YBA ASSEMBLY & AGM 2025
How can churches move beyond simply providing support to truly transforming their communities? What does it look like when outreach isn’t just about meeting needs but about inviting people into something deeper?
For 2025, our Assembly and Annual General Meeting will focus on the theme, “Connecting Well with Our Communities”. We want to explore how diverse projects, ranging from food and clothing banks to practical support, educational programs, and social care, can be offered transformatively to local communities and become even more impactful when rooted in a clear and compelling invitation to explore Jesus. Our goal is to empower our churches to strengthen their connections with their communities while helping those communities discover a transformative connection with Christ.
We know that many of our churches are already well-loved in their communities, but it can still be a challenge to balance mission and identity, to serve in ways that stay true to who we are while still making a real difference. That’s what we’ll be diving into together. Expect practical insights, inspiring discussions, and plenty of opportunities to share ideas and experiences with others who are on the same journey.
And the best part? You’re invited!
Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Bingley Baptist Church
We’re expecting 120-150 attendees; ministers, deacons, and leaders from churches across Yorkshire. Whether your church is already deeply engaged in community outreach or you’re wondering where to start, this day is for you.
This year, we are pleased to be able to provide bacon sarnies and pastries on arrival plus a light lunch of soup, bread, cakes and fruit during our lunch break - all courtesy of Bingley Baptist's hospitality team!
Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Tom Grant
We’re excited to welcome Tom Grant as our keynote speaker! Tom is the Head of Proximity (proximityhub.org), an urban mission resource hub that equips churches and leaders for grassroots ministry. He’s also the minister of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bootle, North Liverpool, where he has lived for the past decade with his wife, Emma, and their three children. Tom is all about community engagement and seeing God at work in real, everyday life—so expect a talk that’s both practical and inspiring!
Breakout Sessions & A Little Adventure!
We’ve got an exciting lineup of breakout seminars featuring Transforming Lives for Good, Proximity, and Christians Against Poverty. These sessions will dig deeper into how churches can connect well with their communities in sustainable and meaningful ways. More details on these will be coming soon!
And because no gathering is complete without a bit of fresh air, there will be an opportunity to take a 30-minute walk to explore the beautiful Bingley Three and Five Rise Locks. It’s the perfect chance to stretch your legs, chat with others, and enjoy God’s creation.
So, if you’re looking for inspiration, fresh ideas, and a renewed sense of purpose for your church’s mission—this is the event for you. Come expectant, leave encouraged!