The session kicks off with a combined gathering and then break out workshops. There will be two (2) workshops slot held in the afternoon, and a number of topics to choose from.

Schedule

• 3:00pm    Worship
• 3:35pm     Transition to Workshop 1
• 3:45pm     Workshop 1
• 4:45pm    Transition to Workshop 2
• 4:55pm     Workshop 2
• 6:00pm    Dinner (Provided)

Workshops

Practical Evangelism – Being a good neighbour
BLESS. Five everyday ways to love your neighbours and change the world. –– Pr Travis Manners, Director of Evangelism.

Outreach – Mission in our Schools
Harnessing the Opportunities for shared mission in our schools. –– Pr Richard Reid, Associate Ministerial Secretary for Schools.

Local Church – Governance and Compliance for Achieving Mission
This workshop will explore the responsibility the Pastor, Church Clerk and leaders have in governing for the local church. Topics discussed will include church governance, compliance, WHS responsibilities, Working with Children Checks, taking minutes and processes for the local church to reach the mission of God. –– Pr Cheonneth Strickland, Greater Sydney Conference General Secretary.

Local Church Finance – The New Normal
The changes to financial giving post covid, what the church does with finances – providing a face to faceless giving, ACAS (new financial system for local churches) and how it helps with financial reporting to the church board, Tips to help local church treasurers, Q&A session to discuss the needs in the finance ministry at the local church. –– Nadelle Manners, Greater Sydney Conference Chief Financial Officer

Ministerial – Mentorship
How to provide spiritual mentorship and life guidance. –– Pr Andre Vieira, Ministerial Secretary.

Children #1 – Spiritual Resilience 
What are some simple steps that churches and homes can do to keep and disciple our kids? –– Pr Daron Pratt, Children & Family Ministry Director.

Children #2 – Tweens, Teens and the Digital World 
How to navigate and parent in the world our kids find themselves in? –– Pr Daron Pratt, Children & Family Ministry Director.

Youth – Reconnecting with Young Members 
Do you have a heart for young people? We do too! In this workshop we are going to look at how we can engage and reclaim the young people that have been connected to our churches and faith communities. –– Pr Simon Gigliotti, Youth Ministries Director.

Health – Connections Through Wellness
“The Power of Influencing through Wellness” presented by Dr Christiana Leimena-Lehn, Health Director.

Women – Personal Resilience
“How can Women Build Resilience During Tough Times and Bounce Back?”  with by Meleofa Tovo, Women’s Ministries Director presented by Claire Marsh, Adventist Counseling Services Manager.

Youth – Reconnecting with Young Members 
Do you have a heart for young people? We do too! In this workshop we are going to look at how we can engage and reclaim the young people that have been connected to our churches and faith communities. –– Pr Simon Gigliotti, Youth Ministries Director.

Stewardship – A Wholistic Understanding
Stewardship is not a gift, it is our life. We were created to live in partnership with God. Without God there is no life. –– Pr Asofitu Leatuavao, Director of Stewardship & Pr Jonathan Valls, Director of Trust Services

ADRA – Change Makers
Can your Church really make a difference in your community?The answer is yes. Yes, you can! Lead by Lazio Crescentini, GSC & NNSW ADRA Director.