NOTE 16 - Oilstone Cohort Thirteen, 17-21 February 2020 'Golden Grove', Newtown, New South Wales.
The thirteenth Oilstone program completed in February 2020.
Michael and Peter presented the Oilstone program to a thirteenth cohort at 'Golden Grove' Newtown NSW in February 2020. Ten Christian leaders met for the challenge, encouragement and transformation involved in the Oilstone experience.
There was a mix of pastors (associates and team leaders), university gospel staff workers and national ministry leaders. Congregational leaders represented various sized churches from city and country.
Participant feedback:
Associate pastor, Country pastoral sized congregation.
'So grateful for the professional skills, personal EQ, and pastoral approach of Michael and Pete,that was intellectually coherent, challenging and heart warming, and confidence inspiring! Thank you.'
AFES Staff worker, Metropolitan University.
'My time was absolutely well spent. This program is a great blessing to all Church leaders. I will be highly recommending this to others.'
Associate pastor, inner city congregation.
'Time in this program was really valuable ... to regain some joy in ministry'
National Ministry Leader, Church Revitalisation ministry.
'I wish I had done Oilstone 18 months earlier to apply to my church context.'
National Ministry Leader, Church planting network.
'I've got lots to put into practice, with many very helpful tools and areas to continue to think deeply on and to encoourage our team with.'
Michael and Peter are now taking applications for September (Newtown) and November (Perth) 2020 programs, as well as expressions of interest for speciality programs. Interested? Download one of the brochures on our Links page.
Oilstone Cohort, 17-21 February 2020