On Saturday 31 August, over 1,800 women gathered at Sydney Olympic Park to hear from God's word at OneLove women's conference. Hosted by Katoomba Christian Convention, OneLove is a one-day conference that aims to teach and inspire women in their relationship with Jesus.
For busy women who are time poor, OneLove gives delegates the opportunity to be refreshed by God's word in a convenient Sydney location. For many delegates, OneLove is the one day in the calendar year where they can be encouraged by relevant Bible teaching and spend quality time with other women without distractions: On my way to the conference I felt flat but in the end my heart was praising God and being challenged as well as encouraged in my faith. Thank you for creating an event that is welcoming, inclusive, mature, professional and so practical for us women in our faith! - Amy As a young mum it's lovely to spend a day gathering under God's word and being able to spend time with other women, not chasing children. - Katie Having the opportunity to put aside a day to spend with Christ-minded women focusing on God's word, His plan for our lives and worshiping as a whole group is so important. My friend and I rebook each year as we know how valuable the time is. - Emma
The theme for OneLove 2018 was 'Confidence: The Ground I Stand'. Plenary speakers, Mary Willson and Ray Galea encouraged women to seek their confidence not in earthly things, but in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Kathy Manchester also shared her personal testimony with anxiety, and how knowing God has shaped and changed her perspective on self-worth and confidence:
"I wake up many mornings feeling overwhelmed by life. I often feel anxious and fearful. I often get panic attacks. I am an anxious introvert who would rather stay home than see people. My feelings will never be trustworthy, but my foundation is. Although God has given me so many verses, sermons and realisations they haven’t changed my feelings of confidence. I’m weak. My confidence can’t be in me. My confidence can’t be my confidence. My foundation is completely outside of me, unaffected by my failings or even my progress. Our confidence is, and has to be in Jesus.” - Kathy Manchester
You can download the OneLove 18 talks and Kathy's testimony for free on the KCC App.
Download the OneLove 18 Spotify Playlist here. Stay up to date with OneLove on Facebook or Instagram. Registrations open for OneLove 19
Registrations are currently open for OneLove 2019 at the special Pre-Launch rate of $79. This rate is available until midnight, 25 September 2018.
OneLove 2019 will be held on Saturday 31 August with guest speaker, Lizzy Smallwood joining the KCC platform to share from God's word. Lizzy and her husband, Simon have been ministering at St. George's - a small urban Anglican Church in Dagenham on the East London border for 21 years. Lizzy divides her time between being a wife and mum, a part time primary school teacher and helping out in and around the local church. Register for OneLove 19 at: www.onelovewomen.com
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 With 100% of the NSW state officially in drought, a long-standing supporter of Katoomba Christian Convention has stepped up to stand with his brothers in need.
As a result of his generosity, we are able to offer six sponsored BASECAMP: Mountains tickets to farmers serving in drought-stricken areas and who may be limited in their financial capacity to attend. To complement this donation, Stay KCC will also sponsor six complimentary beds on the KCC accommodation site. Please contact us ASAP if you would like to:
To take any of the above actions, please contact the BASECAMP team on 1300 737 140, or email basecamp@kcc.org.au. 
"BASECAMP 18 gave a strong exhortation to boldly share the gospel. We are ordinary people emboldened by an extraordinary God.” - Phil "Loved the balance of the program, interviews, great speaker, good location, terrific food, good band - what’s not to like?" - Michael
Trevor Hodge will be back to lead the men in worship, and Mal Gill will also be returning to share the story of Dwight L. Moody, an ordinary man who was used mightily by God. Mal's talk 'The God of Ordinary Men' will encourage delegates to look back on Moody's life, and look forward to how God might use ordinary men to accomplish His great purposes. Combine this with inspiring interviews, practical wisdom, fantastic food and a roaring bonfire, and you've got an experience not to be missed!
Final tickets are available!
