Join us in Budapest, Hungary, for the "Evolving Cities, Enduring Gospel" conference—a Europe-wide gathering of church planters, ministry partners, and pioneers dedicated to the renewal of Europe's cities through the transformative power of the Gospel.

This conference is more than just an opportunity to network and gain insight—it's a time of spiritual renewal. Through rich Bible teaching, worship, prayer, and gospel-centered fellowship, we will seek God together, finding fresh encouragement and vision for our ministries. Expect plenary talks, interactive workshops, and seminars that will not only equip you for church planting and city renewal but also refresh your heart and strengthen your faith.

Whether you're a seasoned church planter or exploring new ways to impact your city, this conference is a space to learn, worship, and be spiritually nourished alongside like-minded brothers and sisters. Together, we can work towards the renewal of our cities, ensuring that while they evolve, the Gospel remains a steadfast foundation.

WHY ATTEND THE CITY TO CITY EUROPE CONFERENCE 2025?

Europe is changing rapidly—and so are the dynamics of urban ministry and church multiplication. The City to City Europe Conference 2025 is a three-day gathering for church planters, leaders, ministry teams, mission partners, and bi-vocational gospel workers seeking connection, learning, and renewal.

Join us as we explore the intersection of gospel and culture in Europe's evolving cities. Whether you're planting churches (either as a planter or as a member of a church planting team), supporting city engagement initiatives, or navigating ministry alongside a marketplace role, this conference offers practical wisdom from seasoned practitioners who share your calling.

Beyond inspirational talks and times of spiritual connection, you'll find a community of like-minded innovators facing similar challenges across the continent. Leave equipped with actionable strategies, meaningful relationships, and renewed vision for your unique role in God's work throughout European cities.

Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future of urban ministry in Europe. Your presence matters to us and to the communities you serve.

WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE FOR?

1. Church planters, their spouses, and ministry teams: Find inspiration, tools, and a supportive network to strengthen you along the way. The conference offers practical workshops on current issues in church planting and holistic mission. Meet other planters and pioneers, share experiences, and gain insight on how to keep your soul healthy while innovating in church planting.

2. Team members with secular jobs alongside their ministry work: Learn how to weave together your professional life and ministry calling. Explore practical models of community building that fit your context and framework. The conference offers insights for all kinds of gospel workers to be effective in changing urban environments while maintaining a healthy balance.

3. Missionary workers who support church planting ministries: Strengthen your impact through new insights and networks. At the City to City Europe Conference 2025, you'll meet like-minded individuals facing similar challenges in urban mission fields. Learn practical strategies for integral mission and healthy leadership that you can directly apply in your support work.

4. Supporters and sending churches of planting and pioneering initiatives: Invest more effectively in your partnership with kingdom work and pioneering initiatives. Discover how your sending church can better connect with the needs of modern urban communities. Learn how to support pioneers in their ministry to new generations and draw inspiration from community-building efforts across Europe.

Plenary Talks Speakers

Ralph Cunnington

Ralph Cunnington

Ralph is the planter and pastor of City Church Manchester, which launched in 2014. He directs the Northern Gospel Project, an initiative to establish 30 healthy gospel churches in Greater Manchester by 2030. Ralph authored "Perfect Unity" (2024) and "Preaching with Spiritual Power" (2016). He lives in Manchester with his wife Anna and their three teenage children.

Sarah C. Williams

Sarah C. Williams

Sarah is an historian known for bringing history to life in a way that speaks to contemporary society. She trained at the University of Oxford where she subsequently taught as part of the modern history faculty before moving to Regent College, Vancouver to teach international post-graduate students. As a Research Professor in the History of Christianity, her passion is to tell the story of the Church through time.

Alex Deuscher

Alex Deuscher

Alex planted a church in Berlin in 2013 focused on reaching an atheistic neighborhood. A 2021 sabbatical led to profound personal and spiritual renewal, resulting in the launch of "Quiet Heart Journey," an initiative equipping church planters and leaders. Having transitioned leadership of his church to a successor, Alex now works with Europe Collaboration (EC). He lives in Berlin with his wife Shannon and their two young children.

José de Segovia

José de Segovia

José is a Spanish teacher, journalist, and theologian based in Madrid. He studied journalism at Universidad Complutense, theology at University of Kampen, and Bible at The School of Biblical Studies Welwyn. José leads several student groups including European Mission Fellowship and International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. He served as President of the Theological Commission on Spanish Evangelical Alliance (2001–2015) and represented the World Evangelical Alliance in Vatican dialogues. José pastors at Reformed Church in Madrid, where he lives with his wife Anneke and their four children.

Program

Please note that this is a draft version of the program and may be subject to change.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

  • 19:00 – Conference Opening with Celebration and Worship Gathering

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

  • 09:00 – Welcome & Worship
  • 09:45 – Keynote Session
  • 11:00 – Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
  • 12:30 – Lunch Break
  • 14:00 – Breakout Sessions (Round 2)
  • 15:15 – Spotlight Talk
  • 16:00 – Panel Interview
  • 17:00 – Country Meetups

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

  • 09:00 – Welcome & Worship
  • 09:45 – Keynote Session
  • 11:00 – Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
  • 12:30 – Lunch Break
  • 14:00 – Breakout Sessions (Round 2)
  • 15:15 – Keynote Session
  • 16:15 – Panel Interview
  • 17:00 – Thematic Meetups

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  • 09:00 – Welcome & Worship
  • 09:45 – Keynote Session
  • 11:00 – Panel Discussion with Main Speakers
  • 12:00 – Conference Closing & Wrap-up

About the Program

As church planters, we tend to like change. But if we look around today, it can feel like everything is changing all at once. Churches are being pushed to innovate and seek new ways to share the gospel, while society as a whole is both anxious for change and longing for the perceived comfort and peace of past times.

