Zones Programme

Zones are at the heart of the Catalyst Festival, equipping us for mission in every area of life.

A mixture of talks, discussion, prayer and hands on activities, there’s a huge variety to choose from for all ages.

This Festival all our zones are based around our seven Apostolic Foundations, broken down into three major areas of COMMUNITY / WORSHIP / MISSION. These foundations were originally laid by the New Testament apostles and prophets as they declared the gospel and took God’s message to the nations. This framework, grounded in biblical principles and practical wisdom, serves as a guiding light for each of us as we nurture our church families and cultivate communities that make a difference in the Kingdom. Watch the video to see how those foundations shape every single church that belongs to Catalyst »»

Three Zones based on our Apostolic Foundations

  • WORSHIP Zone

    We are devoted to God, following Jesus as Saviour and Lord by grace, and living as people shaped by both the Word and the Spirit.

  • COMMUNITY Zone

    We want to build churches that are communities shaped by genuine love, where people are deeply known and cared for, and by anointed leadership that works together in unity and humility.

  • MISSION Zone

    We declare and demonstrate the good news of the Kingdom, making healthy disciples who grow and multiply.

Zones Schedule

WORSHIP Zone

HUB 3

Sunday

Session 1:
1:15pm-2pm
I'll give you more than a song ..' Worship must be linked to Justice.
Tim Robinson and Juliana Duah - Compassion UK

When the songs have been sung, we should follow the Jesus we worship … into the lives of the broken, the poor, the last, the least and the lost. The grace that has been extended to us, that causes us to worship, must be extended to others. Join Tim Robertson (Compassion UK) and Juliana Duah (Compassion Graduate, Ghana) as they explore God's heart for the poor, through the power of the Word, media and firsthand testimony.

Session 2:
2:15pm-3pm
Living centred: The joy of the long walk of obedience
Adrian and Lucy Hurst + Guests

Jesus invites us to a rich, true and satisying life. A life that he longs for us to explore, understand, experinece and occupy. Join us for an interactive session exploring ways do this and stories from guests at different stages of life who share what this looks like for them.

Session 3:
3:15pm-4pm
Standing in the gap - The power of intercession
Carol Wilthew

Let's discover what it truly means to stand in the gap, partnering with God to see His purposes unfold. Together, we’ll explore the heart of intercession and experience the joy, authority, and impact of praying for our nation together.

Session 4:
4:15pm-5pm
Living centred guided by the word
Stuart & Mel Crane

How can we protect against those of us carrying responsibility in our churches burning out, falling and relationships failing? A conversation between Emmanual Rucyaba, Uganda, and Josephine Harper, UK, exploring some of their learnt principles around this topic. Emmanuel heads up a ministry which has planted over 170 churches over the past 3 decades.

Monday

Session 1:
1:15pm-2pm
Living centred: Practices that keep Jesus at the centre
Adrian and Lucy Hurst

Jesus invites us to live in ways that allow us to know rest in the deepest parts of our being. Ways that do us and others good. Join us as we explore how spiritual practices can bring life.

Session 2:
2:15pm-3pm
Living centred: Empowered by the spirit
Mel & Stuart Crane

Jim Harper has been building Church communities with and amongst poorer communities for over 20 years. It is his conviction that some of Jesus' most precious jewels are hidden in our many of our darkest places. Come and hear stories of lives transformed as Jesus has been growing oaks of righteousness. As well as this Jim will share lessons learnt and the key values needed to build Church communities not just for the poor but with the poor.

Session 3:
3:15pm-4pm
The Hidden Place of Thunder - The joy of intimacy with God
Sharon Clark

“Steward your resources for God's glory: give generously, live simply, avoid greed, save wisely, and invest in eternal things.” – Whether we are just starting out in adult life or have come to the fullness of retirement we need to contend with our attitude and practice in handling our money. Using this quote will look at how we can be affective in this vital area of 21st Century life.

Session 4:
4:15pm-5pm
Living Centred Podcast
Adrian and Lucy Hurst + Guests

How can we protect against those of us carrying responsibility in our churches burning out, falling and relationships failing? A conversation between Emmanual Rucyaba, Uganda, and Josephine Harper, UK, exploring some of their learnt principles around this topic. Emmanuel heads up a ministry which has planted over 170 churches over the past 3 decades.

COMMUNITY Zone

HUB 1

Sunday

Session 1:
1:15pm-2pm
Finding Our Feet Again: Rebuilding Church Community
Chris Bateman and Joel Thomas, Hope Worcester

What does a healthy church community actually look like - and how do you rebuild one when it's lost momentum? Drawing on real-life experience and lessons from outside of church, Chris and Joel share the story of a community finding its feet again after Covid. Come along for an honest conversation, practical insights, and ideas you might take back to your own context.

Session 2:
2:15pm-3pm
Leading churches in poorer/working class communities
Jim Harper

Jim Harper has been building Church communities with and amongst poorer communities for over 20 years. It is his conviction that some of Jesus' most precious jewels are hidden in our many of our darkest places. Come and hear stories of lives transformed as Jesus has been growing oaks of righteousness. As well as this Jim will share lessons learnt and the key values needed to build Church communities not just for the poor but with the poor.

Session 3:
3:15pm-4pm
Handling your personal finances wisely from a Kingdom Perspective
Andrew Simpkins, Jubilee Church Coventry

“Steward your resources for God's glory: give generously, live simply, avoid greed, save wisely, and invest in eternal things.” – Whether we are just starting out in adult life or have come to the fullness of retirement we need to contend with our attitude and practice in handling our money. Using this quote will look at how we can be affective in this vital area of 21st Century life.

