Partner Events
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.
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SMBC Muslims and the Message- Bridging the Gap Tues 1 May – Thurs 3 May Sydney Missionary Bible College 43-45 Badminton Road, Croydon Sydney . There are burkas in the headlines and provocative billboards on Sydney’s streets. But what do they mean? Islam can often seem foreign and confusing. The gap between Muslims and Christians sometimes seems too wide to cross. More details: SMBC Office admin@smbc.com.au 02 9747 4780 http://www.smbc.com.au/pages/default.asp?pid=231 Download the PDF Flyer CMS Canberra Missions Focus Fri 17 – Sat 18 February St Johns, Reid ACT This annual CMS event is a unique opportunity to hear from God’s word and God’s world. Come and hear former missionary, Charlie Fletcher, speak from the Psalms. Be encouraged and challenged as CMS missionaries reveal some of what God is doing in their diverse locations. Start the year with a fresh focus on mission and find out how you can get involved. Don’t miss it! More details: NSW/ACT Office nswact@cms.org.au (02) 9267 3711 http://www.cms.org.au/cmf International Teams Justice & Transformation Workshops Throughout 2012 Multiple States What is God’s heart for the poor and oppressed? Are there really people in slavery today? What’s the deal with refugees? How can I make a difference? Find out how International Teams staff can facilitate a Justice & Transformation workshop for your church. More details: Janice Collins australia@iteams.org 02 9890 2244 http://www.iteams.org.au/get-involved/events/justice-and-transformation-workshop/ Interserve National Conference – Compelled to Serve Fri 11th – Sun 13th May The Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops NSW 2012 marks Interserve’s 160th anniversary! Still committed to serving in the hard places where Christ is least known we give thanks to God for the work he has done and is doing through Interserve. We’d love you to join us for a special weekend at Stanwell tops. A brochure will be available soon, meanwhile please mark your diary. More details: Kirsten Jones info@interserve.org.au 03 9729 9611 http://www.interserve.org.au/#pid=268 Intercultural Training Assoc. TESOL for Mission Courses (Sydney) Throughout 2012 (below) Next course in April To be advised Sydney NSW Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English 30664Qld For Ministry Various TESOL Cert 4 Courses will be offered throughout 2012 in Sydney, 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 & Education TAE40110 (additional assessment and training hours needed). Semester 1 Mode: 3 week Intensive – Monday – Saturday + 25 hrs teaching prac Semester 2: Mode: Evening course 1 night/week + 3 weekend workshops + 25 hours teaching prac. More details: Juanita Anderson / Kim Hood juanita@interculturaltraining.com.au 07 3311 5595 http://www.itateach.com Download the PDF Flyer Intercultural Training Assoc. TESOL for Mission Courses (Tahlee) Next course 13 Feb Tahlee Ministries, Newcastle Tahlee via Karuah NSW Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English 30664Qld For Ministry Various TESOL Cert 4 Courses will be offered throughout 2012 in Tahlee, as Day classes only. 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 & Education TAE40110 (additional assessment and training hours needed). Next Course: Mode: 3 week Intensive Monday – Saturday + 25 hrs teaching prac More details: Juanita Anderson / Kim Hood juanita@interculturaltraining.com.au 07 3311 5595 http://www.itateach.com Download the PDF Flyer Missions Interlink MIST – Short-term Mission Training April 26-29 and September 20-23 Castlereagh Academy, NSW Investigating Short-term Mission? More details: Judy Kay jkay@cms.org.au (02) 9284 6745 http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/node/1055 Download the PDF Flyer Missions Interlink Short-termer Debrief Day Sat 18th Feb Sydney Missionary Bible College 43-45 Badminton Road, Croydon NSW A fantastic opportunity for returned short termers to think through, process and pray about their response to God in the light of their recent mission trips. The day is also suitable for those who lead short term mission trips or are involved in mentoring, training or helping those who go on short term mission. Register on line or contact Judy More details: Judy Kay jkay2x2@optushome.com.au http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/node/1175 OMF Target Asia Sat February 25 Epping Baptist Church, 1 Ray Rd Epping NSW A gathering for anyone who is interested in God’s work through OMF from the Mekong to Japan and Mongolia to SE Asia. Come and hear what God is doing in the countries of East Asia and meet those who have been and hear their stories. Hear too from those who have recently joined the Homeside team. What are the dreams and plans that God has given us for 2012. Come and find out. Want to know