Conference Special
6-8 August 2020
"Love each other as if your life depended on it."
1 Peter 4:7 MSG
Conference Voices
Mark and Leigh Ramsey are the Global Senior Pastors of Citipointe Church. They live to bring glory to God, greatness to His Church and value to the individual. Their influence spans the globe, but their heart is always for people to find Jesus and a place to belong in the local church.
Leigh’s heart lies with those who live in the shadows; the unseen and the unsung. She is the Founder of It’s Not Ok Projects and the SHE Rescue Home in Cambodia - where the lives of so many girls at risk of being trafficked are radically changed. Leigh leads the Citipointe Girl Crew across the globe and brings love and laughter wherever she goes by living by the belief that there are no limits to what can be achieved if you don’t care who gets the glory.
Mark and Leigh have four adult children and some pretty awesome grandkiddos who they adore.
Nicole Crank is a dynamic inspirational speaker, pastor, blogger and author with a down-to-earth message of hope and redemption, in Christ.
After developing a hugely successful career in the corporate world, Nicole soon recognized her true call in life was to share her personal insights and hard-learned life lessons, as only she could.
Abandoned by her biological father before she was even born, the victim of a neighborhood molestation at age 10, treated as a social outcast as the news of the molestation leaked out at school, and raped when she was just 13 years old; Nicole understands hurt and rejection. At age 17 she found herself a pregnant, unwed mother.
As an adult, Nicole suffered physical abuse and injury at the hands of her first husband, a man who became drug-addicted and violent tempered. Ultimately, she was left a single mom with a young son, divorced and bankrupt, having to work hard just to survive.
Yes, the enemy intended to destroy Nicole, but God had a greater plan to use her gifts and talents to minister to thousands of hurting people all around the world. Her honesty and openness about her own personal mess quickly became her unique and powerful message.
Nicole’s uplifting confidence and outrageous, contagious faith is a shining example of God’s ability to make all things work together for good!
Nicole and her husband David are co-founders and senior pastors of FaithChurch.com, with three campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and one campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. They enjoy working closely with their children, Austin, Ashtyn and daughter-in love, Morgan, each a vital part of the ministry.
Becky Lucas carries an innate desire to see people everywhere meeting intimately with God unrestricted by limitations or boundaries. Her love for God and people drives her to pursue quality and excellence in creating such atmosphere while inspiring others to greater heights in their unique calling.
Alongside her husband Aaron, she was formerly the Worship Pastors at Citipointe Church, Brisbane, but has since taken the call of God on her life to new directions and heights as a location pastor for Citipointe Church in North Colorado, USA.
Becky understands that to fulfil God’s calling one must first be able to see themselves the way God sees them. She actively lives out of that truth while inspiring others to do the same.
Alongside her husband Sam, Karolina leads the Redcliffe location of Citipointe Church. They have a contagious passion for the local Church and are dynamic leaders, speakers and trainers with hearts for developing strong layers of leaders and volunteers. Sam and Karolina are parents to four little champions, Maja Gabrielle (13), Layla Justice (10), and Judah Cruz (8), and Jesse Jons (5), and make a home in Brisbane, Australia.
Michelle is an award-winning speaker, author and educator.
Michelle started her career as a primary school teacher. Her passion for life skills education led her to leave teaching and found a harm prevention charity, called Youth Excel. Youth Excel initially delivered small group support programs for girls ‘at risk’ of dropping out of education. For the next 20 years Youth Excel continued to grow and work with schools, alternative education and child safety. One of Michelle’s most successful projects was opening a private practise which offered psychology, counselling and mentoring services to young people aged 6 – 18. Her team of 12 staff serviced 120 families and 50 local schools with tailor made care.
Michelle worked as manager and mentor of this clinic and became well known for successful outcomes with teenagers who did not flourish under more traditional forms for therapy. As a result, she had the privilege of working alongside of psychiatrists, social workers and psychologists to help young people and their families overcome significant challenges.
Michelle’ work has been featured on The Today Show, Today Tonight and Channel 10 Morning News, as well as countless print media including The Age, The Courier Mail and Daily Telegraph. She is a regular contributor to radio. Michelle presents to parents, students and professionals in schools and conferences. Her down-to-earth, energetic and passionate style resonates with a broad range of people and enables her to transfer years on hands on experience to others in practical and honest way. As an author, Michelle has incorporated years of grassroots experience into her resources for parents, tweens and teens. She is a registered teacher and lives with her husband and two teenagers, in Brisbane, Australia.
Michelle started her career as a primary school teacher. Her passion for life skills education led her to leave teaching and found a harm prevention charity, called Youth Excel. Youth Excel initially delivered small group support programs for girls ‘at risk’ of dropping out of education. For the next 20 years Youth Excel continued to grow and work with schools, alternative education and child safety. One of Michelle’s most successful projects was opening a private practise which offered psychology, counselling and mentoring services to young people aged 6 – 18. Her team of 12 staff serviced 120 families and 50 local schools with tailor made care.
Michelle worked as manager and mentor of this clinic and became well known for successful outcomes with teenagers who did not flourish under more traditional forms for therapy. As a result, she had the privilege of working alongside of psychiatrists, social workers and psychologists to help young people and their families overcome significant challenges.
Michelle’ work has been featured on The Today Show, Today Tonight and Channel 10 Morning News, as well as countless print media including The Age, The Courier Mail and Daily Telegraph. She is a regular contributor to radio. Michelle presents to parents, students and professionals in schools and conferences. Her down-to-earth, energetic and passionate style resonates with a broad range of people and enables her to transfer years on hands on experience to others in practical and honest way. As an author, Michelle has incorporated years of grassroots experience into her resources for parents, tweens and teens. She is a registered teacher and lives with her husband and two teenagers, in Brisbane, Australia.
