Bible Breakouts
This year at The Gathering we are introducing Bible Breakouts—intentional spaces designed to help us slow down, open Scripture together, and go deeper in community. In the midst of a full program, these sessions offer a moment to pause and attend carefully to God’s Word, alongside others from across our movement.
Each Bible Breakout will be led by trusted leaders who will guide us through passages of Scripture with clarity and care, creating room not only for learning but for genuine engagement. Together, we will listen, reflect, ask questions, and consider how God’s Word shapes both our personal lives and our shared ministry.
Wherever you’re joining us from, Bible Breakouts are an opportunity to connect more deeply—with Scripture, with one another, and with what God may be saying to us as a movement in this season. Find your venue below and click through to discover the Bible Breakouts available at your location.
Friday
Ministry and Learning Centre - Main Venue
Presenter: Omar Djoeandy
Presenter: Paul Kang
Lecturer of Practical Theology and Christian Ministries at Morling College
Presenter: Amy Shum
Amy currently serves at the Chinese and Australian Baptist Church (CABC) – West Ryde. She loves helping others read the Bible. In her PhD, she explored the faith journey of children of Christian Chinese immigrants. Previously, she worked as a systems engineer, ran her own business, and served at the Chinese Christian Church for 9 years.
Presenter: Nathan Reid
Alstonville Baptist Church - Northern Rivers
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Omar Djoeandy
Belair Baptist Church - Hunter
Presenter: Matt Brown
Hughes Baptist Church - Canberra
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Omar Djoeandy
Tamworth Baptist Church - New England
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Omar Djoeandy
Wagga Wagga Baptist Church - Riverina
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Omar Djoeandy
Wellington Baptist Church - Western Districts
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Omar Djoeandy
Saturday
Ministry and Learning Centre - Main Venue
Presenter: Tim MacBride
Presenter: Lachlan Barraclough
Lachlan serves as the NSW & ACT Church Partnership Specialist at Baptist World Aid Australia. He has an Bachelors Degree in Aid & Development as well as experience as a NSW Police Officer.

Presenter: Kirsten Long
Kirsten is a pastor, speaker and mentor with many years experience in ministry, particularly in the area of kids and families. She is currently an Associate Pastor at Epping Baptist Church, is an adjunct lecturer at Morling College and is part of the Association’s Children and Families team. Kirsten and her husband Jamie have one married son and three young adult daughters.
Presenter: Marbuen Diaz (CALD Panel)
Presenter: Sarah Alarcon (YA Panel)
Alstonville Baptist Church - Northern Rivers
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Tim MacBride
Belair Baptist Church - Hunter
Presenter: Matt Brown
Hughes Baptist Church - Canberra
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Tim MacBride
Tamworth Baptist Church - New England
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Tim MacBride
Wagga Wagga Baptist Church - Riverina
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Tim MacBride
Wellington Baptist Church - Western Districts
Streamed from the Ministry and Learning Centre
Presenter: Tim MacBride
Woonona Baptist Church - South Coast
Presenter: Omar Djoeandy