Pre-ASSEMBLY Meeting
in Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn
on Thursday 6th June at 10.30am
(Coffee available from 10.00am)
Members of the General Assembly’s Councils and Commissions
will introduce the sections of the General Assembly’s Reports.
We hope you can join us as we come together as a fellowship
and that you will find the information shared helpful.
Travel arrangements: Lisburn train station is nearby, or if coming by car, the Graham-Gardens multi story car park is behind Railway Street's buildings.
For further details: contact WF Secretary - Ross Collins
E-mail [email protected] or phone 028 2073 1496
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in Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn
on Thursday 6th June at 10.30am
(Coffee available from 10.00am)
Members of the General Assembly’s Councils and Commissions
will introduce the sections of the General Assembly’s Reports.
We hope you can join us as we come together as a fellowship
and that you will find the information shared helpful.
Travel arrangements: Lisburn train station is nearby, or if coming by car, the Graham-Gardens multi story car park is behind Railway Street's buildings.
For further details: contact WF Secretary - Ross Collins
E-mail [email protected] or phone 028 2073 1496
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WF Spring Conference
on Monday 11th March, 2024 at Molesworth Presbyterian Church, Cookstown Speakers David Gibson & Marty McNeely Theme "The Doctrine of God and Pastoral Ministry: Why what I thought I needed for pastoral ministry is not enough" COST £15 (£10 for assistants or students) Program 9:30 Registration 10:00 David "The Great I AM" 10:45 Break 11:00 Marty "Church Planting" 11:45 Prayer Groups 12:45 Lunch 13:45 David "The Great Only I AM" 14:30 Q&A 15:00 Close Marty is married to Julie and they have two children Joshua and Martha. He has studied at University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Union Theological College, Belfast and Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. Having been minister of Ballykeel Marty has moved to minister in Donegal.
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David grew up in several different parts of the world, and moved to Aberdeen in 2004 for further theological studies where he is now minister of Trinity Church which is part of the IPC. He is married to Angela and they have four young children. Previously David worked for UCCF with theological students and was the Assistant Minister at High Church, Hilton.
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Elders Conference
Richhill Presbyterian Church
Thursday 28th Sept 2023
at 7:30pm
"In spite of all that is going on
- we do not lose heart"
Speakers :- Trevor Long (Rosemary) and Stafford Carson (Principal Emeritus, UTC)
Tea/Coffee between Session
Spring Conference
Full Day
Monday 13th March 2023
Speakers - Dr David Garner, Sam Bostock
Theme - "The doctrine of God and Christian Ministry"
Venue - Ross Park Hotel, Kells
Cost - including Coffee, Lunch, Dinner £25
REGISTRATION and PAYMENT REQUIRED for NUMBERS
fill in form or contact Bob Allely ([email protected])
Programme : Provisional Timings (to be confirmed)
10 am Coffee
10:30 Session 1 - (Galatians 1:1–10) David Garner
The God of Grace and Glory: The Mind of the Gospel Minister
11:45 Session 2 - Sam Bostock “Manifesting His own glory”: the doctrine of God and the chief end of man.
1pm Lunch
2pm Discussion Groups
3:30 Prayer Focus
5pm Dinner
6pm Session 3 - (2 Timothy 2:1–13) David Garner
The God of Grace & Glory:The Mooring for the Gospel Minister
Ending at 7pm
Theme - "The doctrine of God and Christian Ministry"
Venue - Ross Park Hotel, Kells
Cost - including Coffee, Lunch, Dinner £25
REGISTRATION and PAYMENT REQUIRED for NUMBERS
fill in form or contact Bob Allely ([email protected])
Programme : Provisional Timings (to be confirmed)
10 am Coffee
10:30 Session 1 - (Galatians 1:1–10) David Garner
The God of Grace and Glory: The Mind of the Gospel Minister
11:45 Session 2 - Sam Bostock “Manifesting His own glory”: the doctrine of God and the chief end of man.
1pm Lunch
2pm Discussion Groups
3:30 Prayer Focus
5pm Dinner
6pm Session 3 - (2 Timothy 2:1–13) David Garner
The God of Grace & Glory:The Mooring for the Gospel Minister
Ending at 7pm
OUR SPEAKERS
Dr David Garner is Chief Academic Officer, Vice President of Global Ministries, and Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. A graduate of the University of North Carolina (BS, 1987), Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM, 1992) and Westminster Theological Seminary (PhD, 2002), David Garner has served in theological education, pastoral ministry, missions, and parachurch ministries since 1986. He has lived and taught in various parts of the world, including Europe, Central America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. From 2003–2007, he served as Director for TE3 (Theological Education for Eastern Europe), a regional theological training ministry based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2007, he has taught systematic theology and missiology at Westminster Theological Seminary.
Sam Bostock moved to Northern Ireland from England in 2013. He is married to Emma, with three children and a young dog. He trained for ministry in the PCI, before serving an assistantship at Bloomfield congregation in east Belfast. Since 2020 he has been studying for a PhD in historical theology at Union Theological College.
Dr David Garner is Chief Academic Officer, Vice President of Global Ministries, and Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. A graduate of the University of North Carolina (BS, 1987), Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM, 1992) and Westminster Theological Seminary (PhD, 2002), David Garner has served in theological education, pastoral ministry, missions, and parachurch ministries since 1986. He has lived and taught in various parts of the world, including Europe, Central America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. From 2003–2007, he served as Director for TE3 (Theological Education for Eastern Europe), a regional theological training ministry based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2007, he has taught systematic theology and missiology at Westminster Theological Seminary.
Sam Bostock moved to Northern Ireland from England in 2013. He is married to Emma, with three children and a young dog. He trained for ministry in the PCI, before serving an assistantship at Bloomfield congregation in east Belfast. Since 2020 he has been studying for a PhD in historical theology at Union Theological College.
Autumn Conference
Thursday 1st Dec 2022
Speaker - Matthew Roberts
Theme - Sex, Pride and a Greater Love:
Why the world needs the Christian doctrine of marriage more than ever
Venue - Moira Presbyterian Church
Programme
10am for coffee
Session 1: 10.30 -11.15 - Why love really isn't Love
(The ethics of the sexual revolution)
Time of prayer: 11.30-12 noon
Session 2: 12.15 -1pm - Greater love has no-one than this
(How Christ's self-sacrificial love for his church grounds the beautiful and good sexual ethic centred around marriage)
Matthew Roberts is the minister of Trinity Church York. https://www.trinitychurchyork.org.uk/ He grew up in St. Albans, near London, and has been a Christian all his life. He did a Physics degree before moving to London to work. Later he trained to be a church minister in London and in Philadelphia, USA. He came to York in 2009.
Matthew is married to Kate, who was born and grew up in Everton, although she has always supported Liverpool. They married in 2002 and have three children.
Theme - Sex, Pride and a Greater Love:
Why the world needs the Christian doctrine of marriage more than ever
Venue - Moira Presbyterian Church
Programme
10am for coffee
Session 1: 10.30 -11.15 - Why love really isn't Love
(The ethics of the sexual revolution)
Time of prayer: 11.30-12 noon
Session 2: 12.15 -1pm - Greater love has no-one than this
(How Christ's self-sacrificial love for his church grounds the beautiful and good sexual ethic centred around marriage)
Matthew Roberts is the minister of Trinity Church York. https://www.trinitychurchyork.org.uk/ He grew up in St. Albans, near London, and has been a Christian all his life. He did a Physics degree before moving to London to work. Later he trained to be a church minister in London and in Philadelphia, USA. He came to York in 2009.
