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
  and here’s the feedback session: https://youtu.be/QFDDd0ramP0
• 10h30 Keynote 2: “Church Interrupted or Church Reset” Paul Siaki
  YouTube: https://youtu.be/_bZwrHpVEB4
  and here’s the feedback session: https://youtu.be/ka-IVl544ik
• 12h00 WORKSHOPS
  
  1. Hybrid Rituals and Hybrid Church. Interviews with Brian Smith and John v/d Laar.
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ys9mTKnXw3E
  2. Stuck Churches – Interview with Malan Nel.
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/c3Shw8WcIXs
  3. Team Ministry as the future for congregations – Where does OLM fit in?
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/JpeqYzdz8SY

Wed 18 May

• 9h00 Keynote 3: “Bereavement in Covid.” Braam Klopper
  YouTube: https://youtu.be/sP99RUwaMP4
  and here’s the feedback session: https://youtu.be/uUxaiaH4yTk
• 10h30 Keynote 4: “Issues facing youth” Tom Jordi
  YouTube: https://youtu.be/mc3iS979Mys
  and here’s the feedback session: https://youtu.be/iKOyxgU1nCE
• 12h00 WORKSHOPS
  
  1. “Burnout.”  Wonke Buqa talks to us.
     YouTube: https://youtu.be/xEoHomeN3aA
     and here’s the feedback session: https://youtu.be/c36QuNwfpGQ
  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 
• 13h00 Closing Session Feedback and Evaluation
  Greeting from the Moderator: https://youtu.be/siiu0j3MMco
  Feedback Session: https://youtu.be/8gtswVCQGik

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