Alanzo Paul - The Logical Problem of Evil and Suffering
This seminar tackles one of the most enduring objections to belief in God: the problem of evil. With kindness and credibility, Alanzo Julian Paul explores both the logical and evidential formulations of the problem, tracing responses various philosophers, theologians, and, of course, Scriptures. This seminar doesn’t offer easy answers, but it does present a compelling case for Christian hope amidst the evil present in the world, culminating in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as God’s decisive response to evil and suffering in our world.
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Mel Lacey - Singleness in Christ: Redeeming the Narrative
Singleness is not a holding pattern before marriage, but a God-given opportunity to live with undivided devotion to the Lord. In this seminar, we’ll explore a biblical vision of singleness—one that recognises both its beauty and its burdens, its opportunities and its challenges. We’ll consider how to cultivate a church culture that honours the single life as a meaningful and faithful expression of following Christ, while gently correcting common misconceptions along the way. Whether you are single, married, or discipling others, this seminar will help you think more clearly, care more wisely, and rejoice more deeply in the glorious truth that our primary identity is not in our relationship status, but in belonging to Jesus and His eternal family.
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Sara Stevenson - Public Witness or Private Faith?
In this seminar, we will explore the reasons why many people think that their faith is something that should remain personal and private. It is important to understand ‘how we have got here’, analysing the various influences and factors that have led many in Northern Ireland to believe that your faith is not something to be shared in public. By understanding this development, we will then progress to consider some of the principles around how we can make progress in sharing our faith in respectful ways and come to understand the true meaning of tolerance as we seek to follow Jesus.
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Tim Huey - When Words Build or Break: Gospel Centred Communication in Marriage
No marriage is perfect—and when things get tough, how we communicate is so important. This seminar unpacks the often hidden, unhelpful patterns that can damage connection, and explores how the gospel – God’s ultimate marriage invitation – reshapes the way we speak and listen. Learn what healthy, Christ-reflecting communication looks like, and how to bring grace and truth into conversations with your spouse.
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Paul Coulter - A Good Death? Responding Faithfully to Assisted Dying
In most parts of the British Isles, legislators are considering legalising assisted dying. Campaigners say we need to because of compassion for those who suffer and the autonomy of the individual. But the sanctity of life and value of every person is at risk. We need a better story of suffering and death – one centred on Jesus and shaped by faith, hope and love. In this seminar we’ll explore what is happening in our culture, how the gospel transforms our thinking and how we can engage with the issue by speaking the truth in humility and serving others in love.
New Horizon is a seven day Christian festival that takes place every year on the Ulster University campus in Coleraine, set on the picturesque north coast of Northern Ireland. It exists to provide a space and time in which thousands of people of all ages can be taught from the bible, be inspired through worship and story, develop a missional heart, and engage with relevant and challenging issues. The event has been running in NI since 1989 and we are very much looking forward to seeing and hearing what God has in store for us in the years and decades to come.
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