HUBS
From 12 hubs in 2021 to 30 in 2022…AMPLIFY is expanding so as to better serve the needs of local communities. Our inspiring keynote speakers and experienced elective presenters are drawn from across the country (and overseas) and their presentations are made available to all hubs. Check your nearest hub to see what’s on offer at your location.
Many hubs have taken the opportunity to add some local ‘in person’ trainers to complement their suite of pre-recorded elective topics. All pre-recorded electives will be facilitated so as to maximise small group discussion and tap into the wisdom in the room.
Enjoy your day at your hub. Bring your team, enjoy the richness of the Kingdom of God and fuel up for another year of ministry.
The following elements will be at most hubs:
- Opening Plenary session:
Worship together & keynote presentation - Second Plenary session:
Choose a keynote speaker from a range of ministry categories: Children & Families, Youth, Junior Leaders, RI in Schools (QLD only) or local speaker - 3 Elective sessions
- Morning tea & lunch provided
New South Wales Hubs
Tamworth
Tamworth Baptist Church
Cnr Hillvue &, Duri Rd, South Tamworth NSW 2340
For questions relating to local details only, email
tamworth@amplifyconference.com.au
We look forward to seeing you at AMPLIFY.
Location
| 8:30am | Registrations Open |
| 9:00am | Plenary Session 1: Celebrate our opening together and listen to the voices of some of our young people. |
| 10:00am | Transition |
| 10:10am | Plenary Session 2: Choose your keynote speaker: Rachel Turner (Children & Families) Dan Paterson (Youth) Ben Dainton (Junior Leaders) {and for QLD Hubs} or David Baker (RI in Schools) |
| 11:00am | Morning Tea |
| 11:30am | Electives Session 1 |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Elective Session 2 |
| 2:30pm | Transition |
| 2:40pm | Elective Session 3 |
| 3:40pm | Transition |
| 3:50pm | Closing session |
| 4:00pm | Conference End |
Location
Click on the Sessions below to see what electives are on offer in each time slot. Click on an elective topic to learn more about it.
[L] = Live presentation [R] = Recorded presentation with facilitated interaction.
How to teach the Connect RI curriculum (RI applicable) - Tim Beilharz [R]
Engaging spiritual conversations with youth - Steve Forward [R]
When it comes to spiritual conversations, Jesus was a true master. In this session, we will explore 7 tools that Jesus used to amazing effect in his conversations and apply them to the issues and concerns facing today's young people.
An African, an Asian and an Australian walk into a church - Tim Fawssett [R]
A facilitated discussion between three Christians, of African, Asian and Australian decent, about their experience in life and ministry in Australia. God made all people in his image, and sees us all as beautifully made, equally in need of a Saviour and saved by grace, and each with unique gifts, perspectives and resources needed in his body, the church. In this session we will laugh and maybe cry at some of the stories that our minority-culture brothers and sisters find in our Aussie churches, and explore the challenges and opportunities that lie before us in our increasingly multicultural country.
Kick Start Session 1 [R]
The power of story - Terry Williams [R]
How can you hold an audience without a rope? Come and discover the key elements in the art of storytelling that will help to connect with your audience, maintain their attention and create a special space for God to touch people’s hearts and minds. Such is the power of story and it is as easy as A, B, C & D.
Engaging spiritual conversations with youth - Steve Forward [R]
When it comes to spiritual conversations, Jesus was a true master. In this session, we will explore 7 tools that Jesus used to amazing effect in his conversations and apply them to the issues and concerns facing today's young people.
Pastoral care among sexual and gender diversity - Chris Helm [R]
Sexual and gender diversity and identity diversity continues to grow and become more complex, and historically, some Christian individuals and faith communities have found this difficult to navigate. This workshop will provide the opportunity to compassionately explore this as a personal and societal matter, give some insight to language often used in the dialogue, and explore ways that Jesus engaged with people around contentious topics, so that people who want to follow in the way of Jesus can implement similar principles and seek to love ourselves and our neighbours with integrity.
Rethinking discipleship (double elective Sessions 2&3) - Terry Williams [R]
With current data telling us that the Western church has been losing more than 50% of young people every year from the church and the Christian faith, there is an urgent need to rethink how we are outworking Jesus’ final command to ‘go and make disciples’. Come and explore 2 foundational principles and 8 key pillars that will help to shape a long term discipling strategy for the children and young people in your context.
Kick Start Session 2 [R]
How to ask questions where the answers are not always Jesus (RI applicable) - Adam Jolliffe [R]
The power of mentoring - Jim Schirmer [R]
Jim Schirmer is a counsellor, educator, church re-former and spiritual mentor who has worked with youth and young adults for over 15 years. He is the author of 'The Way of the Rabbi: Stories of Discipleship from the Gospel of Mark' (Morning Star Publishing).
A fresh look at leadership - Phillip Day [R]
In summing up, it’s the constitution, it’s Mabo, it’s justice, it’s law, it’s the vibe, and … no, that’s it … it’s the vibe. I rest my case.” The Castle, 1997 Often the emphasis of leadership is recruiting & training a team, and setting strategies & goals towards a vision of ministry & mission. As important as that is, that’s only part of the picture. This session will emphasise the need to attend to ‘the culture’ or ‘the vibe’ of your ministry or mission team. There are at least nine aspects to this and we will set ourselves a direction to explore them all!
Rethinking discipleship (double elective Sessions 2&3) - Terry Williams [R]
With current data telling us that the Western church has been losing more than 50% of young people every year from the church and the Christian faith, there is an urgent need to rethink how we are outworking Jesus’ final command to ‘go and make disciples’. Come and explore 2 foundational principles and 8 key pillars that will help to shape a long term discipling strategy for the children and young people in your context.
Kick Start Session 3 [R]