Ministry of the Spirit
John gives us an overview of his experience of praying for people and in doing so reminds us that this experience remains a crucial part of Christian service today.
John Peters is the Rector of St Mary’s London, which has planted several churches in the UK and abroad with similar vision and values.
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Wholeness & Inner Healing
In this exhortation, Abbiih talks about her personal journey with anxiety and the part she intends to go play post the pandemic. She also shares a few tips on how to deal and cope with anxiety.
Abbiih Oloyede is the Director of Women’s World and Co-Team Leader at City Chapel, Prophetic Intercessor & Dream Interpreter. She is a Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive & Dialectical Behaviour Therapist Practitioner, Mentor and Entrepreneur.
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Relationships
Being single can be tough, but the lockdowns have pushed some who are not in relationships to feel lonelier than ever before. This is how the Church can step in to provide support, love, and community so that those who are not married will never feel alone.
Lauren Windle is a journalist, author and TEDx speaker who speaks on faith, addiction and dating in the church. Her debut non-fiction book Notes on Love: Being Single and Dating in a Marriage-Obsessed Church, a funny, but heartfelt exploration of the single Christian experience is out this summer.
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Love In Action – At Home
When we see hurt and fracture all around, there is a recognition for divides to be crossed in new and reimagined ways. This session gives you inspiration and ideas on being reconcilers in pursuit of a just and flourishing world and introduces you to Difference, a course offering transformative habits seen in the life of Jesus; Be Curious, Be Present and Reimagine.
Kiera Phyo works for Archbishop Justin Welby as Director of the Reconciling Leaders Network. She recently launched Difference, a course for groups that explores following Jesus in a complex and divided world. Kiera is a regular faith contributor on BBC Radio 2 and holds a Master’s in Theology.
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Love In Action – Abroad
Bishop D’souza will explore how Jesus’ death delivered us from sin sickness, how our bodies have infinite value and so Jesus touched and healed them and how his resurrection is about us being put together and healed in every way: bodily, emotionally, and spiritually.
Joseph D’souza is the Moderator Bishop and primate of the Good Shepherd Church of India and its educational, medical, economic, theological and literature ministries. He is an international human rights advocate who believes justice and reconciliation are the world’s most important needs.
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Love In Action – For The Planet
Jack Wakefield & panel
The impacts of climate change are already impacting our global neighbours and will impact young people all over the globe. What does following Jesus and living a life of worship look like for Gen Z as they enter a world in crisis and how can the Church support them?
Jack Wakefield is a Campaigner at Tearfund and part of the Luminosity leadership team. He loves making space for young people to lead and is passionate about zero waste living, theology & protest.
Toby Grier, Exeter Network Church
Beth Naylor-Smith, YCCN
Grace, Just Love
Zac Johnson, All Saints Worcester
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Workplace
As we come out of the pandemic, how do we as leaders create a workplace culture that truly reflects our faith at a time when the grace and love of God is so needed in society? Looking back at his time as a leader of a large regional law firm and what he’s seen during the pandemic, Robert explores some simple ways in which we can create the type of culture which reflects our faith.
Robert Camp is passionate about ensuring everyone can fulfil their potential in life. Whilst leading a regional law firm he modelled servant leadership. He set up a consultancy business last year and advises businesses and business leaders on culture and strategy.
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Leadership
Throughout the Bible we read of leadership being shared, so part of our responsibility is to lead well with others. Many leaders are taking the opportunity to reimagine church after the crisis period of the pandemic and looking to restart missional activities to make Jesus known. We will explore how we have eyes to see new leaders and encourage them to step up.
Jo McKee is the incumbent of St Andrew’s Radcliffe, north Manchester and is the CPAS Director of the Arrow Leadership Programme for 25–40-year-olds. She is part of the New Wine North West regional team.
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Planting & Pioneering
In spring 2021, Crofton Parish on the south coast of Hampshire partnered with the neighbouring communities of North Gosport to replant and revitalise their 3 churches. In this seminar, Richard and Jude tell the story of how the partnership came to be and share what they are learning in this exciting new chapter.
