NYMW 2026: Full Schedule

Please note: you are not able to create individualised schedules using Sched, this is a read-only programme. (This means you won’t be able to log in). We’re sorry; we know this was possible in previous years. All attendees will receive a printed guide on arrival.

4:00pm GMT

Exhibition open

Friday November 20, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm GMT

Foyer

Come and meet some of the leading names in youth ministry, training and education in our exhibition. There's loads to see and do, and plenty of ideas for your youth work. Stop in over the weekend and see for yourself.

Friday November 20, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm GMT
Foyer

Exhibition and Info

4:00pm GMT

Registration open

Friday November 20, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm GMT

Info and Registration Desks

Welcome to NYMW 2022! When you arrive at the venue, please come and sign in with our team at the registration desk so we can make sure you get your event pass and goodie bag.

Friday November 20, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm GMT
Info and Registration Desks

Exhibition and Info

4:30pm GMT

Prayer space open

Friday November 20, 2026 4:30pm - 10:30pm GMT

Chapel

Friday November 20, 2026 4:30pm - 10:30pm GMT
Chapel

Prayer and Worship

5:00pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

5:00pm GMT

Seminar: Detatched Youth Work

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm GMT

Vox 3

Want to develop an element of detached youth work in your youth ministry, but not sure where to start? Come and meet some seasoned practitioners who'll share their experience and get you out of the church building.

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm GMT
Vox 3

Seminars

5:00pm GMT

Seminar: Is there any power in praying for people in other countries?

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm GMT

Vox 5

We are often called - and call young people - to pray for people, churches, conflicts and other issues in countries around the world. But does this really make a difference - especially if it prevents us from taking action?

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm GMT
Vox 5

Seminars

5:00pm GMT

Seminar: TBC

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm GMT

Vox 4

Contributors

Megan DeWald

Director of the Institute for Youth Ministry (IYM), Princeton Theological Seminary

Megan is the director of the Institute for Youth Ministry, where she oversees research, facilitates training, and designs resources for people engaged in youth ministry. She is also the creator and host of the IYM’s podcast, Disrupting Ministry, which shares stories of faith communities that are disrupting the status quo in the church by developing innovative forms of ministry with young people. With two decades of experience in youth and young adult ministry, Megan is passionate about nurturing authentic connection and... Read More →

Friday November 20, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm GMT
Vox 4

Seminars

5:30pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Friday November 20, 2026 5:30pm - 5:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Friday November 20, 2026 5:30pm - 5:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

5:45pm GMT

Get the most out of the NYMW

Friday November 20, 2026 5:45pm - 6:45pm GMT

Connect

New to the NYMW - or haven't been for a while? Drop in to the Meet Up venue, and get some tips on how to get the most out of this year's event.

Contributors

Mike Palin

Director, 267 Project

I began my youth work journey as a young person who was significantly impacted, wait for it, by a youthworker! But seriously, the example my youthworker gave me and the time they invested in me, has shaped not only my faith but also my calling. Despite being a fairly chaotic teenager... Read More →

Friday November 20, 2026 5:45pm - 6:45pm GMT
Connect

Connect

6:00pm GMT

Creative teaching methods for short attention spans

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Gillian Austin TBC

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

6:00pm GMT

Seminar: Back to school - How do you get started with schools ministry?

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm GMT

Vox 5

Want to get into your local school but not quite sure how to get started - especially if it feels like education has changed so much since you last experienced it? Come and hear from the National Director of Scripture Union England and Wales, as he shares from a wealth of personal and organisational experience, and demystifies a vital form of youth ministry.

Contributors

Dave Newton

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm GMT
Vox 5

Seminars

6:00pm GMT

Seminar: Managing your line manager

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm GMT

Vox 4

Back - and extended - by popular demand! How do you improve, develop or get the best out of your relationship with your youth ministry line manager? What does good supervision or a great management session actually look like? Come and learn some simple and effective strategies for 'managing up'.

