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Archbishop Ben Kwashi is well known as a preacher and evangelist throughout Nigeria, Africa, England, Ireland and the United States. He was ordained in 1982 and 10 years later became Bishop of Jos. In January 2008, he was presented as the Archbishop of Jos Province in the Church of Nigeria and is currently moving into a new season of ministry. He and his wife Gloria have six children but have also adopted over 70 orphans and provide a school for several hundred. On the final night of New Horizon 2023, he spoke from Habakkuk chapter 3.

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Through personal testimonies from the global church, this seminar will explore how the light of the gospel has brought joy even in places of challenge and darkness. Millions of our brothers and sisters around the world face extreme persecution for following Jesus. Considering this alongside other topics of war, displacement and gender-based violence, we will see examples of God redeeming suffering and the gift of God-given joy will be presented. Voices from the global church will tell their stories. There will also be opportunity for discussion on what the church in Ireland can learn from experiences of Christians across the world.

Most of us will have had moments when we have been bewildered by what happens to us and made to wonder if God is really there, and if so, does he actually care? Prayers are unanswered, suffering seems unjust, and God seem inactive, silent or even absent. Hopes are dashed and dreams unfulfilled. Our faith takes a battering and we are simply hanging on. Without offering trite solutions, or pretending that there are any quick-fix solutions, Tony and Jilly Horsfall shared some responses that enable us to move forward to a deeper relationship with God even in the face of disappointment.

"I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of His righteousness." On the final morning of New Horizon 2023, Tony Horsfall shared the climax of his teaching on Isaiah 61.

Archbishop Ben Kwashi is well known as a preacher and evangelist throughout Nigeria, Africa, England, Ireland and the United States. He was ordained in 1982 and 10 years later became Bishop of Jos. In January 2008, he was presented as the Archbishop of Jos Province in the Church of Nigeria. He and his wife Gloria have six children but they care for over 70 orphans and run a school for several hundred more. Listen to his second message from #NH2023.

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Oaks of Righteousness - Tony Horsfall continued his teaching from Isaiah 61 on Wednesday morning of New Horizon 2023. "A people being transformed,  showing realistic optimism and openness to others,  exercising their God-given gifts, with a healthy self-esteem,  demonstrating a love of justice and mission, & living under the favour of God. - this is God's vision for us."

Archbishop Ben Kwashi is well known as a preacher and evangelist throughout Nigeria, Africa, England, Ireland and the United States. He was ordained in 1982 and 10 years later became Bishop of Jos. In January 2008, he was presented as the Archbishop of Jos Province in the Church of Nigeria. He and his wife Gloria have six children but the care for over 70 orphans and run a school for several hundred more. Listen to his message from the first night of #NH2023.

There are countless examples in the Bible of God's caring heart for the refugee and the foreigner. Across Northern Ireland, many are arriving in our communities seeking refuge and a welcome - whether they be seeking asylum or from Ukraine, Afghanistan or Hong Kong. No matter where you are based, there is something you can do to say welcome! Come and hear real life examples of churches that are being transformed as they fulfil the Biblical mandate to welcome the stranger, as well as useful resources and tools to help you respond to show God's heart to refugees in your community.

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The Year of the Lord's Favour - Tony Horsfall continued his teaching from Isaiah 61 on Wednesday morning of New Horizon 2023. " We can bring to God our ashes, mourning and despair and we can trade it in to receive beauty, joy and praise."

An opportunity for people at New Horizon to meet main speakers Tony Horsfall and Arianna Walker to ask questions about their talks and more generally about their life, passion and concerns for the wider Church.

Are the poor and disadvantaged under-represented, or even absent, from our churches? Is the church seen as a charitable service rather than a family to those in need? Discover how marginalisation creates a barrier to building relationships and sharing the gospel. Let's explore together how we can overcome barriers by reconsidering our approach to this mission.

