Below is a list of events and training courses run by the mission agencies that partner with Second Wind Network.

These events and courses are selected as ones which should be of interest to "second-half" people, to help them "find their fit" in modern missions.

Go to the individual agency websites to find more events and information about training.

Click on the name of an event to find out more. Where possible, we have included some contact details and the agency's website so you can find out more about each particular event.

YWAM Canberra  TESOL for Mission Course TESOL provides an amazing opportunity to minister to the felt needs of millions of people throughout the world, including within Australia. 27th April to 5th June     YWAM Canberra     ACT   For your information the 6 week TESOL seminar is running here from 27th April to 5th June 2015. This will replace the course we usually have here in October. Full details on the website More details: Leonie Watts   [email protected]   02 -62415500 or 02-62257111 Website:  http://ywamcanberra.com/institute-for-the-nations/tesol/   Back to List European Christian Mission  Orthodoxy Seminar Are you interested in evangelical mission and Orthodox Europe? Then this seminar is for YOU! Monday 16th March     Morling college, (Tinsley room)     NSW   This is a day seminar designed to equip and prepare Christian personnel looking to serve in Orthodox countries. The speaker will be Darrell Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Missiology at Morling College. More details to come. More details: ECM Office   (02) 9747 5446   ecm.oz @ ecmi.org Website:  http://ecmaustralia.org/news/item/orthodoxy-seminar/   Back to List Global Recordings  The Challenge of Vanuatu Did you know there are over 100 languages in Vanuatu? Come & hear how GRN plan to tell the story of Jesus in every one of these languages. Saturday 14th March     Eastwood Baptist Church, 3 First Avenue, Eastwood     NSW   Even though more than 80 percent of the Vanuatu people follow Christianity to various degrees, belief in sorcery, black magic and animist traditions are deeply rooted. Most people maintain firm belief in the power and presence of ancestral spirits. For many, Christianity is little more than a veneer over deep rooted cultural and religious practices. In this presentation, the Rogne and Dillon families will share about how they hope to provide the people of Vanuatu with Bible teaching in their own language. There are over 100 languages in Vanuatu, and GRN is partnering with local churches to provide resources to those who need it most. The afternoon will include refreshments, but that's not the main reason to come!! More details: Dave Hughes   [email protected]   02-9899-2211 Website:  http://globalrecordings.net/en/2589   Back to List Intercultural Training Australia  TESOL for Mission Courses (Sydney) Practical, hands-on training to equip you for TESOL ministry in Australia or overseas. Certificate4 and Diploma Courses available. Next courses in 2015     TBA     NSW   Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English 30987Qld For Ministry Various TESOL Cert 4 Courses will be offered throughout 2015 in Sydney. This is very practical, hands-on training which will strongly equip you for TESOL ministry in Australia or overseas. These may now be combined with Cert IV Training & Assessment TAE40110 (additional assessment and training hours needed). Also new - Diploma of Language Teaching-TESOL 10431NAT Please contact us for more information. More details: Juanita Anderson   [email protected]   Juanita 0438 273 954 Website:  http://www.interculturaltraining.com.au/sydney.html   Back to List KAIROS Course  God, the Church & the World Find your role in the Purpose and Plan of God for the Nations Courses throughout 2015     Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle     NSW   A Study of the Purpose and Plan of God for the Nations, from Genesis to the End of the Age! An exciting, interactive journey with God that looks at our world from His perspective: Discover the heart of God as revealed in Scripture, from Genesis to Rev. Review the advance of Christianity throughout the world Explore the challenging final frontiers of world Christian Mission Identify your role in the worldwide expansion of God's Kingdom Learn from leading Mission personalities, theologians and historians. Let God change your life !! More details: See website for different regions     Website:  http://kairoscourse.org/courses?nation=au&x=39&y=16   Back to List MAF  Family Picnic Day A chance for the entire MAF Family to share in fellowship over lunch. Sat 21 March     Hill Pavillion, Bicentennial Park, Syd Olympic Park     NSW   Games for the kids and kids at heart will be provided for in this delightful picnic setting overlooking Lake Belvedere. BYO picnic lunch, drinks and picnic blanket. BBQs available. More details:     1800 650 169 Website:  http://www.maf.org.au/events/ep/2   Back to List Missions Interlink  Debrief Day for Short Term Missionaries A day for those who have returned from short term mission and are processing their re-entry. Saturday 7th March     Missions Interlink Office, 2nd floor, 36 Stoddart Road, Prospect     NSW   Cost is $35 per person (includes lunch). This is the price for prior registration. Registration on the day costs $40. To book, go to http://www.trybooking.com/114823 More details: Grant Webster   [email protected]   Website:  http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/events/debrief-day-for-short-term-missionaries   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Missions Interlink  MIST - Short-term Mission Training Investigating Short-term mission? MIST is designed to help short-term workers live and work effectively cross-culturally, and make sure your experience is a success! 