HTC’s Summer Conference 'Going Forward’ Timetable

Highland Theological College to Host Important Conference Focused on Empowering the Church for the Future. Timetable of Sessions.

Highland Theological College’s Summer Conference, “Going Forward: See, I am doing a new thing!” is to be held on August 25th and 26th in Dingwall.

The conference is designed to address the challenges facing the Church in today's rapidly changing society and to equip leaders and members with renewed confidence and practical insights for effective ministry.

“Going Forward” will focus on sharing practical, experience-driven insights from seasoned speakers including:

  • Tommy McNeil (Church of Scotland, Stornoway)
  • David Meredith (Free Church Missions Director)
  • John Merson (Outreach Pastor, Deeside Christian Fellowship)
  • Kenny Ross (Culloden Balloch Baptist Church)
  • Jim Stewart (Church of Scotland, Letham St. Marks, Perth)
  • Hector Morrison (Principal of HTC)
  • Ali MacDonald (Women’s Ministry, Smithton Free Church of Scotland)
  • Elaine Duncan (Scottish Bible Society)

Event Timetable:

Monday 25th August 

11:00 – 12:45: Registration 

13:00 – Welcome and Introduction 

13:15 – Session 1, Elaine Duncan, ‘But these are Written’ 

14:15 – Session 2, Jim Stewart, ‘God’s Mission in our Context’ 

BREAK

15:40 – Session 3, Ali MacDonald, ‘Mission Impossible? God Flips our Story’ 

Sessions End @ 17:00

 

19:30 – Keynote Conference Address – Open to all, free event. 

Hector Morrison, ‘Occupy Your Lookout Post’ 

 

Tuesday 26th August 2025 

10:00 – Session 4, Tommy MacNeil, ‘Your Future is out There’ 

BREAK

11:30 – Session 5, John Merson, ‘7 Peas before Lunch’ 

12:30 Lunch

14:00 – Session 6, David Meredith, ‘Going Forward: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’ 

BREAK

15:15 – Session 7, Kenny Ross, ‘Carnage and Peace’ 

Close

 

HTC reaffirms the critical relevance of the Gospel for today's generation and believes this conference will be instrumental in enabling the Church to move forward with renewed purpose and strength.

Event Details:

  • Event: Moving Forward: Empowering the Church for the Future
  • Dates: August 25th-26th
  • Hosted by: Highland Theological College, Dingwall, Scotland

Registration

Via Eventbrite through the HTC website

Cost £40 for two days

Cost £25 one day only (please contact HTC by phone to advise day required)

 

REGISTER ONLINE

Or contact HTC directly (01349 780000)

If you prefer, you can book by sending a cheque payable to Highland Theological College (HTC, High Street Dingwall IV15 9HA), with your details:

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