Synergy Conference 2026
Rediscovering the Way
Exploring discipleship as God’s design for the renewal of all things!
20 - 22 February 2026
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Reach Centre, Derby

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Long before Christians were called "Christians," they were known as followers of the Way—a radical, countercultural people movement shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus.
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"Discipleship" is a rarely used word in contemporary culture and within the church it has become one of those words that is used by different people to mean different things - we know it matters, but it can feel elusive or misunderstood.
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At Synergy 2026, we'll return to the heart of Jesus' invitation: to make disciples of all nations and all generations. Along the way, we'll grapple with what it truly means to be Jesus' apprentices in the complexity of today's world.
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We're excited to welcome Mattias Demaerel - founder of Recruits, a rapidly multiplying disciple-making movement transforming young lives in Belgium - as our keynote speaker.
Let's journey together toward a renewed vision of discipleship that brings life to individuals, communities, and cultures. Come ready to learn, wrestle, and rediscover the Way!
Friday 20th February
19:30
Welcome, Worship and Everyday Discipleship with Gaynor Shaw
Gaynor is on the Synergy Core Team and Spiritual Formation Team and also leads The Source micro church in Derby.

21:00
Social Time
We'll head to a local hotel bar to catch up with old friends and new

Saturday 21st February
09:30
Worship and Being Disciples with Mattias Demaerel
Mattias is founder of Recruits, a rapidly multiplying disciple-making movement transforming young lives in Belgium

11:00
Coffee

11:30
Making Disciples with Mattias Demaerel
Mattias is founder of Recruits, a rapidly multiplying disciple-making movement transforming young lives in Belgium

12:45
Lunch
Lunch options: - Book lunch when you buy your tickets (A simple lunch selection of sandwiches, pork sausage rolls, and a selection of mini cakes for £8) - Bring your own - Buy lunch from a local café/restaurant/takeaway (there are several in the Pride Park area including Subway and Greggs)

14:00
Workshops and Prophetic Appointments

15:45
Stories from Synergy

17:00
Evening Meal
Dinner options: - Book dinner when you buy your tickets (Choice of traditional English, Anglo Indian, halloumi, sausage and nugget boxes with chips for £15.50) - Bring your own or order in takeaway - Eat at a local café/restaurant/pub (there are plenty to choose from in Pride Park and the surrounding area)

19:00
Disciples of all Nations with Becky Da Mota
Becky leads The King's Church, an intercultural church in Liverpool

21:00
Social Time
We'll head to a local bar to catch up with old friends and new

Sunday 22nd February
10:30
Celebration and Message from Andy Barclay-Watt
Andy is leader of Maximise Churches and LifeChurch Manchester

12:15
Home

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Here are links to some of the resources generated over the weekend
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Recordings
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Living Hope Small Group Resources
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See our website for the online resources to support our small group booklets
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Contact us to talk about ordering more booklets for your church
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Spiritual Formation Podcast
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A new episode will be released here shortly
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Sarah Williams
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Sarah's new book is available in paperback, hardback and on Kindle
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