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Today, people in the West are enduring all kinds of suffering – despair, loneliness, sickness, fear, anger, doubt, war, poverty, injustice, loss. But how can we confidently walk alongside and care well for those God has placed in our lives? This talk helps develop a vision for gospel-shaped, disciple-making ministry as we explore how to better build connection, hold conversation, and bring biblical and prayerful content into our care for others.

There are millions of refugees and displaced people worldwide due to violence, conflict and disasters. How can we as Christians share the love of Christ with people who have suffered such significant losses? What do we need to know and what best practices should we implement as we seek to serve them effectively?

While previous generations may have been impressed by a powerful speaking voice and pulpit presence, we now need to communicate with evident authenticity. In a world where media communicators can control and manipulate what their viewers see about "who they really are," so much presentation is just for show. We need to know where genuine authenticity comes from in preaching and teaching. In this talk, we consider five keys to authentic communication in today’s confusing world.

Technology has enhanced our lives wonderfully but can become a barrier to connection with Christ. This has never been truer than since the advent of smartphones. We can retreat into our phones from our immediate surroundings and companions. This virtual ‘home’ promises safety and belonging but can increase anxiety and isolation and Christ is often left outside. This talk considers the risks of smartphone and social media usage and how we might set healthy limits so that we do not become their slaves.

The past two decades have seen rapid change in European culture, dramatically affecting the outlook and attitudes of young Europeans and the questions they ask about God. This talk looks at what research can teach us about the worldview of young Europeans, to help us present the unchanging truth of the gospel in a way that makes cultural sense to them.