18 - 19 April     Missions Interlink Office, 2nd floor, 36 Stoddart Road, Prospect     NSW   Missions Interlink Short-Term Training is a weekend course designed to provide an environment in which participants are stimulated to think and learn more about the challenges of living and working as a short-termer in a cross-cultural setting. This course is facilitated by experienced mission workers drawn from a variety of organisations and situations including CMS, Interserve, SIM and Wycliffe. The MIST course is excellent interactive preparation for all your short-term mission participants. Go to the website to register on line More details: Judy Kay   [email protected]   (MI Office) 02 8014 6484 Website:  http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/events/mist-training-for-short-term-missionaries   Back to List Missions Interlink  Re-Entry Retreat A retreat for cross-cultural workers who have completed their missionary service and are caught in a time of change as they adjust to life in Australia. 1st - 3rd May     Lutanda Yarramundi, Yarramundi     NSW   Recommended for cross-cultural returnees who have been back for 2 months to 5 years! Venue: Lutanda Yarramundi, Yarramundi. For those needing to come by train, transport from Penrith train station can be arranged. Early Bird Price: $ 230 (if booked before 17th April 2015) Normal Price $250 For booking details & registration go to trybooking: www.trybooking.com/120689 For further enquiries or help with booking please contact Sandy Wade by email or phone Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri More details: Sandy Wade   [email protected]   02 98684777 Website:    Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Mukti  Upcoming Events Are you interested in India? Then come along to one of Mukti's Sydney info events and find out how you can become involved in changing lives. April - October     Various locations     NSW   Mukti Australia works in partnership with Mukti India to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged women and children in India. More details: Melbourne Office   [email protected]   03 9890 0211 Website:  https://www.mukti.org.au/events.php   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List OMF  SCOPE Have you had a taste of mission and are exploring if God is calling you to serve Him cross-culturally fulltime? Wed 11th March     Our house!, North Rocks     NSW   Scope is a group for people like you that meets every couple of months to hang out and have input from current missionaries about practical issues in mission. RSVP to reserve yourself a serve of dessert! For more information contact Steve More details: Steve Patterson   [email protected]   (02) 9868 4777 Website:  http://omf.org/australia/events-2/   Back to List Interserve  Tangible Love - Brisbane Libby has lived most of her adult life in a war-torn country in Central Asia, serving with her late husband. Come and hear her story of God's Grace and meet new and old friends. (Includes dinner) Sat 7th March     Gateway Baptist Church, MacKenzie     QLD   For over thirty years she worked with her late husband to improve the lives of the local people. Libby also served as an English teacher and in leadership roles for the local expatriate community. Libby and her husband raised their three girls, persevered through several regime changes, and lived in a difficult place out of love for God and His people. Her journey with God has been extraordinary, to be sure, but most importantly, it has been an ordinary Christian's response to the world's need and God's call to serve. Go to the website for more info & to book on line. More details:   [email protected]   1800 067 100 Website:  http://www.interserve.org.au/tangiblelove/   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Intercultural Training Australia  TESOL for Mission Courses (Brisbane) Practical, hands-on training to equip you for TESOL ministry in Australia or overseas Next Course in March   Mon & Thurs Evenings, plus Saturdays   Taringa Baptist Church, 36 Morrow St Taringa     QLD   Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English 30987Qld For Ministry Various TESOL Cert 4 Courses will be offered throughout 2015 in Brisbane, both Day and evening classes. This is very practical, hands-on training which will strongly equip you for TESOL ministry in Australia or overseas. These may now be combined with Cert IV Training & Assessment TAE40110 (additional assessment and training hours needed). Part Time Courses Monday, Thursday evenings, Saturday all day Course 1 16th March - 30th May 2015 Course 2 13th July - 19th September 2015 Full time course ? 