Church Movements Archives - Power to Change https://powertochange.org.au/event_category/church-movements/ Connecting people to Jesus and each other Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:08:33 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://powertochange.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/favicon-1.png Church Movements Archives - Power to Change https://powertochange.org.au/event_category/church-movements/ 32 32 SHIFTm2M One Day Workshop – Central Coast https://powertochange.org.au/events/shiftm2m-one-day-workshop-central-coast/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:12:25 +0000 https://powertochange.org.au/?post_type=events&p=25302 Register Now Why join a One Day Workshop? The SHIFTm2M Day Workshop is a practical and inspiring introduction to a disciplemaking framework shaped by the life and ministry of Jesus. Designed for pastors and ministry leaders, this one-day event will help you reimagin how your ministry can move from maintenance to multiplication. https://vimeo.com/1123765813 What Will […]

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Why join a One Day Workshop?

The SHIFTm2M Day Workshop is a practical and inspiring introduction to a disciplemaking framework shaped by the life and ministry of Jesus. Designed for pastors and ministry leaders, this one-day event will help you reimagin how your ministry can move from maintenance to multiplication.

What Will Be Covered?

Drawing from the core principles of the full nine-day SHIFTm2M experience, the workshop provides a hands-on look at the biblical foundations, key frameworks, and essential shifts needed to cultivate a culture of disciplemaking. You’ll also have time to reflect on your own ministry context and begin thinking through next steps for application.

Whether you’re just starting out or already leading a growing ministry, this workshop will challenge and equip you to take intentional steps toward becoming a movement of multiplying disciples.

We highly recommend attending with others from your leadership team to get the most out of the day and to begin the journey together.

Workshop Details

TORONTO

Central Coast - North
$ 60 per person
  • 10am to 5pm
  • Tuesday 25th August 2026
  • Toronto Baptist Church
  • 186-192 The Boulevarde, Toronto
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GREEN POINT

Central Coast - South
$ 60 per person
  • 9:30am to 5pm
  • Thursday 27th August 2026
  • Green Point Baptist Church
  • 386 Avoca Drive, Green Point
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Lunch

Cornerstone Group

Lunch at each workshop is being funded by our generous donor, Cornerstone Group.

No Workshop Near You? Let’s Talk!

If there isn’t a SHIFTm2M One Day Workshop currently scheduled in your area, get in touch! We’d love to explore the possibility of hosting one near you.

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“SHIFTm2M has provided our team with a method to review and transform our identity as a church with a vision for disciplemaking. Rather than following my vision as Senior Pastor, leaders have developed their own corporate vision which is now endorsed and followed by the wider church community.”
Garry WynnSenior Pastor | Northreach Baptist Church

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]]> 2026 SHIFTm2M Townsville https://powertochange.org.au/events/2026-shiftm2m-townsville/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:55:35 +0000 https://powertochange.org.au/?post_type=events&p=24353 Register Now Leaders following Jesus in building disciplemaking movements Join leadership peers to explore a disciplemaking framework centred on a case study of Jesus’ ministry focusing on His movement building principles. Shift groups are coordinated by trained facilitators who will help you wrestle with the realities of implementing what you discover about movement building in […]

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Leaders following Jesus in building disciplemaking movements

Join leadership peers to explore a disciplemaking framework centred on a case study of Jesus’ ministry focusing on His movement building principles. Shift groups are coordinated by trained facilitators who will help you wrestle with the realities of implementing what you discover about movement building in your own life and ministry context.

What is SHIFTm2M?

SHIFTm2M (ministries to Movements) is not an effort to prescribe a ‘model’ of doing ministry that you can take and plant over your old style. SHIFTm2M is a journey to discover the foundation of what Christ is calling leaders to be and what efforts He asks leaders to build into as His followers.

Centred around the gospels, SHIFTm2M Groups are times of study, training, discussion, and evaluation. There are nine days of content usually split over four retreats or once a month for 9 months.

There is preparation to do before each retreat. This is primarily working through Knowing Him, a 50 day chronological study through the life of Christ.

This is facilitated using a Harmony of the Gospels which presents Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in parallel with events in the life of Christ presented in chronological order. Each study is supplemented by a podcast and most days have a video shot on location in Israel unpacking more about geography and historical context.

It’s on this foundation of a slow, thorough, and fascinating study through the gospels that your facilitator will help you unpack Jesus’ disciplemaking movement principles and apply them to your ministry context. During SHIFTm2M, you’ll study movement building principles from the life of Christ which have been used by thousands of leaders globally.

