CANOPY 2024
One of the best things about Canopy is the opportunity to learn, worship and pray together, to welcome God’s presence and listen for all He has in store for us. Our focus this year is on
Everyday Discipleship, inspired by Romans 12: 1-2
“Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering” (The Message)
CANOPY SUMMER
1 June 2024, Larbert High School
Joining together for worship, learning and fun for all ages.
We can’t wait to spend another brilliant day together, as friends and family from Baptist churches all around Scotland.
Book the date in your diaries, share in your church notices and spread the word as we join to worship, learn, connect, pray, create, have fun and listen to God!
We will learn together, with insights from our guest speakers, and worship led by Sam and Erin Hibbard and team.
We will also be sharing stories and testimonies of God transforming lives, to inspire and encourage each other, and to remind ourselves that we are part of God’s bigger story in Scotland!
At Canopy 2024 you will find a brilliant range of seminars to inspire, challenge and equip you!
During the afternoon there will be two seminar streams, each with multiple options to choose from. There will also be an opportunity to pray and connect with others.
Keep an eye here on the website and on our socials for more details about these in the coming weeks!
Primary
Drop off your primary age kids for our exciting programme, featuring fun, teaching, friendship, crafts, songs, games, inflatables and more…
- Drop-off with our experienced Childrens Team during main sessions (10:30-12:30, and 3:30- 5)
- Open to all primary age children
Youth
Join our enthusiastic and experienced Youth Team for fun, worship, prayer, discussion, teaching, giant inflatables, sports, creative space and more…!
For all high school age young people
- s1- age 18
- Youth are welcome to join the seminars
SEMINAR OPTIONS
Vital Signs of a whole-life disciple-making church
We know disciple-making in churches is important – vital, even. But how do we move from good intentions to best practice?
Launching LICC’s brand new resource – ‘Vital Signs’ – Ken will offer 20 ways to put whole-life discipleship at the heart of our churches; Together, they’ll help you grow a culture that equips people to live out their faith in every part of life – not just through church activities.
20 Vital Signs might sound exhausting, but the key is not to add to our stretched to-do lists. Instead, the aim is to permeate what we already do with new, refreshing perspectives.
Becoming Who We Are
An interactive experience reminding us who we are and what we are made for.
In this seminar we will explore together and with God how we become people who live the truth that we are loved first, before we even do a thing. All of our spiritual growth and service flows from this identity as “the one whom Jesus loves.” How would owning this truth change the way that you operate in the world?
How to Talk About Jesus without looking like an idiot!
Many Christians are nervous to talk about their faith at work, university, or among their friends for fear of what might happen.
In this very practical talk, Andy will explore this nervousness we have about evangelism, teach some very practical tools for conversational evangelism, and share real world stories of Christians sharing their faith at work.
Parenting for Faith
Rachel Turner is the founder of Parenting for Faith and has worked in churches for over 15 years as a Family Life Pastor, Children’s Pastor, and a Youth Pastor. She continues to consult, speak at conferences and run training days for church leaders, parents and families around the world. Rachel is the author of nine books, and the Parenting for Faith course.
Faith on the Field!
It is so easy to see sport as something separate to faith in Jesus. When I’m at training or on race day I put on my sport cap, and outwith that I wear my Christian cap. However, sport is not only compatible with faith, but the two can be mutually beneficial when done for the glory of God.
If you are an adult or young person involved in regular, competitive sport, or are the parent or carer of someone who is, come and join this workshop as we look at what the bible has to say about our sport and think through the opportunities being involved in sport gives us to witness for Christ.
CONTRIBUTORS
Hannah Montgomery
Hannah and her husband Tom co-lead Lighthouse Church in East Lothian. Passionate about growing disciples who make a tangible difference in the local community, Hannah loves equipping and encouraging people.
‘We believe that we best learn to follow Jesus together, in relationship with other people. Our vision is for multiple communities of disciples across East Lothian. In communities we eat together, pray together, read the bible together, and find accountability for sharing Jesus and making a difference.
She loves her two primary-aged kids, sea swimming, cooking up a roast and sticking her nose in a good book.
MAIN SPEAKERS
We are delighted that Hannah and Thomas will be our keynote speakers at Canopy 2024! Between them they bring a deep love of Jesus and a wealth of experience, knowledge and wisdom gained through their years of involvement in church leadership and serving.
