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For anyone at church interested in growing in character, conviction and competency in ministry.
Each semester, HBC:Train will offer six weeks of a ministry course of your choice.
Running for 6 weeks from 27 May — 1 July 2026
After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you, for you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.”
John 17:1-5
Our lives aren’t ultimately about building our own name, but about reflecting God’s glory in everything we do. When we see that, every part of life becomes part of the same mission Jesus had: bringing glory to the Father. What could that look like for you…?
Get equipped and trained for a lifetime of serving Jesus! Join us for this info night on MTS apprenticeships and Harvest Leadership to explore ministry training and leadership opportunities.
As a church, we’re committed to training up and sending out gospel workers to the world. We're also committed to developing ministry leaders for the Kingdom right here in the Hunter.
MTS is a two-year, full-time apprenticeship geared for those intending to serve the wider Kingdom beyond Newcastle and Lake Mac. MTS offers rigorous and comprehensive training and guidance under our staff team to prepare gospel workers for leadership roles in ministry.
Harvest Leadership is a part-time volunteer ministry leadership program designed for those planning to stick around Newcastle and Lake Mac long-term. It involves 1:1 mentoring, group training, on-the-ground ministry leadership, and provides invaluable hands-on ministry experience.
So, whether you're looking to stay in Newcastle long-term or be sent out to serve the wider Kingdom, there's a program for you to get the training and experience you need.
Join us for this info night on Wednesday 27th May at the HBC Garden Suburb campus to learn more and see under the hood of these programs.
Join us for a morning exploring the origins, authority, and reliability of the Christian canon, and the key theological differences between Roman Catholicism and Reformed Protestant Christianity. Through thoughtful teaching and open discussion, we’ll examine questions of Scripture, tradition, church authority, and the gospel itself — engaging both history and theology with clarity, conviction, and grace. Whether you’re curious, sceptical, or wanting to deepen your understanding of the Christian faith, this event is designed to equip and encourage meaningful conversation.
9am-12pm
Monday, 8 June
Garden Suburb
Jesus is the king of Tanzania
Our good friend and Mission partner Mike Taylor will be sharing with us his experiences as a gospel worker in Tanzania. This will be a great chance to hear from him, pray for Mike and his family, and encourage him in his ministry.
Dinner will be available from 7pm if you’re hanging around after HBC Train.
7.30-9pm
Wednesday 10 June
Garden Suburb
Connect with friends old and new, share stories, and enjoy a night full of delicious bites, music, and community.
Who will you bring along?
If you're in Newcastle for study and looking to connect with other people, this is a great opportunity to make new friends and get introduced to the community of AllNations.
We welcome students of all kinds of different backgrounds and beliefs.
$6.50 per person
6.30pm–9:30pm Friday 12th June
259 King St, Newcastle
AllNations is part of Unichurch, the church that meets on campus. We love getting together with food, friends and learning more about Jesus from the Bible.
If you’ve been to our Garden Suburb Campus over the last few months, you will have noticed the land between Myall Rd and us go from lush, green bushland, to a logging site, to bare ground.
Over the years, God has been outrageously generous to us, as we made plans, purchased, built, and moved into our new home at Garden Suburb - far beyond what we even dared to imagine when the idea of owning a building was first raised. Wouldn’t it be amazing if he blew our minds again?
Come and join us for an evening of information and prayer, as we talk about the land on Myall Rd, what could be, and pray together.
7.30pm
Wednesday, 17 June
Garden Suburb
What does practical, gritty, messy love look like?
In a world that seems to value self above others, God's church stands out as a different kind of place. Jesus said that the world will know that we are his disciples by the way that we love each other (John 13:35).
At this event, we'll hear from the Bible about Christian love and care; we'll hear from experienced Christians who serve in this space, and we'll walk away with practical tips for putting these big concepts into practice. Come and be encouraged and equipped in Christian care and love and get our heads around what the Bible says about being a loving community.
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. But how are we supposed to love each other, especially when we're feeling uncertain or overwhelmed?
1 John 4.11
7.30pm
Wednesday 24 June
Garden Suburb
You’re invited to another unmissable weekend. Come forge new friendships, strengthen existing relationships and deepen your love of God.
Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years, or just curious this weekend is for you.
This year we will dig into the topic, Designed for Connection: God, Love, and Relationships. Expect hard hitting talks, deep chats and loads of fun.
Check out our FAQ’s and last year’s timetable below to get an idea of what you’ll get up to!
If something happens and you need to reach us, you can reach out to one of the following contacts:
Nathaniel Dean (senior boys leader): 0423 458 402
Cassie Smith (senior girls leader): 0466 976 897
As with Youth Weekend Away, it’s best to leave your phone at home - you will need to leave it in your bag during most of the camp and won’t be allowed to use it during sessions, seminars, or games.
Bring a Paper Bible and a Pen!
Cabins/tents are for RESTING and SLEEPING - not hanging out, unless a leader gives you permission otherwise.
We know finances are tight for many this year. If the cost is going to be a barrier to your youth coming along please shoot us an email at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org
This year we’ve also introduced the option of camping to reduce costs. You may be required to bring a tent if you choose this option. Let us know on the form if you have a tent you can bring.
You can let us know about any special requirements in the relevant section of the rego form.
We’d love for you to come to as much of the weekend as possible but we understand this may not be possible for everyone. Reach out to us at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org to chat about your options.
Going away for a whole weekend with lots of people you don’t know can be scary. If your youth is feeling extra anxious, reach out to us at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org. We’d love to chat about some ways we can support you and your youth to ease some of those anxieties.
Yes! We are offering limited spots on a mini bus that will be leaving and returning from Garden Suburb. If you need this, rego ASAP to secure your spot.
This year we’ve introduced the option of camping to reduce costs. You may be required to bring a tent if you choose this option. Let us know on the form if you have a tent you can bring.
Check out last year’s timetable for an idea of what to expect
MTS Mission Minded Newcastle will gather people from the Central Coast to the Northern Tablelands to think about how the gospel will shape our futures and prayers.
There’ll be four main sessions with Tim Baldwin (Anchor Church, Coffs Harbour), plus you’ll get assigned a mentor to talk through your future plans, and you’ll get time in a peer group with people in a similar stage of thinking and life.
There’ll be time to reflect, and we’ll have some great meals together, meeting people from all over NSW.
Thursday 24th - Saturday 26th September 2026
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb.
Check out the website or contact mtsmmnewy@allforthekingdom.org for more information.
Stay updated with us on Facebook or our instagram page @mtsmm_newy.
Compassion Australia is our long-time partner who has been faithfully releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name for decades. We love the work of Compassion because they understand that everyone's most dire need is to know Jesus. Each year, we celebrate Compassion Sunday right across our church family at different times. This week at church, we’ll celebrate Compassion Sunday together.
Why not take this opportunity to look into who Compassion is, and spend some time praying about how you might be able to partner with them to release kids from poverty in Jesus' name?
Check out Compassion HERE.
Compassion Australia is our long-time partner who has been faithfully releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name for decades. We love the work of Compassion because they understand that everyone's most dire need is to know Jesus. Each year, we celebrate Compassion Sunday right across our church family at different times. This week at church, we’ll celebrate Compassion Sunday together.
Why not take this opportunity to look into who Compassion is, and spend some time praying about how you might be able to partner with them to release kids from poverty in Jesus' name?
Check out Compassion HERE.
