Workshops
Workshops – Saturday 6th
A1Spirituality in a community of chaos: disciplines and community practices for the every day |
Explore practices, rhythms and commitments that sustain both you, your team and community in the midst of chaos whether in intentional community, church ministry or your day to day life.
Naomi Dekker, Catherine Hingley, Pete and Sharm Blair |
A2Kids, Kingdom and Families: Living justly or just living? |
Consumer culture wants your kids! How do we raise and educate our kids and those in our communities to live justly and make informed choices that will not only benefit them, but the whole community
Chris Barnett |
A3Pioneering Spirit: Doing incarnational mission in abandoned places |
Interested in starting community ministry in disadvantaged communities around Melbourne. Cities are sucking resources around the world, but what about regional and rural settings? What are the distinctive opportunities and challenges of serving Christ in disadvantaged communities in regional Victoria. In this workshop, 2 practitioners from Geelong and Bendigo will share their stories and reflections on 5 years of incarnational mission in abandoned places.
Dave Fagg & Brent Lyons Lee |
A3(b)Did Jarius listen to the Bleeding Women’s “Whole” Truth/Story? |
How do we see & know someone’s whole truth/story & how did Jesus create a new “Whole” Truth/Story. How can Circle of Courage and Response-Abilities pathways frameworks assist the ministries of healing.
Greg Morris |
A4One bible, two conclusions... |
At Surrender, and conferences like it, you get a take on passages of scripture that is very different to what you might find in a regular church. How does this happen? Does truth simply run when it sees you coming? Is there a conspiracy? This workshop will explore some of the dimensions that result in the phenomenon we call “One bible, two conclusions”
Steve Said |
A55 for 5: Young voices on the journey |
Hear from young people who have each begun a life-changing journey of solidarity with the world’s disadvantaged. You’ll hear how their hearts where first impacted by God’s love for the poor, what steps did they first take to join in Jesus’ work of redemption and what encourages and inspires them even through difficult times
Michael D’Rosario / Mezz Coleman / Joel/ Murray with MC Perri Winter |
A6I’ll fight: Training, recruitment & urban warfare |
Intense spiritual justice formation! Hear from experienced trainers with years of providing practical equipping for a new generation of urban mission workers. Why do I need training and formation? Can’t I just jump straight in?
Brendan Nottle / Nathan Moulds |
A7Identity and belonging: living in community & seeking justice |
If you’ve ever though, ‘why live in intentional community?’ or ‘isn’t that just for the hardcore ‘chosen ones’?’ then this workshop is for you. Begin to see and hear the freedom, passion and life that comes with living in a justice seeking community.
Ann Van Leerdam |
A8Do U C wot I C? Indigenous art workshop contextualizing the gospel. |
Get stuck into a practical and creative session with stories and cultural knowledge. based around some Indigenous style paintings Safina has done on the 7 days of creation and community outreach
Safina Fergie |
A9The Vertical Self |
“Welcome to the 21st century, where you can now purchase and exchange personalities depending on mood and circumstance; where you are told that you can be anyone you want to be, and identity is no longer based in a sense of self but rather in the imagery you choose at that moment.
Discover a path of earthy, gutsy holiness. It’s a path that is not about basing your life on this world or of shunning your desires. Instead, it is about bringing your hopes, your dreams, your brokenness, your desires, your humanness under the Lordship of Christ. By doing this we don’t just discover a new way of living out our faith, we discover a liberating, revolutionary, life-embracing way of being truly human. Mark Sayers |
A10Remember those in Prison: Exploring Restorative 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. Come and hear about who goes to prison and the imprisonment experience; , The criminal justice system vs. a restorative justice approach, innovative new approaches and opportunities for involvement in prison and after prison ministry.
Arthur Bolkas |
A11Just acts: Peacemaking and direct action as Kingdom witness |
How do we move beyond merely expressing our opinion about injustice, towards embodying it? Increasing numbers of young people are finding ways to bear witness to the in-breaking Kingdom through creative, fun and effective direct action. Come along to hear some stories of these and more importantly, ways you can join in! Simon Moyle/Jarrod McKenna/Jess Morrison/Age Greenwood |
Workshops – Sunday 7th
B1Home and away: stories around families in mission |
Isn’t urban mission just for young singles? What happens when your commitments increase? Kids, families. How can it all fit together? Does God want me to expose my kids to danger? Hear from families, parents, kids who have years of experience in living open and authentic lives of service in their communities.
Dave Tims, Kids & UNOH Panel |
B2Church & Society: Why is the church against Human Rights? |
While we in the church may have our reasons for opposing a Bill of Human Rights and insisting on being exempt from the Equal Opportunity Act, we need to be aware of the message this sends to the others in the community. Are we against human rights and do we expect to be treated differently from others just because we are Christian? How do we as church participate in the processes of good government?
Bishop John McIntyre |
B3In da Hood: Neighbourhood |
Who are your neighbours and do you love them? Kate will help explore the fundamentals of ‘doing life’ and living as a disciple of Jesus with those in your local area.
Kate Allen |
B4Beyond Words: living in a world where 1 in 6 live in a slum? |
In this workshop, Dusk shares about her own journey and tells stories from her time in Bangladesh and India visiting the work of TEAR’s partners.
Dusk Liney
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B55 for 5: Young voices on the journey |
Hear from young people who have each begun a life-changing journey of solidarity with the world’s disadvantaged. You’ll hear how their hearts where first impacted by God’s love for the poor, what steps did they first take to join in Jesus’ work of redemption and what encourages and inspires them even through difficult times
Craig Mawdsley / Perri Winter / Ella / Amanda Hart / |
B6Downshifting: from suburban success to urban poverty |
Stories of giving it all up, walking away from success and immersing in a community defined by urban poverty and how do we shape Kingdom partnerships in these ventures
David Ruis / Danielle Strickland / David Eldridge |
B7Can we really do it all?: Surviving the hard yards of life |
When the going gets tough how do we stop ourselves getting cynical, worn out, bitter or angry. Explore together options for a sustainable life rather than an existence of exhaustion!
Ann Van Leerdam |
B8Walking together: Next steps in partnering with Aboriginal ministries |
If you’re heart and understanding of the issues facing Indigenous Australians is critical to our own faith in this land, what do I do next? This panel will help explore options for partnerships and connection with Aboriginal ministries for the whole church and individuals alike.
Aunty Jean Phillips / Ray Minniecon / Billy Williams |
B9Painted truth: Where art, faith and brokeness meet |
Join the discussion with these established artists who will explore the mysteries, ambiguities, pains and beauty of where creativity and a heart for a broken world are revealed in art.
Adam Lee / Br Patrick Henigan / Marty Campolo |
B10A New Way of Living: Why the way we make and use money is central to the message, mission and hope of the gospel |
Explore consumerism, poverty, sustainability, justice, food, investment, the global economy and you, not to mention the mind-blowing ideas of the Bible about all of these things! See through the Bible, understand the world, take practical action.
Jonathan Cornford
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B112000 verses and counting: The Poverty & Justice Bible |
Why do we need another version of the Bible and what’s it about? One of the Poverty and Justice Bible’s project founders, Carolyn will explain its origins and purpose as well as give a heads up on how to get the most out of the unique study guide sections.
Carolyn Kitto |
