Regular Joe’s Men’s Conference at Carnmoney Church, Newtownabbey // Saturday 7th November 2026

The Regular Joe’s Men’s Conference will take place on Saturday 7th November 2026 from 9am-5pm. This year, we honour the legacy of Regular Joe’s Mandate and reignite the mission.
From Mandate to Movement – it’s time for a new generation of men to rise.

This year’s speakers are:

Paul Reid – Pastor Emeritus of CFC Belfast
Paul is Pastor Emeritus of Christian Fellow Church in Belfast which he Pastored for 30 years.
He travels in Ireland and worldwide encouraging leaders and churches and is Chaplain to Linfield FC.

Bishop David McClay

David was ordained deacon in the Church of Ireland in 1987 and priest/presbyter in 1988. He served a curacy in Magheralin and in 1990 was appointed rector of Kilkeel. In 2001 he became rector of the inner–city Belfast parish of Willowfield where he remained for 19 years. His passion is to see local churches so proclaim Christ that lives and communities are transformed by the good news of the gospel.
David became a canon of St Anne’s Cathedral in 2004 and Archdeacon of Down in 2013. He was elected Bishop of Down and Dromore in November 2019 and consecrated in St Anne’s Cathedral on 25 January 2020.
David is married to Hilary and they have three children; Cherith married to Ciaran, Ruth married to Matthew, their son Jordan and four grandchildren – Annie, Maisie, Katie and Alana.
David loves to spend time with friends and family. He enjoys cooking, entertaining, walking, gardening, travel, family holidays and the countryside.

Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson is a Belfast-based podcaster, creator, and entrepreneur. He is widely recognized as the founder and host of Best of Belfast, a popular podcast series highlighting the stories of interesting people, culture, and initiatives across Northern Ireland. In addition to his podcasting work, he is known for running The Fellowship (alongside his broader Kingdom Business brand), a private community platform built on Skool dedicated to supporting Christian entrepreneurial men.

Robbie Norton

After qualifying as a secondary school R.E teacher, Robbie assumed the role of Youth Pastor in Emmanuel Church and has been serving in this capacity for the past 3 years.
When not immersed in youth programmes, prayer, or theology books, Robbie is playing football in the Irish League.
Most importantly, he is married to Tara, and together they enjoy trips to the North Coast, strong coffee, and a good Netflix series.

Andy Lamberton

Andy Lamberton is the director of Legacy.
Speaker, writer and author of Letters for Exiles: Faithful Living in a Faithless World.

Gareth ‘Spud’ Murphy

A proud father of four, Spud brings energy, honesty, and faith to everything he does – whether leading men’s gatherings, mentoring leaders, hitting a CrossFit workout, or walking the fairways of a golf course.

Neil Stewart

Neil serves as the minister of the joint charge of Fintona Presbyterian Church and Dromore Presbyterian Church in County Tyrone, within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI)

Click on this link to find details of the day’s schedule and also to buy your tickets online.