Matthew is married to Kate, who was born and grew up in Everton, although she has always supported Liverpool. They married in 2002 and have three children.
Spring Conference 2022
Tuesday 22nd February
in Moira Presbyterian Church,
starting at 10.30am.
Guest speaker will be
Rev Dr Sandy Roger
in Moira Presbyterian Church,
starting at 10.30am.
Guest speaker will be
Rev Dr Sandy Roger
Autumn Conference
Thur 23rd Sept 2021
Venue - Moira Presbyterian
10.00am - Coffee & Registration
10.30am – Opening Devotions:
10.50am – WF Business Meeting:
11.00am – Prayer Groups
11.30am – Break
11.45am – “Semeron – Ministering to Sufferers and Supporters when Cancer comes” (Ian Harbinson)
12.15pm – Q&A session
12.30pm – Looking forward to the General Assembly: overview and prayer
12.45pm – Closing praise
1.00pm – Lunch Together
10.00am - Coffee & Registration
10.30am – Opening Devotions:
10.50am – WF Business Meeting:
11.00am – Prayer Groups
11.30am – Break
11.45am – “Semeron – Ministering to Sufferers and Supporters when Cancer comes” (Ian Harbinson)
12.15pm – Q&A session
12.30pm – Looking forward to the General Assembly: overview and prayer
12.45pm – Closing praise
1.00pm – Lunch Together
The Church in Changed Times
January Conference (Virtual on Zoom)
Wednesday 27th
January 2021
The moderator of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Rt. Rev Dr David Bruce
will join us
for our virtual conference.
Bringing encouragement
from God’s Word
and exploring the issues
that have been raised
by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
for the future shape
of the church’s life and work.
Running from 10:30 to 12 noon
the conference will include the opportunity
for reflection and prayer together in groups.
As we are running this on zoom
there is a limit to numbers so register
as soon as possible if you plan to join us
(we will confirm and send you login details)
January 2021
The moderator of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Rt. Rev Dr David Bruce
will join us
for our virtual conference.
Bringing encouragement
from God’s Word
and exploring the issues
that have been raised
by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
for the future shape
of the church’s life and work.
Running from 10:30 to 12 noon
the conference will include the opportunity
for reflection and prayer together in groups.
As we are running this on zoom
there is a limit to numbers so register
as soon as possible if you plan to join us
(we will confirm and send you login details)
PAST EVENTS
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Two-day Conference 19-20 Feb 2020
with Bryan Chapell Ministering the Word of God in a post-modern society @Wellington Presbyterian Church, Ballymena Wed 19, 10am - 4 pm Thur 20, 10am - 2pm Cost - £35 approx (students £20) Coffee, Scones & Lunch included on both days Bookstall will be available. --- Dr. Bryan Chapell, Ph.D. is Senior Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Peoria, IL and he is also President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. His preaching and teaching are broadcast in many nations and are also available at www.UnlimitedGrace.com. He is the author of many books, including Unlimited Grace, Each for the Other, Holiness by Grace, Praying Backwards, The Gospel According to Daniel, The Hardest Sermons You’ll Ever Have to Preach, and Christ-Centered Preaching, a preaching textbook now in multiple editions and many languages that has established him as one of this generation’s foremost teachers of homiletics. He and his wife, Kathy, have four adult children, a growing number of grandchildren, and they enjoy the blessings of many friends, fishing and faith. |
A5 Flyer
available here --- Pre-Booking Essential via Rev Bob Allely 3 Millhaven Park, Portstewart, BT55 7EZ , [email protected] Or Request to book online here --- Other Events with Bryan Chapell Tue 18th @ 7pm - Public Rally in Portrush Presbyterian Church Wed 19th @ 7:30pm - Public Rally in Wellington Presbyterian Church Fri 21st Lecture for Union College Students |
Autumn Conference 2019
"Preaching that builds a Congregation"
on Thursday 12th September 2019.
You are warmly invited to our next conference in
Moira Presbyterian Church Hall
Rev David Johnston
Minister of Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church
will be our guest speaker
on the theme of ‘Preaching which builds a Congregation’.
David's talks will cover a personal perspective, a biblical paradigm and a practical example and there will also be some time for Q&A.
The conference begins at 10am with coffee and will conclude at 2.30pm.
The conference is free and open to all - please invite others to attend.
Please bring your own lunch – tea and coffee will be provided.
"Preaching that builds a Congregation"
on Thursday 12th September 2019.
You are warmly invited to our next conference in
Moira Presbyterian Church Hall
Rev David Johnston
Minister of Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church
will be our guest speaker
on the theme of ‘Preaching which builds a Congregation’.
David's talks will cover a personal perspective, a biblical paradigm and a practical example and there will also be some time for Q&A.
The conference begins at 10am with coffee and will conclude at 2.30pm.
The conference is free and open to all - please invite others to attend.
Please bring your own lunch – tea and coffee will be provided.
2019 Pre-Assembly Meeting
10.30am on Thursday 23rd May 2019
in the church halls of Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn,
tea / coffee available from 10.00am.
Members of the General Assembly’s Councils and Commissions
will introduce the sections of the 2019 General Assembly’s Reports.
Also the AGM of the WF will take place at this meeting
10.30am on Thursday 23rd May 2019
in the church halls of Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn,
tea / coffee available from 10.00am.
Members of the General Assembly’s Councils and Commissions
will introduce the sections of the 2019 General Assembly’s Reports.
Also the AGM of the WF will take place at this meeting
FEBRUARY DAY CONFERENCE
Keeping Fresh in Ministry
Paul Mallard
Tuesday 19 February 2019, in Moira Presbyterian Church
PROGRAMME
10.00am Coffee available
10.30am Opening Worship
10.45am Session One :
“Keeping Fresh in Ministry”
Paul Mallard
11.45am Prayer in Groups
12.15pm LUNCH
(bring your own; tea & coffee provided)
1.00pm Session Two :
“Keeping Fresh in Ministry”
Paul Mallard
2.00pm Closing Worship
2.15pm Close
About the speaker:
Since being called to the pastoral ministry in 1982, Paul Mallard has served as pastor in three churches - in Chippenham, Worcester and now Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath. He was the President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches for three years, and has been involved in a variety ministerial training schemes as well as being engaged in pastoring pastors.
Paul is married to Edrie and they have four children and five grandchildren. For the last twenty years Paul and Edrie have had to live with Edrie’s serious neurological degenerative disease. Writing about this, Paul said, “One thing I have never doubted is that, in the darkest circumstances, we were only ever in the hands of God. That has been the ultimate source of comfort and hope.”
Paul has written three books. “Invest Your Suffering” seeks to bring biblical encouragement out of their experience of chronic illness. “Staying Fresh” addresses the important subject of maintaining spiritual vitality in a busy and demanding world. “Invest Your Disappointments” asks, “What if we were to use disappointment as an opportunity to check whether our motivation and priorities were in line with God’s will? Could it provide a chance to grow?”
Paul loves reading military history and is a lifetime supporter of West Bromwich Albion.
Keeping Fresh in Ministry
Paul Mallard
Tuesday 19 February 2019, in Moira Presbyterian Church
PROGRAMME
10.00am Coffee available
10.30am Opening Worship
10.45am Session One :
“Keeping Fresh in Ministry”
Paul Mallard
11.45am Prayer in Groups
12.15pm LUNCH
(bring your own; tea & coffee provided)
1.00pm Session Two :
“Keeping Fresh in Ministry”
Paul Mallard
2.00pm Closing Worship
2.15pm Close
About the speaker:
Since being called to the pastoral ministry in 1982, Paul Mallard has served as pastor in three churches - in Chippenham, Worcester and now Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath. He was the President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches for three years, and has been involved in a variety ministerial training schemes as well as being engaged in pastoring pastors.
