An association of autonomous national military Christian Fellowships
Would you like to meet with military Christians from the Pacific, hear inspiring speakers and be encouraged in serving Christ within the military?
Would you like to discuss issues facing military Christians today in a warm, relaxed setting? Then grasp this once in a decade opportunity: attend the
Pacific Regional Conference
"Inspiring Leadership: Service with Integrity" (Proverbs 11:3)
Brisbane, 20-23 September 2007
Delegates from the defence and security forces of Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific countries will attend to be encouraged, equipped for leadership, service and ministry within their force and given a wider vision of our unity in Christ.
The conference will include major presentations on ethics, leadership and integrity, as well as bible studies and workshops related to the theme.
We will also hear national reports about what God is doing in the countries represented.
AMCF South West Pacific Regional Conference
Brisbane 20-23 September
Location: Queensland Conference and Camping Centre, Brookfield, Brisbane, Australia. The conference centre is located 25 minutes from the Brisbane CBD in a beautiful park and forest setting which includes a swimming pool. (See www.qccc.com.au/qccc.php for more information and photographs of the conference location.)
Accommodation: Most accommodation will be in single or twin bedrooms, with a few people sharing each bathroom. In some cases up to five delegates of the same sex will share a dormitory. There are also facilities for handicapped persons. Brookfield is fully catered. All meals plus morning tea, afternoon tea and supper will be provided.
Who should attend? Serving and retired military and security forces personnel and their spouses from nations in the Pacific are invited to attend. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a children's programme.
Major speakers:
- Principal Defence Chaplain John Neal, NZDF will speak on "Serving with Integrity".
- LTCOL Mick Mumford, Chairman of MCF of Australia will speak on "Thriving as a Christian in the Defence Force".
- Principal Chaplain Royce Thompson, RAAF, will conduct bible studies on “Maintaining Faith in Both the Joys and the Struggles of Life”.
Workshops:
The topics addressed by the major speakers will be expanded upon in several workshops. These include:
- Christian Leadership (Brigadier Mark Patch)
- Supporting Military Christians to Develop and Maintain Leadership and Integrity including in the family context (WGCDR Sue Brodersen)
- Evangelism in a military context (A representative of Fighting Words Ministries)
- Discipleship (A representative of The Australian Navigators)
Costs (per person): Registration fee: $72 (This is to be forwarded with the registration form and is non-refundable after 13 July except for official military reasons.) Accommodation and meals: $176 (This price will be reduced to $154 for delegates who provide their own linen). Day visitors are most welcome. The cost of day visits will be provided on application. Please note that only food provided by the conference centre may be consumed there.
Payment Methods: Payment of the registration fee may be made by money order or cheque, made out to ‘AMCF Regional Conference Sep 07’, or by direct deposit to the conference account at the Commonwealth Bank, BSB 064171, Account No 10289320. Be sure to include your name when making a deposit in this way, and retain the receipt for presentation with the balance owing on arrival.
Support for Pacific Delegates
You are invited to help make this opportunity available to representatives from the Pacific Islands by making a tax-deductible donation to the MCF of Australia, earmarked ‘AMCF Regional Conference Sep 07’. If making a donation by cheque or money order you may send it with your registration form and separate payment. You may also make a direct deposit to the
Military Christian Fellowship DEFCREDIT account BSB 803205, Account No 66126.
$72 will pay a registration fee;
$328 will pay registration, accommodation and insurance;
around $1300 will pay an average fare.
Your fellowship or church group could consider how they could help.
Where to Submit Registration Forms:
Forms are to be sent to:
LTCOL Russell Bielenberg
AMCF Regional Conference
6 Marsh Place
Melba ACT 2615, Australia.
or to
MCF-A
Campbell Park Offices CP4-3-046
Canberra ACT 2615, Australia
Registration may also be done:
by fax to +61 (0)2 6258 6224 or
email to rhbielen(at)actewagl.net.au [replace "(at)" with "@"]
provided that a direct deposit of the registration fee has been made.
Closing Date:
So that an indication of the number of rooms required may be given to the conference centre, please advise your intention to attend by 11 June, if possible by email to rhbielen (at) actewagl.net.au
Registration forms and the registration fee should be returned by 13 July.
Later applications will be accepted if accommodation is available.
(Also see amcf-int.org/conferences/conferences.htm)
