Please contact the office if you wish to book a place
View the detailed programme for
EMA 2009
»Engaged in Mission :: the power of a praying church «
The twenty-sixth EMA will be held from 24 - 26 June 2009 at St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate, London.
The main speakers are Don Carson, John Dickson, Richard Coekin, David Jackman and Vaughan Roberts.
For 2008 and 2009, our focus at EMA is the dual priority of prayer and the ministry of the word. In
2008, we looked at preaching.
This year, our theme is prayer, and in particular, the biblical grounds for the people of God gathering together, corporately, for prayer.
We want to acknowledge our dependence on God for the outpouring of spiritual renewal that is so desperately needed in our nation.
The Programme:
Prayer and Mission:
keynote addresses by Don Carson
Don's sessions will be thematic, drawing on different parts of Scripture to build a theology for prayer in the context
of mission. There is a clear pattern, both in the Bible and in Church history, of a renewed commitment to prayer amongst God's
people in periods of reformation and renewal. What can we learn from this?
Strategy for mission:
Promoting the gospel through the local church: John Dickson
John's remit is to speak on strategy for mission through the 'typical' local church, where resources might be scarce, and motivating people a tough task!
In two sessions, John will offer a number of practical strategies and pointers which can be applied to our particular circumstances.
Engaged in God's mission:
Preaching from Jonah: Richard Coekin
In two sessions Richard will preach from Jonah, unlocking its key message and drawing out the principles for mission. Jonah is a book that is
searching, even shocking, in its implications. But the central message - that we are engaged in God's mission on God's terms - is a vital lesson to learn and
live out in our churches.
Opening sessions:
Preaching and praying from the Psalms: David Jackman
We will begin the Assembly each morning with a session of praise, prayer and the ministry of the word. Christopher Ash will lead the sessions
and David will preach on three psalms which search our hearts, individually and corporately, acknowledge our dependence on God, and call on God
for reformation and renewal in our lives and churches.
Annual EMA Address:
Strategic thinking for strategic times: Vaughan Roberts
With an eye to the past, present and future work of The Proclamation Trust, Vaughan will reflect on the life and ministry
of Charles Simeon, suggesting parallels with our own day, and stressing the need for strategic thinking for strategic times.
Also in the programme:
On the Record! Off the cuff! Don Carson with Richard Cunningham
After lunch on the Thursday, Don Carson goes on the record and off the cuff with Ricahrd Cunningham.
Please note there are no Wednesday afternoon options this year.
Get further details of this year's EMA.
Past EMA recordings can be purchased in either mp3 CD format or as downloadable files.
