IBCM NETWORK BOOKINGS

The Brethren Training Network (BTN), a ministry of IBCM Network, commenced in 2005 to encourage the training and strengthening of leaders for
ministry and mission worldwide. The next BTN conference for educators, trainers, theologians, counselors and disciple makers from across the
globe will be held at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 22-26 June 2026.

The theme for this conference will be “The theology of being human.” Under this theme we engage with a number of contemporary topics such as
bioethics, the relationship between the spiritual and physical, gender and sexuality issues, and the place and dignity of human kind within the
world we live in. We will consider these and other topics from the perspective of: “What are the implications of being created in the image
of God?” and “If Jesus was human what does it mean for us?” The conference will also include a number of panel discussions and electives
covering important and current issues in training

While this conference is focused on those involved in some form of training, you do not have to be involved in training in order to attend. We welcome all to participate!

LOCATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

DATES: 22-26 June 2026

TRANSPORT: Provided from Addis Ababa Airport to Conference Hotel on 21-22 June, and from Conference Hotel to Addis Ababa Airport on 26 June.

CONFERENCE CENTRE: Hotel Nega Bongar, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel rooms at or near conference center.

THEME: “Theology of being human”

LANGUAGES TRANSLATED: Amharic, French, Portuguese, Spanish

SUPPORTED PLACES: Some financial support will be made available to those in need and involved in training. This support will be limited according to the funds available.

COST in US$ (Early Bird Prices – to 28 February 2026):
1. SHARED – Conference, Accommodation (shared room), Meals – $420
2. SINGLE – Conference, Accommodation (single room), Meals – $520
3. CONFERENCE ONLY – Conference, Lunch & Dinner – $240
4. CHILDREN – Conference, Accommodation, Meals – $210
5. INFANTS – Conference, Accommodation, Meals – $50
6. DAILY RATE – Conference, includes 2 meals – $80 per day
– $50 non-refundable deposit required upon registration
– Prices will rise by around 10% after early bird period expires

SPEAKER:

DR STEPHEN McQUOID (UK) – Stephen McQuoid spent the first twelve years of his life in Ethiopia where his parents were missionaries. He then lived in Ireland where he qualified as a nurse before going on to study theology up to PhD level. He was the Principal of Tilsley College for ten years, and is currently the General Director of GLO Europe where he has overall responsibility for the running of the organisation. Stephen is married to Debbie and they have three children. Stephen has a preaching ministry that takes him throughout the UK and abroad and is the author of 18 books. He has a passion for evangelism and mission and helping churches to reach out relevantly to their community.

The flagship event of IBCM Network is the global conference which gathers people every 4 years from among the 170 countries where we are represented. These global events are designed to connect, unite, and encourage mission and ministry for the glory of God. Following the success of IBCM8 in 2023 being held in Asia, IBCM Network decided to take the global conference to Africa, the continent with most of our churches. In September 2024 it was announced that IBCM9 would be hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, in June 2027.. If you are active in the Christian Brethren network in whatever country, you are warmly welcome at these global conferences. The main objectives of the conferences are:

To gather together to worship
To connect and encourage
To strengthen and challenge
To network and fellowship
To seek the Lord’s direction
To raise awareness of spiritual challenges
To share experience, ideas and strategies
To encourage younger leaders
To encourage regional and youth conferences with similar objectives

LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda

DATES: IBCM9 Global Conference 21-26 June 2027 | International Youth Convention 20 June 2027 | Safari 26 June 2027 | Go-Serve Mission 27 June to July 5 2027

TRANSPORT: Provided from Airport to Conference Hotels on 20-22 June, and from Conference Hotels to Airport on 26-27 June.

CONFERENCE CENTRE: Intare Arena, Kigali, Rwanda

ACCOMMODATION: Apartments and Hotels in Kigali

THEME: “Heart of Mission”

LANGUAGES TRANSLATED: French, Kinyarwanda, Portuguese, Spanish