I have presented keynotes and seminars for organisations like Christian Media Australia, Christian Schools Australia, Scripture Union and Wesley Mission, and at a variety of business breakfasts, community dinners, teacher’s conferences, churches, Bible colleges, radio station events, Q&A panels and corporate functions.
Here is a select list of my previous speaking engagements.
Previous Events
| Date | City | Venue | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event: Hope Conference | ||||
| 18/01/21 - 19/01/21 | Sydney | Pacific Group of Schools | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be speaking at this conference for 300 leaders and educators for the Pacific Group of Schools in Australia. More information | ||||
| Event: Leaders Event | ||||
| 13/01/21 - 15/01/21 | Sydney | Pacific Group of Schools | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be leading this two-day retreat for 45 leaders within the Pacific Group of Schools across Australia, then leading an all-staff conference for 300 educators on January 18 and 19. More information | ||||
| Event: Cedarwood Festival | ||||
| 17/07/20 | Houghton le Spring, Co. Durham | Moor House Farm | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be giving the opening night keynote for this brilliant new three-day festival in County Durham. | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 13/07/20 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Looking forward to joining the wonderful Scargill community for a week-long retreat on finding new identity and purpose within the amazing beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Join us! | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 12/07/20 | Skipton | Skipton Baptist Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:15am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Otley Street,. I’ll be sharing The Making of Us message with the brilliant folks at Skipton Baptist, who open their doors to all. There will be three events: 9.15am Service (traditional) 10.45am Service (families) 6.00pm Cafe-style event (with Q&A) More information | ||||
| Event: Seminar | ||||
| 19/06/20 - 20/06/20 | Guernsey, Channel Isles | La Villiaze Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Bouillon Road, St Andrew. I will be leading this seminar for La Villiaze and other churches on Guernsey. It will then be followed by a breakfast Q&A on Saturday morning. | ||||
| Event: Public Meeting | ||||
| 18/06/20 | Guernsey, Channel Isles | St James Concert and Assembly Hall | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 01481 266068. Address: College Street, St Peter Port. I will be speaking at this public event organised by La Villiaze Church on Turning broken dreams into New Beginnings, as well as doing local media in the lead up. More information | ||||
| Event: Church Weekend | ||||
| 12/06/20 - 13/06/20 | Bridgwater, Somerset | Hill House Christian Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Otterhampton. Looking forward to spending Friday and Saturday speaking at Locking Castle Church’s weekend away. This is such a unique church, combing four Christian traditions – Anglican, Methodist, United Reformed and Baptist. More information | ||||
| Event: Northern Saints Trails Pilgrimage | ||||
| 24/05/20 - 27/05/20 | Durham | Various | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. New dates TBC. As part of its 2020 Year of Pilgrimage, the Durham Diocese of the Church of England is launching five new pilgrimage routes into Durham Cathedral. Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, will be walking each one with a guest and has invited me to join him on the Way of Light route from Jarrow to Durham. We will walk each day then do an ‘In conversation’ event each night, talking about The Making of Us, callings, and more. More details to come! More information | ||||
| Event: Year of Pilgrimage | ||||
| 24/05/20 - 26/05/19 | Durham | Various | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. An exciting event! As part of the Durham Diocese’ 2020 Year of Pilgrimage, I will be joining Bishop Paul Butler for this three-day trek to Durham with discussions each evening. More details to come! | ||||
| Event: 96five VIP Fundraising Dinner | ||||
| 14/05/20 | Herston, Queensland | The Marquee – Victoria Park | Australia | |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 309 Herston Road,. UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. I will present the keynote message at radio station 96five’s key annual fundraising dinner, to 200 VIP’s. This will be a special moment as 96five was my broadcast training ground in the 1990’s. This is an invitation-only event but check out the station’s work: www.96five.com More information | ||||
| Event: Christian Media & Arts National Conference | ||||
| 11/05/20 - 13/05/20 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland | QT Hotel Surfers Paradise | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 7 Staghorn Ave,. UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. An online conference is in discussion. Details TBC. I will be keynoting this brilliant event again – the premier Australian gathering for leaders and practitioners in media and communication. The 2020 theme is Renaissance, and we will explore what a new dawn for Christian media might look like. Cannot wait. More information | ||||
| Event: Seminar | ||||
| 09/03/20 | Sydney | Alphacrucis College | Australia | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be a guest lecturer via video link to Alphacrucis College’s Theology students, discussing public theology – the ins and outs of bringing Christian ideas to the secular world and its issues. More information | ||||