Paul is married to Edrie and they have four children and five grandchildren. For the last twenty years Paul and Edrie have had to live with Edrie’s serious neurological degenerative disease. Writing about this, Paul said, “One thing I have never doubted is that, in the darkest circumstances, we were only ever in the hands of God. That has been the ultimate source of comfort and hope.”
Paul has written three books. “Invest Your Suffering” seeks to bring biblical encouragement out of their experience of chronic illness. “Staying Fresh” addresses the important subject of maintaining spiritual vitality in a busy and demanding world. “Invest Your Disappointments” asks, “What if we were to use disappointment as an opportunity to check whether our motivation and priorities were in line with God’s will? Could it provide a chance to grow?”
Paul loves reading military history and is a lifetime supporter of West Bromwich Albion.
Westminster Fellowship
Sept 2018 Conference
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
You are warmly invited to our next conference in
Moira Presbyterian Church Hall
on
Thursday 13th September.
Two of "our own" are going to help us learn from giants of the past:
Revd Dr Martin Cowan will speak on John Owen
Revd Andrew Conway will focus on Thomas Watson.
The conference begins at 10am with coffee and will conclude at 2.30pm.
The conference is free and open to all - please invite others to attend.
Please bring your own lunch – tea and coffee will be provided.
A personal Invitation from the Chairman of WF:
There was a time - in the not so distant past - when the threat to warmly evangelical Reformed Theology was from within our denomination. During my college days, we were mocked when we tried to garner what was best from the Puritans and the Westminster Divines. Now, in an era when Reformed Theology is much more firmly established in PCI, the evident pressure on us comes from external sources. We are surrounded by a radically changed society. Our decisions in General Assembly are ridiculed and our College has come under intensely hostile scrutiny and outright attack from the news media. Now, maybe more than ever, we need one another in a warm Fellowship of support and mutual encouragement. I hope you can make attending this conference a priority in your busy schedules. I warmly commend the day conference to you. The day will include opportunities to pray for one another and enjoy fellowship.
Graham Connor
(Chairman, Westminster Fellowship)
Sept 2018 Conference
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
You are warmly invited to our next conference in
Moira Presbyterian Church Hall
on
Thursday 13th September.
Two of "our own" are going to help us learn from giants of the past:
Revd Dr Martin Cowan will speak on John Owen
Revd Andrew Conway will focus on Thomas Watson.
The conference begins at 10am with coffee and will conclude at 2.30pm.
The conference is free and open to all - please invite others to attend.
Please bring your own lunch – tea and coffee will be provided.
A personal Invitation from the Chairman of WF:
There was a time - in the not so distant past - when the threat to warmly evangelical Reformed Theology was from within our denomination. During my college days, we were mocked when we tried to garner what was best from the Puritans and the Westminster Divines. Now, in an era when Reformed Theology is much more firmly established in PCI, the evident pressure on us comes from external sources. We are surrounded by a radically changed society. Our decisions in General Assembly are ridiculed and our College has come under intensely hostile scrutiny and outright attack from the news media. Now, maybe more than ever, we need one another in a warm Fellowship of support and mutual encouragement. I hope you can make attending this conference a priority in your busy schedules. I warmly commend the day conference to you. The day will include opportunities to pray for one another and enjoy fellowship.
Graham Connor
(Chairman, Westminster Fellowship)
WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP
MINISTERS’ DAY CONFERENCE Feb 18
DOMINIC SMART
Former minister of Gilcomston South Church and now CEO of FUTURE LEADERTheme:
“Working with other elders in the local congregation”
Monday 26th February 2018
Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick
10am- 8pm
Cost: £30, Students £15
Booking essential – please indicate your attendance to Revd Bob Allely, 3 Millhaven Park, Portstewart, BT55 7EZ. Tel 02870833756. Email: [email protected]
Programme
9.30 Arrival and Registration – Refreshments (tea, coffee, scones)
10.30 Conference commences
10.45 First key address
1130 Tea / coffee
1200 Group discussion and Prayer
1300 – Lunch (soup, sandwiches, tea / coffee)
1430 – Second key address
1530 tea / coffee
1630 Group discussion and Prayer
1745 – Buffet Dinner – choice of Salmon or Chicken
– when you register, Revd Bob Allely will confirm your menu choice.
1845 - Third key address
2000 - Conclusion
About the Speaker
Dominic Smart is a former minister of the Church of Scotland & still continues to preach regularly in various congregations. He was 16 years minister of Gilcomston South Presbyterian Church Aberdeen and previously served in Dundee. He is a well-known conference speaker.
Hailing from Yorkshire, he has lived in the North-east of Scotland for over 35 years. We have asked Dominic to help us develop our local Kirk Sessions, particularly outlining good biblical practices of shared leadership, decision making and implementation - in other words, how we as ministers can better encourage our fellow elders in the local church.
When he's not working, Dominic enjoys photography, fell walking in the Lake District and good coffee - preferably combined.
MINISTERS’ DAY CONFERENCE Feb 18
DOMINIC SMART
Former minister of Gilcomston South Church and now CEO of FUTURE LEADERTheme:
“Working with other elders in the local congregation”
Monday 26th February 2018
Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick
10am- 8pm
Cost: £30, Students £15
Booking essential – please indicate your attendance to Revd Bob Allely, 3 Millhaven Park, Portstewart, BT55 7EZ. Tel 02870833756. Email: [email protected]
Programme
9.30 Arrival and Registration – Refreshments (tea, coffee, scones)
10.30 Conference commences
10.45 First key address
1130 Tea / coffee
1200 Group discussion and Prayer
1300 – Lunch (soup, sandwiches, tea / coffee)
1430 – Second key address
1530 tea / coffee
1630 Group discussion and Prayer
1745 – Buffet Dinner – choice of Salmon or Chicken
– when you register, Revd Bob Allely will confirm your menu choice.
1845 - Third key address
2000 - Conclusion
About the Speaker
Dominic Smart is a former minister of the Church of Scotland & still continues to preach regularly in various congregations. He was 16 years minister of Gilcomston South Presbyterian Church Aberdeen and previously served in Dundee. He is a well-known conference speaker.
Hailing from Yorkshire, he has lived in the North-east of Scotland for over 35 years. We have asked Dominic to help us develop our local Kirk Sessions, particularly outlining good biblical practices of shared leadership, decision making and implementation - in other words, how we as ministers can better encourage our fellow elders in the local church.
When he's not working, Dominic enjoys photography, fell walking in the Lake District and good coffee - preferably combined.
Westminster Fellowship
Autumn Conference 2017
When: Thursday 28th September 2017.
Where: Moira Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Rev Dr Sinclair Ferguson:
Doctrine 500 -
the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Reformation
The conference will begin at 10am with coffee & scones (provided).
The first session commences at 10.30am.
Those coming along should bring their own lunch (tea & coffee will be provided).
The conference will end in the early afternoon.
The day is open to those who are not WF members, including ministry students,
so feel free to invite others to come along.
Graham Connor
Autumn Conference 2017
When: Thursday 28th September 2017.
Where: Moira Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Rev Dr Sinclair Ferguson:
Doctrine 500 -
the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Reformation
The conference will begin at 10am with coffee & scones (provided).
The first session commences at 10.30am.
