‘Unique’ is probably the best word to describe the Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention. As far as is known, there is no other Convention quite like it in the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1937 by Mr Herbert J Mateer, the Convention has continued without a break as an annual event ever since. In 2010, in it’s 74th year, the original purpose of the Convention is as valid today as it was when it first began – to promote and support world mission. With meetings held over eight days, it is an event of considerable significance in the missionary life of Northern Ireland. It is interdenominational, international and evangelical. It’s basis of doctrine is that of Global Connections, the UK network for mission agencies across the world. 

At the Convention we aim to:

• provide information and instruction to people who already have a genuine interest in world mission
• challenge people with little or no involvement to become fully committed to mission at home and overseas in terms of praying, giving and going
• stimulate giving to evangelical missionary work.

Speakers from across the world who reflect the broad spectrum of world mission are invited to take part. National representatives are included as often as possible. Mornings are given over to a world prayer focus followed by Bible Reading sessions on a missions related theme, led by keynote speakers. Local mission representatives also take part in the evening meetings along with young people who have been involved on short–term overseas assignments. A highly informative mission resources exhibition runs alongside the Convention meetings each year, organised by the Northern Ireland Missionary Secretaries Fellowship. At the exhibition, local mission representatives provide updates on the work of their mission, as well as offering advice on how you can personally become involved.

Financial support for mission is a vital element of the convention. We thank God that since 1937 millions of pounds have been donated through the Convention for missionary work. For more information on finance at Bangor Worldwide, click here.

Choose a year from the right to find out more about the speakers and anything else that went on that year.