2026 Convention
Speakers
Who's Speaking in 2026
Alistair Begg
Truth For Life
Alistair Begg is the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, a daily and weekend program that brings the exposition of Scripture to a global audience through radio, podcast, and a wide range of digital and streaming platforms. Since its launch in 1995, Truth For Life has featured teaching drawn from Alistair’s decades of faithful preaching at Parkside Church, where he served as senior pastor from 1983 until 2025.
Chris Wright
International Ambassador, Langham Partnership
Chris Wright, from Northern Ireland, taught in India and at All Nations Christian College, UK, and then followed John Stott in leadership of the Langham Partnership International. His books include The Mission of God; and The Mission of God’s People.
Conrad Mbewe
Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church
Conrad Mbewe has served as pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church since 1987. He is a graduate of the
University of Zambia, the Cape Town Baptist Seminary, and the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
Dale Burnett
OM Rep for NI
Dale is currently serving as the OM representative for Northern Ireland. He ismarried to Lesley-Anne with 3 young kids, and is currently working to bring the Logos Hope to Belfast in October to mobilise the church in NI.
David Gordon
Involved in various mission organisations
David felt called to ministry at Worldwide and subsequently pastored churches in the IOM and Scotland. He is a director of Dohnavur Fellowship - the ongoing ministry of Amy Carmichael.
Dr. Niilo Räsänen
Principal, Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission College
Dr. Niilo Räsänen is a Finnish pastor and a Doctor of Theology. He is the principal of a Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission College. He is a highly considered academician and church leader, with always a sparkle in the eye.
Hassan John
Anglican Priest, Senior Programmes Manager for HART UK
Hassan John is an Anglican Priest and Senior Programmes Manager for Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART) UK, working with persecuted Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa to rebuild their lives and communities.
Ida Johnston
CEF
Ida grew up in Clogher Valley, Co. Tyrone and works for CEF.
Natalie Trainor
Church Planter, The Grove, Newry
Originally from Donaghadee, Natalie Trainor is a Church of Ireland Pioneer Minister/Evangelist, planting a new church, The Grove, in Newry and nurturing a gospel-centred community of growing disciples.
Oliver Sims
Church Engagement Officer, CMJ Ireland
Oliver has a passion to communicate the jewishness of the Gospel both to Jewish people and to the church. He lives in Northern Ireland with his family and spends time creating Bible content online, preaching and in outreach.
Päivi Räsänen
Member of the Finnish Parliament
Päivi Räsänen is an eight-term member of the Finnish Parliament, and the former minister of the Interior. She is a medical doctor and a published author. Räsänen is a determined and courageous leader who stands by Christian values and freedom of speech.
Spud
RUMbLE
A proud father of four, Spud brings energy, honesty, and faith to everything he does - whether leading men’s gatherings, mentoring leaders, hitting a CrossFit workout, or walking the fairways of a golf course.
Timothy Cho
Secretariat of the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group on North Korea
Timothy Cho is a two-time escapee who endured imprisonment on four occasions in China and North Korea.
Volunteer
The Worldwide team serves faithfully year-round with one aim in mind: to create a space where people of all ages can listen, learn, and respond to the call of the Lord Jesus Christ to make disciples of all nations.
