ACLDN Leadership Conference 2025 — United to Build

AC LDN Leadership Conference 2025

“Let us rise up and build.” — Nehemiah 2:18

The AC LDN Leadership Conference 2025 is a key gathering for pastors, elders, ministry teams, and emerging leaders across The Apostolic Church London and East of England.

This one-day event will bring together leaders from across our network to strengthen relationships, stir fresh vision, and equip the Church for growth and multiplication in the years ahead.

1. Promoting unity and strengthening relationships among our churches
2. Building for the future — planting a church in every borough, raising and releasing leaders, and strengthening churches across our network for sustainable local growth

Pastor Craig Rees – Lead Pastor, Central | Founder, Water’s Edge Family of Churches (USA)Pastor Craig Rees leads Central Church and founded the Water’s Edge Family of Churches, a global multi-church movement based in Michigan. Originally from the Apostolic Church in South Wales, Craig has served in leadership roles across the UK, Germany, and the US. Since 2017, Water’s Edge has witnessed nearly 6,000 salvations and over 2,300 baptisms in the US alone. Craig brings a powerful voice on building bold churches, equipping leaders, and sustaining healthy growth across generations.

Dr Lisa Adjei – Founder, Sankofa Collective | Head of Racial Justice Priority, London Diocesan Fund. Dr Lisa Adjei is an international speaker and writer who holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Physiology from the University of Surrey in Guildford, where she also served for many years as a lay church leader. She is currently an active member of Trinity Baptist Church and is pursuing a Master’s in Theology with Ministry Formation at Spurgeon’s College. Lisa has worked extensively in the UK, South Africa, and beyond to equip and release emerging leaders, and is well known for her strategic work with denominational leaders on “passing the baton” to the next generation. Her teaching blends theological depth, scientific insight, and practical wisdom, inspiring the Church to embrace diversity, raise new voices, and build for the future.

Worship with Jake Isaac – Worship Leader & Recording ArtistJake Isaac is an internationally recognised worship leader, singer-songwriter, and recording artist with a heart to see the Church united in authentic, Spirit-led praise. Known for his soulful sound and lyrical depth, Jake has led worship across the UK and around the world, creating space for people from all walks of life to encounter Jesus.

• Inspiring teaching
• Powerful worship
• Practical equipping sessions
• Space for prayer, prophetic ministry, and commissioning
• Fellowship and connection with leaders from across the region

Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMVenue: All Nations’ Centre Kennington, Tyers Terrace, London SE11 5LY

Lunch is provided.

Host or Publisher ACLDN and East of England