2008 Ministry Workers Conference
19 February 2008
Merroo Conference Centre, Kurrajong NSW
A conference to grow, stretch and further equip ministers, youth workers, pastoral workers, key leaders and their spouses.
RATIONALE
This conference aims to -
• To provide a relational context in which ministry workers can enjoy good biblical teaching which will resource and stretch them;
• To provide an outlet where ministry workers can spend quality time with each other and share their pastoral discoveries and ministerial challenges;
• To spend time in worship and prayer for each other’s ministry and the future of the Uniting Church in NSW.
This inaugural Conference is designed with the hope that it will become an annual event on the Christian calendar, one that will help ministry workers to grow in biblical knowledge, to develop their ministry gifts and to reach out with the living gospel.
Dates: 5.00pm Tues 19 Feb to 3.00pm Thurs 21 Feb
Venue: Merroo Conference Centre, Kurrajong NSW
Cost: $200 Twin/Triple share with ensuite, $350 per couple
Keynote Speaker: Dr John Dickson, The Historical Jesus and the Mission of the Church
Registrations Close: 5th February 2008
Keynote Speaker: Dr John Dickson, The Historical Jesus and the Mission of Churches
Biographical Details: Starting his career as a singer/songwriter, John toured and recorded for seven years with rock band, In The Silence, and for two years hosted a national music TV show. John has since completed a degree in theology and a PhD in Ancient History (Macquarie University). He is an Honorary Associate of the Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University, and is engaged in ongoing research into Early Christianity.
John began his writing career in 1993 and has since produced fifteen titles for youth, adults and academia, winning Australian Christian Book of the Year in 2000 and 2005. His books aim to demonstrate the relevance of Christ to the issues of the world.
John has spent the best part of a decade working as a local church minister. He is currently co–director of the Sydney–based Centre for Public Christianity which aims to foster the public understanding of the Christian faith using the best of scholarship via the best means of communication.
Other Speakers Include:
- Dr Jim Harrison, Head of Theology, Wesley Institute
- Rev Dr Stephen Robinson, Lugarno-Peakhurst Uniting Church
- Rev Peter Davis, Lecturer in Practice of Ministry, Wesley Institute
- Rev Allan Robinson, Pittwater Uniting Church
Registration Form: RegistrationForm.pdf (17KB PDF)
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