| 24/02/20 | Oxford | Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 3:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Venue phone: 01865 318450. I will be speaking to the students and staff of the brilliant Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, run by Ravi Zecharias International Ministries, on the art and craft of compelling storytelling. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 23/02/20 | Oxford | Oxford Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Looking forward to sharing The Making of Us message on our God-given identity and purpose at Oxford Community Church. Join us if you’re in the area. | ||||
| Event: The Rhythm of Hope Retreat | ||||
| 11/01/20 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire | Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be speaking again at this unique retreat day for Christian couples facing infertility. | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 06/01/20 - 08/01/20 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be leading a team-only retreat for the community of Scargill House, looking at how we can experience God through play, love, adventure, and more. This dedicated team of people pour their lives into others each day. It’s a privilege to help pour something into them. | ||||
| Event: Church Weekend | ||||
| 15/11/19 - 17/11/19 | St Ouen, Jersey, Channel Isles | St Ouen’s Parish Church, Jersey | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: La Grande Route De. I will be speaking at this church weekend for the people of St Ouens. Topics to come! More information | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 20/10/19 | Rockford, Michigan | Bella Vista Church | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 5100 Belding Road. I will be speaking at both 9am and 10:45am services of this friendly church. Join us! | ||||
| Event: Writer’s Conference | ||||
| 17/10/19 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Our Daily Bread Ministries | United States | |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. A closed event for writers of the ever-popular Our Daily Bread devotional (100 million readers worldwide, can you believe that?). | ||||
| Event: Chapel Service | ||||
| 16/10/19 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Cornerstone University | United States | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1001 East Beltline Avenue NE. Really looking forward to joining students and staff again at this brilliant Christian liberal arts college. | ||||
| Event: Seminar | ||||
| 29/08/19 | High Wycombe | Wycliffe Bible Translators | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: The HUB Conference Centre, Easton St,. I’ll be running this storytelling seminar for Wycliffe communications team members from around the country. | ||||
| Event: New Wine United Conference | ||||
| 09/08/19 | Peterborough | East of England Arena and Events Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: East of England Showground. I’ll be speaking in the seminar stream Week 2 of New Wine United, on Turning Broken Dreams into New Beginnings. | ||||
| Event: Christians in Media: Sessions | ||||
| 27/06/19 | London | Christians in Media | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 8:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace. Few things engage an audience more powerfully than a story. Tell a tale and people will lean in, read and watch longer, become emotionally engaged, and be moved to action. In this seminar we will explore the four elements of compelling storytelling. These elements work for a 30-second commercial, a 60-second radio link or a 6-minute interview, right up to feature articles, keynote talks, documentaries and books. More information | ||||
| Event: Fertility Fest | ||||
| 27/04/19 | London | Barbican Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Silk Street. I’ll be again speaking at this unique event, ‘the world’s first arts festival dedicated to fertility, infertility, the science of making babies and modern families.’ I’ll be addressing the topic of who and what we can become without children. | ||||
| Event: Conference | ||||
| 15/02/19 - 16/02/19 | Guernsey, Channel Isles | La Villiaze Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Bouillon Road, St Andrew. As part of this week of speaking in Guernsey, I will be presenting my Listening to the Soul of Your Community seminar for church leaders and others. The main seminar will take place on the Friday night, followed by an informal Q&A breakfast Saturday morning, 9:15-10:45am. More information | ||||
| Event: Public Meeting | ||||
| 13/02/19 | Guernsey, Channel Isles | St James Concert and Assembly Hall | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: College Street, St Peter Port. I will be speaking at this free public meeting on my book Resurrection Year: Turning Broken Dreams into New Beginnings, organised by La Villiaze Church for their community. Local media coverage, including BBC Radio, will be included. I am very much looking forward to this event, part of a week of speaking on the island. More information | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 07/01/19 - 09/01/19 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be running a private retreat for the Scargill House team. | ||||
| Event: Christmas Event | ||||
| 16/12/18 | Oxford | Oxford Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be giving a short message as part of this family Christmas service, specifically tailored to guests. Join us if you’re in the Oxford region! | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 12/11/18 - 16/11/18 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Join us for an inspiring week in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales for an in-depth look at Jesus’ famous speech, the Sermon on the Mount, and its surprising message of resilience. | ||||
| Event: Premier Digital Conference | ||||
| 03/11/18 | London | The Brewery | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SD. I will be hosting this exceptional conference for those interested in all forms of digital media. | ||||
| Event: Fertility Fest | ||||
