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: 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

Nathan is an excellent eater and has had the privilege of participating in banquets of all kinds,  in many locations around the world. 
Nathan joined Baptist Mission Australia in 2022 as the National Mobilisation manager and began serving as an Intercultural Mission Advisor for Papua New Guinea in July 2023.
 
He has spent the last 28 years serving in various roles in local churches and mission organisations.  He has served as a youth and young adult pastor in urban and regional NSW and as a cross-cultural pastor in multicultural North-West Sydney. 
 
He loves serving alongside the people of God, wherever and whomever they are, and is excited to encourage them as they seek to participate in God’s mission to the world He loves. 

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: 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: 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