Contributors

Carolyn Edwards

Ministry with Children and Young People Officer, Church of England

Carolyn is the Ministry with Children and Young People Officer for the Church of England – responsible for the strategic development of recruitment and training of those engaging with children and young people.She has been the Children and Youth Adviser for the Diocese of York... Read More →

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm GMT
Vox 4

Seminars

6:00pm GMT

Seminar: Spirit filled youth ministry in a non-charasmatic setting

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm GMT

Vox 3

Passionate about the power of the Holy Spirit in youth ministry, but not working in a charismatic context? No problem! Father Andy will explore what I can look like to explore the presence and power of the Spirit in a sacramental, traditional or other church setting.

Contributors

Andy Smith

Friday November 20, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm GMT
Vox 3

Seminars

6:30pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Friday November 20, 2026 6:30pm - 6:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Friday November 20, 2026 6:30pm - 6:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

7:00pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Friday November 20, 2026 7:00pm - 7:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Friday November 20, 2026 7:00pm - 7:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

8:00pm GMT

Main Session 1

Friday November 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:45pm GMT

Vox Main Venue

Gather together with everyone at NYMW for our main sessions, where we’ll spend time in worship and ministry, and hear from our keynote speakers as we address this year’s theme. Lucy Rae and Martin Saunders are your hosts, and we’ll be led in worship by the KXC band, along with some very special guests, and of course, some amazing giveaways.Tonight - Chris Russell kicks off by unpacking how...
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Contributors

Lucy Rae

Church Partnerships Manager, Resurgo Trust

Lucy works for Resurgo, a Christian charity helping young people enter employment. Previously she was youth worker at Saints Youth. She's passionate about sustainable fashion and runs a charity shop supporting local charities. She is also passionate about getting a dog as soon as... Read More →

Chris Russell

Martin Saunders

Director, Satellites, Youthscape

Martin Saunders is part of the Leadership Team at Youthscape and leads Satellites, the summer event for church youth groups.

Megan DeWald

Director of the Institute for Youth Ministry (IYM), Princeton Theological Seminary

KXC Band

KXC Worship is based at King’s Cross Church (KXC) - a church in the heart of London. The vision of KXC is to serve God’s purpose to make all things new, by recklessly giving themselves away to God in worship, each other in community and the people of King’s Cross and beyond... Read More →

Friday November 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:45pm GMT
Vox Main Venue

Main sessions

9:30pm GMT

Exhibition open

Friday November 20, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm GMT

Foyer

Friday November 20, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm GMT
Foyer

Exhibition and Info

9:45pm GMT

After hours programme

Friday November 20, 2026 9:45pm - 11:00pm GMT

Vox Main Venue

Friday November 20, 2026 9:45pm - 11:00pm GMT
Vox Main Venue

After hours

10:00pm GMT

Talking Youth Minstry LIVE - Organised Fun

Friday November 20, 2026 10:00pm - 10:45pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Join the podcast team for an extended session of 'organised fun'! Stay for the whole set or drop in whilst you browse the exhibition stands. The Connect team will be here so if you're not sure who to sit with or want to meet new people, look out for Alex and the connect team!

Contributors

Rachel Gardner

Director of Partnerships, Youthscape

Rachel Gardner is Director of Partnerships for Youthscape and is helping lead a church in Blackburn working with young people in the community.

Lucy Rae

Church Partnerships Manager, Resurgo Trust

Martin Saunders

Director, Satellites, Youthscape

Martin Saunders is part of the Leadership Team at Youthscape and leads Satellites, the summer event for church youth groups.

Friday November 20, 2026 10:00pm - 10:45pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

After hours

10:00pm GMT

Connect at Talking Youth Minstry LIVE - Organised Fun

Friday November 20, 2026 10:00pm - 10:45pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

The Connect team will be here for this extended podcast session of 'organised fun' so if you're not sure who to sit with or want to meet new people, look out for Alex and the connect team!

