Uncle Sam was recruiting soldiers to fight for freedom...
The Lord Jesus was and still is recruiting soldiers to fight for freedom. A freedom found in Jesus alone!

Are you ready to step up?

SCCCA Challenge night is designed for Christians who are thinking about the prospects of their future in full time PAID Christian ministry. Whether you are a n00b to the idea and wondering why I emphasised "PAID" just before... or whether you are pro and already know what MTS and MAP stand for and where you plan to do it... this is an evening for you!

There will be a talk to challenge your thinking and time for small groups to speak with others and pray together. People who are either asking the same questions as you and are facing the same issues you are, or people who have been through these things before and are now pastors, or studying at college or doing a ministry apprenticeship.

Details:
8pm, Tuesday 13th May
Burwood Chinese Presbyterian Church
46-48 Belmore Street, Burwood

Location: St Paul's Anglican Church, Carlingford
For theological students and final year apprentices.
Stay tuned for more details.

2008 is kicking off with everything happening again. Our Sunday Schools, youth groups and soon uni and school. Well PILOT is also happening again, just like last year rebranded as 'T4G' - Together For The Gospel. T4G '08 comes this March with a bigger vision for our Chinese churches, our city and our world.

T4G is a 1-day conference for next generation leaders looking to bring the saving and transforming gospel of Jesus to our Chinese churches, our city and our world. A chance to meet and train with other like-minded leaders in your region; and be challenged to catch a vision of God’s mission for your church in our city and world. 2 speakers, 5 regional training groups, 38 Chinese churches, together for the Gospel.

More information? click here for more information about T4G.

T4G registrations are now open. To register, click here

2008 is kicking off with everything happening again. Our Sunday Schools, youth groups and soon uni and school. Well PILOT T4G is also happening again, just like last year.

PILOT T4G is an opportunity for leaders in Chinese churches to gather to hear God's word, pray and enjoy fellowship with Christians from a host of churches.

As well as PILOT T4G, we can announce the dates for SCCCA events on the 2008 calendar:

• PILOT training day Together For the Gospel (T4G): Saturday 8th March, Burwood CPC (46-48 Belmore St, Burwood)
• SCCCA Challenge night 1: Tuesday 13th May (location TBA)
  
• Theolog/Ministers' dinner: Monday 14th(location TBA)
• Leaders' retreat: Friday 12th - Sunday 14th September (location TBA)
• SCCCA Challenge night 2: Tuesday 14th October (location TBA)

Further details to be released soon. Watch this space!

Ever thought about the prospects of what paid Christian ministry might be like?  What's involved in the process from where I am now in my life to possibly end up in Christian ministry?

Or maybe there is someone who you think could be suitable for paid Christian ministry?

Well then this evening is for you (and your friend)!  SCCCA Challenge nights are aimed particularly at you if you have any questions or thoughts about paid Christian ministry, whether at a local church or even overseas.

Tom Tokura, pastor at Naremburn Asian Australian Church, will be speaking on the topic "Soldier - no more playing games".

Details:
8pm, Tuesday 4th September
Burwood Chinese Presbyterian Church
46-48 Belmore Street, Burwood

Bring a friend.  Try some of the local Burwood-ese cuisine beforehand.

This is an opportunity for current theological students (and for those beginning studies in 2008) to discover what ministry opportunities there are in Chinese churches across Sydney. What is it like exactly to be a minister at a Chinese church?

It is also an opportunity for ministers to meet theological students. Who are they? What are they like? What are their concerns about Chinese church ministry?

RSVP by Monday, 20th August.
For theological students: Andrew Hong (andrew.hong@ndcccs.org.au)
For ministers: Brian Tung (brian.tung@hope.anglican.asn.au)

For more details please contact: Andrew Hong (andrew.hong@ndcccs.org.au);
Brian Tung (beeeeester@gmail.com);
or download this flyer for more information (opens in a new window).

This year the SCCCA training days have been mobilised into regional training centres. There are currently 5 centres operating across Sydney (North, Northwest, Southwest, inner West & South and City & East). Each training centre meets on different days, time, location and regularity. They also go through different topics. Please visit the Regional Training link or click the one at the top of the page to see the details for each centre.

Feel free to attend the one that is closest to your church or closest to your own home.

Well, in the Chinese Christian news website anyway. Apologies for all those who can't read the Chinese.

http://www.gospelherald.com.au/news/gen_576.htm

Formerly known as SCCCA English Training Day, PILOT is a day conference for the next generation of leaders to launch and light up ministries for Chinese churches in Sydney.

Date: Saturday 3rd March, 2007 Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Venue: Moore Theological College,
1 King Street Newtown 2042

Speakers: Archie Poulos and Peter Ko
Cost: $5 includes registration and morning tea. Add another $5 for Thai lunch

Click the image for more details

Register here before 26th February

Please also take the time to register for the SCCCA English website to the right of screen.

The SCCCA English website is receiving a facelift. If you haven't already, please register for this website to receive news about SCCCA events. This will also give you access to various material for download (this will be coming soon) and to the forums.

Stay tuned for further updates!