Oxford Community Church
2026-06-28 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
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.