Contributors

Alex Drew

Director of Training, Youthscape

Alex Drew is the Director of Training at Youthscape, where she loves being part of a team that starts the week with prayer (and breakfast!), is grounded in research, and centres the voice of young people. She studied Education with Drama and English at Cambridge University and has... Read More →

Friday November 20, 2026 10:00pm - 10:45pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Connect

8:30am GMT

Morning devotional

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Take an opportunity to meet with Jesus before you do anything else!

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Prayer and Worship

8:30am GMT

Info open

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00pm GMT

Info and Registration Desks

Saturday November 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00pm GMT
Info and Registration Desks

Exhibition and Info

9:00am GMT

Chapel open for private prayer

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:30pm GMT

Chapel

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:30pm GMT
Chapel

Prayer and Worship

9:30am GMT

Main Session 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:30am - 11:15am GMT

Vox Main Venue

Gather together with everyone at NYMW for our main sessions, where we’ll spend time in worship and ministry, and hear from our keynote speakers as we address this year’s theme. Lucy Rae and Martin Saunders are your hosts, and we’ll be led in worship by the KXC band, along with some very special guests.

This morning, hear from the amazing Kate Coleman, founder and Director of Next Leadership.

Contributors

Lucy Rae

Church Partnerships Manager, Resurgo Trust

Kate Coleman

Founder and Director, Next Leadership

Kate is the founding director of Next Leadership with over 35 years of leadership experience in the church, charity, voluntary, and business sectors. She is a mentor and coach to leaders from diverse sectors, backgrounds and communities. As the first black woman Baptist minister in the... Read More →

KXC Band

Martin Saunders

Director, Satellites, Youthscape

Martin Saunders is part of the Leadership Team at Youthscape and leads Satellites, the summer event for church youth groups.

Megan DeWald

Director of the Institute for Youth Ministry (IYM), Princeton Theological Seminary

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:30am - 11:15am GMT
Vox Main Venue

Main sessions

11:00am GMT

Exhibition open

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:00am - 7:30pm GMT

Foyer

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:00am - 7:30pm GMT
Foyer

Exhibition and Info

11:30am GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:30am - 11:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:30am - 11:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

11:45am GMT

Interactive Keynote: Ministry in an age of power

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm GMT

Vox Main Venue

This year as NYMW we're looking together at the theme of power. It's a vital concept for us to wrestle with as ministers, theologians and citizens of a world dominated by examples of its use and misuse.In this session, one of the world's leading youth ministry thinkers will help us to think about the role and impact of power on our young people, our churches and communities, and give us a healthy...
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Contributors

Andy Root

Andrew Root, PhD (Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary. He is most recently the author of Evangelism in an Age of Despair and the six volume Ministry in a Secular Age series (including Churches and the... Read More →

Saturday November 21, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm GMT
Vox Main Venue

Keynote

12:00pm GMT

Is Claude going to be your successor?

Saturday November 21, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

AI might excite or terrify us, or more likely something in between. In a world where young people are outsourcing their decisions to AI, what role will youth work play in the future?

Contributors

Gareth Cheesman

Network Director, Esteem

Gareth was first trained in Christian youth work and 15 years ago got introduced to the topic of relationships and sex education. One of his first specialist topics was teaching about naked picture sharing, when camera phones started becoming mainstream. Since then he has always been... Read More →

Saturday November 21, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

12:30pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 12:30pm - 12:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 12:30pm - 12:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

1:00pm GMT

Raising up a generation who lead well

Saturday November 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

How to raise a generation of young leaders.

Contributors

Emmanuel Ndambala

Emmanuel Ndambala is youth pastor at Emmaus Road church, Guildford. He's also a worship leader and multi-instrumental musician, and he loves family, music, and Jesus.