4 weeks - Monday to Friday, 9th November to 4th December 2015 More details:   [email protected] au   07 3369 1296 or Chris Neale 0412 307 931 Website:  http://www.interculturaltraining.com.au/brisbane.html   Back to List Journey in Mission (CMS)  Church planting like rabbits........ Journey in Mission is a regular event run by CMS Qld for followers of Jesus interested in current cross cultural mission issues. It's always a great evening!! Thurs March 19th     Hope Central auditorium, 126 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley     QLD   First JIM of 2015! A look at the Church Planting Movement The 1990s saw the emergence of numerous movements of gospel-poor peoples to Christ in places once hardened to the gospel. These movements were later described, by missiologist David Garrison, as Church Planting Movements (CPM), "a rapid multiplication of indigenous churches planting churches that sweep through a people group or population segment". As Western Christians we are often sceptical and cautious of these kind of reports. But what does it look like on the ground? Might there be lessons that can help us grow and multiply churches here in Australia and overseas? More details: Sam McGeown   [email protected]   Website:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/120629701288685/?fref=ts   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List KAIROS Course  God, the Church & the World Find your role in the Purpose and Plan of God for the Nations Courses throughout 2015       Brisbane & Sunshine Coast   QLD   A Study of the Purpose and Plan of God for the Nations, from Genesis to the End of the Age! An exciting, interactive journey with God that looks at our world from His perspective: Discover the heart of God as revealed in Scripture, from Genesis to Rev. Review the advance of Christianity throughout the world Explore the challenging final frontiers of world Christian Mission Identify your role in the worldwide expansion of God?s Kingdom Learn from leading Mission personalities, theologians and historians. Let God change your life !! More details: See website for different regions     Website:  http://kairoscourse.org/courses?nation=au&x=39&y=16   Back to List MAF  Annual Conference (Date Claimer) Do you support MAF? Then plan to come to the Annual Conference in May. Sunday 24 May     Mueller College, 75 Morris Rd, Rothwell     QLD   The annual MAF Australia conference is on Sunday 24 May 2015. Join us for lunch at 1pm. Venue: Mueller College, 75 Morris Rd, Rothwell, QLD 4022. More details:   [email protected]   1800 650 169 Website:    Back to List Missions Interlink  MIST - Short-term Mission Training Investigating Short-term mission? MIST is designed to help short-term workers live and work effectively cross-culturally, and make sure your experience is a success! 21-22 March     WEC International Centre 19 Bayview Terrace Clayfield     QLD   Missions Interlink Short-Term Training is a weekend course designed to provide an environment in which participants are stimulated to think and learn more about the challenges of living and working as a short-termer in a cross-cultural setting. This course is facilitated by experienced mission workers drawn from a variety of organisations and situations including CMS, Interserve, SIM and Wycliffe. The MIST course is excellent interactive preparation for all your short-term mission participants. Go to website to register on line. More MIST courses scheduled for July & October. More details: Shez Morris MIQ Ministry Coordinator   0439 897 205   [email protected] Website:  http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/events/missions-interlink-short-term-training-mist-qld-2   Back to List Missions Interlink  Re-Entry Day A workshop for any cross-cultural returnees, short or long term - recently returned or some time ago - young or old. Sat 23rd May     WEC Centre 19 Bayview Tce     QLD   See attached brochure for details and to register on line. More details: Shez Thomas   [email protected]   Website:    Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Wyclife  Bible Story-telling Workshops Over half the world are oral learners. Learn how to harness the power of stories and reach people in a new, vibrant way. Feb, April, Oct & Nov     Various Locations - see website     QLD   Over half the world are oral learners, learning best through stories and discussions, not by reading and studying. Stories are somehow able to bypass our mental filters. They allow us to imagine things that don?t apply in real life. When we hear a story, the normal rules are suspended, and our imagination takes over. Over a weekend, learn how to craft tell and teach bible stories that are simple accurate and memorable. This seminar will help you harness the power of stories and reach people in a new, vibrant way. Bible storytelling is a skill that will help ordinary Christians in three ways: evangelism, biblical knowledge and disciple making. Seminars for 2015 are on 5-8 February, 24-27 April, 2-5 October and 26-29 November More details: Liz Linden (Brisbane)   http://www.wycliffe.org.au/contact-us/contact-queensland/   (07) 3256 1803 Website:  http://wycliffe.org.au/event/bible-storytelling-seminars-qld/   Back to List Missions Interlink  MIST - Short-term Mission Training Investigating Short-term mission? MIST is designed to help short-term workers live and work effectively cross-culturally, and make sure your experience is a success! 