Those coming along should bring their own lunch (tea & coffee will be provided).
The conference will end in the early afternoon.
The day is open to those who are not WF members, including ministry students,
so feel free to invite others to come along.
Graham Connor
Spring Conference 2017
6th April 2017 at 10am
Templepatrick Presbyterian Church
Andrew Collins – Pastors and The Flock
Morning Session:
Pastors of the flock – The care of souls.
Pastoral care, counselling & preaching in the congregational setting
Afternoon Session:
Pastor of the flock – The care of our own soul.
Care of our own souls in the stress of ministry.
Andrew Collins is an elder at Killicomaine Evangelical Church, Portadown, Northern Ireland and works part-time as a consultant psychiatrist in Psychiatric Intensive Care and part-time in Biblical Counselling. Andrew also provides teaching and training on pastoral and mental health issues for churches and conferences.
All ministers and elders welcome. Cost: Free.
Tea and coffee and scones at 10am (free!)
Please bring a packed lunch. There are shops close at hand if you forget to bring lunch!
6th April 2017 at 10am
Templepatrick Presbyterian Church
Andrew Collins – Pastors and The Flock
Morning Session:
Pastors of the flock – The care of souls.
Pastoral care, counselling & preaching in the congregational setting
Afternoon Session:
Pastor of the flock – The care of our own soul.
Care of our own souls in the stress of ministry.
Andrew Collins is an elder at Killicomaine Evangelical Church, Portadown, Northern Ireland and works part-time as a consultant psychiatrist in Psychiatric Intensive Care and part-time in Biblical Counselling. Andrew also provides teaching and training on pastoral and mental health issues for churches and conferences.
All ministers and elders welcome. Cost: Free.
Tea and coffee and scones at 10am (free!)
Please bring a packed lunch. There are shops close at hand if you forget to bring lunch!
Pre-General Assembly Meeting
for Prayer and Reflection
1st June 2017 @ 10am
Railway Street, Lisburn
Further details closer to the time. All PCI ministers and elders welcome.
Building Leadership Today
Westminster Fellowship Conference
24th November 2016
Richill Presbyterian Church.
Building Leadership Today
Begins with coffee at 10am.
Morning Session:
Graham Connor will speak on Building the Kirk Session as a team of leaders (Discussion & prayer to follow)
Afternoon Session:
John Woodside will preach on the theme
“Christ our Leader”.
Cost: Free.
Registration is not necessary.
Please bring a packed lunch.
We hope you can come and please invite / bring
as many other colleagues as you can.
Queries to:
Revd Bob Allely 3 Millhaven Avenue Portstewart BT55 7EZ
t: 028 7083 3756 e: [email protected]
24th November 2016
Richill Presbyterian Church.
Building Leadership Today
Begins with coffee at 10am.
Morning Session:
Graham Connor will speak on Building the Kirk Session as a team of leaders (Discussion & prayer to follow)
Afternoon Session:
John Woodside will preach on the theme
“Christ our Leader”.
Cost: Free.
Registration is not necessary.
Please bring a packed lunch.
We hope you can come and please invite / bring
as many other colleagues as you can.
Queries to:
Revd Bob Allely 3 Millhaven Avenue Portstewart BT55 7EZ
t: 028 7083 3756 e: [email protected]
WF Day Conference
10 am Monday 29 February 2016
Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick
"Crying in the Wilderness" Ministering in a Secular Age
Dr Dan Strange
Academic Vice Principal of Oak Hill College, London
Thirty years ago a PCI Minister said to me that he was glad he was having his ministry then because it looked as if things were going to get harder for ministers in the future as society continued its drift away from God.
There is no doubt that the secular age is well and truly upon us and ministry has challenges today in Ireland that it has not had before. But the corollary is that, in God's sovereignty, we have opportunities that we have not had before. The questions then is, How can we best serve the Lord and proclaim and live for Christ in the culture and climate of today?
To assist us in considering what it is like to be preachers of God's Word and pastors of God's people in a secular society that is at best ambivalent to God and at worst intensely hostile to our Lord, the WF Committee has invited Dr Dan Strange to address us. We are glad he accepted our invitation.
Dan is the Academic Vice Principal of Oak Hill College in London. He lectures in Culture, Religion and Public Theology, having previously been involved in theological student ministry with UCCF. He has authored several books including "From the Rock" and "Confident, why we can trust the Bible." He comes to us with a grounding in Biblical Theology and a passion for relevant Gospel engagement.
The venue for the Conference is the Templeton Hotel in Templepatrick and is an all day Conference which will include lunch and an evening meal. There will be four sessions of teaching interspersed with times of prayer and refreshments. Come at 10:00am for coffee and the first session will begin at 10:30am.
This is the kind of conference that will not only benefit Ministers, but others in congregational life also. If you're coming, why not invite one or two others so that they can hear and be encouraged and blessed by Dan's ministry.
To book in, please contact Bob Allely, whose detail are below. The cost will be £30 and represents excellent spiritual and practical value for a small amount of money.
Rev Bob Allely
3 Millhaven Avenue
Portstewart
BT55 7EZ
t: 028 7083 3756
e: [email protected]
There is no doubt that the secular age is well and truly upon us and ministry has challenges today in Ireland that it has not had before. But the corollary is that, in God's sovereignty, we have opportunities that we have not had before. The questions then is, How can we best serve the Lord and proclaim and live for Christ in the culture and climate of today?
To assist us in considering what it is like to be preachers of God's Word and pastors of God's people in a secular society that is at best ambivalent to God and at worst intensely hostile to our Lord, the WF Committee has invited Dr Dan Strange to address us. We are glad he accepted our invitation.
Dan is the Academic Vice Principal of Oak Hill College in London. He lectures in Culture, Religion and Public Theology, having previously been involved in theological student ministry with UCCF. He has authored several books including "From the Rock" and "Confident, why we can trust the Bible." He comes to us with a grounding in Biblical Theology and a passion for relevant Gospel engagement.
The venue for the Conference is the Templeton Hotel in Templepatrick and is an all day Conference which will include lunch and an evening meal. There will be four sessions of teaching interspersed with times of prayer and refreshments. Come at 10:00am for coffee and the first session will begin at 10:30am.
This is the kind of conference that will not only benefit Ministers, but others in congregational life also. If you're coming, why not invite one or two others so that they can hear and be encouraged and blessed by Dan's ministry.
To book in, please contact Bob Allely, whose detail are below. The cost will be £30 and represents excellent spiritual and practical value for a small amount of money.
Rev Bob Allely
3 Millhaven Avenue
Portstewart
BT55 7EZ
t: 028 7083 3756
e: [email protected]
Autumn Conference 2015
Thursday 24 Sept, 10:00am for Coffee,
finishing at 2:00pm.
Martin Allen will be our guest speaker.
For those who don't know him, Martin has now retired as minister of Chryston Parish Church, North Glasgow. During his ministry the congregation grew and planted a daughter congregation in Moodiesburn. He has spoken at WF before and he was formerly Chairman of the Crieff Fellowship and Rutherford House. He has also been a speaker at one of our residential Assemblies.
In order to accommodate Martin, it has been necessary to change the date of the Conference. The venue, Moira Presbyterian, remains the same, but it will now take place on Thursday 24 Sept, 10:00am for Coffee, finishing at 2:00pm. Please remember to bring your own lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. No need to book in, just show up.
For those who don't know him, Martin has now retired as minister of Chryston Parish Church, North Glasgow. During his ministry the congregation grew and planted a daughter congregation in Moodiesburn. He has spoken at WF before and he was formerly Chairman of the Crieff Fellowship and Rutherford House. He has also been a speaker at one of our residential Assemblies.
