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Comprehensive Pastoral Counselling: Taking into Account the Whole Person

20 May 2025 | Eric Johnson

Some Christians have tended to treat psychological problems as purely a matter of sin. Modern psychology and psychiatry, by contrast, have tended to treat psychological problems as purely biological and a result of poor socialisation. However, the greatest thinkers and pastoral leaders of the Christian church typically rejected such simplistic views, favouring a more holistic approach that takes into account all four dimensions of human life and that can be easily incorporated into church life.

Artist Soul: Caring for the Creative Soul in a Life of Creating

20 May 2025 | Brian Chan

Creatives are particular and often peculiar. In this talk, we learn about a Christian philosophy of the soul, examine where you are at, and discover important ways of caring for your soul for the journey ahead.

Christian Apologetics in Today’s World

18 May 2025 | Stefan Gustavsson

What is apologetics, and why is it essential for the church in our time and place? In this introductory session, we take a look at some of the challenges to the Christian message that we face. We also examine what it means to be called to the work of Christian apologetics, in terms of context, competence and character.

 

Missional Leadership: Embracing the Mission of God

18 May 2025 | Maurice Nightingale

“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do….” (1 Chronicles 12:32, ESV) In the face of rapid change, leaders must embrace a new paradigm of leadership rooted in God's ongoing mission in the world. This talk explores how leaders can navigate the challenges of discontinuous change by focusing on mission rather than maintenance. Drawing on the example of the Sons of Issachar, we’ll discuss how to read the local landscape and align with the Holy Spirit’s boundary-breaking work.

Preaching and the New Covenant

19 May 2025 | Andy Hamilton

The New Covenant is not just God’s plan for salvation through the blood of Jesus; it also has significant implications for our understanding of the ministry of preaching and teaching. Paul describes a confidence before God, and a boldness before the world, and yet also a recognition of our brokenness amidst life’s suffering and spiritual opposition. New Covenant preaching and teaching is not simply about new content; it is about so much more.

Calvin, Luther, and the Arts: Builders or Destroyers?

18 May 2025 | Lindsay Brown

The poet R.S. Thomas asserted that the Reformers, Luther and Calvin, were 'the castrators of the Arts'. But is that true? In this talk, we examine both Reformers' views of the visual Arts, and trace their legacy, especially in Dutch and German painting, as well as Luther’s revolutionary approach to music, which one historian has called 'the secret weapon of the Reformation'.

Prayer and Family

20 May 2025 | Michelle Clifford

What place should prayer have in our marriages and families? How can we make time for prayer with so many other demands at home? In this talk, we explore the vital role that prayer plays in nurturing strong marriages and families. We look at the biblical foundation for prayer and discover practical strategies to help married couples and families incorporate more prayer into their daily lives.

Discipleship for Evangelism Among Muslims

20 May 2025 | Beth Peltola

Imagine a worldwide Church mature in the Christian faith, dedicated to Jesus and His holy ways, ready to boldly explain Him to the Islamic world. If the latest statistics are correct, a quarter of the world’s population signs up to Islam. That means the Church, you, and I have a big mission job ahead of us. This exciting field of Christian mission becomes even more urgent when we consider that there are more Muslims in the world than atheists. Islam is spreading in numbers, especially in Europe.

Communicating the Gospel with Boldness and Relevance

20 May 2025 | Ania Greenwood

In this talk, we teach principles and models for relevantly sharing Jesus and making disciples among young people who would not usually walk into your church. How can we communicate the Gospel to them when they have such a negative view of God? When you have the boldness to step outside the Church and share your faith, people are open and ready to hear the Gospel. This talk equips, inspires, and challenges you to reach a lost generation.