Since 2019, ENGAGE gatherings have brought Christian leaders together for relational connection, spiritual renewal, and collaborative kingdom conversation. The 2026 gathering continues this journey, inviting leaders into deeper relationship, renewed vision, and collective kingdom impact.

Why attend ENGAGE 2026 (30 July)

The upcoming gathering offers leaders an opportunity to:

• Connect relationally with Christian leaders across the region
• Receive spiritual refreshment and encouragement
• Engage with thoughtful leadership input
• Participate in conversations shaping regional mission
• Explore collaborative ministry opportunities
• Discern God’s direction for the season ahead

ENGAGE Leadership Gatherings 2019–2026

Hosted by Kingdomworks www.kingdomworks.org.au

Introduction

Since 2019, ENGAGE gatherings have brought Christian leaders together for relational connection, spiritual renewal, and collaborative kingdom conversation. These events create a space where leaders from diverse ministry contexts gather to pray, discern God’s direction, and explore opportunities for shared mission across the region.

ENGAGE journey overview

ENGAGE 2019–2020  ENGAGE 2019/20 – Kingdomworks

The inaugural ENGAGE gatherings established the vision for unity and collaboration across the Body of Christ.

Guest speakers included:

• Stephen Sutton — Middlesbrough, UK
• Ian Shelton — Toowoomba
• Rick Prosser — Newcastle

In 2020, teaching was provided by:

• Andrew Youd — lecturer in systematic theology and Christian ethics, now Coordinator of Higher Education in Schools within a Faculty of Education.

Key emphasis

·       Establishing relational trust among leaders

• Prayerful discernment and listening to God together
• Encouragement across ministry contexts
• Theological reflection informing practical leadership

These early gatherings laid a strong relational and theological foundation for future ENGAGE events.

ENGAGE 2022  ENGAGE 2022 Resources – Kingdomworks

Following pandemic disruption, ENGAGE resumed with renewed momentum.

Guest speakers:

• Roger Sutton — Global Gather
• Andrew Katay — City to City Australia

Key outcomes:

• Expanding regional collaboration conversations
• Leadership encouragement following challenging ministry seasons
• Missional focus on cities and communities

ENGAGE 2025  ENGAGE 2025 – Kingdomworks

ENGAGE 2025 continued to deepen leadership formation and collaboration.

Guest speaker:

• Peter McHugh — author and former pastor of Whitehorse Church

Key themes:

• Wells of Relationship
• Oneness with God
• Oneness with one another
• Leadership renewal and spiritual health

Emerging themes across ENGAGE gatherings

Across the years, several consistent themes have emerged:

Unity — honouring diversity while pursuing shared kingdom mission
Listening posture — prayer, prophetic insight, and discernment
Leadership encouragement — strengthening pastors and ministry leaders personally
Regional collaboration — partnerships for community transformation