What is Gathering?

​​Gathering is for emerging Christian leaders from the marketplace. It is a two-day event in September 2021 to inspire, connect and mobilise them to live out God’s purpose for their lives. There are 150 sponsored delegate spots. So, don’t wait. Nominations open soon!

Gathering is an opportunity for emerging Christian leaders ​to hear and learn ​from some of Australia’s most experienced and successful Christian leaders​, from a wide range of backgrounds including business, health, politics and charity. It’s also an opportunity to build genuine relationships and real connections ​with mentors and peers.
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Gathering was instigated out of the social transformation work of the William Wilberforce Foundation. A desire to see social transformation in Australia and a belief that emerging Christian leaders can play a pivotal role in achieving it was the catalyst for Gathering.

Why come to Gathering?

For the opportunity to gain insight and wisdom from some of the most influential and experienced marketplace Christian leaders. However, Gathering isn’t just about hearing talks, it’s about genuine relationships, and real connections.

At Gathering there are numerous opportunities to learn and grow through interviews, panels, elective sessions, small groups and worship. Additionally, we create space for delegates to build relationships and new networks with their peers and mentors at meal times, through shared accommodation and whilst enjoying plenty of downtime. Ultimately, we exist to help you find your why and to mobilise you to live out the calling of God in your life.  

When Gathering started in 2017, 86% of delegates felt that it clarified their calling and 96% went back inspired to live out that calling through social transformation in their community. In 2018, Gathering had an even greater impact with 96% feeling that it clarified their sense of purpose, and 99% were inspired to live it out.
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This year, we’re aiming for 100s all round (perfection is possible, right?!). If you are looking to clarify the ‘why’ in your life and work, and if you want to connect with people you can learn from and grow with, then we want to see you at Gathering!

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Who is it for?

Gathering is for 25-40 year olds who are emerging Christian leaders from the marketplace. In the past, we’ve welcomed leaders from fields such as;

● Charity
● Communications & Strategy
● Banking & Finance
● Law
● Health

● Government & Politics
● Accounting
● Property
​● Sport
● Education

● Engineering
● IT
● Fashion
● Business
● Arts

Who makes it happen?

Gathering is brought together by a small dedicated volunteer team of Christian marketplace leaders, who are in the Gathering age group themselves. The team is supported by the William Wilberforce Foundation and a coalition of partner organisations.

Jonathan & Laura Green

Founders & Hosts

Suzy George

Team

Liam Mann

Team

José Huergo

Team

Shane Hatton

Team

Ok, I’m keen. What now?

Gathering is all about investing into you. For this reason, we sponsor every new delegate who attends. This is a unique opportunity that you don’t want to miss. This year, there are 150 sponsored delegate spots​, so the first thing you need to do is nominate yourself. Nominations will open soon. If you are selected and invited to be a delegate, your accommodation, meals and conference costs will all be covered​. All you need to do is get yourself to the Gold Coast.

We receive more nominations than there are sponsorships available each year. Unfortunately, this means that as much as it would be nice too, we can’t pick everyone.