Bethel Convention Centre, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, Birmingham, B70 7JW
I loved the breadth of seminars and worship styles.
Fabulous to have a conference that recognizes that some of us have been doing it a long time and want to go deeper and think more.
I loved hearing the passion for reaching and discipling children from speakers and other delegates.
Keynote Speakers
Jarrod Cooper
Friday night keynote
Jarrod Cooper is an author, songwriter, broadcaster & communicator, and is married to Victoria and they have a son, Zachary. They are passionate about helping believers to live powerful lives, cultivate healthy, growing, presence-filled churches and bring the influence of God’s Kingdom to their world.
Ed Drew
Saturday morning keynote
Ed Drew is the Ministry Director of Faith in Kids, which exists to see confident parents and thriving churches raising children together to trust Christ eternally. Ed has over 15 years’ of experience in children and families ministry. Ed is the host of Faith in Kids podcast and has written several books, including Raising Confident Kids and Meals with Jesus.
Aaron Nayagam
Saturday evening keynote
Aaron Nayagam is the head of mission at Fusion Ministries. He is passionate about equipping the local church to reach and raise the next generation to know Jesus. In particular, has the heart to invest in and serve the cross-cultural churches in the UK.
Lisa Lyall
Sunday morning keynote
Lisa Lyall began as Kids Pastor over 30yrs ago in her local church in Fraserburgh and has launched many new initiatives and built an extensive team of leaders. She led AoG children’s ministries for over a decade and continues to speak at conferences, equipping and training workers.
Helen Yousaf
Worship Leader
Helen Yousaf has been a Christian for 27 years and serves the Elim movement in a worship-leader capacity for much of that time. Helen is married to Shakeel and they have 2 daughters; Abigail and Olivia. Helen has released 4 albums, the latest of which, ‘Custodians of Fire’ was recorded with Elim Sound.
Why invest in being a part of this conference?
We are working together to reach every child in our nation, strengthen every family and disciple every child in our churches for Christ.
If any part of that resonates with you then be a part of this nationwide movement of children and family leaders, from across denominations, seeking to impact the next generation for Jesus.
Join us for the national children’s leaders conference. 40 seminars – 40 exhibitors.
- Be refreshed with God.
- Connect with others who are passionate about the next generation.
- Refresh your vision.
- A chance for your whole team to reflect and grow together.
- Great Bible teaching.
- Refresh your skills with interactive seminars and training.
- Fresh and practical ideas that will work in your situation.
- Hear the latest research and reflect on how this affects your practice.
- Keep abreast of what God is doing in our nation.
- Join in prayer for the next generation.
- Meet amazing exhibitors from across the country in the largest children & family ministry exhibition in the UK!
- Be part of something bigger in this nation – discover how your local work is part of God’s bigger picture.
- Networking sessions – meet like minded people – including intergenerational, rural settings, school chaplaincy and more.
- Joy and prayer with our joy team – here to encourage you.
I loved the opportunity to worship with other people who ‘get it’. To take time out and reflect on what I do at my church and what changes, what direction to go in this year.
I’m absolutely inspired! Every session and speaker was amazing with such wisdom. I have already come back to my team sharing this vision to create a whole church focus on evangelism to children. I also really liked the range of seminar streams. The worship was in- credible and very renewing and helpful for me being fed in my own faith while I was there….. Best conference I’ve been to!
We have a full programme of sessions, seminars, and networking together. Take a look at it here.
Find out about our amazing keynote and seminar speakers who will be sharing with us at the conference.
We have the largest exhibition of children’s and family ministry in the UK. Gain ideas, resources and great conversations.
Discover our accessibility arrangements for all delegates and inform us of your unique needs.
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FAQs
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Find out the answers to all your practical questions
How much do the tickets cost?
Tickets cost £115 per person.
Take advantage of our early bird rates:
£83 until 31st August 2024
£99 until 31st December 2024
Full price tickets £115.
When does the conference start and end?
The conference starts at 2pm (tbc) on Friday 7th February 2025.
It ends at 1pm on Sunday 9th February 2025.
Where is the conference held?
The full address for the venue is:
Bethel Convention Centre
Kelvin Way
West Bromwich
Birmingham
B70 7JW
How can I get to the conference?
By car
Use the postcode: Kelvin Way, Birmingham, B70 7JW. The centre is outside of the payment zone and just one mile from the M5. Once at the convention centre, there are hundreds of free spaces in the convention car park.
By train
The closest train stations to the Bethel Convention Centre are:
- Sandwell & Dudley (0.4 miles)
- Langley Green (1.2 miles)
- Smethwick Galton Bridge (1.2 miles)
Sandwell & Dudley is the closest station, it’s on the west coast mainline, around 7 minutes walk to the centre.
By plane
The closest airports to the Bethel Convention Centre are:
- Birmingham International Airport (11.7 miles)
- East Midlands Airport (35.7 miles)
- Manchester Airport (59.9 miles)
By horse
Whilst we appreciate your desire to reduce your carbon footprint, unfortunately we do not have stables available to look after your horse.
Where can I stay?
The town has a wide variety of hotel and bed and breakfast facilities all within a couple of miles of the venue. Check back here to see special conference deals that we are working on for accommodation suiting all budgets.
Where can I get food?
You will need to provide your own food over the weekend.
Eating establishments within walking distance include:
- Cafe within the venue.
- A restaurant, where you will be able to book meals before the conference (come back to this space to find out more).
- Potentially some food vans in the car park.
- Or bring your own food.
While there are places to eat a short car ride away, please be aware that there are no restaurants in walking distance of the venue.
Will day tickets be available?
Day tickets for Saturday will be released for sale in January 2025.
I need to cancel my ticket. Can I get a refund?
You have the right to cancel within seven days of making a booking or receiving the email confirmation. In this situation you will receive a full refund.
Cancellations after that time will only be available to those who are unable to attend the event due to serious illness.
A £25 deduction will be made to reflect admin costs incurred.
All refunds applied for after 31st December 2024 will not be given. Refunds cannot be applied for after the event.
I can no longer come, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Tickets are transferrable. Please email info@handinhandconference.com with your name and the name of the person who will be using your ticket.
I have a different question.
Contact us here:
mail: info@handinhandconference.com
Telephone: 0044 (0)1323 506402
I appreciated making time to reflect and think about how we do things as a church.
ABOUT US
For over 25 years the Hand in Hand conference has been strengthening children’s and family ministry in this nation working in the areas of children’s and family ministry in church, whether a professional or volunteer. It aims to provide Biblical insight, basic training, deeper insight into new thinking and practical ideas for the ministry as well as times for prayer, worship and personal refreshment. Over 50 organisations, ministries and denominations come together with some of the leading practitioners in our nation to offer sessions and exhibit their resources at each conference. Kingsway CLC Trust, who put on the conference, is an independent ministry, aiming to bring you the best and broadest range of training and resourcing.
mail: info@handinhandconference.com
Telephone: (0)1323 506402
(local rate call charge)
Conference Address:
Bethel Convention Centre,
Kelvin Way
West Bromwich
Birmingham
B70 7JW
Office Address:
Hand in Hand Conference
25 The Waterfront
Eastbourne
BN23 5UZ
U.K