PROGRAM
10:00AM Morning Tea (Rego Day One from 9:45am)
10:30AM Morning Bible Session
12:00PM Lunch
1:00PM Strand Groups
3:00PM Afternoon tea
4:00PM Workshops
6:00PM Dinner Break
7:00PM Evening session
Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Supper will be provided at SWEATCON 2025. Because dinner is not provided, attendees are encouraged to either bring their own dinner or grab something from Carnes Hill Marketplace or nearby fast food restaurants.
1:00PM each afternoon
Strand Groups give you the skills to understand and teach the Bible.
Strand 1: Understanding & Applying a Bible Passage
Strand 2: Biblical Theology: An Overview of the Whole Bible
Strand 3: Thinking Theologically: What the Bible says about…everything!
Strand 4: Christian Ethics: Working out God’s way in a wayward world
Strand 5: Unpacking a Bible Book (a different book each year)
Youth: Strand material adapted for high school aged students
Start with Strand 1 and work through them in order each year. NextGen and AFES NTE prior learning is recognised.
Strand 2 is recognised prior learning for Youthworks SRE Accreditation Training Module 5: Bible Foundations.
Strand 4 on Christian Ethics will help you tackle tricky topics and tough questions with a solid understanding of the Bible. If you have previously completed Strand 4: Christian Leadership, you are invited to do the new material in this strand. Our Christian Leadership material will be delivered in a series of workshops available in the afternoon.
Training on topics relevant to ministry in South West Sydney.
Tuesday 14 January
How to evangelise in a world that thinks it has it all
Wednesday 15 January
Improving your Bible talks for kids and youth
How to use your finances wisely for the kingdom of God
What does God say about abortion/euthanasia? Why life and death matters and how to stand for truth in a godless world
Evangelism amongst 2nd generation migrants: Juggling 2 worlds
Thursday 16 January
Running great small groups in kids and youth ministry
Evangelism and Discipleship of everyday people
Mental health and evangelism: How can we show and share the love of Jesus in difficult times
Friday 17 January
Playing games for discipleship purposes: What games and activities should we play in our programs?
The 3 R’s of Parenting: Relationships, self-regulation and self-reflection
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few": How to think about full time ministry.
Godly leadership in confusing times: self awareness and understanding people with different perspectives to you.
Thursday 16 January
4:00PM-5:45PM at Hoxton Park Anglican
Cost: FREE
Come and be refreshed at the Pastor’s Workshop. Gather with other ministry workers who get it.
Dan Wu will be running a session on “How to preach the Old Testament”
Infants too young for our preschool program are welcome to accompany their parents throughout the conference.
A cry room is available during the morning and evening sessions for infants to be supervised by their parents.
For walkers to under 5s (limited numbers)
For children who are enrolled in primary school (K-6) in 2025 (limited numbers)
Age appropriate programs of games, singing, crafts and bible stories to help children learn how much God loves them in Jesus.
A space will be available for younger children to take naps as needed under the supervision of the leaders.
Kids register according to the grade they are enrolled in for the coming school year.
Program runs for morning session and strand groups only and does not include meal times or workshops.
Years 7 - 12 in 2025
Youth are welcome to join a Youth Strand Group, as well as attend sessions and workshops.
All SWEATCON volunteers have verified WWCC numbers and up-to-date Safe Ministry training.
Children will need to be signed in and out by their parent/guardian before and after each session and meal time.