Dave Gilpin, along with his wife Jenny, is the Senior Pastor and Founder of Hope City Church, seeing over 2000 people gather each weekend across all of its campuses. Dave and Jenny, are based in Sheffield, England and have one grown up son called, Ryan They are passionate about raising leaders and teams, empowering the Church and impacting lives in the UK and across the globe.
Conference Prices
Regular Registration
$179
- Full Time Adult
- After June 21, 2020
- $169 Concession (student/pensioner)
Conference Info
Thursday
7pm-9pm
Friday
10am-2:30pm
7pm-9pm
Saturday
10am-3pm
5:30pm-7pm
CAN I CANCEL MY REGISTRATION?
You are able to cancel your registration! In order for us to process a cancellation we require you to email swb@citipointechurch.com by June 21, 2020 and request a cancellation in writing. There will be a $40 administration fee applied to each adult registration being cancelled, but there is no fee for cancelling a child’s registration.
CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION?
You most certainly can transfer your registration to another person! In order for us to process a transfer to a new delegate we require you to email swb@citipointechurch.com and request a transfer in writing before June 21, 2020. We will then require a registration form to be filled out for the person you are transferring to. There is no fee for transferring a registration.
CONFERENCE WRISTBAND
For those who have registered before June 21, 2020, you will receive your wristbands in the mail, otherwise you can pick up your wristband upon arrival. International delegates can pick up wristbands upon arrival.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T RECEIVE MY CONFERENCE WRISTBAND IN THE MAIL?
If you have registered, you will be on our list & can collect your wristband at the door on arrival.
LOST WRISTBAND POLICY
Lost or misplaced wristbands will incur a $5 fee upon arrival at SWB Conference.
GROUP HOSTS
Reserved church groups of 10 or more people have their very own Host. They will be on hand to serve YOU. We’re talking VIP treatment! Your friendly Host can assist with registrations, program timings, directions to bathrooms and other important information. Just contact our Conference Office on 3343 8888.
GROUP CONDITIONS
- Group bookings close 21st June 2020.
- A group must consist of 10 or more full-time adult or concession registrations.
- Once a group reaches 10 full-time registrations, the group will receive ONE complimentary registration (per group). Please email swb@citipointechurch.com to claim this free registration, which must be claimed by 21st June 2020.
- Group Bookings will close once we have our maximum amount of group bookings filled.
- Due to the seating constraints of the auditorium, a maximum of 15 groups only will be processed.
- Changes to group attendees can be made up until 21st June 2020. No changes can be made after this date.
- Groups are not available for Citipointe Church members.
- Upon arrival at conference, all groups must arrive at least 30 mins before doors open to meet their Group Host and receive their registration wristbands.
- We ask for two contacts for your group for us to be able to contact your group if for some reason your leader is unavailable.
WHERE CAN I STAY?
Local Options
Travelodge (15 minutes from Citipointe)
Address: 18 MacGregor St, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Phone: (07) 3347 7400
Quest Apartments Eight Mile Plains (20 minutes from Citipointe)
1 Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 Australia
Tel: +61 7 3736 2800
Hotels in the City (30 minutes from Citipointe)
Sofitel
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane
Marriott Hotel
515 Queen Street, Brisbane
Stamford Plaza
Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane
Rydges, South Brisbane
9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane
MUM’S & BUBS
If you are a mum with a new baby, we have a Mother’s room available with a microwave, lounges, small baby play areas. You can also watch the meetings via live link. Our wonderful volunteers and hosts are always happy to assist you with your children in order to make Conference enjoyable for them.
KIDS
Is there a children’s programme?
Yes, there is a children’s programme throughout the duration of Conference.
We can’t wait to love on your little ones at our SWB Kids Program. Our incredible leaders have an exciting program planned for all those attend from ages 1 (and walking) – 12 years.
When does our Kids Program happen?
SWB Kids Program happens at the same time as the SWB Conference sessions. You can check your child/children in 20 minutes prior to each session commencing.
Child tickets are only available for those attending SWB Kids Program. If a child wants to sit in the main conference sessions with a parent, they can register with the concession rate (concession rate only applicable for full time registrations).
What do I need to bring?
ALL AGES – Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea are all provided during the Day Sessions. However, if your child has specific dietary needs and/or allergies please bring a clearly labelled lunch box and notify the Kids Room Director upon arrival.
Please remember, if you are packing your child’s food: NO NUTS OR EGGS. This is a safety action as some children have severe allergies to all nuts and related foods.
It’s a good idea to bring a clearly labeled water bottle, spare clothes, hat, enclosed shoes and anything else your child may require (eg. Dummy, Nappies, Blanket, Bedding (porta-cot) if a nap is required). Please note, we do not change Nappies, we will notify you if your child/ren require a nappy change.
We advise against bringing any electronic devices to KIDS (eg. iPads, iPhones, DS’s). SWB Conference and Citipointe KIDS will not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage of any electronic devices.
NEED SOME EXTRA HELP?
If you are a delegate who may need some extra TLC, we want to make SWB Conference enjoyable for you! Please contact our Conference Office if you are very pregnant, suffer from a severe illness or ailment, require wheelchair or disabled access, require sign language for hearing impairment, or feel you would enjoy the benefits of being 70+, and we will do our very best to assist you.
SESSION RECORDINGS
Session recordings will be available to order at the info desk at Conference. Audio & video options available for purchase.
WHAT IS THE PROGRAMME AND/OR WHO IS SPEAKING WHEN?
A full Conference Schedule will be released closer to the date.
PARKING
Free & ample parking available.