PROGRAM
10:00AM Morning Tea (Rego Day One from 9:45am)
10:30AM Morning Bible Session
12:00PM Lunch
1:00PM Strand Groups
3:00PM Afternoon tea
4:00PM Workshops
6:00PM Dinner Break
7:00PM Evening session
Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Supper will be provided at SWEATCON 2026. Dinner will not be provided, so attendees are encouraged to either bring their own dinner or grab something from Carnes Hill Marketplace or nearby fast food restaurants.
1:00PM each afternoon
Strand Groups give you the skills to understand and teach the Bible.
Strand 1: Understanding & Applying a Bible Passage
Strand 2: Biblical Theology: An Overview of the Whole Bible
Strand 3: Thinking Theologically: What the Bible says about…everything!
Strand 4: Christian Ethics: Working out God’s way in a wayward world
Strand 5: Unpacking a Bible Book (a different book each year). In 2026, we’ll be exploring the book of Micah.
Youth: Strand material adapted for high school aged students
Start with Strand 1 and work through them in order each year. NextGen and AFES NTE prior learning is recognised.
Strand 4 on Christian Ethics will help you tackle tricky topics and tough questions with a solid understanding of the Bible. If you have previously completed Strand 4: Christian Leadership, you are invited to do the new material in this strand. Our Christian Leadership material will be delivered in a series of workshops available in the afternoon.
Come along to SWEATCON and engage in training on topics relevant to ministry in South West Sydney.
TUESDAY 13 JANUARY
A foundational workshop on prayer for all Christians. We begin SWEATCON with the very thing that undergirds all ministry: learning to delight in God and depend on God in prayer.
WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY
Helping young people build real prayer habits in programs and at home
Practical wisdom for being faithful with your time, money, and opportunities.
Discover how artificial intelligence can be used wisely to strengthen gospel ministry and mission in our churches.
THURSDAY 15 JANUARY
Equipping the next generation to see God’s goodness and hope in the midst of pain, loss, and hardship.
Why are there so many different churches — Anglican, Baptist, Pentecostal, Catholic, Orthodox and more? What are the key differences, and how should we respond? This workshop will help you see what matters most, where Christians can disagree, and how to live with gospel-shaped unity in the middle of it all.
Finding hope in Christ through life’s ups and downs, and helping others do the same when mental health and resilience are tested.
FRIDAY 16 JANUARY
Doing outreach well in children’s and youth ministries.
Growing resilient parents who keep showing up for their families.
Why gospel workers are needed, and how God might use you.
Join us Thursday 15 January to be encouraged in your ministry.
Infants too young for our preschool program are welcome to accompany their parents throughout the conference.
A cry room is available during the morning and evening sessions for infants to be supervised by their parents.
For walkers to under 5s (limited numbers)
For children who are enrolled in primary school (K-6) in 2026 (limited numbers)
Age appropriate programs of games, singing, crafts and bible stories to help children learn how much God loves them in Jesus.
A space will be available for younger children to take naps as needed under the supervision of the leaders.
Kids register according to the grade they are enrolled in for the coming school year.
The program will run during the morning session, strand groups and workshops.
Years 7 - 12 in 2026
Youth are welcome to join a Youth Strand Group, as well as attend sessions and workshops.
All SWEATCON volunteers have verified WWCC numbers and up-to-date Safe Ministry training.
Children will need to be signed in and out by their parent/guardian before and after each session and meal time.
