AYC'10 - Go with purpose, passion + power

So we now know a bit about AYC... but what is happening in 2010? Here is Daryl again to tell us a little more of what we can expect...

Q. Hi Daryl!

A. Hi ! Good to speak to you again

Q. Daryl, some of us are curious about AYC 2010! I hear it will be different from before and held in separate locations?

A: Yes, that’s correct. In AYC 2010, there will be two locations – Melbourne and Sydney over two consecutive weekends.

Q. Wow! That’s different! Why the change from one location?

A: Having two locations has a number of benefits – it allows more delegates to attend AYC and to be revived and trained for serving God.

It also allows smaller group workshops and networking sessions, which means that delegates are able to ask challenging questions and spend more time networking with speakers and fellow delegates.

Q. So, with the two separate venues – Melbourne and Sydney, will the quality be the same at each AYC venue?

A. The quality will be the same as both AYCs will have the same speakers, workshops and a very similar program. The only difference will be the venue. Not only that, there will be a greater combined number of delegates in total!

Q. That’s awesome, Daryl! Tell us, which churches will be hosting AYC 2010?

A. For AYC Melbourne the host church is Gateway Adventist Centre. For AYC Sydney the host church is Fountain In The City.

Q. Oh ok! Well can my church or state host a future AYC?

A. The organising committee would love to see AYCs in other cities beyond 2010. Importantly, that city requires a host church, a youth-led evangelistic project and the resources to plan such a program. More AYCs mean more youth inspired and trained to share the gospel!

Q. So what will happen beyond 2010 for AYC?

A. The organising committee will evaluate the outcomes of this current model before planning for AYC 2011.

If you an interested party in hosting AYC, please contact us here.

Q.  OK.  I want to go where our friends are for AYC 2010. Can we choose which AYC to go to?

A. ‘Sure, you can go to whichever one you would like! Given the similarity in content at both sites, you won’t miss out!

Q: Great! What do I have to do to sign up?

A: Details regarding costs, venues and exact dates will become available on our website over the upcoming weeks. At the moment, AYC 2010 is scheduled to be run in January/February 2010.

Similar to last year, there will be early-bird registration and accommodation plus a whole host of new and exciting registration initiatives to make it much easier to sign up and pay!

Q: Have any of the speakers been confirmed yet? And can we expect anything new at AYC 2010?

A: The organizing committee is currently working hard to confirm our speakers for next year! Details will be released on the website shortly.

There’s always something different at every AYC. For this years conference, one can expect to see a variety of great workshops, different speakers and also new and improved administrative items to ensure that AYC is an uplifting and challenging spiritual experience for all delegates.

Q: I’d like to help with AYC in some way. Is there anything I can do to get involved?

A: Absolutely. If you are interested in promoting AYC 2010 or becoming an ambassador in your home church/state, please contact me ASAP on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you are interested in helping out in organizing the conference or assisting during the conference, you can either contact myself or indicate your willingness on the registration form when you sign up.

Most of all, if you would continue to pray for the organizing team as we plan for the conference, that would be much appreciated.

Daryl, thank you so much for answering our questions. I know I can’t wait for registration to open! And I’m sure you can’t wait either, so I’ll see you there!!!

Thanks to MG and LW for producing this article.