more? Call Steve at the office or simply come along. Lunch ($5) will follow the meeting. More details: Steve or Vicky au.edpa@omfmail.com (02) 9868 4777 http://www.omf.org/australia Download the PDF Flyer WEC Reproducible Storytelling for Cross-cultural Evangelism 13 Feb – 28 March (weekly) Auburn, Western Sydney NSW Two-thirds of the world’s people are oral communicators, i.e. they depend mostly on hearing and speaking rather than on reading and writing for communication. Oral telling of Bible stories is therefore one of the key ways of sharing the gospel with and discipling unreached peoples. This workshop in Bible storying is designed for anyone who would like to learn to story or to experiment with this approach to cross-cultural evangelism and discipleship. The format will be once per week for 6 weeks followed by a 3 day intensive. Dates are:February 13, 20, 27 and March 5, 12, 19, 26, 27, 28 More details: Robyn Lanham robyn.lanham@wec.com.au 02 9747 5577 http://wec.com.au/events Wycliffe Bible Story-telling Workshops Throughout 2012 (below) See below for venues NSW Over half the world are oral learners, learning best through stories and discussions,not by reading and studying. 19th May 2012 Drummoyne Presbyterian Church. Contact Anna Benn annabenn76@yahoo.com.au 8th – 11th June 2012 Moree Contact Margaret Love margaret_love@wycliffe.org 22nd – 25th June 2012 Sydney, Contact Shirley Graham. hsgraham@bigpond.net.au 26th – 29th July Tamworth Contact Margaret Love margaret_love@wycliffe.org 4th August 2012 Concord Baptist Church. Contact Margaret Love margaret_love@wycliffe.org 28th Sept – 1st Oct 2012; (Oct long weekend) Sydney. Registrar Sharon Beck beck.sharon@gmail.com More details: Margaret Love margaret_love@wycliffe.org 02 96054172 or 0425231333 http://www.wycliffe.org.au/events/bible-storytelling-events-2012-nsw/ CMS Journey in Mission Throughout 2012 Dinner at 6.30pm, start at 7:3 Hope Central, 126 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley QLD Journey in mission evenings, for people considering missionary service. Held regularly (usually monthly) discussing a variety of mission related topics. Free parking in SU car park in Warren St More details: Sam McGeown smcgeown@cms.org.au Call Sam on 0430 091 922 http://www.cms.org.au/branch/qld/nnsw/jim Download the PDF Flyer CMS May Getaway Tues 8 – Thurs 10 May Mt Tamborine Convention Centre QLD If you would enjoy spending some time away during the week, then CMS Getaway is for you. It is an opportunity especially for over 50′s to escape from the city to Mt Tamborine to relax, enjoy Christian fellowship, pray, hear from and pray for missionaries and listen to challenging Bible talks. You can even ask your friends to come with you! More details: CMS Qld office qld@cms.org.au (07) 3112 6530 http://www.cms.org.au/branch/qld/nnsw/getaway Intercultural Training Assoc. TESOL for Mission Courses (Brisbane) Throughout 2012 (below) Next course in March Windsor Rd Baptist Church Brisbane QLD Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English 30664Qld For Ministry Various TESOL Cert 4 Courses will be offered throughout 2012 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 & Education TAE40110 (additional assessment and training hours needed). Mode: Intensive Day Course (4 weeks, Monday-Friday) + 3 weeks teaching prac/assessment Mode: Part-time Intensive Day Course (7 weeks – Mon, Wed & Fri + 25 hours teaching prac) Mode: Part-time Night Course (14 weeks, Tuesday night/week + 3 weekend workshops – Friday evening and Saturday + 25 hours teaching prac) More details: Juanita Anderson juanita@interculturaltraining.com.au 07 3311 5595 http://www.interculturaltraining.com.au/ Download the PDF Flyer Intercultural Training Assoc. TESOL Short Courses Throughout 2012 (below) Next course in May Windsor Rd Baptist Church Brisbane QLD TA offers TESOL short courses for people heading overseas on a short term basis, volunteer ESL teachers wanting to gain some training and people wanting to start an ESL ministry or involved in communicating cross-culturally. The teaching practice hours performed through this course can be counted towards the 25 hours teaching practice for the Certificate IV Teaching Conversational English Course 30664 QLD should you wish to gain formal qualifications at a later stage. The courses are usually run over 2 weekends – Friday evening and Saturday and are currently being offered in Brisbane, and Toowoomba. Brisbane: Course 1: Weekend 1: 18 May and 19 May Weekend 2: 1 June and 2 June: Brisbane Course 2: Weekend 1: 2 November and 3 November: Weekend 2: 16 November and 17 November: More details: Juanita Anderson / Kim Hood juanita@interculturaltraining.com.au 07 3311 5595 http://www.interculturaltraining.com.au/short-courses.html Missions Interlink MIST – Short-term Mission Training March 23 – 25 CMS Offices, 126 Barry Pde, Fortitude Valley QLD Investigating Short-term mission? 