| 11/05/18 | London | Bush Theatre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Shepherd’s Bush. I will be chairing a panel and giving a keynote talk at this unique event bringing together 150 artists and experts in a week-long programme of events, entertainment, discussion, debate, support and solidarity for those facing infertility. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 15/04/18 | Cheam, Surrey | St Paul’s Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 15 Northey Avenue. I’ll be speaking on turning broken dreams into new beginnings at this large and lively church. All welcome. | ||||
| Event: Spring Harvest | ||||
| 08/04/18 - 12/04/18 | Minehead | Butlins Resort | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:00pm. Address: TA24 5SH. Looking forward to speaking and hosting interviews at the UK’s largest Christian conference. I’ll be at Minehead Week 2. More information | ||||
| Event: Friday Night Live Worship | ||||
| 16/02/18 | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | St George’s Community Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: Willow Close. A night of inspiration in Weston-Super-Mare. More information | ||||
| Event: Café Church | ||||
| 11/02/18 | Buckie, Banffshire | Buckie Baptist Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Cluny Place,. I will be talking about new beginnings at this seaside cafe church in Scotland. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 11/02/18 | Buckie, Banffshire | Riverside Christian Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 24 E Church Street. Venue phone: 01542 833923. I’ll be speaking on The Resilient Life at this vibrant Scottish church in the morning, then on Resurrection Year at a combined churches event at Buckie Baptist church that evening. | ||||
| Event: The Rhythm of Hope Retreat | ||||
| 06/01/18 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire | The Harnhill Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:15am. I will be speaking again at this unique retreat day for couples facing infertility. | ||||
| Event: Spiritual Mentoring Forum | ||||
| 21/11/17 - 23/11/17 | Swanwick | The Hayes Conference Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be leading this forum/retreat with Tony Horsfall for mentors and spiritual directors. Details to come. | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 13/11/17 - 17/11/17 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Join us for another week at the wonderful Scargill retreat centre. Topic details to follow. | ||||
| 16/09/17 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire | Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Join us for this day retreat in the beautiful Cotswolds as we explore how broken dreams can be transformed into new beginnings. | ||||
| 11/09/17 - 14/09/17 | Penhurst Nr. Battle, East Sussex | Penhurst Retreat Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 01424 892088. Address: The Manor House. I’ll be leading this intimate retreat on seeing broken dreams turned into something new. Spaces are limited. | ||||
| Event: International Teams European Conference | ||||
| 14/08/17 - 19/08/17 | Schwäbisch, Gmünd | Schoenblick Christian Centre | Germany | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Willy-Schenk-Straße 9. I’ll be speaking daily at this conference for European Christian leaders in Germany. | ||||
| Event: From Broken Dreams to New Beginnings Conference | ||||
| 20/05/17 | Buderim, Queensland | Lifepointe Baptist Church | Australia | |
| Time: 9:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 186 Wises Road. For the first time ever, a full one-day conference on new beginnings! Speaking from my books Resurrection Year and Resilient, these special events in Melbourne, Sydney and Buderim are in partnership with my good friends at Our Daily Bread Ministries. And the best bit? They’re entirely FREE. Details to come. Related post. | ||||
| Event: Christian Media Australia National Conference | ||||
| 17/05/17 - 19/05/17 | Surfers Paradise, Queensland | QT Hotel Surfers Paradise | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 7 Staghorn Ave,. I’ll be keynoting and giving seminars at this influential media conference on the beautiful Gold Coast. | ||||
| Event: From Broken Dreams to New Beginnings Conference | ||||
| 13/05/17 | Thornleigh, New South Wales | Thornleigh Community Baptist Church | Australia | |
| Time: 9:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 15-17 Duffy Avenue. For the first time ever, a full one-day conference on new beginnings! Speaking from my books Resurrection Year and Resilient, these special events in Melbourne, Sydney and Buderim are in partnership with my good friends at Our Daily Bread Ministries. And the best bit? They’re entirely FREE. Details to come. Related post. | ||||
| Event: Radio Seminar | ||||
| 12/05/17 | Sydney | TBA | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be speaking on story and other topics at this masterclass for radio professionals in Melbourne and Sydney. | ||||
| 11/05/17 | Melbourne, Victoria | TBA | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be speaking on story and other topics at this masterclass for radio professionals in Melbourne and Sydney. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 07/05/17 | Carrum Downs, Victoria | Bayside Church | Australia | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1/2 Amayla Cres,. I will also speak at Bayside Church’s Cheltenham campus Saturday 6pm (The Resilient Life) and Sunday 9.30am (Resurrection Year). | ||||
| 06/05/17 - 07/05/17 | Cheltenham, Victoria | Bayside Church | Australia | |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 99-101 Argus St,. I’ll be speaking at the Saturday 6pm service on The Resilient Life, and Sunday 9.30am on Resurrection Year. I’ll then be at Bayside’s Frankston campus at 10:30am. | ||||
| Event: From Broken Dreams to New Beginnings Conference | ||||
