Conferences

The SMBC 2021 Ministry Practice Week was a smorgasbord of topics, presenters and formats, all given to exploring ministry in hard times and 2 Corinthians. The main speakers were Simon Flinders and Kirk Patston, along with input from Kelly Kapic and a range of chaplaincy practitioners.

This is a new format for the SMBC Centre for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry. We imagine ministry teams and individuals using these resources to refresh, equip and re-imagine their ministries. For just $30 you can access 16 videos of sermons, seminars and interviews (plus an introduction). Some sermon and talk outlines are also provided.

VIDEOS:

Welcome and quick orientation: Kirk Patston

Day 1

• Interview: Simon Flinders
• Sermon: Simon Flinders ‘Life and Glory’ (2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18)
• Interview: Peter Kerr
• Seminar: Simon Flinders ‘Preaching with Pastoral Intent’
• Poem: Pierre Thielemans ‘Babel’

Day 2

• Sermon: Kirk Patston ‘What Can Paul Teach Us About Ministry in Hard Times’ (2 Corinthians 6:3-13)
• Interview: Ref Taylor and Pete Richie ‘Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care in Military Contexts’
• Talk: Pip Russell ‘How I Minister in Hard Times’
• Panel: Kristen Young, Sashi Grayndler and Pip Russell ‘How I Minister God's Comfort in Community and Home Settings’
• Interview: Rochelle Wainwright ‘How I Minister in Hard Times’
• Panel: Louise Groot, Christine Mar and Rochelle Wainwright ‘How I Minister God's Comfort in Hospital and Justice Settings’
• Interview: Kelly Kapic

Day 3

• Sermon: Simon Flinders ‘Grace Sufficient’ (2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
• Q&A: Kelly Kapic
• Exercise: Kirk Patston ‘Two Chair Exercise’
• Poem: Pierre Thielemans ‘Barren Days’