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The Key Elements of a Healthy Board and Why They Matter for Ministry

29 May 2024 | Keith Bintley

The health of a ministry’s board is one of the most important parts of Christian ministry, yet it is the aspect of leadership that is rarely discussed. A healthy board can help ensure a ministry flourishes and is sustained and can protect the leadership in a time of crisis. This talk identifies the key principles of a healthy trustee board and the parts played by the chair, trustees, and ministry leaders, as well as the underlying biblical principles.

Is Lesslie Newbigin a Reliable Guide for Evangelicals

26 May 2024 | Adam Szabados

Many of us, evangelicals, received help from Lesslie Newbigin in our wrestling with the epistemological challenges of postmodernism. But his views tend to remain unchallenged when they unhelpfully deviate from some evangelical convictions on the authority of the Scriptures. In this talk we evaluate and critique Newbigin's mixed contribution to Christian theology.

Leading Others (and Yourself) to the Freedom of Forgiveness

28 May 2024 | Dave Patty

According to Matthew 18, unforgiveness puts us in prison and deeply impacts our relationship with God. But how can we know if we have really forgiven or not? What if the other person does not acknowledge what they have done or ask for forgiveness? Is forgiveness always possible, even in devastating situations like abuse or betrayal? Does forgiveness mean that I have to trust the other person, or forget what happened? In this talk, we dig into God’s Word for answers to these burning questions.

I Love to Tell the Story

29 May 2024 | Jerry Root

Jerry Root does not have the gift of Evangelism, but he holds the evangelistic mission of the Church as a high value, and he's led thousands to Christ. He has learned effective ways of sharing Christ with others through his mistakes and successes. This talk grows out of practices learned because he loves to tell the story!

Soul Care: When Overwhelmed with Life and Leadership

28 May 2024 | Scott Poling

Stress, over-commitment and anxiety take their toll on our life and leadership. What do we do when difficulties weigh us down, affecting every area of our lives? This talk gives us practical, biblical insight to refresh and encourage our souls.

A Glorious Ruin: The Biblical Understanding of Life

14 Sep 2024 | Stefan Gustavsson

We live in turbulent times with unrest, a lack of direction, and a widespread sense of intellectual and moral chaos. Is it possible to understand what is going on in our secular and individualistic culture? And if so, how should we, as followers of Christ, respond to this moment in history? This Master Class helps you to understand what is happening in European culture, why it is happening, and gives you a way forward on how to respond as a follower of Jesus.

This is part 2 of a 5-part series on How Can We Understand the Chaos in Contemporary Culture?

Blind to Our Assumptions: The Importance of Ideas

14 Sep 2024 | Stefan Gustavsson

We live in turbulent times with unrest, a lack of direction, and a widespread sense of intellectual and moral chaos. Is it possible to understand what is going on in our secular and individualistic culture? And if so, how should we, as followers of Christ, respond to this moment in history? This Master Class helps you to understand what is happening in European culture, why it is happening, and gives you a way forward on how to respond as a follower of Jesus.

This is part 1 of a 5-part series on How Can We Understand the Chaos in Contemporary Culture?

The 7 Essentials of Fundraising

25 May 2024 | Shawn Boskie

In this talk, we examine the key elements and proven methods to raise funds and build lasting donor relationships. We discuss strategies, tactics, and practical tools to achieve your resourcing objectives. Whether you are part of a limited staff with no fundraising training or a large organisation with a dedicated team of development professionals, you will appreciate the principles and stories of success and failure, distress and jubilation.

The Teenage Brain and Digital Wellness

29 May 2024 | Kristy Williams

Adolescent brain development is highly sensitive to particular inputs, including social media. Research has shown a decline in adolescent mental health since 2012, the same year that key changes occurred with the large social media platforms. This talk looks at the effects of social media and persuasive technology on brain development and addiction in order to consider how we can better shepherd the next generation.

Interview: A Short Guide to Islam

26 May 2024 | Beth Peltola

In this talk, Emil Shehadeh interviews Beth Peltola about a biblical response to Isalm. When Christians read the Qur’an, they will notice how different it is from the Bible. The god it speaks about, the prophet it proclaims, and the way of life it encourages stand at odds with the core tenets of the Christian faith. This interview looks at topics of conversation, obstacles to discussions with Muslims, our theological differences, and a biblical response to Islam.

Walking Alongside Those Struggling with Anxiety

29 May 2024 | Helen Thorne-Allenson

About 1 in 6 people seek help from a doctor about their anxiety – 1 in 3 people talk about feeling anxious day by day. In our churches and our communities, there will be many wrestling with the physical, spiritual, and social outworking of its pain. As Christians, we long to help, but what can we do? In this talk we look at how God’s Word, God’s work and God’s people all play their part in walking alongside those who suffer—and see how faith brings real hope in an anxious world.