Session 4:
4:15pm-5pm
Building healthy, resilient and accountable teams
Emmanuel Rucyaba and Josephine Harper

How can we protect against those of us carrying responsibility in our churches burning out, falling and relationships failing? A conversation between Emmanual Rucyaba, Uganda, and Josephine Harper, UK, exploring some of their learnt principles around this topic. Emmanuel heads up a ministry which has planted over 170 churches over the past 3 decades.

Monday

Session 1:
1:15pm-2pm
Building Healthy teams that are united, diverse and empowered
Dave and Jude May Panel: Sue Brockes-Smith, Josh John, Tim Brown, Anna Hurst

In this session, we’ll explore how to cultivate teams that honour people in every stage of life including singles, those from different cultural backgrounds, and how teams can grow in trust, relational health, and servant‑hearted leadership.

Session 2:
2:15pm-3pm
Still bearing fruit in old age: Exploring the challenges and opportunities of later years
James and Doreen Mellor

If you are retired, no longer in paid employment or preparing for that chapter in your life, come and hear inspiring testimonies, advice and discussion about how you can flourish, thrive and bear fruit in this season.

Session 3:
3:15pm-4pm
In search of the spacious place. (Ps18:19)
Paul Johnson

Managing stress, staying emotionally healthy in a frantic world. In this session Paul will use a combination of psychological research and biblical principles to help us navigate many of our modern day pressures. Paul served on the staff team of a large Catalyst church Catalyst for over 25 years. For the past 5 years he's worked as a qualified counsellor in private practice. His work focuses on supporting church and secular leaders with the demands of their roles.

Session 4:
4:15pm-5pm
Releasing the Next Generation
Dave and Jude May Panel: Joel Miller, Issy Hatch, Isaac Moore, Kwame Gelli

How can we empower the younger generations in church community and release them to lead? If you have a heart to see young people flourish in your church, and want to develop and release them across church life and beyond, come and be inspired, hear stories, and be filled with faith that Jesus has big plans for Gen Z - for his church - and for us as family together.

MISSION Zone

HUB 2

Sunday

Session 1:
1:15pm-2pm
Praying for the Lost
Rosie Hopley

Jesus is the great encourager of our prayers. Rosie will share stories of the joy and pain of prayer, testimonies to inspire us to pray with others regularly for the lost, to pray for workers into the harvest field - they sometimes come from the most unexpected places, and we will also be stirred to pray with perseverance for the hardest cases. If you have loved-ones far from God, if you yearn to see your community transformed by the Gospel, or if you simply want to be re-motivated and inspired in praying for God to act, this is the session for you!

Session 2:
2:15pm-3pm
Student Mission: Stories and perpectives from Gen Z
Joel and Esther Rutter, Shanna Harris, Joel Wilkinshon, Cassidy Juma, Destiny Brown

The Gospel of Jesus is saving the students of the Toon! Hear it from the students themselves, who will be sharing stories of mission this year, what God is doing in their generation, and how all of us can participate in student mission in our own contexts.

Session 3:
3:15pm-4pm
Help! Am I being called into Church Planting?
Jack and Mez Carter

Sharing how God called them and some of their church planting journey so far, Jack and Mez will be talking about the costs and joys of stepping into obedience and offering some practical support for those exploring a call to lead or be part of a church plant. There will be an opportunity for prayer ministry.

Session 4:
4:15pm-5pm
Train 1000
and Sent Ones
Joel Kendall

How can we protect against those of us carrying responsibility in our churches burning out, falling and relationships failing? A conversation between Emmanual Rucyaba, Uganda, and Josephine Harper, UK, exploring some of their learnt principles around this topic. Emmanuel heads up a ministry which has planted over 170 churches over the past 3 decades.

Monday

Session 1:
1:15pm-2pm
Gospel for the marginalised
David Lyall

Come and celebrate the joy of Jesus in the lives of the marginalised, with stories from City Church, Newcastle and River City, Hull. Learn from things we got right and things we got wrong. Practical tips on how to get started and how to keep going. And find like-minded people who can journey with you in the days, months and years to come.

Session 2:
2:15pm-3pm
Church and Students; Responding to Awakening
Mads Brown and Rob Colwell

We have all heard the stories about what God is doing amongst Gen-Z at the moment, and Fusion are doing an amazing job at equipping churches around the country to seize this missional mission. Come and hear why the local Church needs to be at the heart of reaching university students, and how you can be part of the current story of awakening.

Session 3:
3:15pm-4pm
The Next Generation - Extinction or Revival? Reaching children with the Gospel
Joseph Bediako

We know from scripture that God's delight is to bring as many children as possible under the joyful sound of the gospel. But how can we play our part? Joseph will equip and inspire us through a mixture of scripture, experience and impartation. God is raising up a generation of workers to take the Gospel to children, and through your prayers, encouragement, teamwork and action, you can be part of this.

Session 4:
4:15pm-5pm
Simple ways to make disciples that make disciples
Chris and Lisa Mason

Jesus equipped his disciples to make disciples in simple, repeatable and sharable ways. The stories they told as they set about doing what he said to do were incredible. Jesus commissioned us with the same work, and God is doing extraordinary things across the globe. We’ll take some time to look at these ways using a combination of teaching and discovery to help equip you to make disciples who make disciples who make disciples...