In order to accommodate Martin, it has been necessary to change the date of the Conference. The venue, Moira Presbyterian, remains the same, but it will now take place on Thursday 24 Sept, 10:00am for Coffee, finishing at 2:00pm. Please remember to bring your own lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. No need to book in, just show up.
Embers to a Flame 2015
11 & 12 Feburary
Dr. Harry Reeder - is the Senior Pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and “Embers to a Flame” is one of its ministries.
He has served the Lord in numerous ways over the past 35 years including ministering through a daily radio program, “In Perspective.”
He is passionate about the ministry of church revitalization and authored, From Embers to a Flame: How God Can Revitalize Your Church. He has led Embers Conferences all around the world including South Africa, Kenya, Australia, Uganda, and South Korea.
“From Embers to a Flame” is a conference where proven church leaders draw upon their experiences of success and failure to illustrate key Biblical themes in church revitalisation. Over the last 18 years, this conference has been presented with acclaim across the United States, in Korea, Scotland, England, Kenya and Australia. Through this conference, hundreds upon hundreds of churches have been blessed as they have engaged with ten basic Biblical strategies.
Bring members of your Session with you, as well as others in leadership in your congregation. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to benefit from Harry's wisdom, passion, insight and instruction with a view to seeing God work in our congregations. Please book in via Bob Allely and also please pray that this will be a time when God's blessing will be poured out upon us.
Rev Bob Allely FLYER HERE
3 Millhaven Avenue
Portstewart VIDEO INTRODUCTION HERE
BT55 7EZ
t: 028 7083 3756
e: [email protected]
He has served the Lord in numerous ways over the past 35 years including ministering through a daily radio program, “In Perspective.”
He is passionate about the ministry of church revitalization and authored, From Embers to a Flame: How God Can Revitalize Your Church. He has led Embers Conferences all around the world including South Africa, Kenya, Australia, Uganda, and South Korea.
“From Embers to a Flame” is a conference where proven church leaders draw upon their experiences of success and failure to illustrate key Biblical themes in church revitalisation. Over the last 18 years, this conference has been presented with acclaim across the United States, in Korea, Scotland, England, Kenya and Australia. Through this conference, hundreds upon hundreds of churches have been blessed as they have engaged with ten basic Biblical strategies.
Bring members of your Session with you, as well as others in leadership in your congregation. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to benefit from Harry's wisdom, passion, insight and instruction with a view to seeing God work in our congregations. Please book in via Bob Allely and also please pray that this will be a time when God's blessing will be poured out upon us.
Rev Bob Allely FLYER HERE
3 Millhaven Avenue
Portstewart VIDEO INTRODUCTION HERE
BT55 7EZ
t: 028 7083 3756
e: [email protected]
Glenada Day Conference
Monday 10th February 2014
10:00am for Coffee
6:30pm Departure
Guest Speaker: Marcus Honeysett, Living Leadership
Theme: Leaders for Discipleship and Mission
Price: £30, includes Lunch, High Tea and Coffee Breaks (£20 students)
As usual, please book with Bob Allely ( [email protected] )
no later than Friday 31st January.
(Those booking are required to pay in full, even if not in attendance,
unless notice is given within 24 hours of conference commencing.)
Monday 10th February 2014
10:00am for Coffee
6:30pm Departure
Guest Speaker: Marcus Honeysett, Living Leadership
Theme: Leaders for Discipleship and Mission
Price: £30, includes Lunch, High Tea and Coffee Breaks (£20 students)
As usual, please book with Bob Allely ( [email protected] )
no later than Friday 31st January.
(Those booking are required to pay in full, even if not in attendance,
unless notice is given within 24 hours of conference commencing.)
Dear Friends
Speaking personally, one of the ways in which God, “makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside quiet waters,’ is by granting me opportunities for fellowship, prayer and Word in the Westminster Fellowship. I suspect I am not alone. Which is why I am prioritising attendance at the Glenada Conference on 10th February 2014.
It is a blessing to pray together - to pray with and for one another in an atmosphere of mutual Christian love and service. It is a blessing to share fellowship and renew friendships in the midst of busy church life.
It is also a blessing to be fed from God’s Word and address matters with a desire to be both refreshed and challenged.
This year, Marcus Honeysett has been invited to address the WF. His overall theme is, “Leaders for Discipleship and Mission.” The desire of the WF Committee was to pursue this theme in order to provide much needed spiritual food and biblical and practical instruction for all its members.
Marcus is the Founding Director of Living Leadership, an organisation which equips and trains churches, pastors and leaders for effective ministry and Christian service in the 21st Century. Living Leadership is also on the front line of the ministry of spiritual refreshment, encouragement and spiritual sustenance - disciplines which are so often neglected but are essential for those involved in pastoral ministry.
Please do mark this date in your diary and reserve it for your spiritual benefit. And pray that God will use the Day Conference as His means of, “restoring all our souls.”
Yours in the Lord’s Service
Gary Glasgow
Secretary
Speaking personally, one of the ways in which God, “makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside quiet waters,’ is by granting me opportunities for fellowship, prayer and Word in the Westminster Fellowship. I suspect I am not alone. Which is why I am prioritising attendance at the Glenada Conference on 10th February 2014.
It is a blessing to pray together - to pray with and for one another in an atmosphere of mutual Christian love and service. It is a blessing to share fellowship and renew friendships in the midst of busy church life.
It is also a blessing to be fed from God’s Word and address matters with a desire to be both refreshed and challenged.
This year, Marcus Honeysett has been invited to address the WF. His overall theme is, “Leaders for Discipleship and Mission.” The desire of the WF Committee was to pursue this theme in order to provide much needed spiritual food and biblical and practical instruction for all its members.
Marcus is the Founding Director of Living Leadership, an organisation which equips and trains churches, pastors and leaders for effective ministry and Christian service in the 21st Century. Living Leadership is also on the front line of the ministry of spiritual refreshment, encouragement and spiritual sustenance - disciplines which are so often neglected but are essential for those involved in pastoral ministry.
Please do mark this date in your diary and reserve it for your spiritual benefit. And pray that God will use the Day Conference as His means of, “restoring all our souls.”
Yours in the Lord’s Service
Gary Glasgow
Secretary
Couples Dinner
Friday 21st March 2014 at 7.00pm
Montgomerys Restaurant, Ballymena
Friday 21st March 2014 at 7.00pm
Montgomerys Restaurant, Ballymena
Dear Colleague
The WF Committee is keen to promote fellowship amongst ministry couples. Too often our wives can feel isolated and alone. So a Couples Dinner, in a relaxed atmosphere, with another couple in active ministry sharing from their wisdom and experience, might be of great benefit and blessing to us.
Therefore, please put the above event in your diary and prioritize it so that nothing, bar emergencies, will squeeze it out.
Our guests for the evening at Philip and Catherine Campbell. Philip is the Pastor of Coleraine Congregational, having been an evangelist with The Evangelisation Society for many years before that. Catherine is a well know author and speaker at Ladies' Conferences. Indeed many us will have read her books and many of our wives will have heard her speak at other events. They have three children. Paul is part of the Ministry Team in Knock Presbyterian. Their two daughter, Cheryl and Joy, both born with profound disabilities, are now in heaven.
The costs have not been finalised but we expect it will cost in the region of £30 - £40 per couple. We are confident it will be a very worthwhile evening.
Bookings are to be made to Bob Allely: [email protected]
Menu choices will be coming in the new year.