What Is Included?

  • Knowing Him

    Knowing Him 50 day self-guided chronological study through the life of Christ with supplemental podcasts and videos shot on location in Israel.

  • Retreats

    9 Days of face-to-face retreat time with other Christian leaders to explore Jesus’ disciplemaking movement principles and how they apply in your context.

  • Academic Credit

    Option to gain academic credit for your SHIFTm2M study through ACOM as part of one of their Diploma, Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, or Masters programs.

Retreat Details

TOWNSVILLE

QLD
$ 595 per person
  • Retreat 1: Fri 9th to Mon 12th Oct 2026
  • Retreat 2: TBC
  • Retreat 3: TBC
  • Townsville Wesleyan Church, 3 Strange St, Currajong QLD
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Price includes training and materials. Lunch at own expense from nearby shops. Married couples can register for $695.
NEW DATES

Format for each retreat

Fridays: 5-9pm
Saturdays: 9am-4pm
Sundays: 2-6pm
Mondays: 9am-4pm

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We have made SHIFTm2M one of two practical core trainings for our Emerging Leaders program because our aim is to have leaders equipped in ministry to ‘think’ movements, to ‘live’ as disciple-makers, and ‘be’ Kingdom minded. SHIFTm2M helps us achieve this through studying the priorities of Jesus as the model movement builder, with a high degree of application through facilitation and coaching, to implement their ‘primary pathway’ for disciple-making into their ministry context.

Andrew Hodgson | Emerging Leaders Coordinator | CCCVaT Ministries

Do you have a question? Let’s Talk!

Got questions about SHIFTm2M or wondering if a cohort is right for you? We'd love to help you explore how this journey could strengthen your disciplemaking and leadership. Reach out to us-our team is happy to chat and help you take the next step toward joining a cohort.

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Exploring disciplemaking principles from the life of Jesus and how they're being applied through:

New Peninsula Baptist Church
Sydenham Baptist Church

Inspiring leaders to pursue disciplemaking movements

Turn your vision for disciplemaking into a practical reality by joining us in Melbourne for the 2026 Disciplemaking Churches Conference.

Explore simple frameworks based on principles from the life of Jesus that you can use in your context. Discover how these frameworks are being implemented at New Peninsula Baptist Church and Sydenham Baptist. Cultivate new connections with leaders from across the Body of Christ, be inspired, and share your experience with peers.

Event Details

When

8:30am to 5pm on Tue 23rd June
8:30am to 4:30pm on Wed 24th June

Where

Sydenham Baptist Church
350 Calder Park Drive
Sydenham VIC

Price

Regular Price: $250
15% Discount on two
or more registrations
Day Pass: $130

Dinner - Learning Together

Participants are invited to join others for dinner (at own expense) on the Tuesday night at Switch Watergardens.

Rego Deadline

Registrations close on
Tuesday 9th June 2026

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Purpose of Multiply

Multiply is for pastors and ministry leaders who want more than busy ministry. It is for those ready to shift from running programmes to growing a disciplemaking movement with real Kingdom impact.

Hosted by Sydenham Baptist Church, this two-day gathering explores simple, transferable frameworks drawn from the life of Jesus. Together, we will learn how to create environments that connect people to Jesus, build them in their faith, and send them to make disciples.

Who is it for?

Denominational leaders, pastors, lay leaders, and leadership teams who want to shape their ministry around disciplemaking. Multiply is especially valuable for teams wanting to clarify or strengthen their disciplemaking pathway together.

Why Attend?

Multiply is less a conference and more a community of practice. You will:

  • Learn proven disciplemaking frameworks grounded in Jesus’ ministry
  • Hear real stories from practitioners in a local church context
  • Connect deeply with like-minded leaders
  • Reflect on your own ministry and identify practical next stepsThis is not about a packaged programme. It is about principles, clarity, and encouragement for building a disciplemaking culture in your context.
What will you gain?

Fresh vision. Practical tools. Meaningful peer connections.

And clear next steps to help you move from ministry to movement.

