Over three weekends in April, 6,000 high schoolers attended our KYCK conventions. Each weekend, two thousand kids heard five talks from the gospel of John, exhorting them to Believe, Love, and Remain in Christ. Meeting with thousands of other high-schoolers was a powerful reminder and encouragement that they are not alone in seeking to live for Christ.
6,000 HIGH-SCHOOLERS
By God’s grace, KCC has established NextGen International, with conferences in Uganda, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, India and the Solomon Islands. KCC is committed to gospel generosity and seeks to equip youth and children’s leaders around the globe, to faithfully teach God’s word.
NextGen’s mission is to train youth and children’s leaders in effective discipleship. Over five days, delegates participate in workshops to receive training in systematic biblical exegesis, gain confidence in biblical theology, and focus on developing a Christ-like character. We held two NextGen conferences in Katoomba in 2019, training 500 leaders in how to teach the Bible faithfully.
Onward Youth was a one-night conference that helped teens think about the world through the lens of their Christian faith, and equipped them to thoughtfully engage with people of different worldviews. In June 2019, 900 high-schoolers were challenged to think about “Coming out as a Christian”.
Onward was a one-day conference aimed at encouraging adults to interact with the world around their Christian faith. In June 2019, 200 adults gathered to think through difficult issues, so they might be prepared to offer considered responses to tough questions.
Easter is at the heart of the Christian message and Easter Convention is at the heart of KCC’s ministry. Over the Easter long-weekend, families gathered in Katoomba to reflect on the crucifixion and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The theme for 2019 was “The End of All Things”. 2,200 adults attended 11 sessions over four days and were encouraged to live in the light of eternity, through sermons on Habakkuk, 2 Timothy, and Revelation. 1,000 children and youth attended the youth programs, from creche and preschool, to infants and primary, through to junior and senior high. Each section ran fun activities and nurtured the faith of kids through Bible teaching.
Easter is at the heart of the Christian message and Easter Convention is at the heart of KCC’s ministry. Over the Easter long-weekend, families gathered in Katoomba to reflect on the crucifixion and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The theme for 2019 was “The End of All Things”. 2,200 adults attended 11 sessions over four days and were encouraged to live in the light of eternity, through sermons on Habakkuk, 2 Timothy, and Revelation. 1,000 children and youth attended the youth programs, from creche and preschool, to infants and primary, through to junior and senior high. Each section ran fun activities and nurtured the faith of kids through Bible teaching.
Our OneLove conference gave women, busy with family, work and church, a chance to step outside of their daily demands for a one-day conference aimed at refreshing their faith and inspiring them to serve God. “Perseverance” was the theme for our 2019 conference. In August, 2,000 women gathered for fellowship and encouragement from God’s word. They heard three talks, from Hebrews and 2 Corinthians, that inspired them to joyfully persevere in the faith.
One-day conference
in August 2019
2,000 WOMEN
Basecamp is a place for men to meet around God’s word and remember their calling and be spurred on in their responsibilities as faithful men of God. The theme for 2019 was “A Portrait of a Man of Faith”. In August, 2,300 men heard Bible talks on being ‘Fearless’, ‘Tender’, and ‘Thankful’. We held two conferences: a one-day city-fix, and a weekend mountain retreat. Both options saw men return home rejuvenated in their faith.
Basecamp is a place for men to meet around God’s word and remember their calling and be spurred on in their responsibilities as faithful men of God. The theme for 2019 was “A Portrait of a Man of Faith”. In August, 2,300 men heard Bible talks on being ‘Fearless’, ‘Tender’, and ‘Thankful’. We held two conferences: a one-day city-fix, and a weekend mountain retreat. Both options saw men return home rejuvenated in their faith.
Thank you to our
2020 Ministry Partners
We are conscious that this year has been a difficult one, not just for KCC, but also for many ministries and organisations.
We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to our partners this year, who have committed to continuing their support and partnership with us even in this time. Please visit, support and read more about our partner organisations below.
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Help Anglicare increase vital food and financial assistance through this crisis
The sudden shutdown of businesses across Australia, aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, has pushed many families into poverty. “People who may never have experienced financial hardship in the past or never had to introduce themselves to welfare support or charities … have suddenly found themselves out of work and in need,” says Bill Farrand, Anglicare Community Chief Operating Officer.