When Archbishop Ben Kwashi's plane was delayed, Bishop Ken Clarke stepped in to share during the Tuesday evening celebration at NH2023. He brought a powerful challenge for us to be a church that prioritises the Great Commission. "Whoever we are, if we are a disciple of Jesus, whatever we are facing, not least in this kingdom task of sharing the good news, He is with us. Paul said, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'"

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After graduating from London School of Theology, Tony Horsfall served as a missionary and as a pastor before heading up a missions training programme at Bawtry Hall. Since 2004, he has had his own ministry Charis Training and has a passion to see people grow in their relationship with God. On Tuesday morning at New Horizon continued his series teaching on Isaiah 61 with this powerful message "Good News for the Poor"

No child should live with the daily fear of violence. As Christians, seeking to live out Micah's call to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God, how do we bring hope and light into dark places? Join Stu as he shares about his time with International Justice Mission tackling the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children. This new form of trafficking targets children in places like the Philippines and is fuelled by demand from places like the UK. But there is hope. Hear how Christians are engaging with suffering and helping to bring about miraculous transformation in across the world.

Arianna Walker is the CEO of Mercy UK, a Christian mental health charity, specialising in helping Christians from all walks of life to live free and stay free. Here the NH Media team brings you a summary of what Arianna had to say on Monday evening at New Horizon 2023. "The furnaces we face, though they are real, with God - Emmanuel God with us - they become beacons of hope that our world desperately needs to see."

For many people outside West Belfast it is unknown. It is also a place where an evangelical expression of church is largely, although not completely unknown. In the past the Presbyterian Church had a number of congregations there, but the last closed in 1993. Yet the constituency of West Belfast is home to around 95,000 people! Last year a new four year development post was created to reach back into West Belfast, with the hand of friendship, service and grace. David Moore shares about this project.

Beginning from a biblical conviction that the kingdom of God really is good news for individuals, communities, society and culture, we will explore a framework of gospel, church and mission that brings whole life transformation. Together, with CAP and Kintsugi Hope, we explore how to seek God's Kingdom come, here on earth as it is in heaven into the experiences of poverty, debt and mental health. With Donna Jennings, Caitlyn McCrea and CAP NI

Why is pornography rarely mentioned in church? In this seminar we will be exploring how widespread pornography use is, the damaging impacts it has and why it is a discipleship issue. Together, we will look at the ways in which we all can play a role in talking about and tackling the harmful impacts of pornography. Tim Parks from the Naked Truth Project shares at New Horizon 2023.

After graduating from London School of Theology, Tony served as a missionary in East Malaysia, then as a pastor in West Yorkshire before heading up a missions training programme called EQUIP at Bawtry Hall (Doncaster). Since 2004, he has had his own ministry, Charis Training and has a passion to see people grow in their relationship with God.

Arianna Walker is the CEO of Mercy UK, a Christian mental health charity, specialising in helping Christians from all walks of life to live free and stay free. She is an international speaker, author and leader with 25 years' experience in developing people, leading teams and coaching individuals – especially in the area of mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Arianna Walker is the CEO of Mercy UK, a Christian mental health charity, specialising in helping Christians from all walks of life to live free and stay free. Find out more about Mercy UK HERE. She is an international speaker, author and leader with 25 years' experience in developing people, leading teams and coaching individuals – especially in the area of mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

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How do we speak to God when we face difficult situations, whether it be Covid, Ukraine or something else? Lament in the Bible offers one way for Christians both to express honestly to God how we feel about our difficulties, and to reaffirm trust in God as relevant even to these situations. In this seminar we will explore the importance of lament in the Bible, looking at what it is, where it is found, and how it is relevant for us. We will also ask whether there is anything that we cannot say to God as part of our relationship with him. William Ford teaches Old Testament and Hebrew at Belfast Bible College. He has a particular interest in how we understand theologically difficult passages in the Bible.

Leaders aspire to be instruments of change. However leadership is not simply about the change that is brought about in or through an organisation or a church; the journey of leadership itself is a crucible of change through which the leader is transformed. This seminar will aim to explore some of the ways leaders can expect to be changed as they lead. The seminar will be of particular relevance to leaders of churches and other Christian ministries, but will also be open to Christians who are leading in other spheres of influence. Alan Wilson teaches in Bible colleges in both Northern Ireland and the Republic. He is host of “The Leadership Journey Podcast” and author of “The Crucible of Leadership”. He is married to Pauline, a counsellor and retreat leader.

