We believe that every part of our community matters. Financial hardship is one of the places where people are experiencing deep need. It affects far more than finances; it touches physical and emotional well-being, families, relationships and a person’s sense of hope. Many people are carrying financial stress quietly, often alongside shame, isolation and a sense of hopelessness.

We believe God’s promise is to make all things new, and as the pressures around money increase, the Church is invited to respond — not with judgment or quick fixes, but with compassion, wisdom and the hope of Jesus.

Contend Conference 2026

This year, we are partnering with Hope Economy (formerly Christians Against Poverty) to explore how the church can respond faithfully to financial hardship and to the deeper stories that shape how we think about money.

Hope Economy partners with churches across Australia to equip ordinary Jesus followers to walk alongside people experiencing financial distress. Their approach recognises that financial struggles are not only about numbers, they are often connected to our stories, beliefs, habits, relationships and the systems around us.

Together, we will explore how Jesus invites us into a different economy shaped by the values of God’s Kingdom—one marked by generosity, stewardship, dignity and shared life.

Contend Conference 2026

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