Hoping to see you there,
Gary Glasgow
Secretary
The WF Committee is keen to promote fellowship amongst ministry couples. Too often our wives can feel isolated and alone. So a Couples Dinner, in a relaxed atmosphere, with another couple in active ministry sharing from their wisdom and experience, might be of great benefit and blessing to us.
Therefore, please put the above event in your diary and prioritize it so that nothing, bar emergencies, will squeeze it out.
Our guests for the evening at Philip and Catherine Campbell. Philip is the Pastor of Coleraine Congregational, having been an evangelist with The Evangelisation Society for many years before that. Catherine is a well know author and speaker at Ladies' Conferences. Indeed many us will have read her books and many of our wives will have heard her speak at other events. They have three children. Paul is part of the Ministry Team in Knock Presbyterian. Their two daughter, Cheryl and Joy, both born with profound disabilities, are now in heaven.
The costs have not been finalised but we expect it will cost in the region of £30 - £40 per couple. We are confident it will be a very worthwhile evening.
Bookings are to be made to Bob Allely: [email protected]
Menu choices will be coming in the new year.
Hoping to see you there,
Gary Glasgow
Secretary
Autumn Conference
"Gospel-Centred Good Relationships"
Thursday 19th September 2013
Dear Friends
The term, "A Shared Future" is one which is on our Politicians’ lips very frequently today. However, the Gospel message alone is able to break down the barriers that sin and sinful actions and attitudes have created.
In this Autumn Conference we hope to explore Biblically and from a Reformed perspective our responsibility to love the Lord our God and to love our neighbours in His name and for His glory.
We are delighted to have two of, "our own" to be the guest speakers. Dr Stafford Carson will expound this truth from Scripture and speak of its practical out-working in a local situation. Rev Stephen Johnston will lead us in thinking about how we can live out the Gospel so as to validate what we preach, particularly in our fractured community.
As always, there will be time to pray together during the Conference.
The Venue is Moira Presbyterian Church Hall, Meeting Street, Co Down, BT67 0NR.
Arrive 10:00am for coffee, Conference starting at 10:30am, ending at 3:30pm.
Tea and Coffee is provided, but don't forget to bring your own packed lunch.
As usual, please book with Bob Allely ( [email protected] ) no later than Monday 16th September.
Thursday 19th September 2013
Dear Friends
The term, "A Shared Future" is one which is on our Politicians’ lips very frequently today. However, the Gospel message alone is able to break down the barriers that sin and sinful actions and attitudes have created.
In this Autumn Conference we hope to explore Biblically and from a Reformed perspective our responsibility to love the Lord our God and to love our neighbours in His name and for His glory.
We are delighted to have two of, "our own" to be the guest speakers. Dr Stafford Carson will expound this truth from Scripture and speak of its practical out-working in a local situation. Rev Stephen Johnston will lead us in thinking about how we can live out the Gospel so as to validate what we preach, particularly in our fractured community.
As always, there will be time to pray together during the Conference.
The Venue is Moira Presbyterian Church Hall, Meeting Street, Co Down, BT67 0NR.
Arrive 10:00am for coffee, Conference starting at 10:30am, ending at 3:30pm.
Tea and Coffee is provided, but don't forget to bring your own packed lunch.
As usual, please book with Bob Allely ( [email protected] ) no later than Monday 16th September.
EMBERS TO A FLAME
CONFERENCE CANCELLED
It is with a sense of great sadness that the, “Embers to a Flame” (ETAF) Conference, due to take place on 27th & 28th May 2013 in Wellington Presbyterian, Ballymena, has now been cancelled. As a Committee we apologize to you for having had to do so but the circumstances were completely unforeseen.
Dr Harry Reeder was diagnosed with cancer just over one week ago. The treatment for his illness begins at the end of April and will last for several weeks. Thankfully the prognosis is positive and it is hoped that he will make a full recovery - please uphold him in prayer. However he will be left weak after the therapy and will need a significant period of time to recuperate.
The ETAF Team were unable to guarantee the WF Committee that what we had advertised widely, could be delivered without Dr Reeder. That being so, after earnest prayer and considerable discussion, we believed we had no honourable option, other than to cancel.
The ETAF Team contacted those who were organising events and informed them of the news. They left final decisions with the local organisers. WF Committee, having given the matter considered thought and earnest prayer, decided that it would be best to cancel the Conference and wait upon the Lord for guidance as to the future.
Please be assured that the theme of Church Revitalization remains one which we will be positively advancing in the months ahead. With over 250 people having planned to attend, we feel it is a theme both important and relevant to people and to churches.
This is an initial email to inform people at the earliest possible opportunity of the Conference cancellation. It is the Committee’s intention to contact everyone who had booked to attend and send them a full refund of their registration. We would ask you please to be patient with us as we do this in the next three to four weeks. And if you come to know of anyone who has not received their registration money by the start of June, please put them in contact with us.
Being aware that many have booked time off work and arranged their diaries for the Conference, we are keen to get this information out urgently to as many as possible, so we ask for your help in spreading it far and wide.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either the Chairman or the Secretary.
Yours in the Lord’s Service
Gary Glasgow
[email protected]
John Dixon
[email protected]
Dr Harry Reeder was diagnosed with cancer just over one week ago. The treatment for his illness begins at the end of April and will last for several weeks. Thankfully the prognosis is positive and it is hoped that he will make a full recovery - please uphold him in prayer. However he will be left weak after the therapy and will need a significant period of time to recuperate.
The ETAF Team were unable to guarantee the WF Committee that what we had advertised widely, could be delivered without Dr Reeder. That being so, after earnest prayer and considerable discussion, we believed we had no honourable option, other than to cancel.
The ETAF Team contacted those who were organising events and informed them of the news. They left final decisions with the local organisers. WF Committee, having given the matter considered thought and earnest prayer, decided that it would be best to cancel the Conference and wait upon the Lord for guidance as to the future.
Please be assured that the theme of Church Revitalization remains one which we will be positively advancing in the months ahead. With over 250 people having planned to attend, we feel it is a theme both important and relevant to people and to churches.
This is an initial email to inform people at the earliest possible opportunity of the Conference cancellation. It is the Committee’s intention to contact everyone who had booked to attend and send them a full refund of their registration. We would ask you please to be patient with us as we do this in the next three to four weeks. And if you come to know of anyone who has not received their registration money by the start of June, please put them in contact with us.
Being aware that many have booked time off work and arranged their diaries for the Conference, we are keen to get this information out urgently to as many as possible, so we ask for your help in spreading it far and wide.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either the Chairman or the Secretary.
Yours in the Lord’s Service
Gary Glasgow
[email protected]
John Dixon
[email protected]
Embers to a Flame Conference 27-28 May 2013
Flyer and Booking Form
A Video Introduction to Conference
Dr. Harry Reeder - is the Senior Pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and “Embers to a Flame” is one of its ministries.
He has served the Lord in numerous ways over the past 35 years including ministering through a daily radio program, “In Perspective.”
He is passionate about the ministry of church revitalization and authored, From Embers to a Flame: How God Can Revitalize Your Church. He has led Embers Conferences all around the world including South Africa, Kenya, Australia, Uganda, and South Korea.
“From Embers to a Flame” is a conference where proven church leaders draw upon their experiences of success and failure to illustrate key Biblical themes in church revitalisation. Over the last 18 years, this conference has been presented with acclaim across the United States, in Korea, Scotland, England, Kenya and Australia. Through this conference, hundreds upon hundreds of churches have been blessed as they have engaged with ten basic Biblical strategies.
