Everyone Everywhere
Join the Movement: A Day to Catalyse Church Planting and Evangelism
Are you passionate about seeing new Christian communities spring up in places where they’re most needed? Do you have a heart for sharing the message of Jesus in innovative and impactful ways? If so, you won’t want to miss this pivotal event – a day designed to energise, equip, and encourage you to be part of launching new missional communities, churches, and Christian gatherings across the UK.
Why Attend?
On Tuesday, October 8th, in Sheffield, Baptists from across the country will gather for a unique day conference, a catalyst for the future of church planting and evangelism. This isn’t just another conference - it’s a conversation, a collaboration, and a call to action. Whether you’re already involved in church planting or just exploring the idea, this event is for you.
The conference is perfect for leaders, ministers, members, leadership teams, Ministers in Training (MiTs), Newly Accredited Ministers (NAMs), Regional Ministers, and college tutors across our Baptist Together movement. Numbers are limited, so booking is essential to secure your place and ensure that your team can benefit from this transformative day.
What to Expect
Arrive from 9:30am and take advantage of the great opportunity to meet others who share your passion for evangelism and church planting. After an opening session of introductions and worship at 10am, the morning will feature a keynote address from Dave Ferguson, a globally recognised leader in church planting movements. Dave, from Exponential and New Thing, will speak on the gospel imperative to share faith and plant churches, and the need for diversity of approach in our efforts.
Following Dave’s inspiring address, a panel of contributors from across our Baptist family will provide an opportunity for dialogue and discussion. This session is a chance to hear about the various seminars and streams available throughout the day and to engage with key themes around evangelism and church planting.
Deep Dive into Practical Seminars
The heart of this conference lies in its practical seminars, designed to equip you with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to turn your passion into action. At noon, participants can choose from a variety of seminars focused on Missional Approaches:
Chris Duffett will lead a session on Evangelism, exploring fresh and creative ways to share the gospel.
Peter Dunn and Jack Sykes will dive into Disciple Making Movements, offering practical insights into creating disciple-making cultures within new communities.
Ben Lucas will explore Missional Listening through his unique ‘Boats and Harbours’ concept, helping you discern God’s leading in your missional context.
Pam Davies will discuss the challenges and opportunities of Pioneering, for those called to innovate in their ministry.
After a lunch break, with time to grab something to eat from nearby shops, network, visit stands, and share ideas, the second set of seminars will begin. These sessions, focused on Missional Contexts, offer another opportunity to engage with practical and context-specific strategies:
Dave Gregory and Anne Scott will address environmental issues, offering a creation care perspective as well as thinking about starting ‘outdoor’ new Christian communities and expressions.
Saba Riazi and Alex Harris will focus on reaching migrant communities, providing valuable insights into cross-cultural evangelism.
Isabella Senior will lead a session on young adults, an often overlooked but crucial demographic.
Penny Marsh will discuss new housing, sharing strategies for church planting in the large number of new developments.
Bringing it All Together
The day will conclude with a time of substantive responses to questions posed throughout the event via Mentimeter, ensuring that your voice is heard and your concerns addressed. The final session of closing worship will send you out with renewed energy and vision, ready to plant new seeds of faith in your community.
For those who want to delve even deeper, there’s an opportunity of a trio of after-hours opportunities - (1) an informal session with Dave Ferguson promises to be a highlight, offering additional insights and the chance to connect personally with one of the leading voices in church planting today; (2) an informal Q&A session with a number of our seminar contributors or (3) an opportunity to continue in worship and prayer for the Holy Spirit to work in your context and place, led by the worship band of The Well.
The conference runs from 0930 to 1630, with afterhours opportunities from 1630-1800.
Secure Your Place Today
This conference is more than just an event – it’s the beginning of something new, something transformative. Whether you’re a seasoned church planter or just beginning to explore the possibilities, this day is designed to equip, inspire, and send you out with the tools you need to make a lasting impact for Jesus. But remember, spaces are limited, so book your tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out on this important opportunity. They’re only £10!
Join us in Sheffield on October 8th and be part of a renewal in our Baptist movement that’s making Jesus known in new and exciting ways across the UK.
You can book your place here : National Conference 2024 — Everyone Everywhere