CONVENTION EDINBURGH. Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July. Venue The Faith Mission Bible College EH17 8QG. Jonathan Lamb Robert Murdock Peter Maiden

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1 EDINBURGH CONVENTION Venue The Faith Mission Bible College EH17 8QG 2015 Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July Edinburgh Convention is about solid, accessible Bible teaching with a programme for all ages. An opportunity to share fellowship and relax with Christians from across the UK and beyond. Aims to encourage godly living and engagement with the world around us in gospel witness. Jonathan Lamb Robert Murdock Peter Maiden Other speakers include: Joe Barnard David Harrison John Matthews Janice Quinn Robin Sydserff For more details of the programme and accommodation contact: The Convention Administrator, The Faith Mission, 548 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7JD admin@faithmission.org Venue: The Faith Mission, 548 Gilmerton Road, Gilmerton, Edinburgh EH17 7JD Morning Bible Readings Evening Word and Worship Youth Track Seminars

2 PROGRAMME TUESDAY 7.30pm Word & Worship Robert Murdock 9.00pm Rejuvenate Joe Barnard WEDNESDAY 10.30am Bible Reading Jonathan Lamb 12.10pm Seminar 1 Janice Quinn 12.10pm Seminar 2 Robin Sydserff 7.30pm Word & Worship Robert Murdock 9.00pm Rejuvenate Joe Barnard THURSDAY 8.30am Ministers Breakfast* Jonathan Lamb 10.30am Bible Reading Jonathan Lamb 12.10pm Seminar 3 Joe Barnard 12.10pm Seminar 4 David Harrison 7.30pm Word & Worship Robert Murdock 9.00pm Rejuvenate Joe Barnard FRIDAY 10.30am Bible Reading Jonathan Lamb 12.10pm Seminar 5 John Matthews 12.10pm Seminar 6 Peter Maiden 7.30pm Word & Worship Peter Maiden SATURDAY 10.30am Bible Reading Jonathan Lamb 12.10pm Seminar 7 Peter Maiden 7.30pm FMBC Graduation Service Peter Maiden 9.00pm Rejuvenate Joe Barnard SUNDAY 3.00pm Word & Worship Joe Barnard 8.15pm Word & Worship Peter Maiden Bible Readings Reading between the lines Expositions from the book of Ruth MINISTERS BREAKFAST *Thursday 2 July at 8.30am in The Faith Mission Centre Subject: Integrity in Christian ministry Speaker: Jonathan Lamb *Please note that it is essential to pre-register for the Ministers Breakfast. This can be done by ing admin@faithmission.org

3 Seminar 1: Being a mum AND walking with Jesus On becoming a mum a woman s life changes from a generally self-directed life to a life of self-sacrifice being driven by the needs of others. As women we want to be worshiping like Mary, but the Martha inside us keeps us busy suggesting it is ok to leave our worship until our tasks are complete. Does God really want us to lead frantic lives without a moment for Him? This seminar will consider the demands faced by a modern mum, reflect on the importance of maintaining intimacy with God through the busy years and consider solutions to help disciple mums with young children. What can the church do, what can older women do, what can husbands do and what can mums do? Seminar 2: Releasing the Word of God Our heart s desire is that people will encounter Jesus through the Word of God. But how will they hear? Alongside church, and missions and events, what if we were confident enough to sit down and read a Gospel with someone or lead a discussion group? The potential for gospel impact is really significant. The aim of the seminar is simple to encourage us that we can do it and inspire us as to the difference it might make. Following on from the seminar there will be a practical nuts and bolts how to session entitled: Reading through Mark s Gospel 1-to-1. Seminar 3: Pop Culture as a Religion People often think that a secular society is defined by the absence of religion. This is a myth. In truth, there is always a source of worship that drives the beliefs and practices of any society. As Christians, there is a need to be able to discern what the true religion of our society is. This is where pop culture is helpful. Pop culture reveals the hidden worship that directs the lifestyles - not simply of non-christians - but also of many Christians. In this seminar we ll try to dissect pop culture in order to gain a better understanding of the false religion that is in the driver s seat of our society. Seminar 4: I m human. So what? Christians have hotly contested a whole range of issues in the church and society relating to morality and in discussion of what it means to be human: for example, fertility control, end of life, human sexuality. Does equality always triumph over diversity? On many occasions churches may feel their voice has not been heard. Perhaps the law has changed to permit something they believe to be wrong. In practical terms how does one then live with this? How can a faith based view of humanness be a positive attribute, rather than a state of disaffection? Seminar 5: Working out our salvation That is allowing our salvation to work through our lives, in relation to our use of God-given resources such as time, work and money, or the lack of them. Managing our time, how much of it is ours? Enjoying or enduring our work, is it God-ordained or a necessary evil? Coping with too few resources or guilt about too many. Seminar 6: Living for Christ in a consumer age A shopping centre is now the place of choice for the majority on a Sunday morning. What is a consumer age? How can Christians live faithfully in such an age? We will look at the history of consumerism, its spread around the world today and what the Bible has to say about our response to it. Seminar 7: A global view of the state of world mission A fast moving overview showing where God is at work in His world. We ll look at places of huge church growth and places where little appears to be happening. It will be a seminar to encourage as we see the greatness of God and His faithfulness to His promises, but also to challenge as we consider the work still to be accomplished if we are to fulfil the Great Commission. SEMINARS

