Disciples who work and play (Wednesday Afternoon)
Along with millions of others, we believe that sport is something to celebrate and enjoy. God has created each one of us with gifts and abilities to glorify and worship Him in all areas of our lives, including sport (Romans 12:1-2). Sport can also be a challenging environment as a Christian. How can we encourage sportspeople to see the opportunity they have to worship God in sport and to point ...
1hr 16m Oct 03, 2017
1hr 16m
Disciples in the family (Wednesday Afternoon)
This session will support, equip and inspire those who recognise God’s heart for families within their churches. We will consider what the scriptural responsibility of the church family is. Based on in-depth research amongst churches and Christian families, we will explore a wealth of practical ideas for how churches can best support discipleship in the home context. We will also explore togeth...
1hr 25m Oct 03, 2017
1hr 25m
Disciples who really care (Wednesday Morning)
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are followers and learners of a good shepherd who is our perfect model of care. But is ‘caring’ not just for the specialists? What does Paul mean when he writes to the Corinthians of ‘every member care’ in the body of Christ? And what would it look like in practice? This seminar and discussion aims to consider how we can grow in what Jesus called the defining ch...
1hr 16m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 16m
Disciples across the world (Wednesday Morning)
The world has changed and so has mission. In this seminar, we will look at some of the changes affecting mission today, and examine our role in getting our own congregations excited about mission. We will share our own experiences with ‘missionaries’ and teams, and ask how we can make mission a more integral part of our church life. We will look at how we can better support the missionaries we ...
1hr 7m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 7m
Disciples who worship (Wednesday Morning)
Few subjects cause as much disharmony in the church as the issue of music and praise. But is it all purely a matter of taste? Are there theological considerations we need to apply? What about the non-musical elements of worship? Given the strong emphasis on preaching in our tradition, and the time spent by preachers in preparing this aspect of the service, how much time should we spend putting ...
1hr 20m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 20m
Disciples who think and engage (Wedensday Morning)
The rapid changes in our culture often leave Christians feeling confused and vulnerable. We need to raise up disciples of all ages who can think biblically about the issues of our time so that they can serve God faithfully and share the gospel confidently. We need to get beneath the surface of how people live and speak to understand how behaviour reflects ultimate beliefs that are either true o...
1hr 18m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 18m
Disciples who work and play (Wednesday Morning)
When God made human beings He made us with a very specific purpose in mind. He made us “in His image” to show the world what He is like. When Jesus developed the theme with His disciples He told them that they were “the light of the world.” For too long the image has been hidden away…the light has been kept under a bowl. In this seminar we will be thinking about how our churches can become disc...
1hr 20m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 20m
Disciples in the family (Wednesday Morning)
We all share the desire to see the Christian faith passed on to the next generation. But how does disciple-making in the family context take place most effectively? How can parents strike a balance between supporting their child’s developing faith whilst juggling the pressures of everyday living? How can churches best support and equip parents in this vital task? What role do salaried staff pla...
1hr 9m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 9m
Disciples who really care (Tuesday Afternoon)
Everyday disciples are not immune to illness, and struggle. But is pastoral care just for the minister and elders? Or for trained professionals? What does it look like to restore care which not only loves, but equips and builds disciples in your local church? The purpose of this afternoon seminar is to: • Apply, through small group discussion and Q&A, what has been covered in the morning ‘Disci...
1hr 18m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 18m
Disciples who worship (Tuesday Afternoon)
‘Music in the local church’ was originally developed as a three week course, but this is the supersonic version in two seminars. To get the balance of the material, it is best to come to both sessions, if possible, on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Part 1 (Tuesday afternoon) is designed to help musicians and leaders with issues which can get in the way of public worship. It will touch on the ...
1hr Sep 28, 2017
1hr
Disciples who think and engage (Tuesday Afternoon)
What is your gender? Facebook suggests 50 possible responses to that question, from ‘agender’ to ‘trans man’. Homosexuality and transgenderism are commonplace in contemporary media and the prevailing story is of liberation of misunderstood communities from discrimination. The pace of change in social attitudes has been breathtaking, leaving the church seemingly out of touch – the foremost of th...
1hr 34m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 34m
Disciples who work and play (Tuesday Afternoon
There’s no doubt that sport is a massive part of our culture. More than 10 million people play competitive sport in 150,000 clubs and teams across the UK. The call from Jesus Christ in Matthew 28 is clear – “Go and make disciples of all nations...” The question is, how can your church engage with those from this 10-million plus mission field who live near you so that sportspeople everywhere hea...
