The Sarah Conference 2026: Living your best life

Saturday 5th December 2026

9am to 4pm · The Crown Hotel London

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Speakers

  • FounderDr Jayne Banful
  • Guest speakerRevd Celia Apeagyei‑Collins
  • Guest speakerSjokvist Garcia‑Stewart
Meet the speakers
Book your ticket£50until 1 Nov

The Sarah Conference

The Sarah Conference is Praise Christian Centre’s annual women’s conference: a day of worship, teaching and fellowship for women of all ages.

This year’s theme is

a call to step into the full and abundant life Jesus came to give, inspired by His words in our anchor scripture.

Inspired by this year’s anchor scripture

“I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect: life in its fullness until you overflow!”

John 10:10 · The Passion Translation

Jesus’ words in John 10:10 remind us that in Christ we are called to a full and abundant life. As a church, our heart is that through this conference, every woman in attendance comes to know, understand, take hold of and live out this truth in her own life.

Speaking

Our speakers

This year we welcome three dynamic speakers, each bringing practical, inspiring and meaningful sessions to empower you to embrace the full life of purpose, faith, growth and abundance that God has called you to.

Between them, they will share their experience and wisdom in areas such as practical Bible teaching, psychotherapy, wholehearted living, leadership, coaching, wellness, the mind-body connection and nutrition, leading and challenging us all to live our best lives: the full and abundant life Jesus came to give.

Founder

Dr Jayne Banful

Integrative Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Bible Teacher and Associate Pastor of Praise Christian Centre

Dr Jayne Banful is the founder of The Sarah Conference and Associate Pastor of Praise Christian Centre, London. An Integrative Psychotherapist, Life Coach and Bible Teacher, her work sits where emotional healing, practical growth and faith meet.

Read more about Jayne

Her clinical practice offers a confidential space for people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult life experiences. The work is unhurried and deeply human, helping people process what they have lived through and move towards stability and renewed confidence. Empowered Living, the wider movement behind her work, exists to help people heal from their past, understand who they are and move confidently towards who they are becoming.

Her ministry has been described as “speaking a word in season to those who are weary”. Jayne teaches the Word with conviction, warmth and a witty sense of humour, never losing sight of the person in the room. Her passion is simple: to see people who are hurting and broken set free, healed and empowered to live the life they were purposed to live.

Guest speaker

Revd Celia Apeagyei‑Collins

Founder and President of Rehoboth Foundation International, and host of TBN UK’s Take the Lead

Revd Celia Apeagyei-Collins is an award-winning leader, widely recognised as one of the top 10 most influential Black Christian female leaders in the UK. She is the Founder and President of Rehoboth Foundation International, which equips solution-oriented leaders through leadership and vision consultancy, mentoring and executive coaching, and runs Young Emerging Leaders, a development forum for the next generation.

Read more about Celia

Her ministry reaches more than 50 countries, serving churches, networks, governments, corporates and schools, and she hosts Take the Lead on TBN UK. She is Apostolic Leader of Zion’s Hill Global and oversees Jesus Cares, Rehoboth’s humanitarian arm serving deprived villages in Ghana through education, health and disaster relief.

Celia is convinced that everyone carries a specific gift and a sphere of influence through which to bring spiritual change, social reform and economic development. She sits on the Evangelical Alliance UK’s Advisory Council, is a trustee of ITWLA, the leaders’ network founded by Dr Myles Munroe, and is an Ambassador for Tearfund.

Guest speaker

Sjokvist Garcia‑Stewart

Pilates and wellness professional, bridging clinical research, nutrition and movement

Sjokvist Garcia-Stewart is an all-round wellness professional whose work bridges clinical research, nutrition and movement. Her love of healthy living began in childhood, inspired by her mother, and today she brings an evidence-based approach to nutrition and fitness. Her experience includes writing guidelines for the NHS, as well as research and reviews within the pharmaceutical industry, all underpinned by an MSc in Epidemiology and an upcoming MSc in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition.

Read more about Sjokvist

Having worked in fitness since 2018 and trained in a number of disciplines, she has focused since 2020 on mastering the Pilates system while integrating restorative practices such as sound healing, breathwork and mindfulness. Her comprehensive methodology goes beyond exercising the body, aiming to cultivate strength, refine the mind-body connection and empower participants with confidence in their body’s capabilities.

Committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence, Sjokvist creates a safe, knowledgeable space for growth. Whether through movement meditation, precise Pilates technique or nutritional guidance, the focus remains on helping every individual unlock their potential under the guidance of a qualified, caring professional.

Saturday 5 December

The day

Doors open at 9am for registration and breakfast. We close at 4pm.

  1. 9am

    Arrival, registration and breakfast

  2. Welcome and this year’s theme

  3. Praise and worship

  4. A session with Dr Jayne Banful

  5. A session with Revd Celia Apeagyei-Collins

  6. A session with Sjokvist Garcia-Stewart

  7. Panel and live Q&A

    Send your question before the day, or from your seat

  8. 4pm

    Closing reflections and prayer

Tickets

Get your ticket now.Get one for a sister too.

£50 until Sunday 1 November, then £55

Tickets are also available on Sundays at the information desk at church.

Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred or gifted.

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  1. For a woman you know

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  2. For a woman you may never meet

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    Give a ticket the women’s ministry team can pass on to a woman who would love to come.

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  3. For anyone

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    Send her the link on WhatsApp and come together.

    Send her the invite

Connection cards

Living your best life includes connection

This year, we want every woman to leave having truly met someone. Tap a card, read the question, and ask the woman next to you. Bring your answers on 5 December.

Live Q&A

Now it’s your turn to ask

Send a question for our speakers ahead of the day. During the live Q&A, we’ll be using this to collect your questions, so keep this page open on your phone.

Add your name, or leave it anonymous.

Who’s it for?

Your question goes privately to the women’s ministry team. It isn’t shown on this page.

How to find us

The Crown Hotel London

142–152 Cricklewood Broadway
London NW2 3ED

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Train
Cricklewood station (Thameslink) is about a 5-minute walk.
Tube
Willesden Green (Jubilee line) is about a 15-minute walk. From Kilburn (Jubilee line) it’s about 20 minutes on foot, or a short bus ride up Shoot Up Hill.
Bus
Routes 16, 32, 189 and 316 stop right outside, at Cricklewood Broadway / The Crown Hotel.
Parking
Paid parking on site. Spaces are limited, so arrive early or come by public transport.
Access
The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access to our room.

Questions

FAQ

How much is a ticket?

£50 until Sunday 1 November, then £55. Book on Eventbrite, or at the information desk at church.

Who is it for?

Women of all ages and walks of life, from preteens to seniors.

Do preteens need an adult with them?

No, preteens are welcome with their own ticket.

Can I bring a friend?

Please do. Each woman needs her own ticket.

Can I get a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable, but you can gift yours or pass it on to someone else.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. Breakfast is served from 9am, while everyone arrives and registers.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. The Crown Hotel is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access to our room.

Sarah Women’s Ministry

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