Our vision & 2027 theme

We connect you
with God.

As we connect with God, we connect with His presence, power, perspective and purpose.

Discover our 2027 theme →

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God at the centre.
Local churches strengthened.

THE CONNECT brings Christians together from across the region to encounter God, grow in biblical understanding and be equipped to live and minister in the power of the Holy Spirit.

We want to lift the spiritual temperature in local churches: encouraging bigger expectation, deeper faith and a renewed confidence in God’s power to heal and work miracles.

Hosted and funded by Connect Church, Preston, this free conference is a gift to the wider body of Christ. We invite believers, pastors, leaders and ministry teams from all local churches to come together.

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Our 2027 theme

HEALING.
Inner healing. Physical healing.

We come with expectant faith in Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit to heal and restore.

Healing on the inside

Making space for God’s love and power to bring healing to the inner life: hearts, emotions and the wounds we carry.

Healing in the body

Praying with faith for physical healing and miracles, looking to God to touch and restore people’s bodies.

We welcome the Holy Spirit’s gifts, especially prophecy and words of knowledge, as we seek to listen to God, encourage one another and minister with love and discernment. Miracles, signs and wonders point us to Jesus and His transforming power.

A fresh expectation for your local church →

One connection. Four expressions.

His presence. His power.
His perspective. His purpose.

Presence

We connect you with God’s presence through worship, prayer and time to listen and respond to Him.

Power

We look to God for inner and physical healing, miracles, signs and wonders, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, including prophecy and words of knowledge.

Perspective

We connect you with God’s perspective through biblical teaching, growing in faith and learning to recognise and respond to the Holy Spirit.

Purpose

We connect you with God’s purpose: returning to everyday life and local churches equipped to serve, pray and minister with greater faith and expectation.

Lift the spiritual temperature
in your church.

Our goal reaches beyond one conference day. We want local churches to grow in faith and expectation for healing, miracles and the active work of the Holy Spirit.

Come with your pastor, friends or ministry team. Be encouraged to pray for the sick, welcome spiritual gifts and make space for God’s power in the ordinary life of your own church.

We long to see inner and physical healing, miracles, signs and wonders, prophecy and words of knowledge become a growing expression of churches rooted in Scripture and open to the Holy Spirit.

Receive encouragement here, then take that expectation home: strengthening your own congregation and serving your community with the love and power of Jesus.

Invite your church →

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Ian Winter teaching at a previous ministry gathering, before THE CONNECT.

Word and Spirit

Biblical foundations.
Expectant faith.

We value substantial biblical teaching alongside active dependence on the Holy Spirit. We seek His gifts with love, humility and discernment, keeping Jesus central in everything we do.

Ian Winter speaking at Claritas 2026 →

Meet your conference host

Ian Winter speaking at Claritas 2026

A recording from Claritas 2026, a separate conference, shared as an introduction to Ian’s teaching. This is not footage of THE CONNECT.

CLARITAS 2026

Ian Winter · The Sharpened Church

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A warm welcome.
Room to respond.

Come for prayer, encouragement and equipping, whether you are exploring this area of faith or already ministering in healing and spiritual gifts.

We pray with expectant faith and care for each person with dignity. You can participate at your own pace; there is no pressure to respond publicly or receive prayer.

Contributors serve from a variety of churches and ministries. Their participation does not imply a formal partnership or endorsement.

Free admission · An open invitation