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 (Europe/London) | 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.