| 06/05/17 | Mitcham, Victoria | Mitcham Baptist Church | Australia | |
| Time: 9:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 8-12 Simla Street. For the first time ever, a full one-day conference on new beginnings! Speaking from my books Resurrection Year and Resilient, these special events in Melbourne, Sydney and Buderim are in partnership with my good friends at Our Daily Bread Ministries. And the best bit? They’re entirely FREE. Details to come. Related post. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 30/04/17 | Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia | MountyChurch | Australia | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 98 Hobart Street. Venue phone: 08 9444 1171. I will be speaking at both the 8.30am and 10.30am services at Mount Hawthorn Baptist. This is my old church and I can’t wait to return! | ||||
| 29/04/17 | Perth | Riverview Church | Australia | |
| Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be speaking at Riverview’s Saturday night service on The Resilient Life. Can’t wait to return to this dynamic church. | ||||
| Event: Writer’s Conference | ||||
| 11/03/17 | Birmingham | St Luke’s Church Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Great Colmore Street, Lee bank,. A one day writer’s workshop in conjunction with the Association of Christian Writers. I’ll be speaking on writing memoir, author-driven book promotion, and handling media interviews. | ||||
| Event: The Rhythm of Hope Retreat | ||||
| 07/01/17 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire | Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:15am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Merryn and I will again contribute to this unique retreat for couples facing infertility. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 20/11/16 | York | St Michael le Belfrey Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: High Petergate,. I’ll be speaking at this large and vibrant church, right next to York Minister Cathedral, and to The Belfrey’s leaders on Monday. Join us. | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 04/11/16 | Nashville, Tennessee | W Publishing Group | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be leading a private retreat for my publishers, W Publishing / Thomas Nelson. | ||||
| Event: Chapel Service | ||||
| 26/10/16 | Colorado | Compassion International | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be speaking for the 700+ staff of Compassion International on the theme of my book, Resilient. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 23/10/16 | Rockford, Michigan | Bella Vista Church | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 5100 Belding Road. I’ll be speaking at both the 9am and 10:45am services on my book Resilient. | ||||
| Event: Writer’s Conference | ||||
| 20/10/16 - 21/10/16 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Our Daily Bread Ministries | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be attending and contributing to this event for writers of the Our Daily Bread and Our Daily Journey devotionals. | ||||
| Event: Writer’s Class | ||||
| 19/10/16 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Cornerstone University | United States | |
| Time: 1:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1001 East Beltline Avenue NE. I’ll be speaking to Cornerstone University’s Creative Writing class about writing from personal experience, creative non-fiction, and more. | ||||
| Event: Chapel Service | ||||
| 19/10/16 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Cornerstone University | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1001 East Beltline Avenue NE. I’ll be speaking to Cornerstone Uni students and staff on my book Resilient. | ||||
| Event: Friday Night Live Worship | ||||
| 23/09/16 | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | St George’s Community Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Willow Close. Looking forward to speaking at this monthly event to encourage and uplift Christians in Weston super Mare and the surrounding areas. More information | ||||
| Event: Conference | ||||
| 16/07/16 - 17/07/16 | Harrow | Harrow International Christian Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 205 Station Road. I will be sharing the Resurrection Year message at HICC’s Women’s Event on Saturday evening, then speaking from my book Resilient on Sunday morning (special combined service, 10:30am). | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 04/07/16 - 08/07/16 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. We’re mid-way through 2016. Some of us are also mid-way through our lives. This week we will take the opportunity to retreat and recalibrate our lives around God’s callings to us. Who are we, and who are we becoming? What callings has He given us, and how can we fulfil them? What dreams are yet to be pursued, and what do we do with our broken dreams? This will be an inspiring week of refreshment and refocus. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 26/06/16 | South Perivale, Middlesex | Hope Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Cafe Rendezvous: 184 Horsenden Lane. | ||||
| Event: The Rhythm of Hope Retreat | ||||
| 09/01/16 | Cirencester, Gloucestershire | The Harnhill Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:15am. Age restrictions: All Ages. A special day for couples wrestling with infertility, run by those who know the pain, and a range of speakers and couples on different stages of the journey. I will keynote and my wife Merryn will contribute. A rare event. More information | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 06/12/15 | Oxford | Oxford Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. | ||||
| Event: Café Church | ||||
| 20/11/15 | Binley Woods | The Church in Binley Woods | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Binley Woods Village Hall. I’ll be interviewed on my life, work, and Resurrection Year story in this come-as-you-are cafe-style event. What a fun way to end the week. | ||||
