'Don’t give up!!... Perseverance and resilience in troubled times'

The EQUIP 2022 Conference – Online & In Person!

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

Life – and church leadership – is a journey full of ups and downs. When the path ahead of us seems exceptionally tough, it can be tempting to look for short-cuts, to take the easier path, or even to turn back entirely. The Bible is full of examples of God’s people having to make the sometimes difficult choice of “God’s way or my way” – and what a challenge and encouragement it can be to us when we read of how God has demonstrated his grace and power to those who displayed perseverance and resilience in their faith.

At EQUIP 2022 we heard examples – from the Bible, from Welsh history and from our contemporary brothers and sisters in Christ – of how God has blessed and supported his people as they have stood firm during some of their toughest moments in life.

“Lessons in Perseverance from Scripture” – John Lennox
“Perseverance in Welsh Church History: Lessons and laughter from the life of Seth Joshua” – Jonathan Thomas
“Perspectives on Perseverance” – Sian Baker interviews Eryl Davies, Phil Swann and Becca Thomas
“The Hallmarks of a Resilient Leader” – Peter Baker
“Perseverance in Evangelism and Pioneering” – Phil Davies interviews leaders from several Welsh ministries
“Keep going!! God’s grace is enough” – Nay Dawson and Caz Raine – find out more
“Gwasanaethu Duw yn ein Tymor (Serving God in our Times)” – An evening of Welsh ministries, presented in the Welsh language, with Dafydd Job, John Treharne and Lois Adams
“Perseverance in Evangelism” – Andy Pitt and John Funnell, alongside a panel of local believers, will consider what persevering in evangelism looks like in rural Wales today
“Stories of Perseverance” – Peter Baker interviews David Yeghnazar and Jeremy Marshall

View the full programme here

Watch again on our YouTube channel!

We’ve enjoyed a wonderful week of teaching, encouragement and worship during EQUIP 2022. Thank you to all of the speakers and hosts who worked so hard during the week!

If you missed any of the sessions (or simply want to watch and listen again!) the recordings of the main sessions are available on our YouTube playlist.

Five network streams to support you at the conference and throughout the year...

Dedicated network streams to help equip you in your church or community where you are sharing the gospel.

The leadership challenge in today's church

The role of ‘leader’ brings joys and challenges in equal amounts! Get together with other local church leaders to help equip each other for servant leadership.

Discipling God's people

What is discipleship, and how can leaders best help others to grow in unity and maturity?

Children & youth ministry

With support and practical advice, develop strategies and skills for sharing God’s Word with children and young people.

Evangelism through the local church

This network will provide fresh understandings, best practices, and biblically rooted insights.

Soul care

Share practical support and advice to help you to support people in their pain, loss and anxiety, and in their triumphs, joys and victories.

EQUIP 2022 - “Don’t give up!!... Perseverance and Resilience in Troubled Times”

Supporting God’s people to share the Gospel

FREE live video sessions
Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 & Friday 23 September 2022

FREE in-person conference day at Glenwood Church, Cardiff
Saturday 24 September 2022

Leading Christian speakers – five networks to support you and your church – an opportunity to work together as God’s people

What People Are Saying

“The EQUIP conference offers affordable and ongoing training to volunteers, workers, teachers and pastors in Wales. Our church volunteers left the event empowered, excited and more confident in the Gospel.”

John Funnell

Pastor, Noddfa Baptist Church, Abersychan

“The most valuable part of the conference were the different presentations on a timely theme. It really spoke into my life and reminded me that God is in control.”

Feedback from attendee at EQUIP 2020

“These Forums are enormously important for the future of Christianity in Europe.”

John Lennox

Professor of Mathematics, Oxford University

“I’d be keen to encourage more from my church to attend next year, as I feel that many would find it encouraging and helpful to be there.”

Feedback from attendee at EQUIP 2019

“It was a lovely tonic to connect with brothers and sisters, some previously unknown. Content from speakers was uplifting and challenging.”

Feedback from attendee at EQUIP 2021

“The discipleship seminar covered how we as believers can play a part to ensure that we are encouraging and enabling Christians (including ourselves) to be true followers and disciples of Christ, in word and deed.”

Ebube Obi

Part of the Welcoming & Stewarding Team, Highfields Church, Cardiff