyond abstract theology to show how faith in Jesus provides a direct, practical mandate to tackle poverty.

For over 30 years, CAP church talks have served as catalysts that have helped churches turn their existing compassion into faith-filled collective action. Rather than just highlighting the problem, our speakers talk authoritatively about how churches have made a meaningful response.

What to expect from a CAP speaker

Rather than just sharing information, a CAP speaker will help your congregation channel their compassion into action by providing an ecumenical biblical framework that connects their faith in Jesus to the practical needs of their community. Our Speaker’s aim is to help move your church beyond simply feeling the weight of poverty, and instead to offer a grounded sense of hope and a tangible way to respond.

Centre on our faith in Jesus: they will explore how a desire to help others is a natural outworking of Christ’s love and his call to love our neighbours as ourselves.
Equip your church: through scriptural teaching, they’ll show that tackling poverty is both a social and spiritual priority; one your local church is uniquely placed to address.
Offer a proven framework: by sharing real-life stories of transformation, they help move your congregation from feeling overwhelmed by the scale of the problem to feeling equipped with a tangible solution.

See how local churches are ending UK poverty: hear from a guest speaker

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Adapting the talk for your church

Tailored to you

We recognise that every church has its unique theologies and traditions. We’ll discuss your specific requirements to ensure the message aligns perfectly with your church culture.

Flexible message length

Whether you have a 15-minute slot or a 40-minute keynote, we can adapt. Our talks typically run between 20–30 minutes, but we are happy to tailor to your specific schedule.

Adaptable tech needs

Our speakers usually share a short, impactful video of a life transformed by a local church delivering a CAP service. If you don’t have an audio-visual setup, we can deliver an ‘unplugged’ talk instead.

Free of charge

Our mission is to equip the UK church to tackle poverty, so we provide our speakers as a free service to your church. We will always ask for your permission before making any financial ask to your congregation.

The impact of CAP church talks

Over the last 30 years:

7,000

churches across the UK have hosted a CAP speaker

500,000

people inspired by stories of lives set free from poverty

95%

say they’d recommend a CAP speaker to another church leader

The booking process

Step one: fill out the form

Fill out our Request a Speaker form. To give us the best chance of availability, please provide 2–3 potential dates (ideally eight weeks in advance).

Step two: chat to our team

Our friendly Church Care team will reach out to get to know your church community. This helps us understand your goals, church culture and specific needs.

Step three: get matched with a speaker

Based on our conversation, we will match you with the right speaker for your congregation and confirm the details.

Step four: finalising the finer details

Once booked, we’ll stay in touch to finalise the logistics, ensuring everything is set for a meaningful and stress-free service.

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Our friendly Church Care team will give you a call back to answer your questions and find a Speaker that best fits your church’s structure and culture.

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A model speaker, before and in the run-up to the service. He delivered a well-constructed, powerful and inspired message. The feedback from our congregation has been highly positive.