Program

Tuesday 23rd June
  • Registration
  • Introduction and Worship
  • Opening – Becoming what you want to multiply
  • Table Discussions
  • MORNING TEA
  • Session 1 – Why a disciplemaking framework matters?
  • Session 2 – Core Frameworks (Introduction or Revision) 
  • Interactive – Breakout groups by department focus
  • LUNCH
  • Session 3 – The Door of Hope Story: Lessons over 5 years.
  • Table Discussions
  • Relational Connection Time (visiting local attractions)
  • OPTIONAL DINNER (Lesson’s from Paul’s missionary journeys)
Wednesday 24th June
  • Welcome and Worship
  • Session 4 – What has (and hasn’t) been working?
  • Application – Breakouts
  • Teaching Electives
  • MORNING TEA
  • Session 5 – Disciplemaking Primary Pathway
  • Table Discussions
  • Session 6 – Six Ministry Priorities
  • LUNCH
  • Session 7 – Stories from around the world
  • Session 8 – Turning your vision into an action plan
  • AFTERNOON TEA
  • Sharing Action Plans
  • Close

Presenters

Steve Roggero

Steve Roggero

Sydenham Baptist Church

Steve Roggero is a prominent Baptist pastor in Australia, currently serving as the Senior Pastor at Sydenham Baptist Church in Melbourne. In addition to his pastoral duties, he holds the position of National Director at Catalyse Change, an organisation dedicated to training and consulting church and mission leaders in areas such as discipleship, mission, and leadership. Throughout his ministry, Steve has been committed to fostering discipleship and encouraging congregations to engage deeply with their faith.

Dorothy Roberts

Dorothy Roberts

Door of Hope

With a background in education as an Early Childhood teacher and a school leader, Dorothy Roberts has led a pastoral team that oversee ministry to families from birth to 30 years at Door Of Hope Christian Church since 2010. Recently ordained as a Minister for Churches of Christ, she has a passion to see an expanding Generation community who are actively following Jesus; loving others; giving glory to God. An enthusiastic lifelong learner: Dorothy is energised by the challenges of ministering in this current context. She has been married to Troy for over 30 years and they are proud parents to adult sons, James and Alec. She loves Jesus, her family, a cheese platter, and is developing her green thumb now Troy has finished building their veggie patch.

Paul Crothers

New Peninsula Baptist Church

Paul Crothers is the Senior Pastor at New Peninsula Baptist Church. A dedicated leader with a passion for growing disciples, Paul is also a devoted father of three. Beyond his pastoral work, he is an avid cricketer and enthusiastic follower of the sport, as well as a loyal supporter of the Brisbane Lions.

Peter Roennfeldt

Peter Roennfeldt

NewChurchLife

Dr. Peter Roennfeldt has dedicated over five decades to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving as a pastor, evangelist, seminary teacher, church planter, and author. His extensive ministry has taken him across various cultures and countries, where he has led training programs focused on discipleship and church planting. He has authored several influential books, including "Following Jesus," "Following the Spirit," and "Following the Apostles' Vision," which explore disciplemaking and church-planting principles derived from the New Testament. His work emphasises the importance of following Jesus' model in mission and ministry, encouraging believers to engage in incarnational and relational outreach.

Joss Irvin

New Peninsula Baptist Church

Following a short career in Occupational Therapy, Joss Irvin joined the New Peninsula Baptist Church Staff, in Children’s and Families Ministry, just under 10 yrs ago. During this time she has discovered how Jesus' model for disciple making can be embraced by all ages and is also passionately involved in Welcome Ministry, where she loves connecting with people who are new to faith and church. Joss is married to Rob and is a mum to three wonderful teenage kids. She loves a good list, is a bit competitive, bakes often, and enjoys making a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

John North

Ambassadors for Christ International

John North has been working with Ambassadors for Christ International–Australia for 30 years, building a team focused on accelerating the spread of the gospel through local churches. John was born in India to Australian missionaries. He developed the LifeWorks evangelism tool which has seen thousands of Australians come to faith in Christ and is used by many churches around the world, is on the radio each morning in Sydney with the Time With God devotional spot, authors the Time With God daily devotional email read by more than 30,000 people each day. John trains church leaders to follow Jesus' process for building a disciplemaking movement of evangelism and multiplication.

Tim Freyer

Power to Change

Tim Freyer is a follower of Jesus. He has bachelor degrees in theoretical mathematics and statistics and did post-grad work in statistics. What that means is that despite having a deep passion for disciple-making movements he is not even a little bit gifted as an evangelist. (He’s always on the lookout for tools that make connecting with others easier!) Tim and his wife worked for 15 years in the Middle East amongst those living in poverty and for the last 10 years, they have lived in Melbourne and been involved with Power to Change in helping local churches and church plants establish a disciplemaking pathway that takes the church out into the community. In his free time, Tim enjoys watching a sunset with a chai latte in hand.

