Laura Bell

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Expertise: Kingdom theology (i.e. discipleship, ethics, ecclesiology etc.), Christian Leadership/Pastoral Ministry, Church & mission, Biblical studies/texts, following Jesus in the world we find ourselves in

Qualifications: 15 years as a church pastor, a Masters in kingdom theology, almost a decade of church planting work, as well as developing partnerships and organisations for effective mission. As a church Pastor and church planter who has had the opportunity of pioneering kingdom projects across Ireland. A graduated theologian at both Bachelor and Masters level. A qualified coach and trained mentor as well as an experienced board member and trustee in the charitable sector I have had the privilege of teaching, preaching and training across a wide range of places, programmes and people groups – from church services, small groups, large conferences, leadership programmes, charitable and para-church organisations, staff teams, training schools, and senior teams.

Speaking Experience: Large event, Small event, Panel, Facilitated sessions, Workshop/Breakout, Member of a board, Retreat facilitator, Training adults to teach the children the Scriptures in a contemplative way

Bio: Laura is the Pastor of Christian Fellowship Church (CFC) in South Belfast which she planted 7 years ago. She is passionate about equipping the church to bring a proclamation and demonstration of the good news of Jesus in the spaces and places that we find ourselves. Her heart and voice for church and mission has been shaped by 15 years as a church pastor, her masters in kingdom theology, almost a decade of church planting work, as well as strategically developing partnerships and organisations for effective mission. She currently serves on the board of YMCA Belfast, the leadership of Women Explore and Kyria, and has recently completed a Masters in Kingdom Theology. She loves people and pioneering, enjoys working collaboratively on lots of projects, and is an aspiring house renovator and restorer. She finds joy in travel, sports, reading, movies, inspirational people & good conversations. Laura lives in Belfast with her husband Chris and children Maeve and Fia.