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SURRENDER:10 DVD’s and MP3’s are here!

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:23:57 +0000

Thanks to our good friends at Idearipple we now have DVD and MP3 packs available for the key sessions and many of the workshops from the recent SURRENDER:10 Conference. They’re a great resource for groups or churches wanting to watch and listen together or if you came to SURRENDER and missed some sessions or just wanted to hear them again then grab yourself a pack or 5! Click here to order your copies now.

In the Mix Session at S:10

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:54:35 +0000

This year at SURRENDER:10 we’ve created In the MIX Sessions. In the MIX Sessions give you the freedom to choose… do you want to go deeper with a particluar speaker in a ‘Hear Me. Conversation’ or get stuck into practical actions in a ‘Join Me. Action’ session? Would you rather chill-out with some great artists giving laid back, cut down performances in the Second Stage or just spend time in contemplation in the Soul Space? We’ve also got counsellors available for some one-on-one de-briefing if you feel like some guidance or of course, you can simply find a spot of grass, lie back and watch the clounds go by!

Click here to get details of the In the Mix Sessions at SURRENDER:10

“Remember those in prison…” (Heb 13:3)

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:06:31 +0000

Restorative Justice Workshop stream at SURRENDER:10

We’re really pleased to be able to present a Restorative Justice workshop stream at SURRENDER:10 this year. This unique workshop stream is hosted by leading ministries and organisations working within the criminal justice and prisons system; Prison Fellowship, Bridge of Hope, Prisoner Aftercare Support Services, Bible Society (Vic) / Sophia Thinktank, Kairos, Prison Network Ministries, Alpha for Prisons/Caring for Ex-Offenders and Five8.

Here’s some detail about this great workshop stream:

The failure of imprisonment to address the nature and causes of crime reflects a criminal justice system that is adversarial and punitive in nature, one that systematically alienates and polarizes offenders and victims from each other and from the community. On the other hand, Restorative Justice offers a biblically based approach to crime that is inclusive and redemptive in nature. Restorative Justice views crime as a violation of people and relationships. Restorative Justice seeks to meet victims’ needs, to hold offenders accountable while offering possibilities for restoration, and to invite church and community to participate in the justice process as healers and peacemakers. Restorative Justice programs work with the criminal justice system in developing and advocating criminal justice programs consistent with the principles of accountability, healing and restoration. Although Christians have always been at the forefront in prison reform, the Church has largely deviated from a restorative approach to penal justice. There is a view held by many Christians that justice is purely about retribution, an ‘eye for an eye’. Others, sadly, are simply unengaged and unaware. As anyone canvassing for prison volunteers knows, there is an urgent need for Christians to live out their faith in a practical and vital way through ministering to prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families.

Workshop content:

Who goes to prison and the imprisonment experience;
The criminal justice system vs. a restorative justice approach to justice;
‘Crossover’ – a proposed new cutting-edge prison & post-release program that helps offenders reintegrate to the community / church;
Giovanni – an account of one prisoner’s redemptive journey with the support of a local church;
Opportunities for involvement in prison and after prison ministry.

Why I have given up serving the poor!

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:36:07 +0000

I hope the title of this post is a little provocative — thankfully it’s not my title but that of Claudio Oliver a Brazilian Pastor and long term worker and advocate amongst the poor, who is one of SURRENDER:10’s keynote speakers, so I’ll leave him to do the job of explaining just what he means. Safe to say, the concept that Claudio is writing about in this article goes right to the heart of the message of SURRENDER. You can read the article by clicking here.

For more of Claudio you can check out our video section here. or see him talking about poverty below:

We’d love to know what you think — you can reply to this post below.

Welcome to our new website

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:34:43 +0000

We’re really pleased to launch the new SURRENDER website which is here to give you all the info you need about our SURRENDER:10 Conference in March 2010. We’ve also got a whole heap of resources and connections to help inspire you and your community as you seek to make a real and lasting difference in a hurting world (make sure you check out the Partners page to find out who’s getting behind SURRENDER).

Please, have a look around and let us know what you think. We welcome your feedback (and prayers) about all things SURRENDER so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

The SURRENDER Team