On our second evening Rafael Manzanares opened gos word to us on the title Jesus: Redeemer of our Hearts

On our opening Evening Celebration of New Horizon 2026 Michael Ots spoke to us about Jesus: Light of our World

OCCA Q&A by New Horizon NI

This seminar turns from the head to the heart, asking not just why evil exists, but where God is in the midst of it. Through personal story, biblical reflection, and the hope of the Gospel, Alanzo Julian Paul helps us see that God is not indifferent to our hurt. If you’ve ever wondered whether God truly sees and cares about your suffering, this session is for you.

This seminar explores why speaking about Jesus can feel difficult in everyday conversations, especially with peers. It offers practical tools to overcome fear and awkwardness, helping us engage naturally. Listeners will learn how to connect the message of Jesus with the real questions and concerns of seekers and sceptics today.

Peter and Heather’s journey—like many others—was marked by longing, disappointment, hope, and the quiet support of friends and strangers alike. It’s a story of God’s faithfulness, gentle leading, and answered prayer, woven through seasons of faltering trust and deep yearning. This seminar will explore fertility and the role of families, church families and friends in this often complex path. With honest insight and practical ideas, it offers hope, guidance, and encouragement for those who long for children, those who walk with them, and churches seeking to care well.

This seminar will provide examples of how critical thinking is important for the development of your faith and character. Additionally, we’ll address what critical thinking is and explore various ways of how to do critical thinking by integrating examples of logical thinking with our desire to engage with story and creativity. We will also evaluate how these methods are inspired by listening to the spirit of God. We will apply critical thinking to engaging our faith within education, thinking of ways to share your faith as a teacher, parent or student.

‘Forgive one another as God has forgiven you’. A short sentence with a world of complexity behind it. This seminar will aim to set out the biblical foundation of God’s forgiveness, look at the practical implications for our relationships, and also face some of the ways we can easily stumble as we seek to forgive.

Applying the gospel to the everyday challenges of marriage – transforming conflict into an opportunity for growth.

It should come as no surprise that when one sinner marries another conflict will arise. But it doesn’t have to be destructive. From the beginning God has purposed to use conflict for good in the lives of His people – exposing sin, deepening our dependence on Him and growing our love for one another. Together we will explore how to confront the true enemy – sin – not our spouse, and how Gospel truth can bring healing, hope and transformation to our marriages

Across Northern Ireland and around the world, children are asking: “Do you know my name?”

Join us as we explore the deep connection between the gospel and our call to care for children who are vulnerable—locally and globally.

This isn’t just for professionals. Jesus didn’t outsource compassion—He embodied it.

This seminar is a call to awaken the Church’s role in holistic care.

Leave inspired. Leave changed. Leave ready to act—with prayer, presence or practical love. It starts with knowing a name.