Saturday November 21, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

1:15pm GMT

Try Satellites in 2027 - drop in

Saturday November 21, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm GMT

Connect

Feel like 2027 might just be the year to try bringing a group to our summer youth event? Come and meet some of the team behind Satellites, and learn about a free coaching programme that will guide you and your group along every step of the way. Plus hear about our 5 FREE ticket offer for all new groups!

Contributors

Martin Saunders

Director, Satellites, Youthscape

Martin Saunders is part of the Leadership Team at Youthscape and leads Satellites, the summer event for church youth groups.

Saturday November 21, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm GMT
Connect

Connect

1:30pm GMT

Gen Alpha vs Gen Z - what's the difference and does it matter?

Saturday November 21, 2026 1:30pm - 1:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Dave Bowman TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 1:30pm - 1:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

2:00pm GMT

Calling the next generation into a vocation in the church

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Contributors

Tom Clark

Associate Vicar, Children and Youth Minister, Churches and Networks Consultant, St Dionis Parsons Green, Church of England Vision & Strategy

Tom, originally from Wigan, has spent 17 years in youth work across various settings. He completed his curacy at Lambeth Palace on the Archbishop’s Reconciliation Team and is now Associate Vicar at St Dionis Parsons Green, focusing on Children and Young People. He also serves as... Read More →

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

2:00pm GMT

Seminar: Hope in an age of instability

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT

Vox 4

Contributors

Rachel Gardner

Director of Partnerships, Youthscape

Rachel Gardner is Director of Partnerships for Youthscape and is helping lead a church in Blackburn working with young people in the community.

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT
Vox 4

Seminars

2:00pm GMT

Seminar: The Power of Everyday Miracles

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT

Vox 5

The same power that raised Jesus from the grave is in us, and our young people. So often we leave healing prayer to moments of desperation or ministry moments at big events. Let Chloe inspire, equip and challenge you to bring healing prayer into your own everyday and your youth ministry.

Contributors

Chloe Swart

National Director, Alpha UK

Dr Chloe Swart is the National Director for Alpha UK. In 2021 she completed her doctorate studying ‘Healing Miracles in Wales’ and is the author of ‘605 Everyday Miracles’. She lives in Swansea with her husband and daughter and serves at Cornerstone Church.

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT
Vox 5

Seminars

2:00pm GMT

Seminar: Unlocking the Manosphere

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT

Vox 3

Contributors

Emmanuel Ndambala

Emmanuel Ndambala is youth pastor at Emmaus Road church, Guildford. He's also a worship leader and multi-instrumental musician, and he loves family, music, and Jesus.

Jamie Walker

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT
Vox 3

Seminars

2:30pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

3:00pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

3:00pm GMT

Seminar: "Science is always catching up with Scripture" - the power of neuroscience in discipleship

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm GMT

Vox 3

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm GMT
Vox 3

Seminars

3:00pm GMT

Seminar: Creative Prayer Stations workshop

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm GMT

Vox 4

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm GMT
Vox 4

Seminars

3:00pm GMT

Seminar: Managing behaviour without killing the vibe

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm GMT

Vox 5

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm GMT
Vox 5

Seminars

3:30pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:30pm - 3:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 3:30pm - 3:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

4:00pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

4:00pm GMT

Youthscape Essentials Reception

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT

Connect

Curious about Youthscape Essentials — or maybe you’ve attended or hosted it a bunch of times yourself? Come along to connect with others, hear a couple of stories and get a sneak peek at the new bonus materials. Plus, we’ll share how easy it is to host or take part yourself.

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT
Connect

Connect

4:00pm GMT

Building your Bible Study: a LEGO® workshop

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT

Vox 5

After its triumphant appearances in 2024 and 2025, the NYMW LEGO® workshop is back by popular demand! Join our experienced Lego Serious Play(R) trainer and youth work legend Ben as he once again shows you how to use these humble plastic bricks to bring your bible studies alive.