As we shaped the programme, we realised that this tension needed to be addressed. The world around us is seeking something stable, the story of a gospel that endures—even in times of rapid transformation. Especially in our ever-evolving cities.

That's why we've identified four key threads—four themes we believe are particularly relevant right now that will run throughout the conference. Each theme will be explored through breakout sessions, TED-style 'spotlight talks', and of course the keynote messages.

The Enduring Gospel and the Next Generations

These sessions will explore how we can connect with and equip the next generation of church planters. How do we keep up with the times—and even stay ahead—without being overwhelmed by all the change around us? Together, we'll look at how to encourage, equip, and release emerging leaders who are ready to face the future with hope and creativity.

The Enduring Gospel and Holistic Mission

In these sessions, we'll ask what it means to build a church that reflects the values of God's kingdom in every area of life. How can we be present in the various layers of city life? What does it take to train leaders with a theology that is embodied, integrated, and centred on Jesus? Together, we'll dig deep into how our theology shapes our mission, and how our mission shapes our communities.

The Enduring Gospel and the Leader's Soul

Leadership is demanding, and church planting often feels relentless. These sessions will focus on the spiritual and emotional health of leaders. How do we stay rooted in our relationship with God while navigating the pressures of ministry and daily life? We'll learn from one another what it means to lead with resilience, to develop healthy rhythms, and to last for the long haul.

The Enduring Gospel and Community Building

Our communities are changing rapidly—becoming more diverse, more complex, and more connected. These sessions will focus on how we build churches that reflect and respond to that reality. How can we lead with resilience in a pluralistic society? How do we cultivate vibrant, inclusive communities of discipleship and belonging? Through stories and practical insights, we'll explore fresh ways to shape the life of our churches.

Location

Budapest

Budapest

Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, is a city where history and modernity intertwine along the banks of the Danube River. Known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and thriving urban life, Budapest is home to historic landmarks like the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and the iconic Chain Bridge. As a hub of innovation and tradition, the city provides an inspiring backdrop for exploring how the Gospel can shape and renew our ever-evolving urban landscapes.

Venue

Venue

Our conference will be held at the Lurdy Conference and Event Center, located within the Lurdy Ház complex in Budapest. This modern venue offers a range of well-equipped rooms suitable for various event sizes, providing an ideal setting for our talks, workshops, and seminars. Its convenient location and comprehensive facilities make it a fitting choice for our gathering.

 

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 FAQ

  • Whether you're a seasoned church planter or exploring new ways to impact your city, this conference offers valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate with like-minded individuals passionate about urban ministry. Together, we can work towards the renewal of our cities, ensuring that while they evolve, the Gospel remains a steadfast foundation.

  • The conference fee varies depending on the region you are from. You will find the exact pricing details on the registration form.

  • Through the website of City to City Europe. Simply click on the “Sign Up” Button. Once you have registered, look for a confirmation email. Without receiving this email, your attendance is not guaranteed.

  • Yes. All participants should receive an email confirmation once their registration has been processed. If you have not received your email confirmation, please email conference@citytocityeurope.com and, if your registration has been completed, we will re-send the confirmation email to you.

  • We love the fact that you don’t want to miss the conference and are planning on joining us in November. We also want to encourage you, however, to consider attending together with others from your church planting team or city network. We will have some opportunities for context-specific meetings, where you and your team or fellow gospel workers from your city or region can process, cast vision, and pray together.

  • No. Everyone will need to have registered ahead of time.

  • Sadly, we will not be providing childcare or any special activities for children at the conference.         

  • Accommodation is not included in the price. There are quite a few hotels and hostels in the area around the venue.

  • Yes. We recommend downloading the BudapestGO app, which makes it very easy to navigate from any location in Budapest.

  • The venue is located at Konyves Kálmán körút 12-14, Budapest. The conference venue is situated inside a large shopping center. When you are in the shopping center, go to the first floor and follow the signs that say "RENDEZVÉNYKÖZPONT" (Event Center).

  • Yes. The conference budget includes coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks, and lunch during the day.

  • Budapest can be quite chilly in November, so we recommend bringing warm clothing. Of course, the conference venue itself will be comfortably heated.

  • The conference begins on Monday evening at 7:00 PM. For this opening session, we have rented one of the churches in Budapest. The church is located at Budapest, Szilágyi Dezső tér (square) 3. There will be a one-hour worship gathering, followed by snacks and a warm drink.

  • Yes, on Wednesday evening we have reserved a venue for a limited number of participants where you can meet each other for food and drinks. You will need to purchase separate tickets for this event. More information about this will follow soon.

  • Yes. Outside the shopping center, there is a large parking area for more than 800 vehicles. Take a ticket when you enter. Later in the day, you can exchange this ticket with one of our conference staff members or at the registration desk to receive an exit card. This is valid for that day, so it's possible to park for free outside the venue for all conference days.

    Regarding Monday evening, you can park in the vicinity of the church. Please note that there are limited parking spaces around the church, so it may take some time to find a spot for your car.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • We will try and offer translation to everyone who needs it. The form that this takes however will depend on the number of people who require it. Please indicate your translation requirements and language in the registration, and we will decide in September what kind of technical solution will be applied to these translation needs. Please rest assured that we don’t want language to a barrier to attendance and will be doing everything we can to make sure that non-English speakers are accommodated.