4 Joe Barnard grew up with the alligators in Louisiana. After high school, he studied for a year at Highland Theological College in Dingwall. He returned to America to study at Baylor University where he met his wife, Anna. After pursuing activities ranging from studying Arabic in Egypt to teaching humanities at a Texas classical school, Joe returned to Scotland for graduate studies at the University of St Andrews. Joe is pastor of a congregation in Kiltarlity, a village in the Scottish Highlands. His passion for youth has inspired him to organize conferences for teens in the Highlands called Caffeinated Christianity. David Harrison is Professor of Pathology in the University of St Andrews, and Director of Laboratory Medicine in Edinburgh. He is a trustee and chair of several medical research charities and chairs a charity involved in support for struggling families and young people. He is Deputy Chair of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. He is married to Jane, a GP. SPEAKERS Jonathan Lamb is CEO and minister-at-large for Keswick Ministries, seeking to extend the work of the Keswick movement through teaching and training in the UK and beyond. Jonathan began his ministry with UCCF, where he served first as regional staff worker and then as Head of Student Ministries in Britain. Jonathan then served in a number of leadership roles at IFES, including as Associate General Secretary. In 2003, Jonathan joined the staff of Langham Partnership as Director of Langham Preaching, where he pioneered a programme of training around the world, designed to provide practical support for a new generation of preachers and teachers. Jonathan is the author of several books, including Integrity: leading with God watching and From Why to Worship. He and his wife, Margaret, live in Oxford, and are members of St Andrew s church. They have three daughters. Peter Maiden Peter is married to Win. They have three married children and 9 grandchildren. Peter has served with Operation Mobilisation for 40 years and is now the International Director Emeritus. He has also been involved, for 15 years, with the Keswick Convention and serves, at present, as the Programme Facilitator. He is the author of two books: Discipleship and Take My Plastic. He served for more than thirty years as an elder in his local church.

5 John Matthews came to FMBC as a student in1974. John and his wife Hazel served as missionaries in Brazil prior to coming on to the FMBC staff in Since 2007 John has been involved in the oversight of The Faith Mission literature ministry. In addition to this John is regularly involved in a preaching/teaching ministry. They have two adult children and one granddaughter. Robert Murdock was appointed Principal of The Faith Mission Bible College in Robert desires to teach the Bible in a dynamic and relevant way, believing it is a dynamic and relevant book. Robert, who trained at The Faith Mission Bible College, is a graduate of the Irish Baptist College and Queens University Belfast from which he was awarded a PhD in Robert has been in pastoral ministry for almost twenty years in Northern Ireland and, most recently, Canada. He is married to Elaine and they have five children. Janice Quinn Janice worked as a Nurse in Belfast for twelve years before coming to Edinburgh to study at FMBC. She is married to Andrew and they currently work with The Faith Mission. They have three children Caleb 5, Beth 4 and Erin 9 months. Janice continues to live through the experience of being a mother while pursuing a career, studying and beginning Christian work. She is passionate about raising awareness of the spiritual needs of busy mums and providing guidance to enable mums to flourish rather than flounder in their spiritual life. Robin Sydserff is minister of Chalmers Church Edinburgh. One of the church s priorities is training gospel workers through its Ministry Associate and Church Leaders training programmes. Robin is Chairman of The Bonar Trust with a vision to train the next generation of leaders for the church in Scotland. Prior to coming to Edinburgh, Robin worked in London as Director of Ministry for The Proclamation Trust. He is married to Sally and they have three children, aged thirteen, eleven and nine. SPEAKERS

