A central purpose of the proposed Academy campus is to provide space for ministry and discipleship gatherings that bring people together for learning, worship, leadership development, seminars, conferences and community-building activities.
The gathering programme may support
- Discipleship conferences
- Leadership and ministry seminars
- Bible teaching sessions
- Youth and young-adult gatherings where appropriate
- Worship and music workshops
- Mission-preparation meetings
- Community harmony and reconciliation conversations
- Creative ministry conferences
- Volunteer orientation and outreach briefings
- Partner and mentor gatherings
Large gathering principles
Events should be planned around safety, crowd management, sanitation, accessibility, respectful conduct, safeguarding, appropriate sound levels, clear schedules and responsible use of the surrounding community environment.