IMPACT Australia Conference

IMPACT Australia Conference is a 1-day conference held in Malaysia aimed at encouraging gospel-centred living among: Christians heading to Australia to study, Christians currently studying in Australia, and Christians returning to Malaysia.

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Christians heading to Australia to study – exploring the challenges and opportunities of studying in Australia for Christians and getting in touch with good gospel churches and student ministries.

Christians currently studying in Australia – encouraging you to live for the gospel as Christian students and getting you to think about how you can make the most of your student days in Australia.

Christians returning to Malaysia– examining the issues that come with returning to work in a fast-paced, work-obsessed culture. How do we cope with these challenges? What does it mean to live for the gospel in a society like Malaysia? How should we think about choosing a job, or choosing a church?

Date & Time
18 January 2020 (Saturday), 9AM – 5PM

Cost (per individual)
RM 35 Early Bird (till 1 Dec 2019)
RM 45 Normal (after 1 Dec 2019)

Location
City Discipleship Presbyterian Church, Subang Jaya

Program

 9.00am          Registration
9.30am          Ice-breaker
9.45am          Welcome & Singing
10.00am       Expository Talk 1
10.45am       Small Group Discussion
11.15am       Morning Tea
11.45am       Electives
1.15pm          Lunch
2.15pm          Campus Time
3.15pm          Expository Talk 2
4.00pm          Small Group Discussion
4.30pm          Q&A
5.00pm          Wrap Up

 

Elective #1: Choosing a Church
These days there are so many different churches to choose from. There are churches with different traditions, music, elders and even buildings. But how do we choose which one to go to? What factors are important when it comes to choosing a good church? And does it even matter what church we go to? Come to this elective to find out what the Bible has to say about these questions and how to choose a good church.

 By Kevin Phang
Kevin studied chemical engineering at UNSW and worked as a analyst before pursuing an apprenticeship in FOCUS International church. He chose to do an apprenticeship to be equipped with ministry skills to serve the gospel in Malaysia. During his apprenticeship he mainly teaches and reads the bible with overseas students in UNSW. He is married to Zoe.

 

Elective #2: Faithful at Work: Adjusting To Life at the Workplace
It is big transition moving from study to work. There are many changes, and many pressures. And we may have all kinds of questions! What is the purpose of work? How can I be a good witness at work? Should I aim for excellence? Should I stay back late? What job should I take in the first place? At this elective we’ll think about the purpose of work, the idols we might encounter, and how to truly honour Christ in the workplace. 

By Tim Nicholls
Originally from Australia, Tim came to know Christ as a child, before maturing in his faith during his university years.  Tim now lives in Malaysia and serves as the Ministry Director of Equip Gospel Ministries and as a Pastor at St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral, KL. Tim is married to Siew Mun and they have a daughter named Charissa (4 years old) and a son Christopher (2 year old). Tim loves Malaysian food, the hot tropical weather, and is learning to speak BM and Mandarin! But most of all he loves Jesus, and is passionate about seeing people from all nations and all stages of life come to know Christ as their Lord and Saviour and joyfully live for his glory.

 

Elective #3: Balancing Studies and Church
Does God want me to order my calendar a certain way? Is my time mine? Would God and my parents tell me the same thing about where to put my time and energy? If you’ve ever asked any of these questions or find yourself wondering them now, come to the balancing study and church seminar! 

By Curtis Shields
Curtis is from Alabama, United States and has lived in Malaysia for four years. He was involved with Reformed University Fellowship in uni and completed RUF’s two year internship at another school from 2008-2010. After working in the corporate world for two years, he felt called to vocational ministry and went to Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America in 2015. He and his wife Marisa have three children. He also enjoys sports, comedy, and sambal.

Speaker – Tim Nicholls

Originally from Australia, Tim came to know Christ as a child, before maturing in his faith during his university years.  Tim now lives in Malaysia and serves as the Ministry Director of Equip Gospel Ministries and as a Pastor at St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral, KL. Tim is married to Siew Mun and they have a daughter named Charissa (4 years old) and a son Christopher (2 year old). Tim loves Malaysian food, the hot tropical weather, and is learning to speak BM and Mandarin! But most of all he loves Jesus, and is passionate about seeing people from all nations and all stages of life come to know Christ as their Lord and Saviour and joyfully live for his glory.