Contributors

Ben Mizen

Facilitator & Creative Consultant, Ideas Alchemy Consulting Limited

Ben Mizen runs Ideas Alchemy, where he helps people think differently, spot new possibilities, and get creative about solving problems. He works with charities and businesses, using playful, practical methods to shake up the way teams work together and make decisions. Ben believes... Read More →

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT
Vox 5

Seminars

4:00pm GMT

Seminar: Andy Root and Chris Russell in conversation

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT

Vox 3

Our keynote speaker Andy Root unpacks his five-book exploration of Charles Taylor's A Secular Age and applies it to youth ministry, all with the help of Rev Chris Russell.

Contributors

Chris Russell

Andy Root

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT
Vox 3

Seminars

4:00pm GMT

Seminar: Three years on, what have we learnt from Soul Survivor?

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT

Vox 4

It's been over three years since the substantiated allegations against Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi were first announced. So now that some of the shock has subsided – with the experiences of victims in no way minimised – what might some of the longer term learnings be... or do we still risk repeating the mistakes of the past?

Contributors

Rachel Gardner

Director of Partnerships, Youthscape

Rachel Gardner is Director of Partnerships for Youthscape and is helping lead a church in Blackburn working with young people in the community.

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT
Vox 4

Seminars

4:30pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

5:00pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

5:30pm GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Saturday November 21, 2026 5:30pm - 5:50pm GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Saturday November 21, 2026 5:30pm - 5:50pm GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

7:00pm GMT

Main Session 3

Saturday November 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm GMT

Vox Main Venue

Gather together with everyone at NYMW for our main sessions, where we’ll spend time in worship and ministry, and hear from our keynote speakers as we address this year’s theme. Lucy Rae and Martin Saunders are your hosts, and we’ll be led in worship by the KXC band, along with some special guests.Tonight - Join us as we hear Rachel Hughes unpack how the power of the Holy Spirit can transform...
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Contributors

Megan DeWald

Director of the Institute for Youth Ministry (IYM), Princeton Theological Seminary

Lucy Rae

Church Partnerships Manager, Resurgo Trust

Rachel Hughes

Rachel is the senior pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham, alongside her husband Tim. She is a
passionate preacher and loves communicating the liberating power of God's truth. Rachel is the co-
founder of a national ministry (alongside her sister) called 'The Orchard' to encou... Read More →

Martin Saunders

Director, Satellites, Youthscape

Martin Saunders is part of the Leadership Team at Youthscape and leads Satellites, the summer event for church youth groups.

KXC Band

Saturday November 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm GMT
Vox Main Venue

Main sessions

9:30pm GMT

Exhibition open

Saturday November 21, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm GMT

Exhibition and Info

8:30am GMT

Info open

Sunday November 22, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am GMT

Exhibition and Info

8:30am GMT

Morning devotional

Sunday November 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am GMT

Chapel

Take an opportunity to meet with Jesus before you do anything else!

Sunday November 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am GMT
Chapel

Prayer and Worship

9:00am GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

9:00am GMT

Seminar: Baal and the Gods of more in youth ministry

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT

Vox 4

Come and hear Andy talk about his latest book, and how our idolatry around growth could have a profoundly damaging impact on our youth ministry.

Contributors

Andy Root

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT
Vox 4

Seminars

9:00am GMT

Seminar: Building a long term strategy and vision (not just weekly survival)

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT

Vox 5

Building on last year's hugely-popular strategy workshop, Jemimah is back to help you unearth your vision, and build a strategy that will make it a reality.