Both Thomas and Hannah have a real passion for everyday discipleship, and will be sharing from their experience of leading and serving as disciples in their local ministries.
We can’t wait to learn with them and see what God is wanting to speak to us at Canopy Summer 2024!
Thomas Dean
Thomas is married to Claudia and they have a two year old Elijah and a bump that will have hatched by Canopy ’24.
They’ve been leading Stenhouse Baptist together since 2016 and really love it.
‘At Stenhouse we believe that church is about much more than just a Sunday service.
We’re involved in the local schools and the prison amongst other things. We believe that God’s love doesn’t just belong in the church building and we’re looking to make friends with everyone & anyone in Stenhouse.’
Thomas also loves being a volunteer prison chaplain and eats most things.
Kang-San Tan
Kang-San Tan is General Director of BMS World Mission.
We were delighted to have him join us for BUS Council this year and look forward to learning from him further. He is Chair of Global Baptist Mission Network of the Baptist World Alliance (2020-2025).
Kang-San speak at mission conferences and church events regularly in five continents. Previously, he has also served as Head of Mission Studies at Redcliffe College and Director for Mission Research for OMF.
He completed his doctoral studies in Missiology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA. He also holds a PhD in Theology of Religions from Aberdeen University.
Jenny Walley
As a spiritual director, Jenny helps people create space to encounter God in their daily experience of life. She offers one-to-one and group spiritual direction, retreats, and other prayer resources to help people notice and respond to the movement of God in and around them.
She received her MA in soul care from Talbot seminary in California and now lives in Milngavie with her husband and three tweens. Jenny has recently taken up songwriting, and enjoys experiencing theology through the lens of art and play.
She writes a monthly letter offering a reflection on a theme and a moment or two of beauty, which you can sign up for here: https://tinyurl.com/SeedNursery
Andy Bannister
Andy will be hosting one of the seminars.
Andy is the Director of Solas and is a highly in-demand speaker, writer, and broadcaster. From universities to churches, cafes to pubs, schools to workplaces, Andy regularly addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society. His latest book is How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot. He also hosts two podcasts, PEP Talk and Pod of the Gaps and presents the Short Answers video series for Solas.
Ken Benjamin
Formerly President of Baptists Together, Ken joined LICC in September 2020 to take on the role of Director of Church Relationships. He is a leading voice in the whole-life discipleship movement.
As Director of Church Relationships at LICC, Ken is responsible for leading our church-facing work, helping fuel a sustainable whole-life disciplemaking culture in the UK church.
He is married to Sue, and they have two adult children. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and tennis as well as time away in his VW camper.
Josh Strike
Josh works for Christians in Sport as one of the Sports Outreach Workers, working with their student groups in Scotland.
He plays football in the winter and ultimate frisbee in the summer. He is a member of King’s Church Edinburgh, and is also part of a new project working toward sharing the gospel with young people in under-served communities.
Born in South Africa, raised in England now based in Edinburgh, he’s obsessed with sport and always up for a chat about the headlines.
Rachel Turner
Rachel Turner is the founder of Parenting for Faith and has worked in churches for over 15 years as a Family Life Pastor, Children’s Pastor, and a Youth Pastor.
She continues to consult, speak at conferences and run training days for church leaders, parents and families around the world. Rachel is the author of nine books, and the Parenting for Faith course.
We know many families appreciated her online seminar during Canopy Online and are delighted to welcome her in person this year.
Wee Pink Trailer
Providing quality, local coffee, a selection of snacks and baked goodies and some super friendly chat, don’t miss this wee caffeinated trailer of delights!
Milk & Honey Ice Cream Cart
Whether you’re a toasted coconut, strawberry shortcake or straight up vanilla, this Stirling-based cart of icey treats has got you covered!
10OfThose Bookshop
Come and browse the book shop area, where you will find plenty of interesting reads relating to our Canopy themes this year!
*We are currently looking into creche options for under 5’s and will update the page as soon as we can! If you have any questions please email here.
Travel/ Getting here
Getting Here
By train – Larbert High School is a 15-minute walk from the Larbert train station
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By bus – 6/7/8 bus will drop you five minutes from the school
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By car – Larbert, FK5 4AN.
Parking – there is plenty of free parking surrounding the school
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Canopy is an event being organised by the Baptist Union of Scotland, in partnership with many of the local Scottish Baptist churches around our network. We are so grateful to our mighty volunteers and contributors who make this event possible!