Two years ago, in the middle of lockdown, we ran an online version of the Inspire Conference. It was a roaring success and so we’ll be doing it again in May!

The Presentations will be on You-Tube. This is a reliable platform which will ensure that you receive the presentations at the highest possible quality. Then there will be ZOOM links to join in discussion and Q&A after each keynote and workshop presentation.

There is no charge for the conference!
To Register go to https://forms.gle/eCfDgAvC9mQG1rWCA
From 9h00-13h00 on17-18 May you’ll be able to log in to hear our keynote speakers and then participate in exciting workshops. The conference will include presentations followed by online zoom discussions. You’ll be able to interact with friends and colleagues from all over. All the details are lower down on this page. Please bookmark it for future reference.

We have Keynotes and Workshops being presented by:
Paul Siaki, Braam Klopper, Tom Jordi, Wonke Buqa, Malan Nel, Jackie Barker, Eddie Stopforth, Brian Smith, John vd Laar and a number of our UPCSA ministers who will be sharing lessons learned in Covid.

Tue 17 May

• 9h00 Keynote 1: “Old to New”  Insights from our Colleagues
  YouTube: https://youtu.be/KW0GEM6-09k
  Zoom Meeting ID: 9777568935 Passcode: 149161
  (Zoom room starts at 9h30)
• 10h30 Keynote 2: “Church Interrupted or Church Reset” Paul Siaki
  YouTube: https://youtu.be/_bZwrHpVEB4
  Zoom Meeting ID: 9777568935 Passcode: 149161
  (Zoom room starts at 11h15)
• 12h00 WORKSHOPS
  
  1. Hybrid Rituals and Hybrid Church. Interviews with Brian Smith and John v/d Laar.
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ys9mTKnXw3E
     Zoom Meeting ID: 73389831283 Passcode: feqV5A
     (Zoom starts at 12h30)
  2. Stuck Churches – Interview with Malan Nel.
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/c3Shw8WcIXs
     Zoom Meeting ID: 2469939436 Passcode: frozen
     (Zoom starts at 12h30)
  3. Team Ministry as the future for congregations – Where does OLM fit in?
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/JpeqYzdz8SY
     Zoom Meeting ID: 6190563669 Passcode: 9pSLGe
     (Zoom starts at 12h30)

Wed 18 May

• 9h00 Keynote 3: “Bereavement in Covid.” Braam Klopper
  YouTube: https://youtu.be/sP99RUwaMP4
  Zoom Meeting ID: 9777568935 Passcode: 149161
  (Zoom room starts at 9h50)
• 10h30 Keynote 4: “Issues facing youth” Tom Jordi
  YouTube: https://youtu.be/mc3iS979Mys
  Zoom Meeting ID: 9777568935 Passcode: 149161
  (Zoom room starts at 11h15)
• 12h00 WORKSHOPS
  
  1. “Burnout.”  Wonke Buqa talks to us.
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/xEoHomeN3aA
     Zoom Meeting ID: 2698742814 Passcode: 350925
      (Zoom starts at 12h30)
  2. Social Media and Truth:   
     UNFORTUNATELY THIS WORKSHOP
     HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED.
  3. Children’s Ministry: Eddie Stopforth talks to some leaders in the trenches.
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/es-E6L2h5hI 
     Zoom Meeting ID: 6190563669 Passcode: 9pSLGe
     (Zoom starts at 12h30)
• 13h00 Closing Session Feedback and Evaluation
  Greeting from the Moderator: https://youtu.be/siiu0j3MMco
  Zoom Meeting ID: 9777568935 Passcode: 149161
  (Zoom starts at 13h00)

Once you have registered, the programme will be mailed to you. On Monday the 16th this webpage will have all the YouTube Links and Zoom Room addresses for the presentations and discussions. These will also be emailed to those who register.

After the conference, the zoom room discussions will also be posted on you tube so that you have access to all the material, even the workshops you could not attend.

God bless and warm regards,
Ruth Armstrong and the M&D Committee Team