‘Fan the flame’ was the theme of the Maximise 2025 conference held in January, an annual event aimed at encouraging ministry trainees, interns and apprentices who are dipping their toes into local church ministry.
This year's conference saw close to 100 people gather for all or part of the time and included trainees from all over the country and a broad leadership team representing numerous training institutions, ministries, networks and churches. It was once again a chance to come together for encouragement, equipping and exploring a future in vocational ministry. For many attending, the event proves the high point of their year.
A series of expositions through 2 Timothy formed the backbone of the teaching content. These were provided by Andy Mason (Co-mission), Andy Rees (FIEC), Robbie Strachan (Church of England) and Orlando Saer (9:38).
Could we abandon church notices?
How are your notices? Highlight of the service, or a necessity that is dull as ditch-water?For most of us, …