| Event: The Christian New Media Conference | ||||
| 14/11/15 | London | The Brewery | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SD. I’ll be presenting the closing keynote talk at this brilliant conference for anyone interested in the wonderful world of media and communication. | ||||
| Event: Woman to Woman Conference | ||||
| 24/10/15 | London | Methodist Central Hall | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Westminster. I’ll be sharing the Resurrection Year message at this large women’s conference hosted by Premier Christian Media. | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 15/06/15 - 19/06/15 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. A greater tragedy than a broken dream is a life forever defined by one. During this retreat you will hear our Resurrection Year story, find a safe place to share your own broken dreams and explore the ways God shapes us during these ‘wilderness’ experiences, all while enjoying the rest, beauty and sanctuary that Scargill offers. | ||||
| Event: MediaLit | ||||
| 08/06/15 - 12/06/15 | Durham | St John’s College, Durham University | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will again contribute to this week-long course for ministers and anyone else interested in engaging the media – mass, broadcast, social, community – with Christian ideas. The cost of this course is exceptional given the stellar lineup, length and content. More information | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 24/05/15 | Cape Town | People’s Church | South Africa | |
| Time: 8:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia. Venue phone: +27 21 794 3336. I will be sharing the Resurrection Year message at the 8.30am and 10.30am services at People’s Church, Cape Town. Can’t wait! | ||||
| Event: Beauty for Ashes Conference | ||||
| 22/05/15 - 23/05/15 | Johannesburg | New Life Conference Centre | South Africa | |
| Time: 11:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Bryanston 2191. I’m looking forward to keynoting this wonderful conference in South Africa for 1500 women. | ||||
| Event: Film Projects | ||||
| 27/04/15 - 01/05/15 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Various | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be shooting a series of short films for a forthcoming book project. | ||||
| Event: Book Signing | ||||
| 27/04/15 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Baker Book House | United States | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2768 East Paris Ave. SE. I’ll be speaking on Resurrection Year, taking Q&A, signing books and more. | ||||
| Event: Our Daily Bread One-Day Conference | ||||
| 25/04/15 | Southfield, Michigan | Highland Park Baptist Church | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be interviewed about my forthcoming book (currently a secret!) and share on panel discussions during this popular one-day event for readers of the Our Daily Bread and Our Daily Journey devotionals. Join us. | ||||
| Event: Spring Harvest | ||||
| 08/04/15 | Skegness, Lincolnshire | Butlins Resort | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 3:45pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Ingoldmells. I’ll be doing a 1-hour seminar on Resurrection Year while speaking at Spring Harvest Skegness. | ||||
| 06/04/15 - 10/04/15 | Skegness, Lincolnshire | Butlins Resort | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Ingoldmells. I’ll be speaking at Spring Harvest Skegness on the conference theme, Immeasurably More, plus other topics. Will be a fantastic event, as always! More information | ||||
| Event: Media Conference | ||||
| 27/02/15 | Binfield, Berkshire | Newbold College | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 11:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: St. Marks Road. I will be speaking at the Media Conference of the South East England Seventh Day Adventist Church. I will present my seminar A Basket Full of Stars: Communicating with Colour and Creativity in the morning, then the evening keynote The Power of Story in a Digital Age. | ||||
| Event: Seminar | ||||
| 19/01/15 | Winchester | Westminster Theological College | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Christchurch Road. | ||||
| Event: TV Interview | ||||
| 06/01/15 | Nationwide | 100 Huntley Street | Canada | |
| Time: 11:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll join Moira Brown on Canada’s longest running Christian TV show to share how God turns disappointments into new opportunities. More information | ||||
| Event: Radio Interview | ||||
| 30/11/14 | Nationwide | Radio 2’s Good Morning Sunday with Clare Balding | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll spend a half-hour on Clare Balding’s Radio 2 show, Good Morning Sunday, talking about Resurrection Year and topical news stories. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 23/11/14 | Maidenhead | Salvation Army Citadel | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:00pm. Address: East Road SL61PJ. I’ll be sharing the Resurrection Year message at this cafe-style guest service. All are welcome. | ||||
| Event: Chapel Service | ||||
| 05/11/14 | Colorado | Compassion International | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. I will be sharing the Resurrection Year story with the 500+ staff of Compassion International. | ||||
| 03/11/14 | Houghton, New York | Houghton College | United States | |
| Time: 11:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Looking forward to addressing staff and students at Houghton College’s chapel service in New York state. | ||||
| Event: Documentary Premiere | ||||