BOOKING
Two Day Conference 27th & 28th May 2013 in Wellington Presbyterian Church,
Ballymena from 10am - 5pm. Cost - £40 for those who book by 18th February 2013. £50 for those who book after that date. Students £20. Closing date for booking is
18th May 2013.
Bookings can be made by contacting Rev. Bob Allely
[email protected] or 028 7083 3756
You can also register by post at this address: 3 Millhaven Park
Portstewart BT55 7EZ
RECOMENDATIONS
“Harry Reeder is pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama,
one of the largest congregations in the PCA. His “Embers to a Flame” course has
been used widely and many pastors and churches have been enriched by his insights.
Through this course, Dr Reeder alerts us to potential problems in our churches, and
helps us to apply biblical principles in order to rekindle the flames of godly growth.
Nostalgia for past “glory days”, a maintenance mentality, and a distraction from the
gospel are all signs that a church is in need of revitalisation. I believe that most Irish
Presbyterian congregations are in need of some level of renewal and this conference
will be of great benefit to us all.”
Stafford Carson
Former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
“I am delighted to commend to you Pastor Harry Reeder. Harry is a major voice in
the Presbyterian Church in America. I believe his congregation is among the largest,
if not the largest, in the entire denomination. His heart is on fire for the revival of
the church, and his theological instincts for the same are biblical and reliable. He
serves, as I do, on the council of The Gospel Coalition, which the Lord is using as
a gospel-centred rallying point for the next generation of pastors and leaders in this
country. I believe Harry will be a great encouragement to you in Ireland -- as you
will be to him, I am sure.”
Ray Ortlund
Speaker at the 2010 WF Conference on “The Reformed theology of Revival”
“Harry Reeder’s story of how God transformed a small, comfortable, dying
congregation provides many of the illustrations in this practical, challenging, people
focused and God-centred course. Learning from a team of committed Bible teachers,
discussing and praying together, as reformed thinking is applied to my daily ministry
experience, did my heart good. Embers has encouraged me greatly in pastoral
ministry in Dublin.”
Chris Kennedy
Minister of Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church New York, writing on the book
entitled “From Embers to a Flame, How God can Revitalize your church’, said, “Harry
Reeder is more than a great preacher--he is gifted at spiritually revitalizing local
congregations. And unless your church is a brand-new church plant, it needs some level of
renewal! So we all can learn much for this volume”.
A Video Introduction to Conference
Dr. Harry Reeder - is the Senior Pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and “Embers to a Flame” is one of its ministries.
He has served the Lord in numerous ways over the past 35 years including ministering through a daily radio program, “In Perspective.”
He is passionate about the ministry of church revitalization and authored, From Embers to a Flame: How God Can Revitalize Your Church. He has led Embers Conferences all around the world including South Africa, Kenya, Australia, Uganda, and South Korea.
“From Embers to a Flame” is a conference where proven church leaders draw upon their experiences of success and failure to illustrate key Biblical themes in church revitalisation. Over the last 18 years, this conference has been presented with acclaim across the United States, in Korea, Scotland, England, Kenya and Australia. Through this conference, hundreds upon hundreds of churches have been blessed as they have engaged with ten basic Biblical strategies.
BOOKING
Two Day Conference 27th & 28th May 2013 in Wellington Presbyterian Church,
Ballymena from 10am - 5pm. Cost - £40 for those who book by 18th February 2013. £50 for those who book after that date. Students £20. Closing date for booking is
18th May 2013.
Bookings can be made by contacting Rev. Bob Allely
[email protected] or 028 7083 3756
You can also register by post at this address: 3 Millhaven Park
Portstewart BT55 7EZ
RECOMENDATIONS
“Harry Reeder is pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama,
one of the largest congregations in the PCA. His “Embers to a Flame” course has
been used widely and many pastors and churches have been enriched by his insights.
Through this course, Dr Reeder alerts us to potential problems in our churches, and
helps us to apply biblical principles in order to rekindle the flames of godly growth.
Nostalgia for past “glory days”, a maintenance mentality, and a distraction from the
gospel are all signs that a church is in need of revitalisation. I believe that most Irish
Presbyterian congregations are in need of some level of renewal and this conference
will be of great benefit to us all.”
Stafford Carson
Former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
“I am delighted to commend to you Pastor Harry Reeder. Harry is a major voice in
the Presbyterian Church in America. I believe his congregation is among the largest,
if not the largest, in the entire denomination. His heart is on fire for the revival of
the church, and his theological instincts for the same are biblical and reliable. He
serves, as I do, on the council of The Gospel Coalition, which the Lord is using as
a gospel-centred rallying point for the next generation of pastors and leaders in this
country. I believe Harry will be a great encouragement to you in Ireland -- as you
will be to him, I am sure.”
Ray Ortlund
Speaker at the 2010 WF Conference on “The Reformed theology of Revival”
“Harry Reeder’s story of how God transformed a small, comfortable, dying
congregation provides many of the illustrations in this practical, challenging, people
focused and God-centred course. Learning from a team of committed Bible teachers,
discussing and praying together, as reformed thinking is applied to my daily ministry
experience, did my heart good. Embers has encouraged me greatly in pastoral
ministry in Dublin.”
Chris Kennedy
Minister of Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church New York, writing on the book
entitled “From Embers to a Flame, How God can Revitalize your church’, said, “Harry
Reeder is more than a great preacher--he is gifted at spiritually revitalizing local
congregations. And unless your church is a brand-new church plant, it needs some level of
renewal! So we all can learn much for this volume”.
Day Conference "Spiritual Leadership" 2013
Speaker ; Graham Cheesman.
Venue ; Glenada Guest House, Newcastle.
Date ; Monday 18th February 2013
Time; from 10.am to 7.30pm.
If only leadership was simple and uncomplicated! As Ministers and Elders, we of all people know it is not. Being in church and spiritual leadership is an enormous privilege and one for which we thank God. But, there are great responsibilities that accompany such a calling and we constantly depend upon the Lord for His enabling grace, His indwelling Spirit and His guiding Word for our help.
The theme for the Glenada Conference this year is, "Spiritual Leadership." Dr Graham Cheesman, formerly the Principal of Belfast Bible College and up until recently the Director of the Centre of Theological Education in Belfast, will be speaking to us on that subject. He has a particular interest in spiritual leadership and has sought to encourage people in Christian ministry in their roles for many years. He has great academic knowledge of the topic, but more than that, having been both a Pastor in England and a Missionary in Nigeria, he comes to us with practical experience of what it means to be a servant devoted to God and a servant devoted to God's people.
Also at the Conference, we are delighted to have Dr Patrick Mitchel with us, a former member of Hamilton Road Presbyterian in Bangor and now an elder in Maynooth Community Church. He is the Director of Studies at the Irish Bible Institute in Dublin, a place of theological training serving the developing evangelical witness in the Republic of Ireland. Patrick will be sharing with us something of the work of IBI and its strategic place in the education of people who are in Gospel ministry and leadership in the Republic of Ireland.
There will be opportunity for prayer together during the day as we intercede for one another. And of course, it is always good to have the opportunity to catch up with old friends over coffee and make one or two new ones too.
The Venue is Glenada Conference Centre in Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0EX. Arrive 9:45am for coffee, Conference ending at 7:30pm. Lunch and Dinner provided.
As usual, please book with Bob Allely ( [email protected] ) no later than Friday 8th February. Cost, £30. Students, £15.
I hope you can make it. I'm sure you will benefit from it.
