Convention Information

15th Australian Methodist Youth Convention

Theme: 武灵英雄,吾领先锋 // Called To Lead
Speaker: Rev. Liu Xiao Ping // Rev. Dr. Brian Harris
When: 29 November - 2 December
Where: Ern Halliday Recreation Camp
Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys WA 6025

The Ern Halliday Recreation Camp is a coastal site with direct access to Whitford Beach, surrounded by 28 hectares of natural bush. It is an ideal place for youths to get together to learn about God and share some fun in a unique environment that is far away from the hustle and bustle of the world. The campsite is located on Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys, approximately 1.5km north of the Hillarys Marina. If walking from Hillarys Marina, an underpass connects the camp to Whitford Beach.
For more information on the campsite check out the website.

Speaker Profile
刘晓亭牧師
現任:紐西兰卫理公會颂恩堂牧師
基督教论坛報、中信月刊、宇宙光专栏作家正声广播电台与佳音电台节目主持人
「好消息电视台」節目〔刘三讲古〕主讲
曾任职于宇宙光全人关怀中心、嘉义基督教医院院牧部、台北兴隆教會主任牧師。


Rev Dr. Brian Harris
Brian has lived in both South Africa and New Zealand and has successfully been the Senior Pastor of three churches, each of which grew dramatically. He is in demand as a preacher, speaker and teacher in both local and overseas. Married to Rosemary, and with three children Nick, Amy and Jett, he has recently completed a PhD interacting with the thought of Stanley Grenz and exploring the nature and future of evangelical theology.


Ps. Benjamin Ho - Will be speaking at a combined session on Full Time Ministry
In a chronological nutshell, Benjamin Ho was born in Singapore, migrated to Brisbane at age 11, returned to Singapore for National Service, studied Physiotherapy in University of Queensland, worked in a hospital, did a ministry apprenticeship at an International University Church in UNSW (FOCUS), married Faith, studied at Moore Theological College, fathered 2 children (Anastasia [3+] and Maia [1]), and is now the English pastor of Chinese Christian Church Brisbane St Lucia.
Ben and Faith have particularly enjoyed evangelising, encouraging, exhorting and sharing their lives with students who have come from overseas to study. They love ministering to the church through hospitality. As a young teacher-pastor, Ben struggles, but works hard at both preaching and shepherding God’s people. God has so far been pleased to speak to and grow His flock through Ben!
Ben would consider himself a keen home barista and relaxes by watching sport and great drama, action and thriller movies!


Workshop Speakers

Chinese Workshop - "順服的勇氣"

潘劉玉霞牧師
Rev. Lily Liu 曾任:
北新店花園新城教會牧者
清華大學基督徒團契輔導
中華信義神學院教師
擔任電台福音節目主持人

現任:
新竹中華傳道會台灣新恩堂教會牧師
台北城市復興教會主任牧師
台灣全國禱告網絡協會總幹事



English Workshops

Adrian Van Leen: "Beware the Story Tellers!"

Adrian van Leen is the Founder-Director of LOOKOUT/CCG Ministries, a Christian counter-cult ministry – sharing with people in matters of faith and understanding, supporting them in times of spiritual concern, confusion or conflict – especially when they, or members of their families, become involved in groups, or with individuals, where faith has gone astray or where emotional and spiritual manipulation and domination have occurred; seeking opportunities for them to discover the truth that will bring emotional and spiritual freedom through Jesus Christ, as well as opportunities for their growth with balance and compassion in their relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, as well as in their relationships with others.


Adrian has had 17 years of pastoral ministry in Churches of Christ and commenced LOOKOUT/CCG Ministries in late 1979. He has taught in many churches, schools, colleges - including Bible Colleges, around Australia adn parts of Asia. He has been an expert witness in court and has been interviewed on TV, radio and for various print media over the years. He is married to Lorrie, who works in the Ministry with him. They have two adult children: Debbie, a child-care worker, and David, a pastor (they also have three grandchildren: Ben, Hannah and Zac).
Adrian will be speaking on: Beware the Story Tellers - Frauds and liars who that have sucked Christians in with tall tales about themselves.


Ps Benjamin Ho - 'Secrets for the youth leader, shepherd and mentor'
for those of us who are in a leadership role, or thinking of going into youth ministry, or would just like to know more about being a youth leader!