the evangelism conference 2026

Pathways to Christ

in a time of opportunity

biblical
vision

cultural
insight

practical
steps

07/10

Glasgow

14/10

London

PLUS

Livestream to

Regional Hubs across the UK

Across the UK, many churches are reporting a renewed spiritual hunger in their communities — a spiritual searching and openness not seen for decades.

There is a surprising rebirth of belief in God, Bible sales are soaring and increasing numbers of people are being drawn to explore the Christian faith. 

At the same time there is a growing fascination with paganism, the occult and all manner of spiritual beliefs and practices.

How can we respond to this strange new reality with cultural awareness, gospel confidence and biblical faithfulness?

What is prompting people to explore the Christian faith?  What helps them on their journey?  What obstacles do they face?  As God works in his sovereign grace, what is bringing them to faith?  And what discipleship challenges follow conversion?

Firmly anchored in God’s Word and motivated by a heart to understand the times and to see lost people saved, the focus of this year’s Evangelism Conference is

Pathways to Christ in a Time of Opportunity

Starting our day together, Nick McQuaker, Ministry Director of A Passion for Life will expound the scriptures, directing us to place our confidence, not in the latest statistic or encouraging story, but in the God of all power and grace who is building his church.

Our keynote speaker will be Phil Knox, Head of Gospel Impact at the Evangelical Alliance and co-author of the research report, Finding Jesus: Identifying pathways to faith in adulthood.  From his experience as an evangelist, travelling the country, preaching the gospel and talking with church leaders in diverse contexts, he is ably equipped to open up our conference theme.

Rico Tice, Evangelist with Christianity Explored Ministries will deliver our closing session. Applying the message of1 Thessalonians to our current context, he will help us think about fashioning discipleship pathways that establish new believers in Christ.

A choice of seminars led by Nick McQuaker and Nay Dawson respectively will provide inspiration and practical instruction:

Creating Pathways Shaped by a Theological Vision for Mission

Helping Women Find their Voice: Raising up Female Evangelists.

Nay Dawson is an experienced evangelist and trainer who has led teams for both UCCF and IFES.  She founded and now works fulltime leading Passion for Evangelism, helping women grow in confidence in public communication.

The same programme will be delivered at both our central events in Glasgow (7 Oct) and London (14 Oct) and livestreamed to regional hubs across the UK.

The Jeremy Marshall Memorial Lecture honours the memory of our much-loved and greatly missed brother-in-Christ who went to be with the Lord last year.

Jeremy was passionate about telling as many people as possible the good news of the Lord Jesus and played a crucial role in the reviving of A Passion for Life ahead of the LIFE 22 nationwide month of mission. He championed the work and served as a Chairman of the Steering Group with great wisdom and with a clear vision to see A Passion for Life encouraging churches and believers in a lifetime of evangelism. Being held in great affection by so many throughout the UK and beyond, he played an invaluable role in promoting A Passion for Life and we are glad to have this opportunity to honour his memory at our 2024 Evangelism Conference.

The lecture will be given in the early afternoon session of this year’s Evangelism Conference on the theme of ‘Maintaining mission heat in my own heart’. At the Edinburgh conference, the lecture will be given by Craig Dyer, Senior Pastor of Hamilton Baptist Church. At the London conference, the lecture will be given by Paul Levy, Minister of International Presbyterian Church, Ealing.

Main speaker

Martin Durham

Evangelist and Director of Kerygma 180 (K180)

Coming from a banking background, the Rev. Martin Durham is an Evangelist and the Director of K180.  With the vision ‘Europe ablaze with the Gospel’, K180’s core ministry is to work alongside Churches proclaiming the Gospel and equipping the next generation to do likewise. Martin also serves on the leadership team for the European Young Evangelists Network and is the European Director of the International Leadership Institute. He lives in West London with his wife Rachel, has two daughters, and one grandson. He is passionate about the proclamation of the gospel and seeing young leaders grow and develop in their ministry.