SATYA Conference 2024 | Satya Network

Who is this for?

Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a new Christian or a paid ministry worker, we'd love to see you there. The SATYA Network is connected to the Sydney Anglican Diocese, but we welcome Christians from other denominations. There are so many Sth Asians to be reached for Jesus, so please spread the word!

We currently don't have capacity to make child minding available, so please make other arrangements for toddlers and kids. High school-aged students are welcome for the regular program. Parents and carers must take responsibility for any minors in attendance.

Keynote speakers

Malcolm Gill is senior pastor of MBM Rooty Hill. He enjoys spending time with people from other cultures, particularly if food is involved!

Clive Buultjens is the Evangelist to Sth Asians and Trainer in Sth Asian ministries with ENC. His vision is to equip churches in understanding H!nduism and Sth Asian culture, to promote evangelism and discipleship among Sth Asians.

Peter Lin is the Sydney Anglican Bishop for the South Western region. Peter loves the diversity of the South Western Region (and the challenges it brings) and just can’t believe the privilege he has in seeing people from the nations of the world come to know Jesus.

What should I expect?

Starting promptly at 9:30am, we will take the day to learn from stories and talks, hear ministry spotlights and engage in seminars. We will also take time to share in morning tea and lunch, which is included in your registration fee.

How do I RSVP?

Registration is crucial. The early bird fee is $50 per person, this covers conference costs and catering. Concession rates are available for students and seniors. Please contact us with any questions about registration.

H!ndu Values 101

(for all 1st Conference Attendees) with Clive Buultjens

Your first Satya Conference? This is the seminar for you. Learn how to avoid the mistake of evangelising Sth Asian friends by bombarding them with Christian ideas.

Understand how the H!ndu values of Community and Experience shape how we share the gospel and disciple H!ndu background believers.

Refresh your Mission Methods

(for Ministry Leaders) with Bishop Peter Lin and Ben George

Just because it worked before doesn’t mean it always will. We can be hesitant to change our mission strategies and methods because of past fruit and familiarity. Our local mission field looks more Sth Asian than ever before, so we need to think creatively about evangelism. This elective is for vocational gospel workers and team leaders within churches and Christian organisations.

Craft an Evangelistic Talk for Sth Asians

with Joseph Jones and Jeri Jones Sparks

The public proclamation of the gospel always needs to be faithful, cohesive, clear. In the changing Aussie landscape, it also needs to be compelling and avoid unnecessary offense for Sth Asian hearers. Dad and daughter duo share their learnings from the development of a Sth Asian evangelism course and help you workshop your own talk outline and illustrations.

Common Questions Sth Asians ask about Christianity

with Priya Morgan and Friends

Most apologetics resources will give you insight about the western secular individualist’s questions but the perspective of someone from the H!ndu world has particular nuances. Hear from a panel of H!ndu background believers on the questions they had on their journey towards Jesus and things that under God helped them draw near to him.