
Pastors Gathering 2021
Speaker: Dr Brian Harris
Director, AVENIR Leadership Institute
Dr Brian Harris is a sought out speaker, teacher, leader and writer. A widely respected theologian, after 17 years as principal of Perth’s Vose Seminary, in 2021 he became the founding director of the AVENIR Leadership Institute, an initiative of the Carey Group committed to fostering leaders who will make a positive impact on the world. While leading the Institute, Brian continues to do some part time teaching at the Vose Campus of Morling College, is a Director of the Australian College of Theology and a Distinguished International Visiting Scholar of Spurgeon’s College, London. He has also twice served as a visiting Professor of Religion at Carson Newman University in the USA.
Brian is the author of 6 books and the co-editor of a 7th, and has published widely – both in academic journals and in more popular publications. His book, The Tortoise Usually Wins: Biblical Reflections on Quiet Leadership (Paternoster, 2013) continues to empower people who don’t naturally see themselves as leaders, while The Big Picture: Building Blocks of a Christian World View (Paternoster, 2015) is often used by theological colleges introducing students to the study of theology or Christian World View, as well as serving as the basis for professional development days in many Christian schools around Australia. His most recent book, Why Christianity is Probably True (Paternoster, 2020) helps shift the tone of the discussion about faith, and has been noted for its style which is winsome and disarming while being quietly persuasive.
Pricing
Full time
Wednesday + Thursday- All sessions
- Lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea included
- Accommodation not included
- Activities may cost extra
Part time
Wednesday Day Only- All Wednesday sessions
- Lunch, morning and afternoon tea included
- Dinner not included
- Accommodation not included
- Activities may cost extra
Part time
Thursday Day Only- All Thursday sessions
- Lunch and morning tea
- Accommodation not included
Wednesday Night
Dinner- Dinner
- Live entertainment
- Accommodation not included
Subsidies are available for regional pastors and churches. Please contact the office for more details via 8357 1755 or events@sabaptist.asn.au
Accommodation
Serafino, McLaren Vale
Mention the conference to receive a discount, which makes this a very reasonably priced option
McLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park
You can’t beat camping when looking for something affordable! There are also cabins available
McLaren Vale Motel and Apartments
With plenty of rooms to choose from there is something for everyone

Organised Activities
Hourly Schedule
Wednesday 4th August
- 9:30am
- Coffee, Welcome
- 10am
- Session 1 - Word & Worship
- 11:00am
- Morning Tea
- 11:30am
- Session 2 - Dr Brian Harris
- 1:00pm
- Lunch
- 2:00pm
- Session 3 - Dr Brian Harris
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- Organised Activities
- Find out more: https://sabaptist.asn.au/activities/
- 5:30pm
- Drinks
- 6:30pm
- Dinner
Thursday 5th August
- 9:30am
- Session 1 - Word & Worship
- 10:30am
- Morning Tea
- 11:00am
- Session 2 - Rev Dr Melinda Cousins
- 1:00pm
- Lunch
- 2:00pm
- Session 3 - Dr Brian Harris
- 3:30pm
- Finish
Speaker
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Dr Brian Harris