21-22 March     Woodville Gardens Uniting Church. 66 Ridley Grove, Woodville Gardens     SA   Missions Interlink Short-Term Training is a weekend course designed to provide an environment in which participants are stimulated to think and learn more about the challenges of living and working as a short-termer in a cross-cultural setting. This course is facilitated by experienced mission workers drawn from a variety of organisations and situations including CMS, Interserve, SIM and Wycliffe. The MIST course is excellent interactive preparation for all your short-term mission participants. Cost $65 Go to website to register on line More details: Barry Lock:   [email protected]   0408 847 939 Website:  http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/events/mist-sa-short-term-missions-training   Back to List OMF  Asia Focus Thinking about mission service (short or longer term) in Asia. Then here's an opportunity to explore more! Saturday 14th March     Bible College of South Australia, Malvern     SA   Our first Asia Focus meeting for the year will have Rev Tim Patrick, Principal of Bible College of South Australia sharing with us. We will take a closer look at the topics Preparing for Mission as well as Short Term Service in Japan. For more information, contact Harlan. More details: Harlan Wright   [email protected]   Website:  http://omf.org/australia/events-2/   Back to List Interserve  Tangible Love - Launceston Libby has lived most of her adult life in a war-torn country in Central Asia, serving with her late husband. Come and hear her story of God's Grace and meet new and old friends. (Includes supper) Friday 13th March     Worldview Centre     TAS   For over thirty years she worked with her late husband to improve the lives of the local people. Libby also served as an English teacher and in leadership roles for the local expatriate community. Libby and her husband raised their three girls, persevered through several regime changes, and lived in a difficult place out of love for God and His people. Her journey with God has been extraordinary, to be sure, but most importantly, it has been an ordinary Christian's response to the world's need and God's call to serve. Go to the website for more info & to book on line. Presented by Global Insight in partnership with CMS, WEC, Worldview and Bible Society. More details:   [email protected]   1800 067 100 Website:  http://www.interserve.org.au/tangiblelove/   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Interserve  Tangible Love - Melbourne Libby has lived most of her adult life in a war-torn country in Central Asia, serving with her late husband. Come and hear her story of God's Grace and meet new and old friends. Saturday 14th March     Melbourne School of Theology (MST)     VIC   For over thirty years she worked with her late husband to improve the lives of the local people. Libby also served as an English teacher and in leadership roles for the local expatriate community. Libby and her husband raised their three girls, persevered through several regime changes, and lived in a difficult place out of love for God and His people. Her journey with God has been extraordinary, to be sure, but most importantly, it has been an ordinary Christian's response to the world's need and God's call to serve. Go to the website for more info & to book on line. More details:   [email protected]   1800 067 100 Website:  http://www.interserve.org.au/tangiblelove/   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Intercultural Training Australia  TESOL for Mission Courses (Melbourne) Practical, hands-on training to equip you for TESOL ministry in Australia or overseas. Certificate4 and Diploma Courses available. May 6th to 19th June 2015   Wednesday, Friday & 2 Saturday?s   See website or below for details     VIC   Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English 30987Qld For Ministry Various TESOL Cert 4 Courses will be offered throughout 2015 in melbourne. This is very practical, hands-on training which will strongly equip you for TESOL ministry in Australia or overseas. These may now be combined with Cert IV Training & Assessment TAE40110 (additional assessment and training hours needed). Day Part Time Course Wednesday?s 9.00 am - 5.00 pm at St James Conference Centre City Friday?s 9.00 am to 5.00 pm at Canterbury Presbyterian Church Please contact us for more information. More details: Marg Borneman, Juanita Anderson   [email protected]   (07) 3369 1296, MB 0421 134 924, JA 0438 273 954 Website:  http://www.interculturaltraining.com.au/melbourne.html   Back to List KAIROS Course  God, the Church & the World Find your role in the Purpose and