WHAT IS MOVE?
MOVE is a one-day missions conference that we pray God will use to MOVE His people in the NT in their thinking about God and His mission for them in this world – both now and in the future. Come and be inspired by great Bible teaching, music, food, barista coffee and stories of what people have done and are doing. MOVE is also a chance to connect with people who can encourage and help you work out possible next steps for your life.
WHY come to MOVE?
Some of Jesus’ last words to his followers were, Go, make disciples of all nations … (Matthew 28:18). It seems Jesus’ people are (meant to be) a people on the MOVE , taking the Gospel to new people and places.
Second, it seems we are a people more and more on the MOVE. Research suggests the average young Aussie will work up to 17 different jobs across five different careers and live in any number of places in their lifetime. How can we use our study and/or work to take us to needy places with the Gospel?
Perhaps you’re one of the many whom God has moved to the Northern Territory for work, study, lifestyle or a relationship. Whether you’re a long-term Darwin local or a recent arrival to the Territory, MOVE is an opportunity to take time out to think about God’s mission for your life!
WHO IS MOVE for?
While MOVE is especially aimed at 18–40-year-olds (Millennials and Gen Z) the conference is for anyone who wants to explore how God might be pleased to use them in His service. That might mean staying long(er) term in Darwin, going remote, perhaps even a MOVE elsewhere in Australia or even overseas!
Maybe you are someone who is (or needs to be) more open to trying your hand as a ministry intern or apprentice? Or maybe you would like to dig deeper into God’s word with some form of formal study in order to be better equipped to tell and teach the Bible to others – whether in vocational ministry or alongside your career. Who knows how God could use you. So come along!
WHAT can I expect to experience at MOVE?
Roll in at 8.30am to register yourself and your children for great BCA4Kids program (Children under 12 free). Grab a barista coffee and then we’ll kick off 9am for the first of two Bible teaching sessions singing out God’s praises, digging deep into the riches of God’s Word, meeting people, hearing stories and lifting everything up to our Lord in prayer. The third session will be a choice to attend one of two interactive seminars. There will be plenty of time to connect over snacks and lunch as we enjoy the beautiful surrounds of Nungalinya College.
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WHO is teaching the Bible at MOVE?
Simon Gillham is excited to be coming back to MOVE 2025 to unpack the ‘sending heart of God’ and what that might mean for us. Simon is passionate about enthusing and training men and women to serve the Lord Jesus
all over Australia and the world. Simon is married to Margie who will joining Simon at MOVE 2025 to co-lead one of the two interactive seminars during the conference. Margie and Simon have led church planting ministries in the Hunter Valley of NSW, served as missionaries with CMS at Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary in Africa and since 2016 Simon has lead the Missions department at Moore Theological College. Margie works for CMS providing pastoral support to missionaries. They have two adult children and about to head out with CMS to again serve in theological education in Africa.
Interactive Seminar 1
Will be led by Simon and Margie who will give us a window into some of the decisions they’ve made to move over the years and how God’s Word, His Spirit and His people have helped frame and inform the choices they’ve made – There will be Q n A during the session and opportunity for more conversation over breaks.
Interactive Seminar 2
Will be team led by Kristan Slack (lead pastor, Alice Springs Anglican) and Isaac & Catherine White (Katherine). They will share some of their decisions to ‘move’ along with some of the good, hard and harder things they have experienced (so far) as they have moved their lives for the sake of the gospel.
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HOW do I find out more information about MOVE?
MOVE is a BCA initiative with a team of Jesus loving Darwin locals for Christ’s people in the Northern Territory.
Feel free to email or call Ben Staunton, MOVE2025 Chair or better yet, connect with one of the local team members in Darwin helping to make MOVE happen:
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Ben Staunton
ConnectNT,
5.30 pm Christ Church Darwin
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Emily Quinn
BCA, Nungalinya College,
St Peter's Nightcliff
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Susanna Baldwin
Wycliffe/AuSIL,
5.30 pm Christ Church Darwin
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Esther George
BCA SA/NT
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Registration closes 5 PM 8 OCTOBER
Children under 12 free
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