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: Sam McGeown smcgeown@cms.org.au (07) 3831 6130 http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/node/1055 Download the PDF Flyer WEC A new look, A new director, A new challenge Sat 31st March WEC Qld base Clayfield QLD WEC Australia’s property in Clayfield, Queensland has a new look after some 12 months of renovations. This is your chance to come and see what we’ve done, and to meet our new International Directors – Dr Louis & Susan Sutton. They will take the chance to share with you & others about the new challenges that God has placed on WEC internationally. If you’re looking for something new, come along. For more information, contact Brian. More details: Brian Allbutt brian@allbutt.net 0421 088 309 http://wec.com.au/events Wycliffe Bible Story-telling Workshops 2012 Throughout 2012 (below) See below for venues QLD Over half the world are oral learners, learning best through stories and discussions, not by reading and studying. Over a weekend, learn how to craft tell and teach bible stories that are simple accurate and memorable. Learn how to conduct a Bible study without holding a Bible, based on stories you have learned. Register on-line on Wycliffe website or email the contacts below April 6-9 (Easter), Warwick: Contact Sharon Polley (sharon@polley.org) May 4-7 (Labour Day), Mt Tamborine: Contact Leah Woning (solomonproverb@hotmail.com) June 8-11 (Queen’s Birthday), Miles/Wandoan: Contact Keith Benn (keith_benn@wycliffe.org) June 8-11 (Queen’s Birthday), Maleny Sunshine Coast: Contact Peter O’Loghlin (probe_qld@wycliffe.org) November 29-December 2: Maleny Sunshine Coast: Contact Peter O’Loghlin (probe_qld@wycliffe.org) More details: Qld Office (Liz Linden) qldro_australia@wycliffe.org (07) 3870 1663 http://www.wycliffe.org.au/events/bible-storytelling/ Download the PDF Flyer CMS Local Church and Global Mission Wed 18th to Fri 20th April Bible College of SA, Wattle Street, Malvern SA Speaker : Rev. Dr. Bruce Dipple. Bruce was formerly head of SIM Australia and head of missions at SMBC. This is a course that all missionaries, church mission promoters, and agency reps should attend – Bruce gives us all the tools we need to engage churches in global mission. Please contact David Williams for further details More details: David Williams dwilliams@cms.org.au (08) 8212 4838 Interserve Coffee & Community Sat 3rd March Knightsbridge Baptist Church, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook SA Come and meet some some great people and be inspired by their stories. This is always an informative and popular event, where we also have time to stop and chat with each other. More details very soon, but please put it in your diaries now. Please bring some afternoon tea to share. Coffee and tea provided. More details: Norm Tucker santoffice@interserve.org.au http://www.interserve.org.au/#pid=269 Missions Interlink MIST – Short-term Mission Training March 17-18 and August 26-27 Woodville Gardens Uniting Church, Woodville Gardens SA Investigating Short-term mission? 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: Barry & Ann Lock barryandann@thelocks.net (08) 83705434 http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/node/1055 Download the PDF Flyer WEC Missionary For a Weekend Fri 24th – Sun 26th Feb 2012 Grange Baptist Church, Corner Beach and Surrey Street, Grange SA What does a missionary do? This is your opportunity to find out by spending a weekend doing many of the things a missionary does – in some of the incredibly multicultural areas of Adelaide. You’ll have the chance to work with experienced missionaries as you learn hands on about other religions, reach the unreached in multi-ethnic & multi-religious areas, and you’ll have the time to reflect on your experiences. Some of the activities you’ll be involved in include evangelism, prayer walking, cultural research, eating great food & definitely experiencing something like never before! Interested? Apply online or call us to find out more. More details: Denise Rhodes denise.rhodes@wec.com.au 08 94702725 http://wec.com.au/events Interserve Global Insight Fri 16th March The Bible House, Launceston TAS Global Insight is organised by The Bible Society, Interserve, WEC & MMM More details: Tamara Duff tamara@aussend.org.au http://www.interserve.org.au/#pid=244 CMS Bendigo Mission weekend – Where do I belong? Fri 27 – Sun 29 April VIC Where do YOU belong? Come along and listen and maybe find the answer. More details: CMS Vic Office vic@cms.org.au 03 9894 4722 http://www.cms.org.au/branch/vic/whats-happening-locally Interserve February Open Night Mon 13th Feb Vic Office, Suite 17 / 653 Mountain Highway, Bayswater VIC Graeme and Bev are our guest speakers at our February Open Night. Currently serving in SE Asia they will make a presentation and lead a conversation and question time on their