Friday

Session 1

2pm - 3:30pm

Creative worship for smaller churches
Discover creative ideas for worship gatherings in smaller churches with limited resources. Read more »
How to 'pass the torch' without getting burnt

How is leadership succession achieved to ensure healthy church development?

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Secret life of us' transforming clergy marriages

Insights into how pastors' marriages can thrive in the midst of the pressures of ministry.

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How we make ethical decisions

Practical steps for making decisions on ethical issues from blood transfusion to climate change.

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BCS: Working with youth at risk

A BCS-sponsored workshop exploring practical ways to engage with and support at-risk youth.

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BCS: Transforming family violence in the church community

Family violence is a key social issue. This BCS-sponsored workshop examines how churches can be agents of transformative care.

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Session 2

4pm-5.30pm

BCS: Working with youth at risk

A BCS-sponsored workshop exploring practical ways to engage with and support at-risk youth.

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BCS: Transforming family violence in the church community

Family violence is a key social issue. This BCS-sponsored workshop examines how churches can be agents of transformative care.

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Rediscovering an untamed faith

Explore pathways of authentic spirituality to challenge domesticated and sanitised Christianity.

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Connecting with our neighbours

Enriching life and ministry with a focus on the people and neighbourhoods where we live.

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Breakout Churches

How can your church get out of that 'going nowhere' rut? Practical ideas from churches that have done it.

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Maximum impact: How your church can achieve maximum effectiveness in mission to the world's poor s

How can Australian churches 'punch above their weight' when it comes to caring for the poor?

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Saturday

Session 1

2pm-3.30pm

Family mission experience

Experience with your family what it's like living in a slum.

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Personal renewal and spirituality

Personal spiritual renewal using disciplines beyond the practices of our evangelical heritage.

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Building cultures of peace

Learn how to deal healthily with conflict in your church and build a culture of peace.

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Public policy development

Learn about the importance of seeking to influence public policy in Australian culture.

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How to build an effective outreach to Muslims

How can I improve my strategy and methods to communicate the Gospel effectively to Muslims?

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BCS: Transforming Care: How Can the Church Care for Carers

Carers play a vital role in our community and yet often do not get the support they need. This practical BCS-sponsored workshop will provide helpful principles and consider a range of support resources.

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BCS: Transforming Care: Transforming Local Communities One Day at a Time

In this BCS-sponsored workshop, participants will consider how local churches can build meaningful bridges as they seek to respond to unmet physical, emotional and spiritual needs in their local communities.

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Session 2

4pm-5:30pm

How to build an effective outreach to Muslims

How can I improve my strategy and methods to communicate the Gospel effectively to Muslims?

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The role and skills of a church leader with a 9-5 job

Learn from a panel of lay leaders who effectively grapple with the joys, demands and skills of effective lay leadership.

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Music workshop

Developing skills and gifts to enhance church music ministry.

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Missional playgroups

Playtime is a foundational ministry in developing a healthy, evangelistic and growing Church.

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Evangelism for the non-evangelist

How to motivate and equip'non-evangelists' to share Jesus and his message with others.

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BCS: Raising Funds From Outside the Congregation

This BCS-sponsored workshop will equip you with a range of practical ideas to raise much-needed funds for ministry.

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