| 15/10/14 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Celebration Cinema North | United States | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. An exciting night! Join us and 250+ ministry leaders for this premiere screening of The Journey Through Broken Dreams, a documentary based on my book Resurrection Year, by the Day of Discovery TV programme. The screening will be followed by Q&A with Merryn and me led by Senior Producer Tim Jackson. Related post. | ||||
| Event: Global Leaders Conference | ||||
| 14/10/14 - 17/10/14 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | RBC Ministries | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Address: 3000 Kraft Ave, MI 49512. I’ll be spending the week with the great folks at RBC Ministries, speaking in their chapel, recording some radio and TV programs, and inputing into their staff. I’ll speak on Resurrection Year, and creativity. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 12/10/14 | Raleigh, North Carolina | Celebration Church | United States | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 8700 Capital Blvd. I’ll be sharing the Resurrection Year story at both 9.00am and 11.00am services. | ||||
| 07/09/14 | Soho, London | Chinese Church in London | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 11:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be speaking on the four things God does in and through us as we walk through difficult ‘wilderness’ experiences. | ||||
| Event: Le Pas Opton Holiday Conference | ||||
| 30/06/14 - 07/07/14 | Le Fenouiller | Le Pas Opton | France | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be speaking at this fantastic week-long holiday conference in France. | ||||
| Event: MediaLit | ||||
| 23/06/14 - 27/06/14 | Durham | St John’s College, Durham University | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be contributing to this week-long course for ministers and anyone else interested in engaging the media – mass, broadcast, social, community – with Christian ideas. The cost of this course is exceptional given the stellar lineup, length and content. | ||||
| Event: Christian Retailers & Suppliers Retreat 2014 | ||||
| 02/06/14 - 03/06/14 | Swanwick | The Hayes Conference Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. I will be interviewed during the conference and present the closing keynote address on Resurrection Year. | ||||
| Event: Scargill Writer’s Weekend | ||||
| 30/05/14 - 01/06/14 | North Yorkshire | Scargill House | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 7:00pm. A weekend for writers at the wonderful Scargill House retreat centre. I’ll be the keynote speaker, along with Adrian and Bridget Plass. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 18/05/14 | Oxford | St Aldates Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be sharing the Resurrection Year story and its lessons at ‘The Late Service’ at the vibrant St Aldate’s Church, Oxford. | ||||
| 18/05/14 | Oxford | Oxford Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be speaking on the four things God does in and through us as we walk through difficult ‘wilderness’ experiences. More information | ||||
| 04/05/14 | Fareham | Lochs Heath Free Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 255 Hunts Pond Road PO14 4PG. I’ll be speaking at both the 9am and 11am services, with Q&A taken after each. | ||||
| Event: Seminar and Livestream Event | ||||
| 01/05/14 | London | London Institute of Contemporary Christianity | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 6:30pm. Box office: 020 7399 9555. Address: St Peter’s, Vere Street,. I’ll be presenting tools on ‘reading’ culture to a live local audience which will also be video streamed live. Book in! | ||||
| Event: Graduation Programme | ||||
| 30/04/14 | Birmingham | Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be helping new theology graduates creatively listen to and engage their communities with the Christian message. | ||||
| Event: Spring Harvest | ||||
| 14/04/14 - 18/04/14 | Minehead | Butlins Resort | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: TA24 5SH. I’ll be speaking on the Spring Harvest theme, Unbelievable, as well as on Resurrection Year. Will be a fantastic event, as always! | ||||
| Event: Retreat | ||||
| 05/04/14 | Boars Hill | Carmelite Priory | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:00am. Address: Oxford, OX1 5HB. I’ll be leading a full-day retreat based on Resurrection Year for those who need a quiet day to start again after a broken dream. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 15/12/13 | Oxford | Oxford Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’ll be speaking on ‘the Magi’, the wise men, who followed a star to find the Christ child, and how this can be a metaphor for our own spiritual journeys today. | ||||
| Event: West Oxford Academy | ||||
| 19/11/13 | Oxford | West Oxford Community Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Address: Botley Road OX2 0BT. | ||||
| Event: The Christian New Media Conference | ||||
| 09/11/13 | London | The Brewery | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 4:40pm. Address: Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SD. I’m looking forward to giving the closing address at this brilliant conference for Christian communicators. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 19/10/13 - 20/10/13 | Perth | Riverview Church | Australia | |
| Time: 6:00pm. I will be interviewed about our Resurrection Year story in all Riverview Church services this weekend: Saturday 6p, Sunday 9am, 11.15am and 6pm. Related post. | ||||
| Event: Resurrection Year Australian Tour | ||||
| 03/10/13 - 07/11/13 | Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane | Various | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. I will be speaking at dozens of church services, conferences and media events. See the related post for details. Related post. | ||||
| Event: Black Stump Festival | ||||
| 03/10/13 - 04/10/13 | Appin, NSW | Cataract Park | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. Times to be advised. I will be speaking on Resurrection Year and other topics. Related post. | ||||