59m Sep 28, 2017
59m
Disciples in the family (Tuesday Afternoon)
This session will support, equip and inspire those who recognise God’s heart for families within their churches. We will consider what the scriptural responsibility of the church family is. Based on in-depth research amongst churches and Christian families, we will explore a wealth of practical ideas for how churches can best support discipleship in the home context. We will also explore togeth...
1hr 14m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 14m
Discipleship in the local church (Tuesday Afternoon)
Many years ago, the leadership team of Perimeter Church realised that personal, life-on-life missional discipleship was accounting for a unique and unmatched depth of spiritual growth and heart for outreach within the individuals involved. With 50 years of discipleship experience, Randy will share some of his key learnings regarding life-on-life missional discipleship and how it can transform y...
1hr 28m Sep 28, 2017
1hr 28m
Disciples who really care (Tuesday Morning)
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are followers and learners of a good shepherd who is our perfect model of care. But is ‘caring’ not just for the specialists? What does Paul mean when he writes to the Corinthians of ‘every member care’ in the body of Christ? And what would it look like in practice? This seminar and discussion aims to consider how we can grow in what Jesus called the defining ch...
1hr 17m Sep 27, 2017
1hr 17m
Disciples across the world (Tuesday Morning)
The world has changed and so has mission. In this seminar, we will look at some of the changes affecting mission today, and examine our role in getting our own congregations excited about mission. We will share our own experiences with ‘missionaries’ and teams, and ask how we can make mission a more integral part of our church life. We will look at how we can better support the missionaries we ...
1hr 6m Sep 27, 2017
1hr 6m
Disciples who worship (Tuesday Morning)
Few subjects cause as much disharmony in the church as the issue of music and praise. But is it all purely a matter of taste? Are there theological considerations we need to apply? What about the non-musical elements of worship? Given the strong emphasis on preaching in our tradition, and the time spent by preachers in preparing this aspect of the service, how much time should we spend putting ...
1hr 12m Sep 27, 2017
1hr 12m
Disciples who think and engage (Tuesday Morning)
The rapid changes in our culture often leave Christians feeling confused and vulnerable. We need to raise up disciples of all ages who can think biblically about the issues of our time so that they can serve God faithfully and share the gospel confidently. We need to get beneath the surface of how people live and speak to understand how behaviour reflects ultimate beliefs that are either true o...
1hr 20m Sep 27, 2017
1hr 20m
Disciples who work and play (Tuesday Morning)
When God made human beings He made us with a very specific purpose in mind. He made us “in His image” to show the world what He is like. When Jesus developed the theme with His disciples He told them that they were “the light of the world.” For too long the image has been hidden away…the light has been kept under a bowl. In this seminar we will be thinking about how our churches can become disc...
1hr 16m Sep 27, 2017
1hr 16m
Disciples in the family (Tuesday Morning)
We all share the desire to see the Christian faith passed on to the next generation. But how does disciple-making in the family context take place most effectively? How can parents strike a balance between supporting their child’s developing faith whilst juggling the pressures of everyday living? How can churches best support and equip parents in this vital task? What role do salaried staff pla...
1hr 11m Sep 27, 2017
1hr 11m
Seminar 5: A theological framing of gender
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
40m Feb 07, 2017
40m
Seminar 6: Q & A
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Utility/About-Us/Councils/General-Council/Church-in-the-Public-Square.aspx], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of ...
34m Jan 25, 2017
34m
Seminar 6: What is the "human" in human rights?
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Utility/About-Us/Councils/General-Council/Church-in-the-Public-Square.aspx], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of ...
58m Jan 25, 2017
58m
Seminar 5: Q & A
0:0434:11Share on ‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a va...
18m Jan 25, 2017
18m
Seminar 5: Understanding gender dysphoria
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
49m Jan 25, 2017
49m
Seminar 4: Q & A
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
34m Oct 26, 2016
34m
Seminar 4: Christianity and the science of human origins
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
59m Oct 26, 2016
59m
Seminar 3: Q & A
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
25m Oct 12, 2016
25m
Seminar 3: Third Millennial Humanity – Can human nature be improved through applied science?
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
1hr 6m Oct 12, 2016
1hr 6m
Seminar 2: Q & A Session
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
40m Oct 04, 2016
40m
Seminar 2: The Beginning and the End – Issues of Life and Death
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of discipline...
1hr 8m Oct 04, 2016
1hr 8m
Families passing on faith
Dr Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, was the keynote speaker at the launch, on 21st September 2016, of ‘How to Be a Close to Home Congregation’, a seven-session Bible study and video resource which seeks to help any member of any congregation understand the importance of covenant theology and how it practically shapes key areas of congregational life...
