A PARTNER MINISTRY WITH THE GOSPEL COALITION AUSTRALIA
WORKSHOPS
At Engage you'll have the opportunity to attend two practical workshops led by expert practitioners with years of ministry experience. These workshops are aimed at equipping you for Christian life and ministry.
When you register you'll choose the workshops you'd like to attend.
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One to one discipleship for women
Fiona McLean, Women's Minister Holy Trinity Doncaster
One-to-one discipleship is pretty straightforward and can be a great joy. But many lack the confidence or commitment to invest in this form of relationships. This workshop is an opportunity to reflect on why it is worthwhile, learn practical guidelines, and learn how to handle possible pitfalls and challenges.
Devoted to prayer: how and why
Peter Adam, former Principal of Ridley College
The apostles said, “We will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4). Paul emphasized prayer, saying, “Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers” (2 Tim 1:3) and “Devote yourselves to prayer” (Col 4:2). But why should we devote ourselves to prayer, and how can we do it?
Considering gospel ministry
James Hoey, MTS Partnership Director
The harvest is plentiful, and the workers are few. We pray to the Lord of the harvest for more harvest workers but how might we understand our place in the Lord’s Harvest field? In this workshop we’ll look at the what, why and how of vocational gospel ministry. What does it mean to be in gospel ministry? What opportunities are available, and what are the steps to enter into gospel ministry? How can I know if I am suited?
Singing in Church
Andy May, Assistant Minister Bundoora Presbyterian
This interactive workshop will help you if you're a song leader or musician in music ministry. We will look at a Biblical framework for singing and worship, understanding the place of emotion and the importance of truth in helping your team and your church in giving glory to Jesus through song.
Public Bible reading with passion
Simon Camilleri
Public Bible reading is not just a church roster. It is a vital ministry in the Body of Christ.
Be inspired to see the impact good Bible reading makes and learn the principles of how to read God's Word with clarity, comprehension, conviction and confidence.
Evangelism
Rob Martin, English Pastor Northcote Baptist Church
Help! What do you say or do when your friends don’t share the same beliefs as you? Come and learn how to engage with those who don't believe, whilst being respectful to your friends and authentic in your faith.
Leading better bible studies
Heather Reid, Gospel Community Church Melbourne
Bible Study Groups, Growth Groups, Life Groups…whatever your church calls them, meeting regularly in a small group is integral to the life of our churches and the spiritual growth of its members. In this practical workshop, you'll learn how to be a more effective Bible study leader.
Youth discipleship with direction
Andrew Wort, Youth Pastor Bundoora Presbyterian
We want teenagers to know Jesus and grow as his disciples, “presenting everyone fully mature in Christ' (Col 1:28). But how do we do this as youth leaders? Especially when those we are seeking to disciple are going through all the changes that come with adolescent development! In this workshop, we’ll explore what directional discipleship looks like for youth leading in our weekly ministry, program, planning, and in how we teach the Bible.
World Mission, God’s Mission, Your Mission
Wei-Han Kuan, Executive Director CMS Victoria
Why is a commitment to global mission critical for the health of any church and Christian disciple? What might this look like in a healthy and spiritually alive local church in Melbourne? What might this look like for the committed follower of Christ seeking to follow his lead into missions? How can I tell if God is leading me to become a missionary serving in global cross-cultural work?