Yours in the Lord's Service
Gary Glasgow
Secretary
Venue ; Glenada Guest House, Newcastle.
Date ; Monday 18th February 2013
Time; from 10.am to 7.30pm.
If only leadership was simple and uncomplicated! As Ministers and Elders, we of all people know it is not. Being in church and spiritual leadership is an enormous privilege and one for which we thank God. But, there are great responsibilities that accompany such a calling and we constantly depend upon the Lord for His enabling grace, His indwelling Spirit and His guiding Word for our help.
The theme for the Glenada Conference this year is, "Spiritual Leadership." Dr Graham Cheesman, formerly the Principal of Belfast Bible College and up until recently the Director of the Centre of Theological Education in Belfast, will be speaking to us on that subject. He has a particular interest in spiritual leadership and has sought to encourage people in Christian ministry in their roles for many years. He has great academic knowledge of the topic, but more than that, having been both a Pastor in England and a Missionary in Nigeria, he comes to us with practical experience of what it means to be a servant devoted to God and a servant devoted to God's people.
Also at the Conference, we are delighted to have Dr Patrick Mitchel with us, a former member of Hamilton Road Presbyterian in Bangor and now an elder in Maynooth Community Church. He is the Director of Studies at the Irish Bible Institute in Dublin, a place of theological training serving the developing evangelical witness in the Republic of Ireland. Patrick will be sharing with us something of the work of IBI and its strategic place in the education of people who are in Gospel ministry and leadership in the Republic of Ireland.
There will be opportunity for prayer together during the day as we intercede for one another. And of course, it is always good to have the opportunity to catch up with old friends over coffee and make one or two new ones too.
The Venue is Glenada Conference Centre in Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0EX. Arrive 9:45am for coffee, Conference ending at 7:30pm. Lunch and Dinner provided.
As usual, please book with Bob Allely ( [email protected] ) no later than Friday 8th February. Cost, £30. Students, £15.
I hope you can make it. I'm sure you will benefit from it.
Yours in the Lord's Service
Gary Glasgow
Secretary
Embers to a Flame Introductory Events (Oct/Nov 2012)
Listed below are dates and venues for Introductory Events to be held in Autumn 2012 between 12.30 and 1.30pm.
A short DVD presentation about “From Embers to a Flame” and experiences of those who have attended the conference in America will be followed by a complimentary light lunch.
If you plan to attend please contact
the relevant person two days before the Event.
Download Flyer and Booking form here
A short DVD presentation about “From Embers to a Flame” and experiences of those who have attended the conference in America will be followed by a complimentary light lunch.
If you plan to attend please contact
the relevant person two days before the Event.
Download Flyer and Booking form here
J Curry Tel. 028 7963 2374 [email protected]
G Jones Tel. 028 7776 9663 [email protected]
A Beattie Tel. 028 2586 1314 [email protected]
A Stewart Tel. 028 9085 4297 [email protected]
I McNie Tel. 028 2766 3184 [email protected]
C Kennedy Tel. 012801200 [email protected]
M Davidson Tel. 028 4067 1233 [email protected]
Wm McCully Tel. 028 9041 9282 [email protected]
L Blair Tel. 028 7181 0255 [email protected]
D Leach Tel. 028 9147 2289 [email protected]
N Cooper Tel. 028 8556 8446 [email protected]
P. McKelvey Tel. 028 3835 2314 [email protected]
A Faulkner Tel. 028 9266 3837 [email protected]
S Millen Tel. 0429321520 [email protected]
G Connor Tel. 028 9751 0249 [email protected]
J Burnett Tel. 028 9068 3060 [email protected]
G Glasgow Tel. 028 2827 2466 [email protected]
B Parker Tel. 028 9446 3289 [email protected]
B Colvin Tel. 028 3026 2703 [email protected]
G Jones Tel. 028 7776 9663 [email protected]
A Beattie Tel. 028 2586 1314 [email protected]
A Stewart Tel. 028 9085 4297 [email protected]
I McNie Tel. 028 2766 3184 [email protected]
C Kennedy Tel. 012801200 [email protected]
M Davidson Tel. 028 4067 1233 [email protected]
Wm McCully Tel. 028 9041 9282 [email protected]
L Blair Tel. 028 7181 0255 [email protected]
D Leach Tel. 028 9147 2289 [email protected]
N Cooper Tel. 028 8556 8446 [email protected]
P. McKelvey Tel. 028 3835 2314 [email protected]
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Minister's Conference 2012
20 February
"How not to wreck the local church"
Speaker ; The Rev Andrew Baughan.
Venue ; Glenada Guest House, Newcastle.
Date ; Monday 20th February 2012
Time; from 10.am to 7.30pm.
Cost; To be advised later.
we are looking forward immensely to Andrew Baughan's ministry among us. To
give you a bit of background we are linking to the recent article about him that
apeared in Reachout.
We are also delighted that Craig Dyer of Christianity Explored will be
with us in Glenada. We will take some time to hear how the newly revised
Christianity Explored materials are being used and you'll have a chance to talk
with Craig about ways in which this excellent tool could be used in your
setting.
Cost
The conference costs £30 (£15 for students).
Meals (lunch and tea) are included in this cost. Please advise of
any special dietary requirements on booking.
give you a bit of background we are linking to the recent article about him that
apeared in Reachout.
We are also delighted that Craig Dyer of Christianity Explored will be
with us in Glenada. We will take some time to hear how the newly revised
Christianity Explored materials are being used and you'll have a chance to talk
with Craig about ways in which this excellent tool could be used in your
setting.
Cost
The conference costs £30 (£15 for students).
Meals (lunch and tea) are included in this cost. Please advise of
any special dietary requirements on booking.
AUTUMN CONFERENCE
Thurs 29th September 2011
DETAILS
* Minister's wives are warmly welcome.
* A creche for pre-school children
will be provided.
* A light lunch will be available.
* Fiona will address one session,
specifically for wives.
Programme
The programme for the day will be as follows:
10.00am Arrive and coffee
10.30am Conference Opening
10.45am Session One (Joint):
Clinging to Jesus in the ups and downs
11.45am Break.
12noon Prayer and share.
12.30pm LUNCH
1.15pm Session Two Ministers (Gary) -
Unprofitable servants, forgiven sinners
1.15pm Session Two Wives (Fiona) -
Please don't squeeze me - I bruise easily
2.00pm Session Three (Joint) -
Clinging to Jesus together
2.30pm Conference Close
* A creche for pre-school children
will be provided.
* A light lunch will be available.
* Fiona will address one session,
specifically for wives.
Programme
The programme for the day will be as follows:
10.00am Arrive and coffee
10.30am Conference Opening
10.45am Session One (Joint):
Clinging to Jesus in the ups and downs
11.45am Break.
12noon Prayer and share.
12.30pm LUNCH
1.15pm Session Two Ministers (Gary) -
Unprofitable servants, forgiven sinners
1.15pm Session Two Wives (Fiona) -
Please don't squeeze me - I bruise easily
2.00pm Session Three (Joint) -
Clinging to Jesus together
2.30pm Conference Close
Booking
Because of the need to make catering arrangements it will be necessary to book for this conference. Please book by contacting:
Nigel McCullough
e: [email protected]
t: 028 38394195
If you would like to book a pre-school child into the creche, please contact:
Katrina McCullough
e: [email protected]
t: 028 38322481
Nigel McCullough
e: [email protected]
t: 028 38394195
If you would like to book a pre-school child into the creche, please contact:
Katrina McCullough
e: [email protected]
t: 028 38322481
