Living Faith is a conference for anyone wanting to grow and be encouraged in their Christian faith - to learn, worship and enjoy fellowship with other Christians. It's for younger, older, those exploring faith and mature Christians - there will be something for everyone. The theme for Living Faith is 'Prayer and Discipleship' which addresses our basic need to engage with God and become more like Christ. Living Faith could be a life changing experience!

Bishop Eleanor Sanderson will share about discipleship – what it is, how we can grow in confidence as disciples of Jesus, and how we can all get better at making new disciples. Dallas Harema will speak about his firsthand experience helping people grow in faith and making new disciples. Grant Norsworthy will share about the role of prayer and worship in the life of the disciple. There will be a panel discussion which will include our guests as well as Laidlaw lecturer Rev Dr Karen Kemp and Rev Matt Maslin.

TALK TITLES

‘What is discipleship and why now?’ - Bishop Eleanor Sanderson
'The art and practice of making disciples – a practitioner's perspective’ - Dallas Harema
‘What is worship and how does worship relate to prayer and discipleship?’ - Grant Norsworthy
‘How can we foster a culture of discipleship in our churches?’ - Bishop Eleanor Sanderson

CATERING

There will be a fully catered lunch as well as refreshments at morning and afternoon tea. For those wanting a good coffee, this will be available from between 8.30am and 11am.

CHILDREN'S SPACE

In order to support children and their parents and to encourage attendance there will be a dedicated Children's Space within the auditorium - you will be able to see your child.

Supervised by experienced children's workers
Kids packs, activities and crafts
Age range is 5 - 12 - toddlers will need to be supervised by their parents
Be sure to signal your intention to use this facility in the registration process

SPECIAL GUEST BIOS

Eleanor Sanderson - Bishop of Hull in the UK, PhD in Geography, Masters in Theology, Fellow in Public Theology within the Centre for Anglican Communion Studies at the Virginia Theological Seminary (US) and a passion for making disciples within intentional Christian communities.

Dallas Harema - qualified Social Worker and Counsellor, Strengths and Enneagram Coach, Cultural advisor, Te Tiriti educator, Director of the School of Emotionally Healthy Leadership Aotearoa and facilitates holistic, disciple-making in community.

Grant Norsworthy - Grammy® nominated musician - producer of “The Blessing | Aotearoa/NZ” song video - significant experience in cross cultural missions - serves the Christian Church as a speaker/teacher - provides training for the heart and art of worshipping musicians.

So whatever your age, and whatever your stage - whether exploring faith, new to faith or seasoned Christian - come to the Living Faith conference! It will be a source of tremendous encouragement!

PROGRAMME

8:30am	Registration
9.15am	Pre-conference worship
9.30	Welcome
9:35am	Opening Worship
9.50am	Bishop Eleanor Sanderson - ‘What is discipleship and why now?’
10.35am	Q and A with +Eleanor
11am	Morning Tea
11.30am	Dallas Harema - ‘The art and practice of making disciples – a practitioners perspective’
12.15pm	Lunch
1.15pm	Panel Discussion Moderator: Matt Maslin Panel: Eleanor Sanderson, Dallas Hamera, Grant Norsworthy, Karen Kemp
2pm	Grant Norsworthy - ‘What is worship and how does worship relate to prayer and discipleship?’
2.45pm	Afternoon Tea
3.15pm	Bishop Eleanor Sanderson - ‘How can we foster a culture of discipleship in our churches?’
4pm	Comments/Observations by guest observer
4.15pm	Worship
5pm	Formal Thanks and final Blessing