Mountains - Youth & Kids Leader Training Day

Mountains Training Day is a training and equipping conference to aid God’s people of all ages to grow in their faith. There are workshops designed to equip Christians to grow in their love of God and each other. The day includes a dedicated youth and kid’s program, so there is something for everyone!

9:00am - 9:15am Welcome and devotion

9:20am - 10:35am Elective 1

10:35am - 10:55am Morning tea

11:00am - 12:15pm Elective 2

12:20pm - 12:55pm Lunch

1:00pm - 2:15pm Elective 3

Ministry: Raising kids who serve with Al James

Serving is not an optional extra for a Christian but embedded at the very centre of life with Christ. Should it be any different for a young disciple? Let's explore how we can raise our children to be christlike in service both now and in the future.

Church: Pastoring your Pastor with Margaret Bassett

We often think of what our pastors do, how they lead, how they preach etc. But have you ever stopped

to think “What can I do for my Pastor?” This seminar explores how we can pray for and care for our

Pastors, with blessings all around!

Personal: Living wisely and well with Jenni Sawyer

How do we navigate the challenges and changes during life’s seasons, while caring for our wellbeing, especially in our later years.

Kids & Youth Ministry Training: Teaching young people about suffering and sacrifice with Annemarie Rivers

How do we teach kids and youth about suffering and sacrifice? They are important parts of our Christian faith but seem ‘too hard for kids’. This elective is for parents and leaders who seek to disciple kids and youth.

Society: Your identity in Christ and in the world with Tim McIver

Is it right to have an identity other than "Being in Christ?" Consider who you were truly created to be in a world that often defines us by our performance appearance, or social status, we will pause and think about who we are as human beings as God's creatures and as his beloved children.

Ministry: "Take them with you - teaching with the destination in mind" with Murray Colville

Great teaching starts with knowing where you're going. In this practical session, we'll explore a simple framework for planning any teaching moment — whether you're leading a Bible study, preaching a sermon, or teaching kids and youth. You'll leave with a clear destination for your next teaching moment and tools to get there.

Church: Pastoring your Pastor with Margaret Bassett

We often think of what our pastors do, how they lead, how they preach etc. But have you ever stopped

to think “What can I do for my Pastor?” This seminar explores how we can pray for and care for our

Pastors, with blessings all around!

Personal: Faith, Identity, Meaning and Purpose with Jenni Sawyer

How can we be enriched with meaning and purpose, being faithful to who God made us to be and fruitful as we serve?

Kids & Youth Ministry Training: Empowering youth to disciple other youth with Al James

Can young people really impact the life and faith of others? This workshop for youth and kid's leaders, as well as parents, will help you think through the vital role that young people have in serving and discipling one another.

Society: Biblical principles in ethical decisions with Jodie McIver

Ministry: Caring alongside others with Jenni Sawyer

How can we connect and communicate well, and share the bible, prayer and stories as opportunities arise.

Church: Writing a Children's Talk with OOMPH Factor! with Gail Oakley

Whether you’re doing a Kid's Spot in a church service or leading the teaching time for Kid's church, this workshop is for you. We will look at some principles that help us to teach God's Word to children in a fun, engaging and appropriate way. Then be ready to have some fun as we try out those principles practically.

Personal: Personal evangelism and community connections with James Delanty

Kids & Youth Ministry Training: Encouraging kids to read the bible at home with Annemarie Rivers

This workshop outlines ways to equip and encourage kids to form regular bible reading habits at home, including strategies for both parents and leaders

Society: The War of the Dictionary: Getting right the words our world gets wrong with Nick Lindeback

Everyone knows truth, love, and freedom are good things, but do we know actually know what they are? Do we know what our friends mean when they use the word, what the Bible means by them, and why they are so important today?

Elective 1: Telling your story with Jono

'Telling your story'. (Sharing your faith with others)

Elective 2: The War of the Dictionary: Getting right the words our world gets wrong with Nick Lindeback

Everyone knows truth, love, and freedom are good things, but do we know actually know what they are? Do we know what our friends mean when they use the word, what the Bible means by them, and why they are so important today?

Elective 3: Q and A Ask me anything with Jodie McIver, Jon Argall and Mark