Connect 2026
Registration Now Open
The dream for Connect 2026 is to connect people involved in kids, youth, families, young adults and SRE ministries to encourage, share stories and shape vision for our local contexts. Connect is about providing a space to gather with other churches and ministries in your local region, enabling you to partner and collaborate together so that everyone is equipped. This is a leadership development opportunity that will help you grow personally and in your ministry skills.
What will Connect look like?
Connect is locally led, and each region will shape the day with your local context in mind. However, there are some common elements that you will see at Connect 2026:
- Worship, prayer and contemplative experiences
- Interactive connection opportunities
- Keynote message from Tatenda Chikwekwe – The Treasure Within inspiring us to see the value of our ministry and the joy of our calling.
- Workshops
- Digital Disciples: Following Jesus in a world of AI chatbots and endless scrolls. A look at how to equip children and young people to find and deepen faith in a shifting digital culture .
- How Faith Forms: Faith grows differently at every stage but it flourishes in community. An exploration of how spiritual development intersects with brain development, and how ministry can nurture faith across generations without silos.
- (not all workshops will run at every site but everyone who attends will get access to the video and guide for all workshops)
- Facilitated time for connecting in teams or in specific ministry areas across faith communities
- Life giving conversations over beautiful food.
Where and when are the different Connect locations in 2026?
Confirmed Connect 2026 dates.
- Sydney North – Sat March 14. Ministry Centre, Macquarie Park
- Sydney South West and Cumberland – Sat March 14. Parkside Baptist Church
- Canberra Region – Sat March 21st. Hughes Baptist Church
- Greater West/Blue Mountains – Sat March 21. Penrith Baptist Church
- Transform Southern Sydney – Sat March 21. Padstow Baptist Community Church
- Northern Rivers – Fri March 27. Alstonville Baptist Church
- Central Coast – Tues April 28th. Narara Valley Baptist Church. 6-9pm
Connect 2026 dates and venues being finalised.
- Illawarra/South Coast
- Hunter
- Riverina
- Northern Rivers
- Central West
Would you like to get involved and help make Connect happen in your region. For more information, or if you would like to be part of the Connect Team in your region, Get in contact with Louise or Kathy we’d love to hear from you.
Registration Options
Click on your region image below to register.
Tickets are $25 for adult leaders and $15 for leaders under 18. They can be paid for individually or the church can be invoiced for the tickets.
Bring your whole team it will be a great day.
