[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.9″][et_pb_fullwidth_menu _builder_version=”3.9″ menu_id=”13″][/et_pb_fullwidth_menu][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.9″ background_color=”#0f0e0e”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The Gathering and our yearly Assemblies” _builder_version=”3.9″ title_font=”Arial Rounded Extra Bold||||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”41px” background_color=”#0f0000″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Section” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|true|false”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”25px|50px|7px|50px|false|false” _builder_version=”3.9″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″]Every year we gather together to worship and discern the Lord’s leading in the overall direction of our Association across three main events;

The Gathering
Annual Assembly
Ordinary Assembly & Accreditation Service

Our Assemblies function like an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and The Gathering serves as the main vision casting and networking event for our movement. Occasionally there are times that we may call a Special Assembly – like in 2021 – where we set aside additional time to discuss a specific issue outside of our normal schedule. Check out more information about what is occurring in 2021 below.
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The Gathering – Conference & Annual Assembly

May 1, 2021

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The Gathering – Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT Annual Conference and Annual Assembly are fast approaching. Join us as we explore the theme of Saved, Called & Sent and take time to connect with leaders, pastors and members of our Baptist Movement. At our Annual Assembly be encouraged by what God is doing and inspired by what He will continue do as we gather together to discern the Lord’s leading in the overall direction of our Association.

In light of the changing situation our country faces with the COVID-19 pandemic and the capacity limit on venues, we have made a few changes to The Gathering in 2021. The Gathering Conference and Annual Assembly will now take place across NSW and ACT on one day, Saturday May 1 2021. We are opening 6 additional venues where you can engage in both The Gathering Annual Conference and Annual Assembly. Our prayer is that everything you experience at The Gathering and our Annual Assembly will equip you to be sent back into your local communities to bless your families and ministries. If you don’t wish to attend both the Gathering and Annual Assembly together, there are separate registration types for each event – see below.

Venues

You can engage in The Gathering and our Annual Assembly from a number of NSW and ACT locations. To find one near you, view the list below:

The Ministry & Learning Centre (main venue)
Canberra Baptist Church
Dubbo Baptist Church
Mayfield Baptist Church
Tamworth Baptist Church
The Hub Grafton Baptist Church
Wagga Wagga Baptist Church

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Registration Infomation
Please ensure you read the below instructions before registering to attend The Gathering Annual Conference and Annual Assembly!

Registrations are sorted by venue.
You can choose to register for BOTH the Annual Conference and Annual Assembly in one ticket, OR separately if you only want to attend EITHER the Conference or Annual Assembly.
If you select the The Gathering Annual Assembly ONLY registration you are not permitted entry until 1:30pm and lunch will not be provided.
If you select the The Gathering Conference ONLY registration you will not be able to stay for the Annual Assembly and are required to leave by 2pm.
Annual Assembly Specific Instructions

According to the Constitution, Affiliated Churches are entitled to appoint two (2) Voting Church Representatives to attend the Annual Assembly and one (1) additional delegate for each 50 members or portion of 50 members after the first 50. This is in addition to any Accredited Ministers or Non-Accredited Lead Pastors registering from a church.
The names of Voting Church Representatives MUST be registered a minimum of seven days prior to Assembly, as per the requirements of the Constitution. Registrations for Voting Church Delegates must be made by Saturday April 24, 2021 at 11:59pm to be eligible to vote.
Alternate Voting Representatives are only eligible to vote if they are replacing a Voting Church Representative at the Annual Assembly. Alternate Voting Representatives must also be registered 7 days prior to the event and the Assembly Council Secretary must be notified in writing if the Voting Church Representative is unable to attend the Assembly at the last minute the Alternate Voting Representative will take their place.
The Church Secretary (or an individual fulfilling with the Voting Church Representative or Alternate Voting Representative roles) are required to notify the Association of those who have been appointed by the Church to act as Voting Church Representatives on the day of Assembly.
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to provide space for Church Representative (Non-Voting) at our Sydney and Hunter venues.
If you will be attending the Annual Assembly you will be asked in the registration process to indicate your Assembly registration type. See the below definitions:
Accredited Minister: Accredited ministers of the Baptist Association of NSW/ACT are automatic members of Assembly.
Non-Accredited Lead Pastors: Lead pastors of Baptist churches who are not accredited by the Association are automatically members of Assembly and entitled to vote.
Church Representative (Voting): Any person who attends a Baptist Church is welcome to attend Assembly and has been nominated by the local church to vote if necessary. **Please ensure the Church Secretary notifies the Association that you have been appointed by the Church to act as a Voting Church Representative.
Church Representative (Alternate): Any person who attends a Baptist Church is welcome to attend Assembly and has been nominated to replace a Voting Church Representative if they are unable to attend at the last minute. They do not automatically have voting rights. **Please ensure the Church Secretary notifies the Association that you have been appointed by the Church to act as an Alternate Church Representative to replace a Voting Church Representative.
Church Representative (Non-Voting): Any person who attends a Baptist Church is welcome to attend Assembly but do not have voting rights. Due to COVID-19 we are unable to provide space for Church Representative (Non-Voting) at our Sydney and Hunter venues.
Morling College Council / Assembly Council: All members of Morling College Council and the Assembly Council are automatic members of Assembly.
Global Interaction Cross Cultural Ministry Workers: Cross cultural ministry workers attached to Global Interaction are automatic members of Assembly.

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Ordinary Assembly & Accreditation Service

September 2021

The Ordinary Assembly is a time to gather together, to worship and discern the Lord’s leading in the overall direction of our Association. Our Association’s 2021 Accreditation Service will follow on from Ordinary Assembly. More details will become available early 2021.
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