| Event: CSA National Leaders Conference | ||||
| 07/08/13 - 09/08/13 | Hobart | The Grand Chancellor | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. I will be keynoting the launch dinner and speaking across the rest of the conference, to educational leaders for Christian Schools Australia | ||||
| Event: FH Ethiopia Tour | ||||
| 25/06/13 - 30/06/13 | Ethiopia | Food for the Hungry projects | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 9:00am. I’ll be joining a small group of Christian leaders and a film crew to see the work of Food for the Hungry, visiting their projects in Ethiopia. | ||||
| Event: Graduation Programme | ||||
| 21/05/13 | Birmingham | Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 11:00am. I’ll be speaking to new Anglican and Methodist ministers about to graduate. | ||||
| Event: Evangelical Alliance National Consultation | ||||
| 23/04/13 | Oxford | CMS Conference Centre | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:00am. Box office: 02072072132. I’ll be presenting at this event, the second of five consultations taking place as part of the Alliance’s Confidence in the Gospel initiative. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 07/04/13 | Oxford | Oxford Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:30am. Age restrictions: All Ages. I will be speaking in the morning service on the way God reveals himself to those in the ‘shadows’, experiencing grief, shame and doubt. | ||||
| Event: Salt and Light Leaders Conference | ||||
| 22/02/13 - 23/02/13 | Teeside | Tees Valley Community Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 1:00pm. | ||||
| Event: Sales Conference | ||||
| 19/12/12 | Eastbourne | Joining the Dots Distribution | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 11:40am. A presentation on my new book for sales professionals at Joining the Dots Distribution. | ||||
| 18/12/12 | Carlisle, Cumbria | Trust Media Distribution | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 12:30pm. A presentation on my new book for sales professionals at Joining the Dots Distribution. | ||||
| Event: Connected Worship Conference | ||||
| 02/11/12 - 04/11/12 | Warrington, Cheshire | Broad Street Methodist Church | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Box office: 020 7486 5502. A conference to help preachers and worship leaders engage with issues of culture and communicate into local contexts. | ||||
| Event: Sales Conference | ||||
| 23/10/12 | Nashville, Tennessee | Thomas Nelson Publishers | United States | |
| Time: 1:00pm. A presentation on my new book for sales professionals at Thomas Nelson Publishers. | ||||
| Event: The Christian New Media Conference | ||||
| 20/10/12 | London | King’s College London | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 10:00am. I’ll be presenting the key note address to this conference, which looks to be an exceptional event. | ||||
| Event: Radio Interview | ||||
| 20/08/11 | London (AM) and National (DAB) | Premier Christian Radio ‘Unbelievable?’ Show | United Kingdom | |
| Time: 12:00pm. | ||||
| Event: Writing sabbatical | ||||
| 20/06/11 - 30/06/12 | Oxford | home | United States | |
| Time: 12:00pm. I’m taking a few months out to work on a couple of book projects. Doing occassional speaking around chapters. | ||||
| Event: National Leadership Conference | ||||
| 16/05/11 | Adelaide | Mecure Grosvenor Hotel | Australia | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 0414 701 804. Address: 125 North Terrace. A conference for executives, leaders and staff of Adventist Schools Australia. Sheridan will deliver the dinner keynote address. | ||||
| Event: Sheridan’s Final Open House Show | ||||
| 27/03/11 | Sydney | Hope Media studios | Australia | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $30. Age restrictions: No Minors. Box office: 02 9854 7000. Address: 2 Leabons Lane, Seven Hills. Venue phone: 02 9854 7000. This will be a special show – my final hosting Open House. Special guests include Australian Idol Stan Walker, singer-songwriter Andy Sorenson, Jon Cassimer from The Gruen Transfer, YouTube sensations Jayesslee, and others. Tickets are extremely limited, so please book soon. | ||||
| Event: Hope 103.2 Partner Day | ||||
| 26/03/11 | Sydney | Hope 103.2 | Australia | |
| Time: 12:30pm. Box office: 02 9854 7000. Address: 2 Leabons Lane, Seven Hills. Venue phone: 02 9854 7000. Sheridan will present this communication seminar to partners and suppporters of Hope 103.2. Bookings essential. | ||||
| Event: Regents Park Christian School Chapel Services | ||||
| 17/03/11 | Sydney | Regents Park Christian School | Australia | |
| Time: 9:20am. Address: 59 Regent St, Regents Park, NSW 2143. Venue phone: 02 9644 5144. Sheridan will be speaking at both 9.20am and 11.20am chapel services. | ||||
| Event: Church Service | ||||
| 06/03/11 | Sydney | Bayside Community Church | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Address: West Concord Primary School, West Concord. Venue phone: 02 9029 3024. | ||||
| Event: Engadine Community Church Community Dinner | ||||
| 10/08/10 | Engadine, NSW | Engadine Community Church | Australia | |
| Time: 7:30pm. Sheridan will be dinner speaker for this community outreach event. | ||||
| Event: West Pennant Hills Community Church Men’s Dinner | ||||
| 31/07/10 | West Pennant Hills, NSW | West Pennant Hills Community Church | Australia | |
| Time: 7:30pm. Sheridan will be dinner speaker for this community outreach event. | ||||
| Event: TraumAid International Information Evening | ||||
| 03/06/10 | Thornleigh, NSW | Thornleigh Community Baptist Church | Australia | |
| Time: 7:30pm. Sheridan will be interviewed about his life and work, then return the favour by interviewing TraumAid International founder Dr Jennifer Dawson. | ||||
| Event: Grainery Christian Network | ||||
