WHAT IS ONWARD?

HOW DO YOU FIND YOUR VOICE IN A WORLD THAT’S READY TO SHOUT YOU DOWN?

ONWARD will help you:

• LISTEN – and understand the other person’s point of view
• ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS – to challenge their point of view
• INTRODUCE THE BIBLE’S VIEW – why it makes sense and is true

ONWARD will give you:

• CONFIDENCE that God’s truth is up to the challenge
• FOUNDATIONS to handle the pushback
• COURAGE to engage with people on the hard issues

HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT TRUTH IS?

Do we live in an era when one person's truth is just another's post truth? Is that even true? David Robertson examines ‘post-truth’, the Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2016.

David Robertson is one of the keynote speakers at ONWARD this year.

SPEAKERS

David Robertson

Senior Minister - St Peters, Dundee / Associate Director - Solas (Centre for Public Christianity) / Author / Debater / Broadcaster / University Chaplain

Awards: In 2014, 2015, and 2016, voted as one of the UK’s 100 most influential Christians by online voters on ‘Archbishop Cranmer's Top 100 List’.

Books: Engaging with Atheists, Magnificent Obsession, The Dawkins Letters, Why I am not an atheist, Quench

Website: www.theweeflea.com

Sample Talks:
EdinburghSolus Centre: Sex and Society
Scotland Gospel Partnership: Persuasive Evangelism
Central Evangelical Church: Hope in the world that seems hopeless

Sample Debates: https://www.solas-cpc.org/wp/video/debates/
David has debated many public figures as well as presented to the Scottish parliament.

Sam Chan

Public Speaker – City Bible Forum / Preacher / Author / Evangelist / Ethicist / Medical Doctor

Books: Preaching as the Word of God

Website: www.espressotheology.com

Sam Chan: A taste of Sam Chan

Sample Talks:
City Bible Forum: How to tell your friends about Jesus
WSCCC: Why do bad things happen to good people
EC Gladesville: How can a good God send people to hell
City Bible Forum: Extra Ordinary Respect
WSCCC: Why doesn’t God make himself more obvious

Kanishka raffel

Dean of Sydney – St Andrew’s Cathedral / Preacher / Commentator

Conversion Story: Kanishka, Buddha, Jesus and Bob Dylan

Interviews: ABC

Sample Talks:
Anglican Future Conference, Melbourne: 'On Guard, Growing in Grace'
St Helen’s Bishopgate, London: Living with God (John 15:1-11)
Bible Society (Good Book Talks), Perth: “The Richly Dwelling Word”
City Bible Forum, Sydney: The Bible: gift or dogma?
All Clergy Conference, Uganda: Understanding God and His Ways

REGISTRATION

HIGH SCHOOLERS*

FRIDAY EVENING SESSION

6.30PM-9.30PM

$29

ADULTS

SATURDAY DAY SESSION

9.30AM-3.00PM

$69

YOUNG ADULTS

SATURDAY EVENING SESSION

5.00PM-9.45PM

$49

* We encourage youth groups to attend, along with their leaders. As it is an under-18 event, every group must have at least one person who is over the age of 18 who will be supervising the group. Please note that for this reason also, we are unable to permit registrations of only adults, or only youth.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Registration cancellations must be sent in writing to the KCC Office and will attract a $10 per person fee (up to a maximum of $50 per transaction).

• Registration cancellations received after 2 June 2017, are non-refundable in part or in full.

• If you have any questions, please call the KCC Office on 1300 737 140 or email info@kcc.org.au.

PROGRAM

THREE DISTINCT AGE SPECIFIC SESSIONS

HIGH SCHOOLERS

Fri 23 June //  6.30pm-9.30pm

6.15PM – Pre-session items

Short Talk 1 Sam Chan

Short Talk 2 Dave Miers

Break

Short Talk 3 Sam Chan

Short Talk 4 Dave Miers

9.30PM – Event Concludes

PLEASE NOTE: As this is an under-18 event, every group must have at least one person who is over the age of 18 who will be supervising the group.

ADULTS

Sat 24 June  //  9.30am-3.00pm

9.15AM – Pre-session items

Short Talk 1 David Robertson

Short Talk 2 Kanishka Raffel

Break

Talk 3 David Robertson

Lunch Break

Short Talk 4 Kanishka Raffel

Short Talk 5 David Robertson

Q&A

3.00PM – Event Concludes

YOUNG ADULTS

Sat 24 June  // 5.00pm-9.45pm

4.45PM – Pre-session items

Short Talk 1 David Robertson

Short Talk 2 Kanishka Raffel

Dinner Break

Talk 3 David Robertson

Break

Short Talk 4 Kanishka Raffel

Short Talk 5 David Robertson

Q&A

9.45PM – Event Concludes

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faqs

Who runs ONWARD?

ONWARD is an event for men and women run by Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC). More than 15,000 people attend KCC conventions each year.

Who is Katoomba Christian Convention?

Since 1903, Katoomba Christian Convention (KCC) has existed gather Christians together to call them to personal holiness as they are transformed by God’s word to be like Jesus. Each year, we run Bible conventions for youth, men, women, young adults, families, youth and children’s leaders, and Christian leaders.

What is included with registration?

At Onward each person receives entry to their chosen session. For the Adults (Saturday Day Session) and the Young Adults (Saturday Evening Session) meals will be available at additional cost from the onsite food trucks. There will be food and coffee outlets available onsite.

Is There An Age Range for The "Young Adults" Session?

There is no specific age range, but the talks for the "Young Adults" session will be targeted to those in their 20s to mid-30s, who are either studying or in the workforce.

Can I bring My Baby?

We encourage you to leave your children at home to allow you to concentrate on God's Word. However, we understand this may not be possible for babies. We will have a Mums & Bubs Room for nursing mothers with children under 12 months with a live AV link available at the Adult Saturday day session, so you can still enjoy the whole conference. Please contact us to let us know if you will be bringing your baby, with your name, contact number, email and child's age.

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Do you have another question?

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