6 The Children and Youth Activities run parallel to the main adult programme Morning Crèche for pre-schoolers Morning Adventure Time with games, crafts etc.(5-12years) Evening Discovery Club (5-12 years) Crew (12-15 years) a time to chill out with other young people and have relevant Bible teaching WHAT IS REJUVENATE? Rejuvenate is an adventure activity holiday for people run every summer as part of the wider FM Edinburgh Convention. The big idea is to gather young people from across the UK and Ireland together for the opportunity of quality Christian fellowship, solid and relevant Bible teaching and challenging adventure activities in Scotland s Great Outdoors. It is our passion to see people meeting with God and getting Fresh Heart to live life for Jesus.

7 Information & booking form for those requiring accommodation: Day visitors DO NOT need to pre-register except for those attending the Ministers Breakfast. Accommodation We are happy to arrange accommodation for Convention guests at Pollock Halls (18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh) which is the Halls of Residence for the University of Edinburgh, located on the edge of Holyrood Park: single rooms (standard, en-suite and ensuite 3 star) and en-suite twin rooms. There is also a limited amount of accommodation available at The Faith Mission Bible College in single, twin, family and a few en-suite rooms. # In addition there is budget dormitory style accommodation at the Bible College. All accommodation is on a convenient bus route and within easy access of the city centre. Some may wish to arrange their own accommodation and will find helpful information about this by contacting the Scottish Tourist Board: info@visitscotland.com The Bible College and Pollock Halls daily charge (including all meals*): Standard single room ** 44; en-suite single ** 56; ensuite single (3 star) 72; standard twin 82; en-suite twin 99; family rooms are charged at twin rates plus additional charge for children depending on their age. Children sharing with their parents: 0-4 years Free; 5-10 years 15; years 20. Budget dormitory style accommodation for those in full-time education, 15 per day, including meals, otherwise 20 per day, including meals.(# Please note that budget dormitory style accommodation is only available to those in the age bracket and who are part of the Rejuvenate programme.) *Those staying out-with the Bible College will have all meals at the College apart from breakfast. **Special discounted price of 30 per day (including meals) for university students and others in full-time education accommodated in standard single rooms or 45 in single en-suite rooms. Convention The Edinburgh Convention aims to provide accessible yet in-depth Bible teaching, encouraging Christians to have the person of Christ and the Bible at the very centre of their daily living, and help equip believers of all ages to serve this generation. There is also ample opportunity to relax, catch up with and make new friends. Comments from attendees....thoroughly enjoyed the depth of ministry and the awareness of God It was wonderful to listen to the Bible being opened up by gifted preachers I greatly benefited from the teaching ministry Day Visitors Every meeting of the Convention is open to the public. There is no need to pre-register, except for the Ministers Breakfast. Travel from Edinburgh City Centre Lothian Buses from The Bridges: To The Faith Mission, Gilmerton: No 3/29 To Pollock Halls: No 14/30 For more information or for online booking: ACCOMMODATION

8 BOOKING FORM To: The Convention Administrator The Faith Mission, 548 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7JD Please use BLOCK CAPITALS Title... Name... Address... Postcode Telephone... Name and age of children Accommodation (please tick appropriate box) I would like: Single standard Twin standard Single en-suite Single en-suite (3 star) Twin en-suite I am willing to share if necessary Shared budget dormitory style accommodation I wish to share with... Special dietary requirements, please specify... I am in full-time education Payment I/We enclose a non-refundable deposit of 20 per person (State amount...) I/We will arrive on...(day)...(time) I/We will leave on...(day)...(time) I wish to book for Rejuvenate I am in full-time education Age Parent or guardian signature required if under eighteen I give my consent for... to attend the Edinburgh Convention 2015 Signed... Print name... Relationship to young person... Faith Mission & Missionary Training Home (known as The Faith Mission) is a charity registered in Scotland No SC Don t miss the opportunity to visit the FM Bookshop within the grounds of the Bible College. There you will find a wide variety of books, Bibles, music, cards and gifts to suit all ages and tastes. Take advantage of the special offers on many items which are available throughout the week. You will always find a warm welcome in our light and spacious Café Broma located in the same building.