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Standard tickets are available till 9 March, Late Comer tickets are then available till 16 March. Livestream (via Zoom) tickets are available till 18 March.

Preaching. It can be breath-taking and life-giving. It can be dull and disconnected. What makes the difference?

Let's explore this at the SMBC 2025 Preaching Conference: Life-Giving Preaching for All of Life. We'll deepen and broaden our exegesis of people and culture with expert insights into the ways people experience their lives.

We'll seek out wisdom regarding our spiritual, moral, storied and emotional lives at work, church, and society. Be prepared to move beyond trite, arbitrary or clichéd application.

As well as thinking about our lives, seasoned preachers will help us think about 'life' in Scripture and how to minister God's word so that people experience the reality of its life-giving power. 

Come join us for the whole two days, or choose from the Wednesday day, Wednesday evening, and Thursday day programs.

Note: For experienced preachers, there is also a preaching masterclass on Friday 21 March on 'Preaching and Personality' with Kirk Patston (only twelve spots are available).

SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND CHURCHES

We'd love you to let the people in your life know about this conference. The conference will suit teams, groups and individuals. You can come for one or two or three days or just the special Wednesday evening session. Keep an eye out on our social media, or use this 16:9 slide or digital flyer to help spread the word.

PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY DAY
8.30am – Check in, tea and coffee
9.00am – Welcome and intro
9.15am – Sermon with Jonathan Dykes
9.45am – 'Preaching to our storied lives' with Kristen Young
10.45am – Morning Tea
11.30am – 'Preaching to our spiritual lives' with Kyle Strobel (online)
1.00pm – Lunch
2.00pm – 'Preaching to our moral lives' with Andrew Errington
2.50pm – Q&A
3.00pm – 'Preaching to our togethered lives' with Matt Steele
4.00pm – Close (tea, coffee, snacks available)
Note: Dinner will be available to purchase for $20. Please book ahead via the registration, or notify the college by 14 March 2025.

WEDNESDAY EVENING
6.45pm – Check in, tea and coffee
7.00pm – 'Preaching to our working lives' with Sam Chan + Amy Brown
9.00pm – Close

THURSDAY DAY
8.30am – Check in, tea and coffee
9.00am – Welcome and review
9.15am – Sermon with Kirk Patston
9.45am – 'What makes preaching life giving?' with Jonathan Dykes
10.45am – Morning Tea
11.15am – 'Preaching to our imaginations' with Laurel Moffatt
12.05pm – 'Preaching to our emotional lives' with Miriam
1.00pm – Lunch
1.45pm – 'Preaching to our contemporary lives' with Max Jeganathan
2.30pm – Q&A Panel
3.00pm – Thanks and close

LOCATION

CROYDON CAMPUS
43 Badminton Road, Croydon 2132
Helpful maps:
Burwood Station to Croydon Campus
Croydon Station to Croydon Campus
Street parking at Croydon Campus

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Got questions? Email us or call us on 02 9747 4780