Conference tagline: That the generation to come might know.

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.

Sat

Bible Study

  • Jeff Hay
  • Portrush Presbyterian Church

Followed by tea and coffee.

Sat

Seminar

  • Iulian Mangalagiu
  • Portrush Presbyterian Church

‘Leading like a Shepherd’.

Sat

Spotlight on

  • Portrush Presbyterian Church
  • Belfast (Julie Fenton, Emma Gordon, Roberta Sherlock, Declan & Amanda Curley)
  • Multimedia (Victoria Hylands)
Sat

Focus on CEF Ireland

  • Closing message by Jeff Hay
  • Portrush Presbyterian Church

Reports on the work across Ireland.

Sat

Meltdown

  • Portrush Presbyterian Church

For teens and twenties.

Sun

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.

Sun

Meltdown Youth Night

  • Portrush Town Hall
Mon

Bible Study

  • Jeff Hay
  • Portrush Presbyterian Church

Followed by tea and coffee.

Mon

Elective Seminars

  • Phil Howe and Gareth Burke
  • Portrush Presbyterian Church
  • Phil Howe — ‘Are you an influencer?’
  • Gareth Burke — ‘Leaving a legacy’
Mon

Meet the worker

  • Portrush Presbyterian Church

With tea and coffee.

Mon

Focus on CEF Europe

  • Iulian Mangalagiu and Jeff Hay
  • Portrush Presbyterian Church

Report by Iulian Mangalagiu. Closing message by Jeff Hay.

Mon

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