48m Sep 29, 2016
48m
Seminar 1: What Genesis 1-3 says about human identity
‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century. Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines...
53m Sep 27, 2016
53m
GA2016 – Address at Thursday Afternoon Worship
Address given by Rev David Bruce at the Thursday afterrnoon worship of the 2016 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The ...
19m Jul 06, 2016
19m
GA2016 – Address of Dr Chris Wright at Evening Celebration
Address of Dr Chris Wright at the Evening Celebration of the 2016 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met i...
52m Jul 06, 2016
52m
GA2016 – Address at Wednesday Afternoon Worship
Address given by Rev David Cupples at the Wednesday afternoon worship of the 2016 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. Th...
26m Jul 06, 2016
26m
GA2016 – Address of Rev Dr Frank Sellar at Communion
Address of the Moderator, Dr Frank Sellar, at the Communion Service of the 2016 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The ...
14m Jul 06, 2016
14m
GA2016 – Address of Incoming Moderator Rev Dr Frank Sellar
Address of the incoming Moderator, Dr Frank Sellar, to the Opening Meeting of the 2016 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision makin...
22m Jul 06, 2016
22m
GA2016 – Address of Outgoing Moderator Rev Dr Ian McNie
Address of the outgoing Moderator, Dr. Ian McNie, to the Opening Meeting of the 2016 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making....
16m Jul 06, 2016
16m
GA2016 – Reflections of Outgoing Moderator Rev Dr Ian McNie
The outgoing Moderator, Dr Ian McNie, reflects on his year in office at the Opening Meeting of the 2016 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration a...
12m Jul 06, 2016
12m
Transform 2016: Trigger Talks
Trigger Talk 1: The Gods in our Pockets – Stuart Hawthorne (Assistant Minister Abbots Cross) Focusing on the impact that technology has on our lives and the way we interact with it. This trigger talk will explore how God wants to interrupt, interact or incarnate Himself in the midst of this. Trigger Talk 2: Rhythms of Devotion – Helen Warnock (General Director Scripture Union NI) God desires re...
1hr 4m May 04, 2016
1hr 4m
Transform 2016: Thriving over Surviving
David Montgomery—General Secretary, IFES Ireland The first decade of adulthood is crammed full with major transitions such as the move from full time education to employment, the leap from youth group to whole church, or the shifts of school to university and living away from home. This seminar will touch on the complexities of some of these transitions, helping us thrive as disciples of Christ...
52m May 04, 2016
52m
Transform 2016: Faith in the Public Square
Peter Lynas—Director NI, Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland is emerging out of a period when it was naturally described as a Christian country. Should we as Christians have something to fear? In a marketplace of competing ideas, this seminar will both hold on to and confidently share the faith in Jesus that you carry. Peter will grapple with the cultural context we now live in, as well as pr...
1hr 2m May 04, 2016
1hr 2m
Transform 2016: Inspire Session 2
Transform seeks to connect a generation of young adults from across the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, equip them to be disciples of Jesus and inspire them to live this out in the every day. This recording is taken from the Transform Gathering which took place in the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast from 1st-2nd April 2016.
50m May 04, 2016
50m
Transform 2016: Inspire Session 1
Transform seeks to connect a generation of young adults from across the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, equip them to be disciples of Jesus and inspire them to live this out in the every day. This recording is taken from the Transform Gathering which took place in the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast from 1st-2nd April 2016.
44m May 04, 2016
44m
Transform 2016: Interview with Connie Hunter
Transform seeks to connect a generation of young adults from across the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, equip them to be disciples of Jesus and inspire them to live this out in the every day. This recording is taken from the Transform Gathering which took place in the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast from 1st-2nd April 2016.
31m May 04, 2016
31m
Address of Rev John Woodside at the Evening Celebration
Address of Rev John Woodside on Wednesday at the Evening Celebration of the 2015 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. Th...
23m Jun 11, 2015
23m
Address of Rev Dr Ian McNie at Communion
Address of the Moderator, Dr Ian McNie, at the Communion Service of the 2015 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The As...
19m Jun 11, 2015
19m
Address of incoming Moderator Rev Dr Ian McNie
Address of the incoming Moderator, Dr Ian McNie, to the Opening Meeting of the 2015 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making....
20m Jun 11, 2015
20m
Address of outgoing Moderator Rev Dr Michael Barry
Address of the outgoing Moderator, Dr Michael Barry, to the Opening Meeting of the 2015 General Assembly. The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the four days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision mak...
14m Jun 11, 2015
14m