The health and economic crisis is also impacting heavily on families and individuals who were already vulnerable – those in low-income jobs and people facing mental illness, domestic violence and other stresses in their homes. “Anglicare has always been about supporting people who fall through the cracks,” Bill says. “And there are more of those people at the moment – there are more cracks and there are more people.” With your support, Anglicare will increase vital food and financial assistance to help our communities through this crisis. Because Anglicare is built for times like these.
Please give what you can to help. Thank you.
CRU is a Bible-based, interdenominational Christian organisation whose mission is to help the kids and youth of Australia to know and follow Jesus! Every year, over 100,000 young people hear about Jesus through our ministries - CRU Educational Camps, CRU Holiday Camps, Schools Ministry, and through our CRU Galston Gorge and CRU Lake Mac campsites.
We are getting ready to expand our ministry with our newly-renovated CRU Lake Mac Camp and Conference Centre, ready to open and enjoy from Term 3 2020. Experience brand new purpose-built ensuite accommodation for up to 260 guests, flexible and well-equipped meeting spaces, delicious food in a dining room with panoramic lake views, and a range of fun onsite activities – all for an affordable camp package price.
Get back to camp at the new CRU Lake Mac!
Nestled on the stunning shores of Lake Macquarie, just 60 minutes from Hornsby and Newcastle, we’ll be here, ready and waiting to welcome your church, school or community group!
Book now – dates are filling fast:
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Our world needs truth. Our nation needs answers. At ACL, we believe Christ is the answer.
Putting feet to our faith: Christians from all walks of life, bound by love for Christ and the belief that righteousness exalts a nation. Join Australia’s second largest grassroots movement. Truth made public.
Get ready: “I didn’t just need a crash course in understanding our secular age. As a Christian, I wanted a crash course in how I can be a positive influence for Christ in it, whatever my future was.” www.acl.org.au/gps
‘The Truth of It’: Martyn Iles cuts through fake news to proclaim God’s truth on trending political issues. Weekly episodes:
A Christian community where men and women learn to love the Lord Jesus, teach the Word of God, and carry the gospel of salvation to the ends of the earth
Biblical - the Bible is at the centre of everything we do.
Theological - we think about all things in relation to God and his purpose in Christ.
Reformed-evangelical - our lives and message are characterised by the gospel of God’s sovereign grace.
Missional - the global mission of the Lord Jesus Christ drives everything we do.
Communal - we are shaped as Christian disciples, as we learn and do life together in community.
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Hope and aid for the persecuted church
Barnabas Fund provides practical aid for persecuted Christians, channelling donations “from Christians, through Christians, to Christians” in over 100 countries. We also raise awareness of the plight of Christians living with discrimination, oppression or violence, and encourage prayer for them, as well as speaking out on their behalf.
Equipping women to serve Christ
MAC is committed to equipping women to serve Christ. Join us to go deeper into God’s Word, shaping how we care for and disciple others effectively.
Online classes for Semester 2, 2020 are now open for enrolment.
Help vulnerable Australians find hope this winter
COVID-19 is increasing demand for Mission Australia's services. People like you can provide life-changing support for people facing homelessness and disadvantage. There's never been a more important time to give them hope. Donate a one-off or monthly gift today:
One of Australia’s longest standing Bible college, Morling College has equipped Christian leaders, missionaries and pastors for decades.
Discover transformative courses in Bible, Ministry, Mission, Theology, Education, Counselling and Chaplaincy via flexible study modes that enable you to fit study around your life. Enquire now for July, Semester 2 2020.
Connecting people to Jesus and each other
Celebrating 40 years of the Jesus Film viewed 8 billion times, an amazing new app contains hundreds of short and feature-length films in 1800+ languages to equip you to reach others.
Power to Change Australia is connecting people to Jesus and each other.
SMBC is Bible-centred, missions-focussed and inter-denominational – with a commitment to learning and being transformed in community.
Study Old and New Testament, theology, church history, biblical languages, pastoral care and missions – via full-time or part-time, day or evening, intensive mode or semester length options. (Semester 2 2020 is in off-campus mode!)
