Every follower of Jesus has a role to play in the building up of Christ’s Church. This collection of resources is from our inaugural Equipping the Saints Conference in 2026.

This conference included a keynote (from Tim Johnson) along with a range of electives. You can download them below.

Keynote Resources (with the Rev'd Dr Tim Johnson)

Tim brings a wealth of experience in pastoral ministry, theological education, and strategic leadership. He has served as Senior Minister at St John’s Anglican Church, Diamond Creek, since 2013, overseeing a vibrant multi-congregational parish and leading a diverse ministry team. Since 2021, he has also held the role of Archdeacon of the Yarra in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, where he has contributed significantly to diocesan leadership, mission strategy, and clergy development. In 2026 he has begun a new role at Ridley College as Lecturer in Preaching and Pastoral Theology and Dean of the Anglican Institute.

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• ‍Download the Audio or watch the keynote (below).

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Elective Resources

Reaching People Electives

• How to Connect with People from Other Cultures (by Jacqueline Wang)
• Pointing People to Jesus in Aged Care (by Anne & John Strachan)
• Gen Z & Jesus: Bridging the Gap (by Scott Adamson)

Nurturing Community Electives

• How to Welcome & Connect with New People (by Amy Norman)
• How to Develop Lay Leaders in the Local Church (by Adam Lowe)
• Rhythms that Help Engage People in the Local Church (by Adam Lowe)

Connecting Generations Electives

• Teaching the Bible to Children & Youth (by Bettrys Lowe)
• Why Early Childhood Ministry is Not Babysitting (by Hannah Le Dilly)
• How to Start or Multiple a Small Group (by Amy Norman)

Serving The Lord Electives

• Called to Care: Planning for Purposeful Living (by Jo Knight)
• Exploring Vocational Ministry (by Tim Johnson)
• Called to Care: Planning for Chance in Our World (by Jo Knight)

Next Steps

• Attend the conference? We'd love to hear your feedback!
• Reach out and let us know what's been helpful (hello@stbarts.com.au)
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