NYMW 2026: Full Schedule

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Dave Newton

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 4:00pm - 4:45pm GMT
Vox 3

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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

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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

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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

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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

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11:00am GMT

Seminar: Boundaries: being approachable without burning out

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

Vox 5

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 →

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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11:00am GMT

Seminar: Speaking skills to level up your assemblies and sessions

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

Vox 3

Contributors

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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11:00am GMT

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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