Contributors

Jemimah Allen

Director of Resources and Youth Work, Youthscape

Jemimah is Youthscape's Director of Resources and Youth Work. She's been involved in youth ministry for over a decade, including running a local youth work charity in London, and pioneering Youthscape's work in Luton. She's married to Matt and they have a baby, Zeke, who already shares... Read More →

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT
Vox 5

Seminars

9:00am GMT

Seminar: Welcoming the stranger - reimagining the gift of hospitality

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT

Vox 3

Contributors

Krish Kandiah

Dr Kandiah OBE is the founder of The Sanctuary Foundation. A charity supporting refugees to find welcome, work and worthwhile housing in the UK.He is recognised as an expert in refugee resettlement , child welfare reform, educational innovation and civil society mobilisation.Krish... Read More →

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am GMT
Vox 3

Seminars

9:00am GMT

Chapel open for private prayer

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm GMT

Chapel

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:00am - 2:00pm GMT
Chapel

9:30am GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

9:30am GMT

Exhibition open

Sunday November 22, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm GMT

Exhibition and Info

10:00am GMT

Guided Review (Examen only)

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am GMT

Chapel

Each of the guided reviews will start with a led Examen style reflection - a moment to pause and let God speak. If you weren't planning to join a full session, we'd encourage you to still come and be part of the led reflection and then either head off to process on your own or a friend (perhaps on a walk around the lake) or stay in the chapel and pray. This led reflection will be...
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Contributors

Mike Palin

Director, 267 Project

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am GMT
Chapel

Process the NYMW

10:00am GMT

Platform 2: TBC

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:20am GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

Platform 2

10:00am GMT

Guided Solo Review

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am GMT

Vox 4

In response to feedback, we're creating a space towards the end of the weekend to enable you to process and think about everything you've heard and felt over the last three days, and perhaps begin to make a plan. There are two ways you can do this...This room is for the internal processors and introverts! You can expect lots of quiet, a little bit of ambient background music and a few gentle...
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Contributors

Alice Smith

Director of Church Development, Youthscape

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am GMT
Vox 4

Process the NYMW

10:00am GMT

Guided Team Review

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am GMT

Vox 3

In response to feedback, we've created a space towards the end of the weekend to enable you to process and think about everything you've heard and felt over the last three days, and perhaps begin to make a plan. There are two ways you can do this...

In this room - come along with members of your team, or with representatives of other churches in your local area, to process the weekend together.

Contributors

Jemimah Allen

Director of Resources and Youth Work, Youthscape

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am GMT
Vox 3

Process the NYMW

10:30am GMT

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Sunday November 22, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Sunday November 22, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am GMT
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Platform 2: Should I take my youth ministry on TikTok?

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

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Jen Coleman

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am GMT
Vox 2 / Platform 2

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Seminar: Boundaries: being approachable without burning out

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am GMT

Vox 5

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Alex Drew

Director of Training, Youthscape

Dan Drew

Assistant Director - Mission and Ministry, Diocese of St Albans

Revd Dr Dan Drew is Assistant Director of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of St Albans. His doctoral research in missiology and generational theory shapes his work helping churches reach emerging generations. At 24, he and his wife Alex planted The Hub Church to engage people... Read More →

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am GMT
Vox 5

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Seminar: Speaking skills to level up your assemblies and sessions

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am GMT

Vox 3

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Prince Laryea

Regional Mission Team Leader, Scripture Union

Prince is passionate about inspiring young people to find their groove, deepen their faith in Jesus and reach their full potential. Formerly part of the 29th Chapter, pioneers in the UK gospel hip-hop scene, Prince brings a dynamic energy and creative insight to his work. Prince is... Read More →

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am GMT
Vox 3

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Seminar: Trauma-informed youth ministry

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am GMT

Vox 4

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am GMT
Vox 4

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Platform 2: TBC

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:30am - 11:50am GMT

Vox 2 / Platform 2

Sunday November 22, 2026 11:30am - 11:50am GMT
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Main session 4

Sunday November 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:15pm GMT

Vox Main Venue

Gather together with everyone at NYMW for our main sessions, where we’ll spend time in worship and ministry, and hear from our keynote speakers as we address this year’s theme. Lucy Rae and Martin Saunders are your hosts, and we’ll be led in worship by the KXC band, along with some very special guests.In our final session together, Krish Kandiah unpacks the power of looking out as well as...
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Sunday November 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:15pm GMT
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