Richard England has been Vicar of Crofton Parish since 2016 and recently became Team Rector of the newly formed parish of North Gosport, comprising of 3 replanted and re-pioneered churches.
Jude Greenfield is Team Vicar for Church Planting in North Gosport, leading a church plant from Crofton Parish. She previously worked for Christ Church Winchester and St Thomas’ Crookes.
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Reaching our communities
Beth shares four lessons she has learnt from the experiences of the Lifecentre about joining in with what God is doing in your community; sharing the Lifecentre’s story of growing work with families facing food insecurity in the school holidays.
Beth Myring is General Manager of Lifecentre Salford, a charity and community centre working for transformation alongside the local community. She is a Social Worker by background, is a leader at Langworthy Community Church, and is coordinating the Holiday Activities Fund (DFE) for Salford.
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Evangelism & Apologetics
Christians lack confidence to share Jesus, yet Simon’s experience is that after 15 minutes of training and a simple tool, anyone can lead someone to the Lord. 96% have never done so, but you could easily join the 4% through putting into practice this session. It is not rocket science, for Christ’s sake, come!
Simon Guillebaud is Founder of Great Lakes Outreach. After 20 years in Africa, he is now based in Bath and is preaching/teaching around the UK/Africa. Simon is passionate for evangelism and equipping people to share Jesus.
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Celebrating local church
Many are asking and believing for an outpouring of new wine. Jesus teaches us that new wine can only poured into new wineskins. This talk explores the pathway to discovering that new wineskin.
Steve Uppal & his wife Esther have been leading All Nations Church since 2001 and lead the apostolic team which serves the All Nations movement. Steve fulfils an apostolic ministry to many churches and pastors around the UK and in many nations.
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Spotlight
The Archbishop’s new book, Dear England, is a letter to the nation. As we come out of Covid, it encourages us to reset the compass of our national life around the things we see in Christ and receive from God. The seminar will explore some of the themes of the book and challenge us to develop a compelling Christian narrative to shape our nation and our world.
Stephen Cottrell is the Archbishop of York. He is a member of the C of E’s Committee for Minority Ethnic Concerns and Chair of Church Army. He is a member of the House of Lords and a writer and speaker on evangelism, spirituality, and catechesis.
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Spotlight
This has been an unprecedented traumatic year in the history of planet earth. Many of us are deeply weary and the future looks uncertain. But Jesus is with us, and he wants to reveal himself to us and inspire us for the future he has for us.
Simon Ponsonby is a minister, teacher and writer based at St Aldates Oxford. He is married to Tiffany with two grown sons. His latest book is Amazed by Jesus.
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Spotlight
With the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on emotional health, TLG have launched Emotional First Aid training and resources that will equip you to support 8-14s. Hear how to look after your own emotional health, recognise the signs of emotional distress in children and teens and use the 3-Step Response technique to support them, with encouragement from scripture and neuroscience.
Rae Morfin is Founder of the Early Intervention Coaching Programme and Head of Therapeutic Practice at Transforming Lives for Good (TLG).
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Spotlight
Self-isolation is something we have all become very familiar with recently. Sadly, for many, isolation is a stark reality, not a short-term blip. Jon will be encouraging us individually and as the Church to reflect on our own experiences and use them to connect with others.
Jon Day is International Chief Operating Officer at Christians Against Poverty. He is passionate about bringing hope and freedom to those in poverty through the Church.
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Join Danielle Strickland in conversation with Lilian Dodzo, exploring practices to nourish our spiritual selves; her own experience living a Jesus-centred life and soul care through incredibly difficult seasons.
Danielle Strickland is a spiritual leader, justice advocate, communicator and peacemaker.
Lilian Dodzo is National Director of World Vision Kenya.
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Churches are at the heart of the Trussell Trust’s food bank network, playing a vital part in providing emergency food and support to people in crisis. In this session we ask what it would look like to deepen our commitment to seeking justice and to build a future in which no one needs to use a food bank.
Emma Revie is Chief Executive of the Trussell Trust, a charity that supports a network of over 1,200 food bank centres to provide emergency food to people in crisis, offer additional support and campaign for change.
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