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 | We're pleased to announce that International Director of RZIM, Michael Ramsden, will speak in the Young Adults & Adults program at Onward 18. Michael is the International Director for RZIM and is also the joint Director of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Michael grew up in the Middle East and later moved to England where he worked for the Lord Chancellor’s department investing funds. While doing research in law and economics he taught moral philosophy and lectured for the International Seminar for Jurisprudence and Human Rights. Michael has lectured in various settings including the White House and has in the past, addressed leaders at NATO HQ and Members of the European Parliament. |
Victim Culture: Michael Ramsden
“I am offended” has become one of the most powerful phrases in the English language.
One of today’s cultural ‘shifts' has been towards a culture of global grievance: people readily see themselves as victims, verbal opposition is easily labelled 'hate speech’ and respectful debate is rapidly vanishing. What are the key factors driving this, and how does the Christian worldview of justice, forgiveness and reconciliation provide an answer?
Michael Ramsden, will lead this seminar and confront one of the biggest challenges of today. Get a taste of his teaching here:
One of today’s cultural ‘shifts' has been towards a culture of global grievance: people readily see themselves as victims, verbal opposition is easily labelled 'hate speech’ and respectful debate is rapidly vanishing. What are the key factors driving this, and how does the Christian worldview of justice, forgiveness and reconciliation provide an answer?
Michael Ramsden, will lead this seminar and confront one of the biggest challenges of today. Get a taste of his teaching here:
Register for Onward 18
God never changes, but culture does. God doesn't call Christians to retreat from the world; he calls us to live in it, as his people. What exactly does that look like, in real life? Answering that question is what Onward 18 is all about.
Register at: www.onwardevent.com
Register at: www.onwardevent.com
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We're pleased to announce that Public Evangelist and author, Sam Chan, will be joining the KCC platform at Onward 18.
Sam was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Australia. He studied medicine at the University of Sydney, and did his PhD in Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, USA. Sam is a public evangelist for City Bible Forum, and regularly speaks on topics of evangelism, ethics, preaching, story-telling and apologetics. Sam is the author of Evangelism in a Skeptical World, a book which equips Christians with the principles and skills they need to tell Jesus to friends in a skeptical world. |
Sam's talks for High Schoolers
Sam will be delivering two talks at the Onward High Schoolers program, held on Friday 29 June at Sydney Olympic Park.
His first talk 'Coming Out As A Christian' will address how we can be public about our loyalty for Jesus, in a world that tells us that this should be a private belief.
His second talk 'Atheism, Science, God: One of these doesn't belong' will address how we can be both a scientist and a Christian at the same time.
The first 100 people to register for the High Schooler program will receive a KYCK 18 hoodie. Register at: www.onwardevent.com
Sam's talk for Young Adults & Adults
Sam will be sharing a talk titled 'Models For Engagement' at the Young Adults & Adults program at Onward.
How should Christians respond in specific situations, where their Christian convictions clash with culture? How do we apply Scripture’s wisdom and guidance to specific situations? Sam will give us principles and examples we can use in everyday life to live and witness to Christ well.
The first 100 people to register for the Young Adults & Adults program will receive a complimentary KCC reusable coffee cup. Register at: www.onwardevent.com
Register for Onward 18
God never changes, but culture does. God doesn't call Christians to retreat from the world; he calls us to live in it, as his people. What exactly does that look like, in real life? Answering that question is what Onward 18 is all about.
Register at: www.onwardevent.com
Register at: www.onwardevent.com
Stay up to date with Onward:
Registrations have opened for Onward, KCC's newest convention aimed at addressing some of the cultural issues facing Christians today.
God never changes, but culture does. God doesn't call Christians to retreat from the world; he calls us to live in it, as his people. What exactly does that look like, in real life? Answering this question is what Onward 18 is all about.
Onward 18 - High Schoolers (Under 18's event)
Date: Friday 29 June
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Speaker: Sam Chan (City Bible Forum, Sydney)
Ticket price: $29
Onward 18 - Young Adults & Adults
Date: Saturday 30 June
Time: 5:00pm - 9:45pm
Speakers: Michael Ramsden (International Director, RZIM) and Peter Williams (Principal, Tyndale House)
Ticket Price: $69 (adult) or $49 (concession)
God never changes, but culture does. God doesn't call Christians to retreat from the world; he calls us to live in it, as his people. What exactly does that look like, in real life? Answering this question is what Onward 18 is all about.
