Jersey Clergy Conference
2026-03-18
What a privilege to contribute to this bi-annual event for church leaders serving on the Isle of Jersey. Held at Sarum College, Salisbury, we’ll focus on the need for Christian leaders to treat friendship as a spiritual practice for their own wellbeing and resilience.

Astonished Men's Conference
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-21 | Alive Church, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1XG, United Kingdom
I’ll be keynoting this large and vibrant gathering of men for a brilliant, inspiring weekend. We’ll talk about how to make male friendship thrive, and the topic of my book The Making of Us: Who we can become when life doesn’t go as planned.

Spring Harvest Minehead
2026-04-08 | Butlins Minehead, Warren Road, Minehead, TA24 5SH, United Kingdom
I’ll be leading a Power of Friendship seminar at Spring Harvest Minehead with my good friend Phil Knox. The last few events at Spring Harvest have been standing room only, so get to the venue quick!

Everything Conference
2026-04-25
Drawing 750 people in the heart of London, this incredible event exists to share stories of cultural renewal at work in people’s lives and in society. I look forward to contributing on the topic of adult friendship. Details to come.

Kidlington Baptist Friendship Lab Launch
2026-04-26 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
As Oxfordshire’s Kidlington Baptist Church prepares to launch Friendship Lab church-wide across its small groups and community projects, I’ll be speaking at their 10.30am service on the Power of Friendship. All are welcome.

Courageous Conversations (via Zoom)
2026-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
Every month, St Mark’s Anglican in The Gap, Queensland, host a community event exploring a range of issues facing society. I look forward to Zooming in for this one, focussed on adult friendship during the loneliness epidemic. If you’re in Brisbane, Australia, take part in-the-room from 5.30pm.

ISA Educational Leaders Conference
2026-05-13
I’m looking forward to keynoting the annual conference for the Independent Schools Association, a group of 785 schools and their staff. I’ll be talking about The Power of Friendship for senior leaders, in a session especially geared to the stresses of educational leaders. Held at the Mercure Grand Hotel, Bristol.

Hope 103.2 Supporters Dinner Sydney
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00
I’ll be keynoting this important donors event at Hope 103.2 Sydney, held at Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. While in Sydney I’ll be doing events for business and church leaders, so watch out for additional details to come.

Rise 96.5 Supporters Dinner Brisbane
2026-05-22 19:00 - 21:00
I’ll be keynoting this important donors event for Rise 96.5 Brisbane, held at Pullman Brisbane. While in Brisbane I’ll be doing events for business and church leaders, so watch out for additional details to come.

Linking Lives Webinar
2026-06-16 10:00 - 23:00
Linking Lives are a brilliant UK-based befriending charity working to prevent loneliness and isolation in society. I’ll join them online for this webinar focused on the power of friendship.

Oxford Community Church
2026-06-28 10:30 - 12:00
I’ll be speaking on The Power of Friendship at Oxford Community Church’s morning service. All are very welcome!

Scriptoria Writer's Workshop Dundee
2026-08-01
Scriptoria is a week-long writing workshop that focuses on writing craft, creative soul care, and the life of faith. Hosted by author and academic Cynthia Beach, the faculty includes global names in fiction and non-fiction like Sharon Garlough Brown, Gary D Schmidt, Murray Watts, Vinita Hampton Wright, and more. I’ll be leading sessions on compelling storytelling and friendship for writers. This will be a very powerful week.

Civil Society Faith Forum
2026-09-09
I’ll be giving the closing keynote at Civil Society’s Faith Forum conference, bringing various UK faith-based charities together for a day focused on hope.

Making Church Leaders' Friendships Flourish Retreat
2026-10-20 17:00 - 2026-10-22 14:00 | St Katharines, Frieth, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6NN, United Kingdom
A unique retreat for leaders at all levels
“The most challenging thing about ministry is the loneliness, in life and work.” —Senior church leader
Half of all church leaders say they are ‘often’ or ‘frequently’ lonely, and one-in-three lack close friends. The risks are high: isolated pastors are more prone to burnout, while those with close friendships are nearly twice as likely to stay in ministry. This two-day retreat will address the unique barriers church leaders face to help them make their friendships thrive.
