From Embers to a Flame:

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Churches go through cycles. Even the most lively churches sometimes face downturns. This has been happening since apostolic times. In those days, leaders were given principles to follow for the revitalisation of their churches. Today we need to know and apply those same principles again.

“From Embers to a Flame” is a conference where proven church leaders draw upon their experiences of success and failure to illustrate key Biblical themes in church revitalisation. Over the last 18 years, this conference has been presented with acclaim across
the United States, in Korea, Scotland, England, Kenya and Australia. Through this conference, hundreds upon hundreds of churches have been blessed as they have engaged with ten basic Biblical strategies.

In 2006 this conference was presented in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast. In 2009 it was presented again in Sydney.

Now, in partnership with the Ministry and Mission Committee of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales, the Ministry Development Committee and the Theological Education Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, the material will be presented again – this time by local practitioners with proven experience in church planting and church revitalisation. We warmly invite you to make the most of this opportunity.

This conference is not just for ministers. It is for all who want to be actively involved in the revitalisation of their church: elders and leaders of other church ministries.

Frequent opportunities are given for each church’s leaders to reflect together on what they are learning and how they might apply that learning in their own context. Churches will therefore benefit most when their ministers attend with other leaders.

Popularity: 8% [?]

Location and Cost

The conference is being held at 99 Russell St (Thursday) and 156 Collins St (Friday & Saturday) on 16-18 June, 2011.

Conference only cost: $94 includes conference notes together with morning and afternoon refreshments.

Early bird cost: $72 if paid by 13 May.

Accommodation may be arranged privately. The following facilities have proven helpful before.

Victoria Hotel, 215 Little Collins St, Melbourne
From $85/night (single) or $100/night (double)
(03) 9669 0000; victoriahotel.com.au

Rydges, Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St
From $189/night
(03) 9662 0511, rydges.com/Melbourne

Principal Speakers

Rev. Dr Harry L. Reeder, III, developer of Embers to a Flame, has held three pastorates since 1980. Unable to be present personally, he will address the conference by video on the necessity of church revitalization.

Rev. Dr Wilson Benton will address the conference by video on the vital issue of repentance.

Rev. Dr Bob Carner, Nello Barbieri, John Irvin and Bruce Meller, together with other experienced ministers, will focus attention on several other key areas involved in the Biblical revitalization of churches.

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Schedule

Thursday 16/6/11

9.00

Registration

10.30

Morning tea

11.00

Session 1

12.30

Lunch

1.30

Session 2

3.00

Afternoon tea

3.30

Session 3 (till 5.00 p.m.)

6.30

Dinner

8.00

Session 4 (till 9.30 p.m.)

Friday 17/6/11

9.00

Session 5

10.30

Morning tea

11.00

Session 6

12.30

Lunch

1.30

Session 7

3.00

Afternoon tea

3.30

Session 8 (till 5.00 p.m.)

6.30

Dinner

7.30

Session 9 (till 9.00 p.m.)

Saturday 18/6/11

9.00

Session 10

10.30

Morning tea

11.00

Session 11

12.30

Lunch

1.30

Session 12

3.00

Close and afternoon tea

Testimonials

“Excellent conference — vast amount of information and teaching. Wonderful networking opportunities. This has been the best conference I’ve ever attended.”

“I could not say enough to show how much I got from this conference. Only wish that all members of our congregation could have been here. … This conference has been: A blessing! A challenge! Cleansing! Rebuking! A confession! A confirmation!”

“Uplifting, thought-provoking, educating, encouraging, Bible-based.”

“It was very well organised. The speakers were excellent. The material is Christ-centred, was inspiring, and gave us something to work on.”

“Biblical, sound AND inspirational. That’s a pretty good combination.”