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KCC considering options after DA refusal
Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC) management is considering its options after a Sydney Western City Planning Panel refused its development application to upgrade its site. KCC executive director Jonathan Dykes said: “We’re disappointed. We were willing to be flexible with various aspects of the design and had hoped to work with Council and the Rural Fire Service further for a mutually beneficial outcome, but that didn’t happen.” While the panel chairman, who acknowledged the excellence of the design, voted in favour of deferral to allow KCC time to work with Blue Mountains City Council and the RFS further and present amended plans, the four other panel members voted for refusal. The development application was submitted to Council in February and outlined a $63 million staged plan over 30 years to revamp outdated facilities at the bushland property next to Scenic World in Cliff Drive and Violet St. The proposal for an environmentally-considerate overhaul of a portion of the property included a 3500-seat auditorium, new bookshop, toilets, meeting rooms, dining hall and café, revegetation and landscaping and replacing existing accommodation buildings with eco lodges. The improvements would have benefitted both Christian and secular groups who use the site, the largest conference facility in the Blue Mountains. An improved KCC facility would create more jobs and ensure visitors kept coming and spent money locally while they took part in events at the site, Mr Dykes said. “This will allow KCC to support sustainable tourism in the Blue Mountains, which is a primary economic driver for the area. KCC’s development aspirations are responsive to a significant number of local, regional and state strategies for increasing overnight visitation to the area.” A not-for-profit interdenominational Bible-preaching convention ministry that relies on volunteers, donations and financial support of visiting delegates, KCC was founded in 1903 in the tradition of the Keswick Convention in England. “We’ve been around for nearly 120 years and we plan to be around for the next 120 years,” Mr Dykes said. While “we’ll be considering our options”, with the usual busy-ness in the lead up to Christmas and the need for meetings among the KCC board and consultants, a pathway forward would not be decided until next year. -ends- MEDIA CONTACT: Shelley Taylor – KCC Operations Manager (Functions), 02 4780 8222
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Over 1,200 men will be gathering in Katoomba for BASECAMP: Mountains this weekend. Held at the Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC) Conference Centre, guest speaker Paul Tripp will be joining the platform to speak on the theme 'Not of This World'.
On Saturday 11 August, Paul preached at BASECAMP: Sydney, proclaiming the gospel of grace and its implications for everyday life to 1,000 men. By the end of the day, 100 men stood up to commit their lives to Jesus or refresh their commitment in areas where they felt challenged to do so. |
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"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!
There's still final tickets and on-site accommodation available for BASECAMP Mountains.
We wan to encourage you to come with a friend. If you bring 5 men, you can invite 1 for free.
For tickets or information visit: www.basecampmen.com/mountains
We wan to encourage you to come with a friend. If you bring 5 men, you can invite 1 for free.
For tickets or information visit: www.basecampmen.com/mountains
BASECAMP Testimony 2017 - Michael from kcc on Vimeo.
NEXTGEN
YOUTH & CHILDREN’S LEADERS CONFERENCE
NEXTGEN is a week-long conference held in January each year, aimed at specialised youth and kids ministry training so that the next generation of gospel leaders can faithfully pass on the gospel to others.
Save the dates:
Week 1: Monday 14-Friday 18 January, 2019
Week 2: Monday 21-Friday 25 January, 2019
www.nextgen.kcc.org.au
NEXTGEN is a week-long conference held in January each year, aimed at specialised youth and kids ministry training so that the next generation of gospel leaders can faithfully pass on the gospel to others.
Save the dates:
Week 1: Monday 14-Friday 18 January, 2019
Week 2: Monday 21-Friday 25 January, 2019
www.nextgen.kcc.org.au
KYCK
INSPIRING YOUTH
KYCK runs during the April school holidays over three weekends, challenging and inspiring high-schoolers to place their trust in Jesus and live for him alone.
Save the dates:
KYCK 1: Friday 12 - Sunday 14 April, 2019
KYCK 2: Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April, 2019
KYCK 3: Friday 3 - Sunday 5 May, 2019
www.kyck.kcc.org.au
KYCK runs during the April school holidays over three weekends, challenging and inspiring high-schoolers to place their trust in Jesus and live for him alone.
Save the dates:
KYCK 1: Friday 12 - Sunday 14 April, 2019
KYCK 2: Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April, 2019
KYCK 3: Friday 3 - Sunday 5 May, 2019
www.kyck.kcc.org.au
KATOOMBA EASTER CONVENTION
GO AS A FAMILY. GROW AS A FAMILY.
KEC runs every Easter with programs for toddlers all the way up to adults, and is a fantastic way to spend Easter as a family or with friends, soaking in God’s word.
Save the dates: Friday 19th – Monday 22nd April, 2019
www.easterconvention.com
KEC runs every Easter with programs for toddlers all the way up to adults, and is a fantastic way to spend Easter as a family or with friends, soaking in God’s word.
Save the dates: Friday 19th – Monday 22nd April, 2019
www.easterconvention.com
ONWARD
HIGH SCHOOLERS, YOUNG ADULTS, ADULTS
Foundations - Wisdom - Courage
ONWARD is a new KCC convention. It's purpose is to directly address some of the pressing cultural issues facing Christians today.
Save the dates: Friday 28th – Saturday 29th June, 2019
www.onwardevent.com
Foundations - Wisdom - Courage
ONWARD is a new KCC convention. It's purpose is to directly address some of the pressing cultural issues facing Christians today.
Save the dates: Friday 28th – Saturday 29th June, 2019
www.onwardevent.com
BASECAMP
STRENGTHENING MEN
BASECAMP is for men – to teach and equip men to live well and finish well. With excellent bible teaching, inspiring testimonies and practical wisdom for living well as a Christian man, it is also designed to be accessible to men who are not yet Christian.
Save the dates:
BASECAMP: Mountains - Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd August, 2019
BASECAMP: City - Saturday 10th August, 2019
www.basecampmen.com
ONELOVE
ENCOURAGING WOMEN
OneLove is for women – to teach and inspire women in their relationship with Jesus. It is for women of all ages and life stages to come together to experience life-changing bible teaching, inspirational testimonies, uplifting music and fantastic fellowship.
Save the date: Saturday 31 August, 2019
www.onelovewomen.com
OneLove is for women – to teach and inspire women in their relationship with Jesus. It is for women of all ages and life stages to come together to experience life-changing bible teaching, inspirational testimonies, uplifting music and fantastic fellowship.
Save the date: Saturday 31 August, 2019
www.onelovewomen.com
RZIM International Director, Michael Ramsden, will address 'Victim Mentality' at Onward 18.
5/6/2018
 | 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
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