‘Being Missional Today’ Conference: Inspiring leaders with new missional thinking
On Tuesday, 10 June 2025, Reconciliation Initiatives and Coventry Cathedral, in partnership with Church Urban Fund and the Iona Community, will host the ‘Being Missional Today’ conference at Coventry Cathedral. Designed for local church and area leaders, this event offers new ways of thinking, fresh perspectives, and actionable steps to reimagine mission in participants’ current contexts and meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world.
Why attend?
The conference is a festival of missional thinking exploring the impact of disruptions in church and world, the liminality of this current season, and the role of reconciliation practices. Attendees will:
- Discover new ideas: Engage with 22 thought-provoking speakers representing diverse voices at the forefront of new missional thinking today.
- Network with peers: Connect with church leaders and missioners from across the UK eager to learn from perspectives beyond dominant missional models.
- Be inspired to lead change: Leave with thinking and confidence to foster greater reconciliation, better tackle inequality, and strengthen relationships in their locality.
- Enjoy experiential learning: Participate in workshops which give a taste of new practices.
Conference highlights:
- Dialogical: Be part of conversations between speakers and with fellow participants: what participants bring will be as valued as what the platform speakers share.
- Keynote speakers: Engage with Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford, and Al Barrett, Rector of Hodge Hill, who will offer radical ways of missional thinking and practice today.
- Inclusive perspectives: Hear from voices historically marginalised in mission dialogues, creating a more globally connected and inclusive conversation. Most speakers are published authors and these include: Alastair McKay, Carlton Turner, Catherine Okoronkwo, Charlotte Gale, David Brubaker, Gale Richards, Harvey Kwiyani, John Witcombe, Peniel Rajkumar, Robert Beckford, Rosy Fairhurst, Ruth Harley, Sharon Prentis and Victoria Turner. (Read more about speakers here)
- Coventry Cathedral: Explore this iconic cathedral, with its long history of involvement in reconciliation ministries, in various ways during the day.
Who should attend?
This event is for anyone with a desire to see deeper missional engagement in their setting, including:
- Local church and parish clergy, lay ministers, and cathedral canons
- Diocesan or regional missioners and resource people
- Those with responsibility for diocesan/are in mission and ministry development
- Theological students seeking new insights
Registration benefits:
- Access to plenary worship and conversations, and a wide choice of seminars and workshops
- Opportunities for small group discussions and personal reflection
- Resources, thinking and approaches to take back to your local church or community
- In-person networking opportunities with leading thinkers on mission and reconciliation
Ticket Information:
- Standard Rate: £75
- Student Rate: £45 (for those enrolled in theological education)
- Group discounts: Available for groups of 5 or more from a single organisation (e.g. a diocese)
How to register:
Visit this link to secure your place today.
Learn more about the event here.
About the Sponsoring Organisations:
Coventry Cathedral: recognised worldwide as a leading centre for reconciliation.
Church Urban Fund: ending poverty, together.
The Iona Community: an ecumenical Christian movement working for justice and peace, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship.
Reconciliation Initiatives: resourcing leaders and churches to address inequalities and strengthen community relationships.
Contact:
Becky Gaskin, Administrator: [email protected]
Reimagine missional engagement where you are: join us at Coventry Cathedral on 10 June 2025.