Events
Tuesday 20 February 2018
Clive West Memorial Trust Annual Lecture

The high profile President of OXTRAD (Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue) and former Bishop of Rochester, Bishop Michael Nazir–Ali, will deliver this year’s Clive West Memorial Trust Annual Lecture at All Saints’ Church, University Street, Belfast, on Tuesday 20th February 2018 at 7.45pm.
MoreWednesday 23 May 2018
Launch event for mission agency leaders

An information event for leaders of mission agencies.
More2018 Launch Event

Laura Sanlon (UFM Nairobi)
Pastor Oscar (Nairobi Chapel)
We’re launching Bangor Worldwide 2018 on Wednesday 23rd May in Hamilton Road Baptist Church at 7:45pm.
Friday 24 August 2018
Reception for former missionaries

Joshua Bogunjoko
The Convention begins on Friday evening with a Reception for former / retired missionaries. Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko will say a few words of encouragement to those present
MoreOpening Prayer Meeting

Joshua Bogunjoko
Please come to the opening prayer meeting and pray for the week’s programme. Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko will lead the meeting by bringing a word from scripture and then we will pray our way through the programme for the Convention
More20s30s

Saturday 25 August 2018
Seminar – From the Ends of the Earth: Stories from the Global Church

During this seminar we will hear stories from a number of Christians from different countries, cultures and backgrounds whom God has brought here and are working in various types of ministries across N.I.
MoreThe Global Village

A number of the mission agencies exhibiting in Bangor will also be exhibiting before and after the opening evening. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved
MoreOpening night at Spires, Belfast

The Global Village

A number of the mission agencies exhibiting in Bangor will also be exhibiting before and after the opening evening. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved
MoreSunday 26 August 2018
SIM & Haiti

Joshua Bogunjoko
Bill & Julie Edler
There are two presentations planned for tonight. Bill and Julie Edler a local couple, will speak about their work in Haiti with OMS. Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko, the International Director of SIM will talk about the vision and work of the mission in this their anniversary year.
MoreMonday 27 August 2018
Prayer Meeting

Joshua Bogunjoko
Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Dr. Bogunjoko fills this role.
MoreChildren’s Special – God’s Great Big World

A special event for children in classes P4 to P7 taking place during the morning Bible study. An opportunity to have fun and to discover how God uses people like us in His great big world.
MoreMorning Bible Studies

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.
MoreStudent Lunches

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.
MoreWorld Mission – “Praying Our Part”

Geoff McIlrath
Following our theme for this year of Pray the Lord of the Harvest, this seminar will give us all the opportunity to take part in this vital work. Geoff will use the scriptures to lead us in our participation
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved
MoreUSA & Spain

Alistair Begg
José Moreno
Our speakers for this evening are Alistair Begg and Jose Moreno. Jose from EMF will speak of his work pastoring a church in Central Spain as well as the opportunities to address a larger audience through television and Conventions. Alistair will bring a word from Scripture relating to mission and prayer.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreTuesday 28 August 2018
Prayer Meeting

Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Jose Moreno (EMF) fills this role.
MoreMorning Bible Studies

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.
MoreStudent Lunches

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.
MoreBangor Christian Heritage Walk

Organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council, this involves a guided tour of the sites associated with Bangor’s rich Christian Heritage starting at the Abbey.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreUganda & Nepal

Pastor Umar Mulinde
Pastor Nehemiah
Tonight we have two speakers who have direct experience of suffering for the faith and so their stories will be worth hearing.
MoreLurgan Satellite Event

Nisin Mathew
Bishop Ken Clarke
The programme for the evening has a good blend of youth and experience as we are joined by Nisin Matthew and Bishop Ken Clarke.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreWednesday 29 August 2018
Prayer Meeting

Pastor Umar Mulinde
Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Pastor Mulinde Barnabas fills this role.
MoreMorning Bible Studies

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.
MoreStudent Lunches

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.
MoreMinisters Lunch with Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg
This is an opportunity for local clergy and those in full time ministry to have an informal lunch with our Bible Studies speaker for the week, Alistair Begg,in Hamilton Road Baptist Church.
MoreQ & A Open Session with Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg
In this event Alistair will take questions “from the floor” on a range of topics and issues which will be raised by those able to attend.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreSASRA & PCI

Andrew Hill
Keith Preston
This year as well as being hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War is also a significant anniversary for SASRA a mission which works among our armed forces.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreThursday 30 August 2018
Prayer Meeting

Andrew Hill
Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Andrew Hill (SASRA) fills this role.
MoreMorning Bible Studies

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.
MoreStudent Lunches

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.
MoreLadies Event

Dina Katanacho
This is a permanent fixture in the Convention calendar and this year the ladies will hear about the work of the Bible Society in Israel from Dina Katanacho and also about the work among students in the UAE from Joanna Matthew, the wife of Nisin another of our speakers. Coffee / Tea will be available from 2.30 pm and the meeting will start at 3.00 pm.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreBiblica & UAE

Nisin Mathew
The work of Biblica will feature this evening when they talk about the agency’s activities in South Asia.
MoreMagherafelt Satellite Event

Bill & Julie Edler
There is a focus on youth at this satellite event as the Edlers a local couple who are recent missionaries to Haiti will talk about their work there and Jason Brodie who works for Frontiers seeking to promote mission among students and young people, will bring a challenge to all about their involvement in mission.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreFriday 31 August 2018
Partnership Breakfast with CBMC

Kieron Forbes
For the third year in a row we are teaming up with the Christian business organisation CBMC to host a breakfast which is open to all but for which registration is necessary for catering purposes.
MorePrayer Meeting

Nisin Mathew
Each morning our Prayer Meeting will be led by one of our Convention speakers and today Nisin Mathew (FOCUS) fills this role.
MoreMorning Bible Studies

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor at Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio joins us in leading our Morning Bible Readings.
MoreStudent Lunches

Join us for a free lunch and discussion on a mission theme.
MoreRefugees, problems and opportunities.
Another seminar focusing on the movement of people to N.I. who have come here for primarily for safety because of war and destruction in their own country and this seminar is called ‘Refugees: Problems and Opportunities’.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreIsraeli Bible Society & Nazareth Trust
Ignite Youth Stream

In parallel with the main evening meeting a special meeting for young people will take place across the road in the Baptist church.
MoreThe Global Village

Over seventy mission agencies are expected to participate in the informative exhibition in our Global Village that will be set out in the two large halls to the rear of the main church building. Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain an insight into their valuable work, bringing light to a dark world. Please take the opportunity to get first hand information about missions work around the world and speak to those involved.
MoreSaturday 01 September 2018
Closing Celebration Concert

Our final convention night will be a concert with members of the New Irish Choir and Orchestra, presented by Jonathan Rea.
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