AYC'09 - IGNITE: My Heart, My Hands, My Feet!

The purpose of the establishment of the workshops is to train youth in the areas which their local church/youth group specifically needs. We would like to strongly encourage you to pray as you select for the workshops, that the Holy Spirit will impress upon you to choose the specific workshops that you can be trained in, and implement this when you go back to your local church/youth group.

Workshop Presenters and Topic

How to Study the Bible – Lloyd Grolimund
The Word of God is the foundation of our Christian walk and is the way that God speaks to us and reveals His character. Many times, we can read the Bible and miss a lot of the important truths that it has to offer. This workshop trains you to be able to study the Word of God so that you gain a better understanding as well as enabling you to be able to share what you know with others. Lloyd will show you powerful ways to improve the way you study your Bible which will enrich your Christian experience.

How to preach with power – Peter Gregory
Have you ever had a desire to preach powerfully and effectively? What is the secret to communication and the convicting power of the Holy Spirit? If you would like to learn the art and science of preaching then this will be a workshop you won't want to miss.

How to lead a soul to Jesus – Louis Torres
The greatest thrill in life is to lead a soul to Jesus. Have you ever had an opportunity to share Christ but wondered what to say? Why is it that some people seem to lead many people to the Lord while others find it so difficult? In this workshop you will learn the secrets to soul winning from one of the world's most effective soul winners.

How to choose the right partner – John and Angie Lomacang
Marriage is a blessing from God. The choice of a life partner is on the minds of many young people these days and is one of the biggest decisions a person can make in their life. This workshop will present the Biblical model of courtship and marriage, what to look for in a partner, how to grow your relationship through Christ and understanding the opposite sex. John and Angie will be sharing their secrets to a successful marriage and in forming right relationships so that God can use you more effectively to win souls.

How to use music to win souls – Ivor & Antonte Myers
Music is a gift from God that He wants us to use to lead souls to Christ. Have you ever wondered how you go about it? What sort of music should you be involved in? What works and what don't work? You will also learn how music can affect a person's spiritual walk with God. In this workshop you will be taught Ivor and Antonte Myers who are effective musical soul winners in the church.

How to run evangelistic small groups – Johnny Wong
One of the most prolific soul winning churches in Australia is Gateway in Melbourne. In this workshop you will discover the keys to their success. Small group evangelism is one of the most important yet misunderstood methods of soul winning. To be an effective soul winner, we need to come close to those who we are ministering to and small groups help to facilitate that. In this workshop you will learn how to run these groups in a way that helps to build a strong spiritual community at your church.

How to give a life changing Bible study – Lyle Southwell
If you want to become a soul winner you will need to learn how to give a Bible study. What makes the difference between a boring study and an exciting one? How do you prepare for a study? What do you say or not say? What questions should you ask? And how do you lead people to decisions for the Lord while you study together? In this workshop you will learn how to do door-knocking, following up lead cards and teaching the Bible from one of the great Bible teachers in Australia.

Ellen White and soul winning – Allan Lindsay
How to Understand a 19th Century Prophet in the 21st Century.
Part 1
Does Ellen White still speak to the church today? If so how does she speak? Learn some important guidelines that will help you to clearly understand her truth-filled and relevant counsels in this computer-dominated high tech age.
Part 2
Learn of the vision that almost cost the life of Ellen White. It presented her with the theme that integrated her counsels for the rest of her life and is so relevant to vibrant and exciting living for Jesus in 2009. It is a privilege to have Dr Lindsay share his passion and knowledge of Adventist History and the Spirit of Prophecy at AYC so this is a workshop not to be missed.

How to use the internet to win souls – David Price
The internet is a powerful tool to spread the Gospel of Christ and is also an effective tool in friendship evangelism. How can you use the internet to make friends and win them for Christ? In the day and age that we live in today, the internet cannot be ignored. You will learn how truly far-reaching the truth of God can be shared to the millions who log online every day. This is a very practical workshop where you will learn how souls can be won through online Bible studies, videos, sharing testimonies online and networking which will revolutionise the opportunities your church has to win souls to God's kingdom.

How to run successful public evangelism – Gary Kent
Imagine if your local youth group could run a successful campaign where many souls who know little about God can come to and by the end, are able to make a firm decision for baptism. After the campaign, the youth are all out in the community giving Bible studies. What does it take to do this? What is the difference between running a successful campaign to that which has limited results? Learn the tips and tricks of how to plan and run from start to finish a successful public evangelism campaign from someone who has run large public evangelism campaigns around the world and has won thousands of souls to Christ. After this workshop, you will be equipped and ready to go run a successful campaign!

How to win souls through health – James Hartley
Many believe the health message is one of the most important yet neglected forms of evangelism in the church. Why? How is it that health can be used to lead souls to Christ?? If you are able to attend to the physical needs of those who you are ministering to, it opens their hearts to allow you to attend to their spiritual needs. In this workshop you will receive a really practical way of health evangelism through learning natural treatments, massage, nutrition and many more which you can implement as soon as you return home ? and you don't need to be a health guru either! Learn from an experienced health expert, James Hartley.

How to be an effective leader – Neale Schofield
Being a leader is a rewarding but sometimes challenging experience! If you are in a leadership position or wanting to take on more church responsibilities, this workshop is definitely for you. Many young people hold leadership positions and in this workshop, you will not just be getting information overload but will have the opportunity to actively participate in leading and developing your leadership skills. Learn how you can communicate as a church leader and how you handle conflict within your group. Learn from a leader who has a lifetime experience as a business leader and a church leader.

How to defend your faith – David Asscherick

Many times in life, you will come across situations and trials which will test your faith. There will be people in your everyday life who will challenge your beliefs and it is important for you to be able to stand up for what you believe and provide an answer for the faith that is in you. It is important to understand why you are a Seventh-day Adventist and what this means to you personally in the times that we are living in today. This workshop will teach you the best methods, share knowledge and the right way to defend your faith and provide Biblical answers for the questions that are asked of you.