Andrew Hodgson

Andy Hodgson

CCCVaT

Andy developed, and launched The Emerging Leaders Program with a desire to equip and resource the local church to develop the disciple-making leaders in their context for today and the future. His heart is to see leaders of all generations, equipped, trained and launched as disciple-making movement leaders into all networks and communities across the country. He has been an active trainer in SHIFTm2M for almost 10 years, training over 60 participants throughout this time, while also having experience in church ministry and as a high school teacher. Andy is married to Rachel, and together they have four daughters. He is a sports lover, a coffee drinker and loves living life within the local community.

Bill Hodgson

Bill Hodgson

Power to Change

Bill has ministered with Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) Cru for 43 years having spent 20 years in training youth ministry leaders then 15 years as National Director of the organisation with 170 missionary staff. Since 2014 Bill has been working as part of the Global Leadership team of the Church Movements strategy supporting and equipping pastors and church planters in building disciplemaking movements and multiplication of disciples, groups, and churches. Currently he is Regional Leader for North America and Oceania for Cru Global. He is married for 43 years with four married children and 13 grandchildren.

Register for Multiply

Multiply is brought to you by Concentric Australia, an alliance that seeks to mobilise Jesus-centric leaders in Australia and throughout the world who multiply movements of new disciplemakers, leaders, and healthy churches. Concentric members around the world use a common disciplemaking framework based on the life of Jesus that forms the foundation for SHIFTm2M (ministries to Movements) Training.

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Why join a MyFriends Training goup?

Joining an online MyFriends Training group is a great way to grow in confidence and skills for sharing your faith in natural, everyday conversations. You’ll be encouraged by others on the same journey, learn simple tools that really work, and discover how God can use you to impact your friends and community. Because it’s online, you can join from anywhere, making it easy to stay connected and supported as you put what you learn into practice.

Bring Jesus Into Your Community

We are passionate about giving Australians the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Many Aussies are spiritually curious, but few are interested in visiting a church. So how can they encounter Jesus?

MyFriends equips everyday Christians to build a lifestyle that naturally creates opportunities for friends and family to explore God’s story together.

We are a community committed to intentionally loving, praying, caring, and sharing Jesus with our friends, family, and colleagues who do not yet know him. We trust that as we live this way, Australians will encounter Jesus and discover God’s story within their own communities.

We invite anyone who wants to see their community experience Jesus to join this adventure. Together, let’s work toward every community across Australia knowing him.

We encourage you to bring at least two friends with you on the MyFriends journey. Learning in community is always more fruitful than walking the path alone.

In Term 4, 2025, we are offering four national MyFriends Learning Communities across three time zones. You and your group can join whichever session works best. The training runs over nine weeks, with 1.5-hour sessions each week.

What to Expect

MyFriends Training is delivered using a hybrid model. Multiple small groups gather face-to-face or online and join their trainer via Zoom.

The training material is in a digital format for easy viewing on any device. Some materials are available to download as printable PDFs.

In addition to the training sessions, participants will have some personal Lifestyle Practice material to complete between sessions. This can be done individually or with your group.

We ask the members of each training group to create a MyFriends WhatsApp or Messenger group to share prayer points, stories, and ask questions.

2nd Term 2026 Training Options

Tue Lunch

9 x 1.5 Hour Sessions
$ 20 per person
  • 12:00pm AEST
  • 11:30am SA/NT
  • 10:00am WA
  • Starts 28th April
  • Online via Zoom
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Tue Evenings

9 x 1.5 Hour Sessions
$ 20 per person
  • 8:00pm AEST
  • 7:30pm SA/NT
  • 6:00pm WA
  • Starts 28th April
  • Online via Zoom
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Wed Evenings

9 x 1.5 Hour Sessions
$ 20 per person
  • 8:00pm AEST
  • 7:30pm SA/NT
  • 6:00pm WA
  • Starts 29th April
  • Online via Zoom
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Thu Evenings

9 x 1.5 Hour Sessions
$ 20 per person
  • 8:00pm AEST
  • 7:30pm SA/NT
  • 6:00pm WA
  • Starts 30th April
  • Online via Zoom
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Run MyFriends at Your Church

Want to bring MyFriends to your church? Fill out this form and we’ll work with you to make it possible.

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"As an awkward evangelist, I breathed a sigh of relief! MyFriends is a revelation—simple, gentle, and Spirit-led. It empowers ordinary believers to make an extraordinary impact."
Dorothy RobertsGenerations Minister at Door of Hope Church, Launceston Tasmania

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