Join with us for our 2027 State Conference ‘THRIVE’

LOCATION

Calvary Christian Church Sunshine Coast
212 Crosby Hill Rd, Tanawha QLD 4556

Sanctuary Church
75 Tanawha Tourist Dr, Mons QLD 4556

PROPOSED TIMETABLE

KIDS/YOUTH PROGRAM

If you have children/youth wanting to participate in the provided programs they must be pre-registered* before 29 September 2026.

*Pre-registration of children and youth is essential in order to satisfy the legal requirement of ratio of workers to participants. No child/youth will be registered into these provided programs after this date.

Kids Program

• Age 1 to Year 6

Youth Program

• High School Age

EMERGING LEADERS LUNCH

If you are aged between 18 & 30 years you are warmly invited to attend the Emerging Leaders Lunch. This is an opportunity to meet like-minded people, be inspired and be encouraged.

Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Where: TBA

Register now – Emerging Leaders Lunch

MASTERCLASS SESSIONS

• ACCKIDS

  Building Strong Kids Teams: Induction & Training That Works

  Date: TBA

  Time: TBA

  Where: TBA

  Are you looking to strengthen how you induct and train every leader on your team? This Masterclass will help you build healthier teams with a strong focus on child protection, safety, supervision, and culture. In light of the new QLD legislation coming into effect on July 1, 2026, this Masterclass will provide practical insights and a step-by-step induction framework to help you lead with clarity and excellence in your local Kids Ministry. This session is designed to equip you with practical tools, resources, and systems you can implement immediately within your team.

  We will cover:

  • Welcome to Team communication and processes

  • Team guides and expectations

  • Student leadership pathways

  • Training and development structures

  • Induction videos and key questions

  • Onboarding and recruitment strategies

  Register Here – ACCkids Masterclass

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• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

  Growing the 7-day-a-week Church

  Date: TBA

  Time: TBA

  Where: TBA

  This masterclass will feature a special presentation from Ps Paul Bartlett, previous ACC NSW State President and ACC National Community Engagement Leader. We will also be having short presentations from some of our great community-engaging churches who are working in partnership with other community groups to better engage with the community. We are also hoping to have displays and mini breakout sessions with reps from groups such as: Love is our Weapon, Empowered Faith Communities, BNI, Thread Together, SU Christian Religious Instruction, DV Safephone, Circuit Breaker, Mobilise and more.

  Register Here – Community Engagement Masterclass

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• CHAPLAINCY & PASTORAL CARE

  Date:  TBA

  Time: TBA

  Where: TBA

  Two dynamic Professional Development Workshops to enhance your ministry and strengthen the quality of care you offer.

  Session 1:     After…    Responding and supporting those impacted by suicide

  How to bring meaningful, helpful response on the worst day someone will ever face.  Exploring the immediate, short term and long-term requirements of effective care and support for all of those impacted by suicide.

  Session 2: Conflict Management and Mediation

  Whether you are a Pastor, Leader or Chaplain there are times when come face to face with conflict.  This session will provide practical skills to manage your responses and those of others whilst exploring the basics of mediation techniques.

  Presented by Pastor Ralph Estherby – National Director Chaplaincy Australia

  Register Here – Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care

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  YOUTH ALIVE

  The Attention War: Reaching Gen Z for Jesus

  Date:  TBA

  Time: TBA

  Speaker: TBA

  Where: TBA

  Gen Z is the most connected generation in history and, in many ways, the most spiritually hungry. They’re also harder to reach than any generation before them, navigating anxiety, endless scrolling, and a culture that offers them everything except a reason to live. This masterclass is about how the local church meets that moment. Not with gimmicks, but with the unchanging gospel communicated in a way this generation can actually hear.

  Register Here – Youth Alive

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• MISSIONS

  Date: TBA

  Time: TBA

  Where: TBA

  Session Details: TBA

  • Praise & Worship led by Youth Alive QLD

  • Preaching by Ps David Hall

  • Hosted by ACCI – Ps John Hunt & Ps Phil Kennedy

    Register Here – Missions Masterclass

• CHURCH PLANTING

  What Does It Really Take to Plant a Healthy Church?

  Date: TBA

  Time: TBA

  Where: TBA

  Focus: TBA

  • The planter

  • The team

  • The culture

  • The systems

  • The mission

    And a panel of recent church planters will share their story.

    Register Here – Church Planting Round Table

VOLUNTEER AT CONFERENCE

If you would like to volunteer at Conference (one day or the full conference), please click on the link below to submit your interest and details.

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

ANNUAL SPONSOR

The 2026 ACC QLD/NT state conference is proudly supported by our annual sponsor: Alphacrucis University College.

REFUND POLICY

No refunds on Conference Week or Early Bird pricing registrations. Any cancellations before 31 August will incur a $40 fee per registration affected. Cancellations after 31 August will not be refunded.

The cost of a registration for the Conference does not include GST as the Conference is considered a ‘Religious Service’.