work and opportunities to serve there. Please join us for this evening and get some great insights, input and inspiration from our partners in cross-cultural mission. The evening starts at 7.30pm with a cuppa. The open night is free and includes supper, please RSVP to Kirsten. More details: Kirsten Jones info@interserve.org.au 03 9729 9611 http://www.interserve.org.au/#pid=242 Intercultural Training Assoc. TESOL for Mission Courses (Melbourne) Throughout 2012 (below) Next course February See below for venues Melbourne VIC Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English 30664Qld For Ministry 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 & Education TAE40110 (additional assessment and training hours needed). Mode: Day Course 7 weeks: Mon, Wed & Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm + 25hrs teaching practice. Mode: Night Courses Tuesday nights + 3 x weekend workshops + 25hrs teaching practice. Go to the website for full details. More details: Juanita Anderson / Kim Hood juanita@interculturaltraining.com.au 0421 134 924 or 03 9712 2777 http://www.interculturaltraining.com.au/ Download the PDF Flyer Missions Interlink MIST – Short-term Mission Training March 29-April 1 and Nov 15-18 Wycliffe, Kangaroo Ground VIC Investigating Short-term mission? More details: Christine Bird cbird@cms.org.au Work: (03) 9388 1663 http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/node/1055 Download the PDF Flyer Missions Interlink Short-termer Debrief Day Sat 3rd March 10am – 3pm St Andrews Hall 190 The Avenue, Parkville VIC A fantastic opportunity for returned short termers to think through, process and pray about their response to God in the light of their recent mission trips. The day is also suitable for those who lead short term mission trips or are involved in mentoring, training or helping those who go on short term mission. Download flyer for registration details More details: Christine Bird cbird@cms.org.au 03 93881663 http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/node/1179 M Cubed Answering Islam – Training Course Wed nights Feb 15th to May 30th Swanston St, near Melbourne Central railway station VIC Answering Islam – Do you have Muslim friends, neighbours or colleagues? Do they ever ask you questions about Christianity that you cannot answer? Do you ever wonder about Islam. This course will address these issues and more. We will look at the big questions that Muslims raise about our Christian faith. Course to be taught by Bernie Power from MST. Cost: $300. Registration: You must register for this course with Kathryn More details: Kathryn Simon KSimon@MST.edu.au (03) 9881 7800 Download the PDF Flyer OMF Target Asia Sat February 25 OMF Office, 44 Rutland Road, Box Hill, VIC Our first for the year! Come and hear about our focus for the year: SE Asia, and find out what God is doing in the various OMF fields. Also hear reports from Vic members and short termers. More details: Vic office vic@omf.net (03) 9898 9922 http://www.omf.org/australia Download the PDF Flyer WEC Do you know WEC? Sat 17th March TBA VIC If you’re someone who has been involved in WEC at some time in the past, are in the present, or would like to think about it for the future, here is an opportunity for you to explore WEC with us. Shirley Strong & Keith Stevens, members of the WEC Australian Sending Base Leadership Team (along with others from WEC) will be visiting Victoria and spending time with people like yourself to hear your story and share where WEC is at now and where we’re headed into the future. For more information, contact by phone or email More details: Shirley Strong shirley.strong@wec.com.au 1300 788 566 http://wec.com.au/events Missions Interlink MIST – Short-term Mission Training 26-29 July Camp Leschenaultia WA Investigating Short-term mission? 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: Peter Warren leprosymissionwa@bigpond.com (08) 9390 6000 or 0417 916 323 http://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/node/1055 OMF Target Asia Sat February 11 Lifestreams Church, South Perth Church of Christ WA Come along and pray for WA OMF workers, catch up with Vaughan and Cathy from Thailand, and hear from those who have recently returned from short term mission trips over the summer holidays. More details: Ken or Wendy wa@omfmail.com Ken 0488 004 556 or Wendy 0407 991 849 http://www.omf.org/australia Download the PDF Flyer OMF Discover Asia Sat February 25 Subiaco Church of Christ WA Hear from the OCF team that went on a short term mission trip to Thailand. Come and get to know Vaughan and Cathy from Thailand. Karen Koh and Ying Ji Choo will also share theirexperiences in East Asia. For more information contact OMF WA: More details: Ken or Wendy wa@omfmail.com Ken 0488 004 556 or Wendy 0407 991 849 http://www.omf.org/australia Download the PDF Flyer
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