Supporting mission partners is easier than it’s ever been. Yet few of us really maximise the potential of connecting mission partners with our church congregations.

This practical seminar, led by Mary Hodson (UFM Worldwide), shows us the benefits and also explores some of the challenges of doing so.

This seminar was given at the 2025 FIEC Leaders' Conference held in Blackpool from 10-12 November 2025.

About the speaker: Mary is Head of Women's Pastoral Ministry at UFM Worldwide, encouraging women and families to thrive in their international context.

About the Leaders' Conference: The title of the 2025 Leaders' Conference was Church Without Borders, exploring how we can serve God’s mission in a mobile world.

About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Find out more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fiec.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.