What does it mean to lead teenagers well?
There are many things competing to fill our lives with content. As we face an endless stream of ideas and initiatives, we can wonder what to do when it comes to youth ministry.
National Leaders Conference is an opportunity for youth leadership teams to be encouraged and equipped in Christ-centred youth ministry. Mike McGarry will join us via livestream to speak from Hebrews and encourage us to Hold Fast to Jesus. He’ll also take us through a practical seminar ‘Is the Gospel Enough?’ to think about how we shape our ministries to high-schoolers.
The conference will be run in hubs around the country. In each hub, you’ll also be able to spend time with other leadership teams in your area as well as have in-person workshops.
No matter your experience in youth ministry, you and your team are invited to share in Bible teaching and training that focuses on discipling teenagers, as they meet Christ and grow in Him.
National Leaders Conference is an initiative supported by the Presbyterian Church of Australia, Training and Discipleship Committee.
Speaker: Mike McGarry
Mike McGarry is the Youth Pastor of Southshore Baptist in Hingham, Massachusetts and is passionate about translating sound doctrine for the next generation. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in “Ministry to Emerging Generations” from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Mike is the author of ‘A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry’ and ‘Lead Them to Jesus’, and was a contributor to ‘Gospel-Centred Youth Ministry’ and is a regular contributor to the Rooted Ministry.
Short Promo Video
Longer Promo Video
MC Promo
Hub Locations
This conference will be hosted by Presbyterian Churches around Australia, as well as New Zealand:
ACT – New Life Presbyterian Church
NSW – Albury
NSW – Bathurst
NSW – Coffs Harbour
NSW – Epping
NSW – Hurstville
NSW – Newcastle
NSW – Tamworth
QLD – Living Church, Carina (Brisbane)
QLD – Rockhampton Presbyterian Church
QLD – Dalby Presbyterian Church
QLD – North Queensland (Cairns)
SA – Adelaide
TAS – Ulverstone
Victoria – Online Hub
WA – Perth
WA – Albany
New Zealand – Auckland
Program
There will be a little variation at some of the local hubs, but this is the broad program:
Cost
$35 (AUD) per person (does not include meals).
More information will be provided about meals based on your hub location, but a BYO option will be available.
| AEST/AEDST | |
| 8:30/9:30am | Hubs Open |
| 9:00/10:00am | Session One – Bible Talk “Hold Fast” Mike McGarry |
| 10:30/11:30am | BREAK |
| 11:00am/12:00pm | Session Two – Seminar “Is The Gospel Enough?” Mike McGarry |
| 12:00/1:00pm | Q & A with speaker |
| 12:30/1:30pm | BREAK |
| 1:30/2:30pm | Hub Workshop/s – run locally |
| 3:00/4:00pm | Team Time |
| 4:00/5:00pm | Session Three – Close |
| 4:30/5:30pm | Home |
If you would like to come along, please purchase your ticket here:
