Commission

Jesus said, “This, then, is how you should pray ... your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”. That sounds important but what does it mean? This seminar will explore the tensions, mysteries, challenges and opportunities produced by the conviction that the Kingdom of God is both now and not yet. Be prepared to have your faith expanded as we become more effective Kingdom-bringing children of God every day and everywhere

What does a healthy identity look like in the Kingdom of God? Have we really laid all of ourselves down at the cross, or are we living a ‘Jesus-plus’ identity? In this seminar, we’ll explore some of the temptations that can attack our true identity in Jesus, including appetite, approval and ambition. Beryl & Kieran Grogan (Westminster Chapel) will share how they have sought to keep Jesus at the centre throughout normal life with some significant trials.

The use of social media is prevalent in today’s society and has an impact on family life. A topical subject that is important to discuss within a safe environment, this seminar will address some of the influences, both positive and negative, many drawn from real life experiences. The seminar will be interactive, so come with your comments and stories, ready to participate.

Perhaps your church is considering starting ministry to the 10-in-500 adults who have a learning disability. If so, Pete and Christine Winmill would love to meet you and explain how Count Everyone In can support you.

Welcoming disabled people into our churches is not simply a matter of improving physical access. This seminar is intended to support churches in becoming more accessible to all disabled people but especially those with a learning disability who are so often forgotten

because they may not be able to speak up for themselves. Expect to be challenged about communication, attitudes and much more.

Reimagining our day to day as places to join in with God’s kingdom is an exciting, challenging and overdue process for many of us. This seminar will outline the challenge, offer some insight as well as providing an opportunity to discuss how we can collaborate

together across Commission for different sectors. Whether you work in business, education, the arts, healthcare, media, science, government, non profit or other sectors we want to work with you to discern his call for times such as these.

We’ll be using various parts of Paul’s Letters to guide an honest and practical look at marriage through the eyes of three couples at very different stages of life. Ben and Nancy Martin (married 5 years), Eugene and Jodie Engelbrecht (married 11 years) and Robin and Anna Willison (married 36 years). This certainly won’t be a how-to guide but an opportunity to reflect on the foundations of what makes a marriage work - so, there will be plenty of interaction with exercises to stimulate thought and conversation.

God’s purpose has always been the same. Starting in Genesis and restated throughout history; He is the King and He wants all to know Him. Jesus then instructs the church to play their part in the Great Commission and we can now play our part as we work together to see thousands of lives transformed through hundreds of churches in tens of nations. Come and be stirred again and reminded that we are on Jesus’ Mission together.

We are called to be ‘one’, but how does this work out in practice in my family, church and among Christians that are around me. What does unity look like when we are just so different? What happens when conflict comes – can we learn to disagree agreeably?

Multiculturalism is a real and growing reality in our communities in the UK. The Church has the responsibility of showing the power of the gospel to reconcile all people groups for the glory of God. At a practical level, this requires wisdom, flexibility and real conviction to effectively build a multicultural church. In this seminar, we will be looking at the joys and challenges of being part of a multicultural church

This seminar is for parents and anyone else who has a desire to see the next generation empowered to change the world; whether cross-culturally or within their current communities. Why not take this opportunity to be inspired and equipped to appreciate the vital role you play in other people’s journey, whatever their age.