Mission

The Mission Hub at New Horizon 2024

As part of New Horizon, the Mission Hub seeks to provide followers of Jesus with a way to engage with mission and the Global Church in a relevant way. The hub explores how we can practically apply what God is calling us to learn and to do as His people. For some, this might be connecting with new agencies. Others will have the opportunity to reconnect with staff and volunteers from agencies that they support. For others it’s an opportunity to hear more about what God is doing, leading to a deeper commitment to be involved in praying, giving or going.

The theme for the conference this year is EXTRA-Ordinary – Treasure in Jars of Clay.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14)

We all have influence. In our homes and neighbourhoods, in workplaces and churches, on buses and in shops, in person and online, the way we act and speak impacts others around us in some way. When it feels like Christians are a minority whose influence is declining, we must not retreat in self-protection. We need courage to stand firm and move forward with confidence in Christ. Our power to influence is not in our ordinary selves – our strength or understanding – but in our extraordinary Saviour – His power and wisdom – who is at work in us by the Spirit.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power
belongs to God and not to us. (2 Corinthians 4:7)

As we look at this theme in 2024, we are excited to see how God will use the Mission Hub to motivate and inspire people to continue taking God’s message out to the world around us, whether that be closer to home or across the nations.

There will be opportunities to interact, pray, ask questions and perhaps even consider new areas of mission and outreach that God may be placing on your heart this week. So why not grab a coffee and come and chat to some of the representatives in the Mission Hub – below is a list of the organisations that will be present this year.

MAP, a ministry of Global Connections, is a partnership of mission agencies and organisations based in Northern Ireland. MAP brings agencies together with one heart, one spirit and one mind towards one purpose – connecting and equipping the Northern Ireland Church and mission community in a changing world. https://www.globalconnections.org.uk/map
Bible Society NI seeks to reach everyone with God’s Word. We are one of over 150 Bible Societies worldwide who form part of the United Bible Societies global fellowship. We raise both prayer and financial support for other Bible Societies around the world; supporting Bible Translation, Production and Distribution, Literacy work and also Bible Engagement and Advocacy. We also support Bible projects here in Northern Ireland, helping people here engage more with God’s Word. www.biblesocietyni.co.uk
We love to inspire people with news of how God is moving in the hearts of Muslims across the Arab world, and provide opportunities to serve through cross-cultural ministry. https://www.awm-pioneers.org/
We are a global community of Jesus Followers, united to share God’s love with those who don’t know it. use your passions and skills to help share the love of God in the UK and around the world. https://www.uk.om.org/
IJM is a global movement working to protect people in poverty from violence like slavery, human trafficking and violence against women and girls. Together, we have seen over 85,000 people bought to freedom, but we won’t stop, until all are free. www.ijm.org
Our vision is to equip and send educationalists to our schools and projects working with children from all spheres of life. Are you passionate about building His kingdom through education? Do you have a heart to serve and be a light to all you teach? Come and visit our stand to see how you can be involved in transformational education around the world. https://www.teachbeyond.org.uk/go
OMS, an international, non-denominational charity sends missionaries to share the Gospel and to, “MAKE DISCIPLES”.Our aim is to raise up, local indigenous believers, through which the Gospel will grow. www.onemissionsociety.org.uk
Do you want to discover God’s Word for yourself? Inductive Bible study can help you! Visit our stand in the Mission Hub to find out more. https://preceptireland.org/
Every day Habitat Ireland empowers families to build or improve the place they call home. Visit our stand to discover the extraordinary impact Habitat has locally and globally. www.habitatireland.org
The Leprosy Mission NI, inspired by Jesus’ actions, brings hope and healing to those affected by leprosy across the world. Our vision is to end leprosy transmission in our lifetime. www.tlm-ni.org
The Big House is a Christian charity set up to help young people know they are loved by God even on their most difficult days. Find out more at http://www.thebighouse.org.uk
Itlc Portugal is a Bible College based in the Algarve Portugal that is actively supporting the local church. Itlc Portugal exists to equip and inspire young adults either to be involved in the great commission on a full-time bases, or using your time with us to grow in your love and knowledge of Jesus. Find out more at http://www.itlcportugal.com
Children of the Nations provides holistic, Christ-centred care for orphaned and destitute children in Africa and the Caribbean, enabling them to create positive and lasting change in their nations. Find out more at https://cotnukireland.org
Interserve exists to be a community of disciples of Jesus Christ who through their commitment to wholistic ministry are agents of God’s transformational work as He reveals Himself to the peoples of the Asian and Arab World wherever they may be found. Find out more at: http://www.interserve.org.uk
We aim to share the gospel with East Asia’s peoples here and across the world, and equip churches and individuals to be part of what God is doing. Find out more at https://omf.org/uk/
100fold seeks to redeem technology and expand the Kingdom of God. Find out more at https://100fold.org/
We train and equip churches across the UK to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum in the community around them, and we eagerly work towards our vision of No Refugee Alone being fulfilled. Find out more at: https://welcomechurches.org/
We are a team of Christians encouraging medical workers across Ireland to become more like Christ in their fellowship with one another and in their holistic care for their patients. Find out more at https://www.hcfglobal.org/
Love For Life believes churches have a life-giving story to tell and are uniquely placed to support their young people as they develop relationships with others. Find out more at https://www.loveforlife.org.uk/
For over 85 years, Our Daily Bread Ministries has been faithfully helping people all over the world to open up the Bible and meet the God who cares. Find out more at https://odb.org.uk/
Mission Africa aims to reach the people of Africa with the Good News of Christ. To find out how you can be involved in this mission please come and visit our stand for various opportunities. https://www.missionafrica.org.uk
Belfast School of Theology (formerly Belfast Bible College) exists to equip followers of Jesus for missional impact through theological education and spiritual development within a vibrant academic and worshipping community. Find out more at https://www.bst.ac.uk