07—10 April 2023
Portrush Presbyterian Church
Why come to conference?
Why come along?
Whether you’re a CEF volunteer, someone involved or interested in children’s ministry, or someone wanting to hear great Bible teaching, CEF Easter Conference has something for you! We have a great lineup of speakers, who will be teaching from the Bible, reporting on mission work and leading seminars on topics relevant to both children’s ministry and to living the Christian life. If you’re a youth or young adult, there are special ‘Meltdown’ events for you in the evenings.
You’ll also be able to browse the children’s ministry resource shop, The Good Book Company bookstall, meet CEF workers and make new friends over a cup of coffee.
Easter Conference is free, has a very relaxed atmosphere, and you’ll be made very welcome— we look forward to meeting you over the weekend!
Bible Studies
Mission Updates & Reports
CEF Resources Bookstall
Good Book Company Bookstall
Explorers Kids Club
Junior Teens’ Programme
Meltdown Youth Events
Youth & Young Adults Houseparties
Speakers
We have a great lineup of speakers from near and far who will be pointing us to Christ and His Word through our theme: ‘that the generation to come might know’.
Jeff Hay
is from Donegal and trusted in Jesus at a young age. He is married to Caroline and has 4 children, (Josh, Abby, Conor & Chloe). He is the pastor of Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin and has been since 2009. He’s also a keen football fan and Liverpool supporter.
Iulian Mangalagiu
was a local director in county Iasi (Romania) for 7 years before taking over the responsibility of National Director in Romania in 2008. In 2020, Iulian became assistant to the Regional Director and since May 2022 is serving God as Regional Director for CEF Europe. Iulian is married to Anca and they have 3 children – Yasmina, Eduard and Eric. Iulian & Anca praise God for every opportunity given to serve together with leaders and their teams so that children across Europe can hear the Gospel.
Gareth Burke
has been ministering at Stranmillis Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Belfast, since 2000. Gareth and his wife Ruth have been blessed with four children and ten grandchildren. He has been involved in Christian ministry for 39 years.
Phil Howe
has recently started as the Discipleship Pastor for Greenisland Baptist Church. Before that he worked with Scripture Union Northern Ireland for over a decade in schools ministry and with young people. Phil is married to Lindsay and they have two boys; Oliver and Theo. He is a fan of fun, sports and opening up the Bible with people.
Programme
7-10 APRIL 2023
Fri
Welcome evening
- Portrush Town Hall
Light refreshments are provided.
All welcome.
Bible Study
- Jeff Hay
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
Followed by tea and coffee.
Seminar
- Iulian Mangalagiu
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
‘Leading like a Shepherd’.
Spotlight on…
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
- Belfast (Julie Fenton, Emma Gordon, Roberta Sherlock, Declan & Amanda Curley)
- Multimedia (Victoria Hylands)
Focus on CEF Ireland
- Closing message by Jeff Hay
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
Reports on the work across Ireland.
Meltdown
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
For teens and twenties.
Focus on NW Europe
- Stephen Chambers, Robert Åberg, and Jeff Hay
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
With Stephen Chambers (CEF NW Europe) and Robert Åberg (CEF Sweden). Closing message by Jeff Hay.
Followed by refreshments and an interview with Iulian and Robert.
Meltdown Youth Night
- Portrush Town Hall
Bible Study
- Jeff Hay
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
Followed by tea and coffee.
Elective Seminars
- Phil Howe and Gareth Burke
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
- Phil Howe — ‘Are you an influencer?’
- Gareth Burke — ‘Leaving a legacy’
Meet the worker
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
With tea and coffee.
Focus on CEF Europe
- Iulian Mangalagiu and Jeff Hay
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
Report by Iulian Mangalagiu. Closing message by Jeff Hay.
Meltdown
- Portrush Presbyterian Church
For teens and twenties.
“…that the next generation might know…
so that they should set their hope in God…“
Psalm 78:6-7