In the last 20 years we have seen a 90% decline in attendance of under twenties in UK churches and 59% of UK churches now have no 15-19s attending. That means that most people you know have no idea about Jesus and what he could mean to them.
Something has to change.
We need to launch a rescue.
The Speakers
Main sessions:
PJ Smyth
Tom Shaw
Just announced Andrew Wilson
More to be announced soon!
The Venue
Pontins Holiday Camp, Prestatyn. We’re excited to be all on one site for our main celebrations, seminars and accommodation! There’s lots of extra activities on site including a swimming pool, football and tennis courts, high ropes and a fabulous beach just over the road.
The Date
10 - 13 April 2012
Accommodation
We’ve made getting accommodation real easy for you this year as we’re all on one site! You can choose from 4 or 6 people self-catering chalets in Popular or Classic style. Find out more about our accommodation here.
All-in-one price from just £95
We’ve scoured the country to find the best venue and accommodation all at an amazing price. Students booking into the Popular chalets will cost just £95 for your ticket and chalet from Tuesday to Friday. For regular delegates it will cost just £110.
Find out more information about booking here.
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Comments
By Ben Gibbins on 04/11/2011 at 16:07
Loving the promo though as a 30 something won’t be able to go - boo! Just wanting to check the stats above though. Staggering - but relating to youth, n’est pas? I’d originally read the first stat as about 20-somethings, but on re-reading realise it’s under 20s i.e. definitely something that’s more relevant to Newday than Mobilise? Or am I missing something?
By Matt Hogg on 08/11/2011 at 16:17
Hi Ben, glad you love the promo!
Thanks for bringing out your point on the stats - I think it is of importance to both Newday and Mobilise too. We felt that as most students start aged 18, that they are included in the top end of these statistics as 18 and 19 year olds. However, this wasn’t what we primarily got from the stats. It was our overwhelming shock that there is a huge wave of teenagers heading to university over the coming years with no church background. Each year on from this survey, Freshers will be arriving at our Uni’s more and more un-churched than ever before, more in darkness than ever before and more in need of rescuing by Jesus than ever before.
By ben@citychurchsheffield.org.uk on 09/11/2011 at 10:09
Cheers Matt. Helpful. My interest was raised by a Facebook comment from a friend who looks after students and twenties at a massive church in Sheffield who’d quoted a similar but different statistic. His was focussed over 20s, here was under 20s. The over 20s stat wasn’t encouraging but not as alarming as the above: “The numbers of 20-29 year olds attending church in the UK has dropped 62% in 20 years”. The fact remains - we need to do something and so pleased you guys are giving yourselves to that task. God bless you (in the real-tangible-and-effective type way, not the that’s-a-nice-way-to-finish-a-comment type way).
By Chris Gibson on 16/12/2011 at 14:20
Hey Guys!
When is this event? I’m looking for a date, but can’t find one. Also, do you allow exhibiting? Could I get information on your policy?
Thanks
Chris
By Matt Hogg on 19/12/2011 at 08:04
Hi Chris, Mobilise 2012 is 10-13 April. Unfortunately at the moment we don’t have any exhibition space at the venue. Thanks for getting in touch. Matt
By Rachael Robson on 03/01/2012 at 12:39
Hi could you please confirm when the first meeting is on Tues 10th and when the last meeting on Fri 13th is (for travel arrangements)? Also do you mean ‘student’ as 18+ degree level or 16+ 6th Form Student level please? Cheers!
By Matt Hogg on 09/01/2012 at 15:02
Hi Rachael, our provisional start time is 2pm on Tuesday 10th and to finish at 1245pm on Friday 13th April.
We would regards 6th Formers as Students, but there must be accompanied by some over 18s who agree to be responsible for them. Hope that helps?
By Kate Caddick on 10/01/2012 at 09:43
Hi there, just to clarify following Rachael’s post on age! Is it only open to 16+ (sixth form students), and does it make any difference as to when their birthday is? Eg, my son is 15 and doing GCSEs (so still a student) this year but some of his friends are already 16! Is it more based on academic year so anyone in 6th form is elligible and below that not? Does this make sense? Thanks, Kate
By Dan Marshall on 12/01/2012 at 15:23
Hi, Can you please tell me whether there will be any childcare or Creche facilities at this event. The promo seem to be geared to twentys without children is that because its an adult only event
By matt.hogg@thecitychurch.org.uk on 16/01/2012 at 14:02
Hi Kate, we are happy to open Mobilise to 6th Form students, but not not to those who are in year 11. We would encourage them to go to Newday. We would draw the line at school years, rather than age. Any under 18s must come with an over 18 on a ratio of 3 6th Formers to 1 responsible adult. Any queries, please contact us directly on 01227 455 440.
Hi Dan, there are no childcare of creche facilities provided by Mobilise. Delegates may book a baby in a travel cot (not provided) free of charge who we will need to place in the lounge room (double sofa bed) as the twin rooms are too small for a cot. Pontins have a number of childrens facilities on site. If you would like to book a space for an older child in a bed, then you will need to contact us directly to book the bed and pay for the accommodation only (as they will not be attending the conference). Hope that makes sense.
Matt
By Russell Harris on 19/01/2012 at 01:10
Hi, i would love to help out and volunteer as a steward or something, i have stewarded for other conferences and loved it, is this possible?
Thanks
Russell
By Matt Hogg on 14/02/2012 at 12:25
Hi Russell, sorry I missed your comment. Thanks for bearing with us.
We’d love to have you serve at Mobilise. You can sign up to serve here: http://mobiliseuk.org/blog/article/serving_opportunities_at_mobilise_2012
Cheers, Matt