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What I learnt from the 2024 Women in Ministry Conference
Kathy Morrison
When I was asked by a friend to join her at the Proclamation Trust Women in Ministry conference in January 2024 I had a few reservations. Probably the most significant was the fear that the programme would be so intense that it would be mentally exhausting and possibly too overwhelming to be of real value for me. Another concern was that I would be one of the oldest, yet least experienced, delegates - and I wasn’t far off with that one! But I needn’t have worried on either count. The programme was certainly packed full of wonderful, relevant and stimulating content, but somehow the organisers had managed to build in just the right amount of space and time for relaxation, reflection and rest.
The theme of this year’s conference was teaching the epistles and I valued all the teaching sessions from Andrew Sach in 1 Peter and Amy Wicks teaching 2 Thessalonians as well as the workshop sessions during which delegates collaborated to refine their understanding of the text and its application. If I had to pick out one conference highlight, I think it would be the opportunity to spend quality time in a small group across the 4 days, building relationships and connecting in a deeper way.
I found it very stimulating and refreshing to meet and exchange ideas with other women engaged in gospel ministry among women, some from high profile city churches and others holding the fort with grace and determination in smaller rural communities. We all had so much in common and it was a real joy and privilege to learn together and pray for one another.
Since the conference, I have enjoyed the opportunity of applying what I learnt in preparing Bible studies for a group of women in my home church. I discovered that I had a new motivation and clearer focus which was just wonderful! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to bring this amazing conference together and please may I come again next year?
EDITOR'S NOTE: We will be uploading the videos from this year's Women in Ministry conference later this year, so keep an eye on our resources page!
Conference
Men in Ministry 2024: Swanwick
Monday 15th April 2024 –
Thursday 18th April 2024
This conference is for for men engaged in any form of Bible teaching ministry, whether full-time, part-time or spare time, at whatever age, and whatever level of experience in church leadership.
The conference will be hosted by Nigel Styles with speakers John Stevens (Hebrews) and Stephen Boon (Ephesians).
Each conference includes
● six Bible talks (three from each speaker, on the two Bible books mentioned above);
● workshops in groups of 6 people (plus an experienced group leader) who meet four times to work together to understand a Bible book, and develop sermon outlines to provide the basis for a future preaching series;
● an evening to pray in depth for one another, in those same groups;
● two evenings with a visiting speaker to stimulate thought about ministry.
This combination of plenary teaching and small group workshop, in comfortable surroundings, with relaxed mealtimes and two free afternoons, provides every opportunity to relax and recharge batteries, spiritually and physically.
Conference numbers are kept deliberately small.
This Conference will be held at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire. All rooms ensuite and single occupancy.
Price: £360
Bookings close: 27th March 2024(Subject to availability)
The Conference will start at 4pm on Monday and finish at lunchtime on the Thursday.
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Conference
Cornhill Open Morning April 2024
FREE
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Our open mornings are an opportunity to join current students for a morning lecture and then chat to staff over lunch (which we'll provide).
The morning begins at 9am with a short devotional talk from one of the teaching staff, followed by a lecture, and concludes with lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 during which staff will be available to chat about the course and answer your questions.
We are located a few minutes' walk from Elephant and Castle station. There's no charge for attending an open morning, but you do need to reserve a place. Please use the link below to reserve a place at the open day on Tuesday 16th April.
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