Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC) has released the talks from Onward on the KCC app. 

Onward is KCC's newest platform, set up to address some of the pressing cultural issues facing Christians today.

Onward 2017 focused on the topic "Truth & The Tyranny Of Tolerance" and included talk titles such as: 

• "Is the Bible true?" by David Robertson
• "Christians & Society" by Sam Chan
• "Courage to make Jesus known" by Dave Miers
• "I am the Good Shepherd" by Kanishka Raffel

CLICK HERE to download all the talks from Onward. 

The KCC App is free to download and allows you to: 
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• Listen to life-changing Bible teaching from gifted national and international Bible teachers.
• Learn about upcoming KCC events.
• Participate in our conventions (with Q&A, prayer and more).
• Read news and updates from our ministry. 
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The app is available on iOs, Android and Windows. Download the KCC App here.

We praise God for the launch of Onward at Sydney Olympic Park last weekend. Over 1,400 delegates attended one of three age-specific sessions, and many shared that they left the conference empowered to put their trust in Biblical truth, and equipped to use their voice to share the gospel.

Here is some feedback we've received from Onward delegates: 

Onward was also an opportunity for KCC to introduce a shorter conference format in a convenient Sydney location. Many delegates appreciated the new format which featured worship in song, short talks and Q&A: 

Onward was introduced by KCC to directly address some of the pressing cultural issues facing Christians today.

​If you would like to provide feedback for Onward 2017, suggest topics for Onward 2018, or sign up for updates please visit: ​http://www.kcc.org.au/onward.html

Onward will return in 2018 on the weekend of 29-30 June. 

Delegates of all ages are set to attend Onward this weekend at the Sydney Showgrounds in Sydney Olympic Park.

​Hosted by Katoomba Christian Convention, and launching for the first time in 2017, Onward will directly address some of the pressing cultural issues facing Christians in Australia today. 

Onward will feature talks from a variety of speakers that address how Christians can confront 'Tolerance' in light of absolute truth, and our need to bear witness to Jesus Christ. 

Onward will help you: 

• LISTEN - and understand the other person's point of view
• ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS - to challenge their point of view
• INTRODUCE THE BIBLE'S VIEW - why it makes sense and is true

Onward will give you: 

• CONFIDENCE that God's truth is up to the challenge
• FOUNDATIONS to handle the pushback
• COURAGE to engage with people on the hard issues

Date: Friday 23 June

Time: 6:30 - 9:30PM

Ticket price : $29 - grab your tickets here!

​​Speakers: Dave Miers and Sam Chan

NOTE: As this is an under-18 event, every group must have at least one supervisor who is over the age of 18. 

Date: Saturday 24 June (EVENING SESSION)
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Time: 5:00 - 9:45PM 

Ticket price: $49 - grab your tickets here!

Speakers: David Robertson and Kanishka Raffel
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Date: Saturday 24 June (MORNING SESSION)

Time: 9:30 - 3:00PM 

Ticket price: $69 - grab your tickets here!

​Speakers: David Robertson and Kanishka Raffel

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Sharing matters of faith in the public square is no easy task. ​

​In this insightful post, Greg Koukl from Stand To Reason shares 5 ways we can share about our faith in Jesus Christ with ease and impact.*

​1. Ask Questions.

Lots of them. Your first step in any encounter should be to gather as much information as possible. It’s hard to know how to proceed—or even if to proceed—unless you first get the lay of the land. You need “intel,” so to speak, and friendly queries get it for you.
When you need to buy some time to catch your wits, ask a question. When you face a challenge you’re not sure how to deal with, ask a question. When the conversation bogs down and you think it best to move in a new direction, ask a question. Whenever you’re in doubt about how to move forward, ask a question.

2. Slow Down and Simplify.

On a flight back from the midwest I listened while a Christian brother in the row directly behind me vigorously shared his faith with passengers on either side. I was glad for the effort (my wife and I both were praying for him), and he made some fine points, but his conversation ranged from young-earth creationism to Armageddon. That’s a lot to have to swallow to get to Jesus.

Remember, your goal is to put a stone in his shoe, not a boulder. If controversial issues don’t come up, don’t bring them up. Major in the majors. Don’t try to move too quickly or cover too much ground when tackling tough topics. Take complex concerns step by step and piece by piece. Break them into smaller parts and try to make headway on only one part at a time. 

3. Contextualize.

I always look for ways to frame my points in terms of the other person’s interests, discipline, or profession. For example, once when an attorney asked me why he needed Jesus, I used a courtroom scene to make my point. This move made the point more persuasive because he saw it in light of things he already knew or procedures he was already familiar with. 

Contextualizing your points by tying your comments or explanations to relevant parts of the other person’s world establishes common ground—and is an important tactical skill of an effective ambassador.

4. Be Nice. 

Solomon reminds us of something we already know, but still need to be prodded on…often: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Prov. 15:1). Later he adds, “Sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness” (16:21). Obvious stuff, but easily overlooked. Start out brash and thrashing about, and things will turn sour in the end. Start sweet, though, and you’ll probably end sweet.

Do everything you can, then, to help friends feel comfortable with the process. Don’t get mad. Don’t show frustration. Don’t look annoyed. Keep your cool. The more collected you are, the more confident you’ll appear and the more persuasive you’ll sound.

5. Trust God. 

No matter how clever you sound, everything you say will turn to dust if God’s Spirit is not in it. No matter how poorly you think you’ve acquitted yourself, even the most meager effort can turn to gold if God decides to move. Never presume on God either way. Be faithful in the moment, then let God do His part—which is all the rest. I’m not saying you need to “tune in” to the Spirit. Encounters don’t usually work that way. Rather, simply do what you can, then trust in God’s sovereign control. 

The very first time I ever shared Christ was less than 24 hours after I’d committed my life to Him. It was a long conversation, I felt entirely inept (I was), my close friends were fuming, and I thought it was a complete wash. It wasn’t. Four years later, out of the blue, I discovered what God had been doing that afternoon, and it was something I never would have guessed. It happens all the time.

ONWARD is a new KCC convention. It's purpose is to directly address some of the pressing cultural issues facing Christians today.  We are starting by examining how Christians confront 'Tolerance' in light of absolute truth and our need to bear witness to Jesus Christ.

ONWARD will help you: 

• LISTEN – and understand the other person’s point of view

• ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS – to challenge their point of view
• INTRODUCE THE BIBLE’S VIEW – why it makes sense and is true
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ONWARD will give you:

• CONFIDENCE that God’s truth is up to the challenge
• FOUNDATIONS to handle the pushback
• COURAGE to engage with people on the hard issues

For more info or to buy tickets visit our website: www.onwardevent.com

We are thrilled to have Simon Manchester speak on the BASECAMP platform this year.

​Simon serves as the rector of St. Thomas Anglican in North Sydney, hosts the 'Christian Growth' program on Hope 103.2 radio station, and inspires many with his life of gospel generosity including his long-standing friendship with a convicted murderer. 

Although Simon grew up in a church-going family, he remained a self-confessed 'nominal Christian', up until the age of 18. After his father's death at the age of 14, Simon was relieved of the pressure to attend church each Sunday. 

His life changed when in his last year of high school, Simon accepted the invitation to attend a 'Study Camp' organised by Christians. It was at this camp that he realised that although he knew the basic Bible stories, he was a stranger to God who needed forgiveness: 

Simon will be speaking at BASECAMP from the book of Proverbs, providing men with practical wisdom for living a 'Foolproof' life.

​According to Simon, the book of Proverbs is applicable to all men because it contains practical help for all seasons of life: 

Get a taste of some of Simon's talks supplied by MBM Church's Men's Conference: