Equip Conference 2024
Equipping you to teach the next generation
Why not join us for EQUIP 24? A conference that will ignite and inspire all of us! A day to meet with others and hear from those who have the same heart and vision for this generation!
Dr John Andrews will be our main speaker, along with other seminar speakers. So come and join us as we equip ourselves to equip a generation of children and young people who will effectively engage with the world around them!
Saturday 11th May
9.45am-3.30pm
The Riasc Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin
Children (age 4-10) & Teens (age 11-14) programme (free) also available!
Seminars:
Growing on purpose
Jesus grew when no one was looking, so that when everyone was looking, He was ready. The silent years of Jesus are filled with mystery, but Luke tells us that Jesus ‘grew’ intentionally and continuously in ‘wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.’ In this seminar we will consider the power of learning to growing on purpose.
Looking at the world through the eyes of children and young people with special needs
A seminar to help you in your ministry as you include those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in your Sunday School classes, Summer Camps and Bible Clubs.
Reaching those with a different cultural worldview
The Great Commission commands us to make disciples of all nations. Those of different nations often come from different cultures resulting in different worldviews. Come along and hear how to cross cultural barriers without compromising the Gospel. Find help to think through what’s cultural and what’s Biblical as we seek to engage with those around us who have a different worldview.
Growing for purpose
While a boy in the temple Jesus declared that He was ‘in the things of His Father’ revealing an understanding of the trajectory and purpose of His life. In the eighteen years that followed, Jesus grew with that purpose in mind, serving as an example to us of promise and inspired process. In this seminar we will consider how clarity of purpose can empower our commitment to growth.
Helping young people understand different worldviews through the lens of the gospel
Young people are being bombarded with numerous worldviews. In this seminar we will think through how to speak about culture in a way that plugs in to a bigger and better reality—the story of King Jesus, and His cosmic plan for the world. So that young people can be equipped to engage with culture in a way that helps their relationship with Christ and points others to Him.
Reaching those with a different cultural worldview
The Great Commission commands us to make disciples of all nations. Those of different nations often come from different cultures resulting in different worldviews. Come along and hear how to cross cultural barriers without compromising the Gospel. Find help to think through what’s cultural and what’s Biblical as we seek to engage with those around us who have a different worldview.
Speakers:
John Andrews
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, John is married Dawn and together they have three children, Elaina (married to Dan), Simeon and Beth-Anne, and a granddaughter, Abigail Willow, not forgetting Pepperoni and Salami (the sausage dogs). John’s hobbies include supporting his beloved football team Liverpool, listening to music, reading and watching great movies. He loves to eat and among his favourite food groups are, Chinese, Thai, and chocolate!!!
John’s passion is to equip and inspire followers of Jesus toward a lifestyle that reflects Him and service that honours Him; to love the Lord, love His people and love the world.
Though called to the UK, John has ministered in over 30 nations of the world with a passion to equip and inspire leaders as well as empower followers of Jesus into effective lifestyle and service.
Philomena Fitzpatrick
Philomena serves as the youth worker for Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin. She is passionate that the next generation know, love, and live for Christ. With a background in musical theatre, she is often found singing a show tune!
Jayne Gibson
Jayne serves as a local CEF worker in Co. Cavan. She is married to Simon and they have three girls, Jessica, Robyn and Bronwyn. They moved to Cavan in 2016 to begin serving the Lord full-time with CEF. As a family, they have been building relationships in their local community, schools and churches.
Johanna Austin
Johanna serves in the Education Department of CEF. She grew up in a Christian home in the Republic of Ireland and came to Christ as a child. She first became involved in CEF as a teenager and attended the Summer Outreach Training Course in Sligo when she was 18. In 2002 God called her into full-time ministry with CEF, leaving her teaching job in a Special Needs School in Wexford. In 2020, God called Johanna into the Education Department of CEF. In this role, she seeks opportunities to serve local churches and believers in the Republic of Ireland through our training courses.
Equip Village:
You’ll also be able to browse the CEF ministry resource shop and some other organisations will also be joining on the day with. (See the icons below) Tea, coffee, and treats are provided, but do bring a lunch.