Plan of God for the Nations Courses throughout 2015     Various locations in Melbourne     VIC   A Study of the Purpose and Plan of God for the Nations, from Genesis to the End of the Age! An exciting, interactive journey with God that looks at our world from His perspective: Discover the heart of God as revealed in Scripture, from Genesis to Rev. Review the advance of Christianity throughout the world Explore the challenging final frontiers of world Christian Mission Identify your role in the worldwide expansion of God?s Kingdom Learn from leading Mission personalities, theologians and historians. Let God change your life !! More details: Daron Himstedt   [email protected]   0450522024 Website:  http://kairoscourse.org/courses?nation=au&x=39&y=16   Back to List Missions Interlink  Activate Conference May 2015 Be inspired and challenged from God's Word to take your next step in missions. Activate toward mission. Fri May 1st, evening - all day May 2nd     Melbourne School of Theology (MST)     VIC   If you are interested in mission, this is a conference for you. It's for all God's people - young adults, students, churches and mission organisations - for His greater glory around the world. Learn more through worship, workshops and the Word. Be equipped through strategic and challenging workshops. Catch the vision to be more deeply involved in God's work around the world. Register NOW online. More details: Sheila   [email protected]   Website:  http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/events/activate-2015   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Missions Interlink  MIST - Short-term Mission Training Investigating Short-term mission? MIST is designed to help short-term workers live and work effectively cross-culturally, and make sure your experience is a success! 17-19 April     Wycliffe Bible Translators, Kangaroo Ground     VIC   Missions Interlink Short-Term Training is a weekend course designed to provide an environment in which participants are stimulated to think and learn more about the challenges of living and working as a short-termer in a cross-cultural setting. This course is facilitated by experienced mission workers drawn from a variety of organisations and situations including CMS, Interserve, SIM and Wycliffe. The MIST course is excellent interactive preparation for all your short-term mission participants. More details: Christine Bird   [email protected]   Website:  http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/events/missions-interlink-short-term-training-mist-vic   Back to List Missions Interlink  Belgrave Hts Easter Convention There will be many Mission Agency displays in addition to great teaching. Easter 2015         VIC   The BH Easter Convention is always a great time, with good teaching, fellowship and the opportunity to connect with many different mission organisations who will have displays. All details will be on the BHEC website. More details:     Website:  http://www.bhc.org.au/   Back to List Mukti  Upcoming Events Are you interested in India? Then come along to one of Mukti's Sydney info events and find out how you can become involved in changing lives. February - March (see website)     Various locations     WA   Mukti Australia works in partnership with Mukti India to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged women and children in India. More details: Peter Warren   [email protected]   08 9497 3000 or 0417 916323 Website:  https://www.mukti.org.au/events.php   Back to List OMF  Exploring Mission Thinking about mission service (short or longer term) in Asia. Then here?s an opportunity to explore more! Saturday 14th March     Subiaco Church of Christ, Perth     WA   Sally (East Asia) and the P Family (South East Asia) are on home assignment! Come along to hear whatthey?ve been up to and what they?re planning to do later this year as each head back to new and different fields. The Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship Team who just came back from a Serve Asia trip will also be sharing about their time with David and Jessica Liaw in Cambodia. More details: OMF Perth   [email protected]   (08) 9240 8312 or 0488 004 556 Website:  http://omf.org/australia/events-2/   Back to List Reach Beyond  Klassen Tour - March 2015 Reach Beyond Australia is excited to be able to bring Eduard Klassen, and his wife Christine, to Australia again in 2015. March 2015         WA   Eduard and Christine will be touring during March 2015, predominantly in Western Australia. Eduard is a Paraguayan folk harpist now living in Canada who has presented over 3500 music concerts in 23 countries since making a personal commitment to Christ. Christine is an accomplished pianist and performs at some of the concerts. If your church is interested in holding an event and would like more information regarding the ?Klassen Tour 2015?, please call Reach Beyond on 1300 653 853 or Contact Us on our website. More details: Melbourne Office or Gordon Smith     1300 653 853 or (G) 0427 760 424 Website:  http://www.reachbeyond.org.au/resources/news/klassen-tour-2015   Download a PDF Flyer or get more info Back to List Back to Top