The SURRENDER:13 Conference

DATE: March 15-17, 2012

VENUE: Belgrave Heights Convention, Belgrave Heights, Victoria

THEME: The Kingdom Next Door

 

What if God’s Kingdom broke out in your neighbourhood?

What role would you play to see this vision become a reality?

How would it change the lives of those around you?

What impact would it have on you?

 

SURRENDER:13 invites you to explore what living out the Good News looks like in your local and global neighbourhoods and to live out Jesus’ challenging response to the question: “Who is my neighbour?” 

The Significance of SURRENDER:13 Theme

The theme ‘The Kingdom Next Door’ grew out of the momentum stirred at SURRENDER:12 around seeing God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven. Aligned with SURRENDER’s value of living out the upside down Kingdom, this theme calls people to join with Christ in his renewal of creation starting with those who suffer in our local neighbourhoods. As our good friend, Maori elder Sam Chapman says, a fire starts at the bottom and burns upwards, similarly, SURRENDER:13 will advocate for joining with the Kingdom work of God ‘at the bottom’ of our societies and suburbs in practical, personal, lived out mission.

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Alexie Torres-Fleming — Founder, Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice

Years after “escaping” her hometown in a South Bronx housing project, Alexie Torres-Fleming returned to her neighbourhood and founded Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice. Using education and community development, YMPJ has helped young people discover that they can play an active role in shaping and improving their own neighborhoods.

Claude & Kelley Nikondeha — Amahoro Africa

Claude and Kelley Nikondeha are co-founders of Amahoro Africa, a network of emerging African leaders who are passionate about seeing the Gospel of Jesus bring transformation to communities across their continent. Claude and Kelley are based in Burundi with their two children, Emma and Justin.

CB Samuel — Fieldworker, TEAR Australia

Formerly a director of a Christian aid agency in India, CB provides unique insight into poverty and marginalisation. Currently a fieldworker with TEAR Australia, teacher and theologian, he is sure to provide fresh and challenging insights to our understanding of the Bible and social action.

Also

  • Mick Duncan, Alongsiders
  • Ray Minnecon
  • Kyle Slabb, Jisas wantaim
  • And many more…

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Join in daily prayer led by the Community of Transfiguration.
  • Hang out at the Village – a hive of activity hosted by the SURRENDER partners. Great food, space to chat, listen to music and much more.
  • At the Info Hub, learn about how you can connect with organisations and get actively involved.
  • Host a Conversation and hear compelling testimonies at Storytelling sessions.
  • Try your hand at something new at a practical workshop.
  • Hear stories from Indigenous elders.

 

SESSIONS
Main sessions, workshops, Bible studies and conversations on:

  • Mission amongst our neighbours
  • Church at the heart of community
  • Biblical reconciliation in Australia
  • Personal engagement with the margins
  • Inclusivity and disability
  • Local and global mission
  • Justice minded children and families
  • Restoring young people

 

YOUTH LEADERS TRAINING DAY with Alexie Torres-Fleming

Thursday 14 March 10am-5pm

Belgrave Heights Convention Centre

SURRENDER:13 Youth Leaders Training Day is an interactive training session for passionate youth and young adult leaders, pastors and workers across Australia. This is an incredible opportunity to hear stories and ideas about equipping and empowering young people to become prophetic voices for peace and justice in their own neighbourhoods.

If staff or volunteers in your organisation work with young people, bring them along to this great training opportunity.

 

TASTE OF SURRENDER with Alexie Torres-Fleming

Friday 15 March, 7.00-9.30pm

Belgrave Heights Convention Centre

$10 at the door (or free full conference attendees)

An open night to encourage and inspire young people to respond to the injustice we see around us and join in God’s work of bringing the Kingdom next door.

If your organisation engages with youth and young adults, this is a great opportunity to expose them to the justice message.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:  WELLBEING with Mick Duncan

Friday 15 March, 2pm and 4pm workshops

Belgrave Heights Convention Centre

Cost $50 (unless registered as part of conference)

Pastors, mission and ministry workers have the opportunity to attend a Professional Standards Workshop during the Friday at SURRENDER:13 with Mick Duncan. The two-part session will look at a model for wellbeing within ministry, as well as a framework for pastoral care that enables us to walk positively and helpfully with marginalised people

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

enquiries@surrender.org.au

0403 177 995

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