| 09/05/10 | Newcastle | Grainery Christian Network | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Sheridan will be speaking at the morning service. | ||||
| Event: Selah Worship Conference | ||||
| 27/02/10 | Sydney, NSW | Wesley Mission | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. Sheridan will headline the Selah Worship Conference for the International Congregation of Wesley Mission, then take Q&A. | ||||
| Event: Hope 103.2 Buisness Breakfast | ||||
| 05/11/09 | Sydney Olympic Park, NSW | Novatel | Australia | |
| Time: 7:45am. Box office: 02 9854 7000. Sheridan will be the keynote speaker, addressing business and community leaders. | ||||
| Event: Thrive Community Church | ||||
| 27/09/09 | Miranda, NSW | Thrive Community Church | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Sheridan returns to the vibrant Thrive Community Church. | ||||
| Event: Inspiring Christians Series | ||||
| 20/09/09 | Belconnen, ACT | Belconnen Baptist Church | Australia | |
| Time: 8:45am. Sheridan will speak at both 8.45am and 10.30am services as part of their ‘Inspiring Christians’ series, alongside Tim Costello, Melinda Tankard-Reist and others. | ||||
| Event: Edge Conference | ||||
| 25/07/09 | Minto, NSW | Campbelltown Christian Community Church | Australia | |
| Time: 9:30am. Sheridan will keynote twice: Four Questions on the Nation’s Soul Holding onto God through the Dark Night of Doubt | ||||
| Event: St Philips Christian College Staff Conference | ||||
| 21/07/09 | Newcastle, NSW | St Philips Christian College and West Leagues Club | Australia | |
| Time: 11:00am. Sheridan will address leaders and staff of St Philips Christian College, speaking on: The Quest for God The Dream of God Following God into the Unknown (Community dinner for 300 staff, supporters and civic leaders at West Leagues Club, New Lampton) | ||||
| Event: National Policy Forum Dinner | ||||
| 26/05/09 | Canberra, ACT | Mural Room, Australian Parliament House | Australia | |
| Time: 7:30pm. Sheridan will be the keynote speaker at the Christian Schools Australia National Policy Forum Dinner, addressing Members of Parliament, Senators and educational leaders from across the country. | ||||
| Event: Fuel Conference | ||||
| 06/03/09 - 08/03/09 | Hahndorf, SA | Hahndorf Town Hall | Australia | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Fuel is the annual conference of Lutheran Young Adults in South Australia. Sheridan will be the keynote speaker across the weekend, speaking on: The Quest for God the Dream of God the Call of God | ||||
| Event: 107.9 Life FM Fundraising Dinner | ||||
| 20/02/09 | Regency Park, SA | Sunnybrae Farm | Australia | |
| Time: 7:30pm. Sheridan will be keynote speaker. | ||||
| Event: Christian Media Australia National Conference | ||||
| 07/05/08 | Gold Coast, Qld | Holiday Inn | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Sheridan will address radio and TV broadcast professionals on the skills of communicating creatively. | ||||
| Event: Bible College of Queensland 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner | ||||
| 28/09/07 | St Lucia, Qld | Cromwell College, University of Queensland | Australia | |
| Time: 8:00pm. Sheridan will be the after-dinner speaker for the Bible College of Queensland’s 60th anniversary Celebration Dinner. He will speak on the College’s mission statement, and his own experiences as a BCQ student in the 1990s. | ||||
| Event: Scripture union NSW 360-Degrees Conference | ||||
| 22/09/07 | Barden Ridge, NSW | Sutherland Shire Christian School | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. Sheridan will keynote at SU NSWs annual conference to 400+ participants, then give his Changing the World through Words seminar in the afternoon. | ||||
| Event: Pulse: Heart of the City Service | ||||
| 02/09/07 | Sydney, NSW | Wesley Mission | Australia | |
| Time: 12:00pm. Sheridan will speak at Wesley Mission’s Pulse service. | ||||
| Event: Australian Christian Book of the Year Awards | ||||
| 29/08/07 | Vaucluse, NSW | St Michael’s Anglican Church | Australia | |
| Time: 7:00pm. Sheridan will discuss the back-story to his book Unseen Footprints, then help announce the winners of the 2007 Australian Christian Book of the Year Awards. | ||||
| Event: Scripture Union WA Transform Conference | ||||
| 11/08/07 | Hillarys, WA | St. Mark’s Anglican Community School | Australia | |
| Time: 9:00am. Sheridan will keynote at SU WAs annual conference, then give his Changing the World through Words seminar in the afternoon. | ||||
| Event: Maquarthur Men’s Ministry | ||||
| 23/06/07 | Maquarthur, NSW | Maquarthur Community School | Australia | |
| Time: 8:00am. Sheridan will speak on success, risk and pursuing the dream of God to this large community breakfast. | ||||
| Event: Christian Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference | ||||
| 22/05/07 | Penrith, NSW | Koorong Books | Australia | |
| Time: 4:00pm. Sheridan will address teachers and librarians of Christian schools, talking about the story behind his book Unseen Footprints. | ||||
| Event: Compassion Australia Staff Chapel Service | ||||
| 16/05/07 | Newcastle, NSW | Compassion Australia | Australia | |
| Time: 10:00am. Sheridan will address Compassion Australia staff and leaders. | ||||
| Event: Wesley Mission Evangelism Seminar | ||||
| 03/03/07 | Sydney, NSW | Wesley Mission | Australia | |
| Time: 2:00pm. Sheridan will address staff and members of Wesley Mission’s International Congregation. | ||||
| Event: 89.9 Light FM Listener Breakfast | ||||
| 20/05/06 | Blackburn, VIC | Elizabethan Lodge | Australia | |
| Time: 7:00am. Sheridan will be breakfast speaker, talking about his book Unseen Footprints and the Open House radio show. | ||||
| Event: Scripture Union Australia EnCore Conference | ||||
| 24/03/06 | Alexandra Headlands, Qld | Alexandra Parklands Conference Centre | Australia | |
| Time: 1:00pm. Sheridan will present one of the ‘innovation sessions’ at Scripture Union Australia’s national conference. | ||||