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Who’s in Control—You or Your Screen? Discipleship in the Digital Age

20 May 2025 | Emanuel Tundrea

Why are social media and video games so irresistible? Why are so many people constantly looking at their cell phones? It seems like there's a new, legal, and highly addictive 'drug' on the market. What steps can we take to avoid the pitfalls and support the healthy development of our maturity, our marriages, and our children? God’s standard remains the same for both the physical and virtual worlds, and His Word is remarkably relevant, offering principles and guidance for a healthy life both online and offline!

The Ministry of Fundraising

20 May 2025 | Greg Long

Our Heavenly Father owns the cattle on 1,000 hills (Psalm 50:10), and yet most Christian leaders are anxious and nervous about fundraising. This talk provides a different prism as you work with partners to resource your ministry. Learn how to not only steward your donations but also steward your donors, volunteers, and partners.

5 Principles for Preaching to a Mixed Crowd

21 May 2025 | Peter Mead

When we preach God's Word in our churches today, we tend to have a mixed crowd – established believers, new believers, not-yet-believers, sceptics, visitors and guests. In this talk, we explore five principles for effective biblical preaching to a diverse gathering of listeners. Peter has gained experience preaching in mixed settings and in different countries for more than a quarter of a century. His local church offers weekly opportunities to preach to people from multiple countries and diverse backgrounds.

Shaping a Discipleship Culture

18 May 2025 | Rick Hill

This talk considers what it means to shape a culture of discipleship and spiritual formation in everything we do so that it becomes a core ethos of our leadership rather than merely an additional activity.

Practical Steps to Making Disciples at Home

19 May 2025 | Melissa Spoelstra

God calls us as parents to be key disciple-makers in our children’s lives, but if we’re honest, some days it’s a battle just to get them dressed and ready for school on time. How can you mold their hearts when sometimes you can’t even find their shoes? In this session, we focus on eight key habits of spiritual growth for every parent that point us to Christ and lay the groundwork for training our children in His ways.

Preparing to Defend Your Christian Faith in Today’s Hostile Environment

20 May 2025 | Pasi Turunen

In today’s world, Christians are bombarded by questions on difficult topics ranging from same-sex marriage to bioethics to suffering to God’s existence. Each encounter is different. How can we overcome nervousness so that we don’t “freeze” when the moment comes? How do we present our case in a hostile environment effectively? In this practical interview, we explore biblical strategies, the power of prayer, real-life examples, and helpful tips that come from decades of experience. The goal is to help ordinary Christians lovingly and prayerfully defend their faith in any public setting.

Why Legalism and Tradition Make Change Difficult and What to Do About It

19 May 2025 | David Novak

Why do some people refuse changes? How can we motivate people for change when traditions and legalism have a strong hold on their minds and beliefs? In this session, we consider how legalism stunts revitalisation efforts and what we can do about it.

Leading Younger Leaders: Lessons from Paul and Timothy

18 May 2025 | Zefjan Nikolla

Leading younger leaders is not only the privilege of older leaders, but it is one of their most significant contributions to the health of the church. This session focuses on lessons we can draw from the Apostle Paul’s relationship with Timothy. We emphasise the essential qualities that experienced leaders should be developing in younger leaders in order for these younger leaders to be effective in the ministries God has called them.

The Role of the Evangelist

What does it mean to be an evangelist? What are some common misconceptions about evangelism? In this talk, we consider what Scripture has to say about the crucial work of evangelists.

Radical Hospitality: Room at the Table for One More

19 May 2025 | Vlada Stojanovic

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20, ESV) In the diverse and complex environment of 21st-Century mission, the table becomes a powerful, yet simple symbol of God’s hospitality and a place of reconciliation.

Unleashing the Power of Music in Ministry

19 May 2025 | Angela MacKenzie

Experience the transformative power of music in worship! Its captivating melodies not only deepen faith but also create profound connections with God, igniting our spirits in joyful praise. In this session, we discuss the biblical foundation of our music, evaluate the ranges of emotional expression, examine the unity of collective worship, and look at the rich heritage of Christian music.

Made in God’s Image: What A.I. Can (and Can’t) Tell Us About Ourselves

19 May 2025 | Rodica Mocan

The Bible teaches that humans are made in God’s image (Imago Dei), giving us creativity, intelligence, and moral responsibility. Technology, in many ways, reflects this—helping us extend our abilities and solve problems. But what happens when artificial intelligence starts to show creativity, make decisions, and even imitate human thought? Does this challenge our understanding of what it means to be made in God’s image? This session explores how AI is shaping the world and what it means for faith. How should Christians think about these advancements?