70% of adults are confident they can spot misinformation online but only 20% do so accurately when tested (Ofcom, 2022). In this information age, vast quantities of data are at our fingertips, but conspiracy theories, fake news and ideologies abound and debate is often reduced to soundbites. Christians are called to be watchful, alert to deceit and firmly established in the truth. Yet we sometimes seem to be blown around by every idea and too easily duped. This seminar will search for wisdom to discern what is true, to test stories we hear and live faithfully by the true story of the gospel. Based in Lisburn with wife, Gar-Ling, and two teenaged children, Paul Coulter is a medic, pastor, author and theologian. Supporting leaders in Living Leadership and doing apologetics the Centre for Christianity in Society, he loves walking and history.

1200 refugees and asylum seekers in hotels across greater Belfast. 500 folk from Hong Kong making Northern Ireland their home over the last 18 months. Almost 1000 Ukrainians recently arrived and many more on their way. The nations are no long in far off countries, but seeking sanctuary in our towns and villages. Surely God's people will rise to be the ones who will share welcome, friendship and hope for the future with those who so desperately need it. Join this seminar to learn who our new neighbours are and how we as churches and individuals can get to know and serve them. Nathaniel Jennings is OMF's Area Representative in Ireland. He is particularly excited to see how local churches in Ireland are going to be enriched and increasingly reflect the coming kingdom as they strive to become more diverse and intercultural.

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In this seminar we are going to look together at how sharing Jesus isn't rocket science and is a normal thing for us to do. We'll look together at how God calls us to a family of believers where we can support each other as we seek to invite people to get to know Jesus for themselves. So if you are looking forward to freshers or even nearing the end of your time in Uni or just somewhere inbetween, come along with your excitement, apprehensions or even guilt and let's draw near to God together and dwell on how he is SO worthy to be shared! Elin works for CUI in the West of the Republic of Ireland. She moved from her homeland (Wales) last August and got married in the same year persuading her Scottish husband to join her on the outskirts of Galway city.

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Jesus says, ‘My sheep know my voice”. In any relationship it's so important that we listen as well as speak. More than ever before we need to be a people who are wholeheartedly listening to God and seeking His heart and mind on our world. His word is a key way in which we engage with Him to hear what He's saying, not just generally, but in the here and now. In this seminar we will think about how we can still our hearts and open our minds to God's word in a way that leads to living encounter. One of our Main Stage speakers for this week, Ali is rector of Christ Church, Kilkeel and serves on the leadership team of New Wine Ireland. Before training for ordained ministry she worked with Youth For Christ in France and Kingdom Faith Ministries in England as a Bible Teacher and Pastor. Her passion is seeing people set free and come alive in their relationship with Jesus as they encounter Him through His Word and His Spirit.

Did you know that today there are over 40 million people trapped in modern slavery – more than at any other point in history? As we seek to live out the Micah call to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God, what does it look like to meet the immediate needs of those experiencing oppression and violence whilst also reforming the systems that perpetuate this injustice? In this seminar we will be looking at real examples of where IJM are working on the ground to see freedom, and looking at how we can take action to humbly bring greater justice and mercy in our spheres of influence. Hannah is International Justice Mission's national director in Ireland. She is passionate about championing the cause for people living in poverty and the church's call to seek justice.

We have probably all heard horror stories of leadership abuses and seen tragic cases of leaders burning out and dropping out. It is clear that we have a problem with our leadership cultures in the Christian subculture. We cannot simply put this down to a few ‘bad apples'. We must think seriously about how we can develop leadership which is healthy for both the leader and the led and sustainable for the long haul. This seminar will explore practical ideas for creating a positive leadership culture in which leaders commit to godly conduct and those they lead commit to care well for them. Based in Lisburn with wife, Gar-Ling, and two teenaged children, Paul is a medic, pastor, author and theologian. Supporting leaders in Living Leadership and doing apologetics with the Centre for Christianity in Society, he loves walking and history.