Onward 18 - High Schoolers (Under 18's event)
Date: Friday 29 June
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Speaker: Sam Chan (City Bible Forum, Sydney)
Ticket price: $29
Onward 18 - Young Adults & Adults
Date: Saturday 30 June
Time: 5:00pm - 9:45pm
Speakers: Michael Ramsden (International Director, RZIM) and Peter Williams (Principal, Tyndale House)
Ticket Price: $69 (adult) or $49 (concession)
First 100 delegates will receive a gift!
The first 100 people to register for the High-Schoolers event will receive a complimentary KYCK 18 hoodie.
The first 100 people to register for the Young Adults & Adults event will receive a complimentary KCC reusable coffee cup.
Grab your tickets today on our website: www.onwardevent.com.
The first 100 people to register for the Young Adults & Adults event will receive a complimentary KCC reusable coffee cup.
Grab your tickets today on our website: www.onwardevent.com.
Stay up to date with Onward 18
Over three weekends in April, a record 6,224 teenagers and youth leaders attended KYCK, a conference for high schoolers. Held at the Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC) conference site in the Blue Mountains, KYCK is an annual event for youth to hear great Bible teaching and to grow in their faith in Jesus. The largest youth groups travelled from St. Paul's Anglican Church (Carlingford), Christ Church Gladesville and Crossroads Christian Church (Canberra).
At KYCK 18, guest speakers Matt Sparks (Anchor Church), Sam Low (City On A Hill, Brisbane) & Danny Mitchell (Arundel Presbyterian) preached from the book of 1 Peter, exhorting youth to respond to the gospel of Jesus, and to be encouraged to follow their saviour who is from 'out of this world':
“The Christian walk is more than just a weekend away. We are exiles in this world for our lifetime. So you need to be equipped and packed for the journey home. Pack your readiness to share Jesus, arm yourself to suffer like Jesus, look out for each other and remember that Jesus is with you.”
- Danny Mitchell, KYCK 18 Speaker
Across three weekends, 129 teenagers committed to Jesus for the first time, and a staggering 524 recommitted their lives to him. Those who responded were given an opportunity to speak to our team of volunteer counsellors who guided them through the process of repentance and faith, and worked to ensure that they would all be followed up by local church leaders.
“Thank you to all the speakers for blessing the youth, and for all the time, effort and preparation, you all did to allow God to use you to speak his truth! It was beyond amazing!”
– Mel L.
“We just had an excellent weekend at KYCK #3. On the Saturday night there were around 60 first time commitments to following Jesus and almost 200 re-commitments. Our leaders were part of the response team and we're thankful to have been a part of such an amazing gospel ministry.”
– Jac Youth, Jannali Anglican Church
“Praise God for many youth who committed their lives to Jesus at KYCK this year, including some of our own!”
– Wilton Anglican Church
Youth meet with counsellors after responding to the gospel.
The KYCK program also aims to give delegates an opportunity to fellowship with other youth groups, a rare and encouraging experience for teenagers who attend smaller churches in rural areas.
To facilitate this, KYCK 18 hosted ‘KYCK On’ on Saturday afternoon, an event which involved an inflatable obstacle course, country skills zone, acoustic band stage and a silent disco. An afternoon tea and KYCK BBQ was also available to fundraise for local High School Scripture teachers.
To facilitate this, KYCK 18 hosted ‘KYCK On’ on Saturday afternoon, an event which involved an inflatable obstacle course, country skills zone, acoustic band stage and a silent disco. An afternoon tea and KYCK BBQ was also available to fundraise for local High School Scripture teachers.
While the KYCK program is designed for youth, it also exists to serve youth group leaders who are given a break from running the program and giving talks. Instead, they are able to use the weekend to invest in relationships and help youth understand and respond to God's word. Many leaders find that their relationship with youth is strengthened after a weekend of bonding, learning and sharing together.
“We had such a great weekend at KYCK! Praising God for kids from St Clement’s who gave their lives to Christ.”
– St. Clement’s Youth Community
According to the KYCK Committee Chair, Andy Stevenson, KYCK is a powerful ministry that God is using to raise the next generation of disciples in Australia:
“KYCK has been running for 25 years and thousands attend every year. Our delegates begin or grow their faith in Jesus through great Bible teaching, have an amazing time being part of something so much bigger than their local church, while also being encouraged to keep going as a Christian. What privilege to be a part of this powerful ministry that God is using year after year.”
Save the dates for KYCK 19!
KYCK is returning in 2019 and we'll be exploring the theme 'Believe. Love. Remain.' from the book of John.
Save the dates for next year!
KYCK #1: 12-14 April
KYCK #2: 26-28 April
KYCK #3: 3-5 May
Save the dates for next year!
KYCK #1: 12-14 April
KYCK #2: 26-28 April
KYCK #3: 3-5 May
Stay up to date with KYCK on Facebook or Instagram.
Download the KCC App to listen to the talks for free.
Download the KCC App to listen to the talks for free.
Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC) has confirmed that 'Confidence: The Ground I Stand' will be the theme for OneLove 18.
Guest speakers Mary Willson, the Associate Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and Ray Galea, Lead Pastor of MBM Rooty Hill will be joining the platform to share from God's word.
Guest speakers Mary Willson, the Associate Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and Ray Galea, Lead Pastor of MBM Rooty Hill will be joining the platform to share from God's word.
You can watch and share the promotion video for OneLove 2018 here:
One Love Promo 2018 from kcc on Vimeo.
Hosted by KCC, OneLove is a one-day women's conference in Sydney, which aims to teach and inspire women in their relationship with Jesus. Every year, thousands of women of various ages, life-stages and denominations gather at OneLove, to hear from God's word and to be encouraged to persevere in their relationship with Jesus.
According to OneLove 17 delegate, Jos Dudley, OneLove is a unique opportunity for busy women to sit under God's word undistracted, while also gathering with and encouraging the larger body of Christ:
OneLove 17 Testimony - Jos from kcc on Vimeo.
Early Bird tickets are available!
OneLove will be held on 25 August, 2018 at Sydney Olympic Park. The Early Bird rate is available until 3 June, 2018.
If you buy 10 tickets in one transaction, you will get 1 ticket for FREE.
REGISTER TODAY!
If you buy 10 tickets in one transaction, you will get 1 ticket for FREE.
REGISTER TODAY!
Registrations for BASECAMP 18 have officially opened on the BASECAMP website. Hosted by Katoomba Christian Convention, BASECAMP is an annual event for men who want to know God better.
Since 1997, men of all ages and life-stages have gathered together at BASECAMP (formerly MKC) to hear God speak, and to encourage each other to run the race, with their eyes fixed on Jesus. Hear why Ivan from Gracepoint Presbyterian Church decided to attend BASECAMP Sydney for the first time last year:
Since 1997, men of all ages and life-stages have gathered together at BASECAMP (formerly MKC) to hear God speak, and to encourage each other to run the race, with their eyes fixed on Jesus. Hear why Ivan from Gracepoint Presbyterian Church decided to attend BASECAMP Sydney for the first time last year:
BASECAMP Testimony 2017 - Ivan from kcc on Vimeo.
BASECAMP will return over two weekends in August, with guest speakers Paul Tripp and Malcolm Gill joining the platform to speak from God's word. To learn more about our speakers click here.
BASECAMP Sydney is a six-hour recharge in a convenient location, and is suitable for the man who is short on time but hungry to know God better. It will be held on Saturday 11 August, at the UNSW Roundhouse in Kensington.
BASECAMP Mountains is an overnight retreat at the KCC Conference Centre in Katoomba. It will be held on the weekend of the 17-18 August. On-site accommodation and catering is available from $65pp.
A group discount is also available for groups of 5 or more. For tickets or information, visit the BASECAMP website.
Basecamp Promo 2018 from kcc on Vimeo.
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