Festival One

Sunday morning keynote session with Mick Duncan. The scandal of following Jesus prepares us for Jesus and the very big surprise - His return soon.

The Cross goes up to God, out to man and into me. Listen here for Chad's Monday session.

Whether it be leading NFL players and their families in daily devotionals, overseeing a retreat of over 300 young adults, or spending time with his family across the globe, Pastor Chad M. Johnson is always on the go!

Pastor and Professional Sports Chaplain, Chad M. Johnson has experienced the ups and downs that life as we know it can bring, but he hasn’t allowed that to stop his ministry.

At the young age of 17 while attending a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp, it became clear to Chad that his purpose in life was far different than others his age. It was at this moment that he came to the realization that Christ placed him on this Earth to impact the lives of thousands. Igniting a passion within him, Chad returned from this camp, and immediately took to sharing The Gospel of Christ!

In the beginning stages of his journey, Pastor Chad began sharing the Word by leading team chapel services for local high school area sports programs. From there, his career skyrocketed! In 2002, he pioneered the first citywide urban youth retreat, “Camp Elevate” that is now nationally recognized and continues to meet annually. His ministry continued to reach new heights in 2002 when he was asked to serve in the NFL as the Arizona Cardinals team chaplain. During his time with the Cardinals, his duties included and still include; mentoring and pastoring thousands of professional athletes. After his departure from the Arizona Cardinals, Chad went on to continue his ministry with the Pittsburgh Steelers in which he currently works for Athletes in Action. For the past 6 years he has also served as the spring training chaplain for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chad’s heart for the young men in the sports industry is evident as he has worked with over 100 professional athletes. His heart’s desire is to see athletes become the men that God has called them to be. In 2006, Chad started “Elevate International”, a non-profit organization that serves urban youth and families worldwide. To date, there have been fourteen consecutive camps for youth between grades 6 and 12, named Camp Elevate, and seven retreats for young adults age 18-35, named Elevate Remix.

Chad’s educational background consists of a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries from Arizona Christian University in Phoenix. He also spent time at Kings University; immediately following completion of his undergraduate career, Chad began making an immediate impact within the inner city. One of his main areas of expertise is working with “at risk” youth and families. This has been demonstrated as he has served in various capacities such as: Youth and Children’s Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Executive/Student Ministries Pastor at Church for the Nations, leading discipleship discussion, outreaches, and service projects, organizing and attending missions to the community and to other countries worldwide.

Listen here for Chad's Sunday morning session at Festival One 2019.

Whether it be leading NFL players and their families in daily devotionals, overseeing a retreat of over 300 young adults, or spending time with his family across the globe, Pastor Chad M. Johnson is always on the go!

Pastor and Professional Sports Chaplain, Chad M. Johnson has experienced the ups and downs that life as we know it can bring, but he hasn’t allowed that to stop his ministry.

At the young age of 17 while attending a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp, it became clear to Chad that his purpose in life was far different than others his age. It was at this moment that he came to the realization that Christ placed him on this Earth to impact the lives of thousands. Igniting a passion within him, Chad returned from this camp, and immediately took to sharing The Gospel of Christ!

In the beginning stages of his journey, Pastor Chad began sharing the Word by leading team chapel services for local high school area sports programs. From there, his career skyrocketed! In 2002, he pioneered the first citywide urban youth retreat, “Camp Elevate” that is now nationally recognized and continues to meet annually. His ministry continued to reach new heights in 2002 when he was asked to serve in the NFL as the Arizona Cardinals team chaplain. During his time with the Cardinals, his duties included and still include; mentoring and pastoring thousands of professional athletes. After his departure from the Arizona Cardinals, Chad went on to continue his ministry with the Pittsburgh Steelers in which he currently works for Athletes in Action. For the past 6 years he has also served as the spring training chaplain for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chad’s heart for the young men in the sports industry is evident as he has worked with over 100 professional athletes. His heart’s desire is to see athletes become the men that God has called them to be. In 2006, Chad started “Elevate International”, a non-profit organization that serves urban youth and families worldwide. To date, there have been fourteen consecutive camps for youth between grades 6 and 12, named Camp Elevate, and seven retreats for young adults age 18-35, named Elevate Remix.

Chad’s educational background consists of a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries from Arizona Christian University in Phoenix. He also spent time at Kings University; immediately following completion of his undergraduate career, Chad began making an immediate impact within the inner city. One of his main areas of expertise is working with “at risk” youth and families. This has been demonstrated as he has served in various capacities such as: Youth and Children’s Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Executive/Student Ministries Pastor at Church for the Nations, leading discipleship discussion, outreaches, and service projects, organizing and attending missions to the community and to other countries worldwide.

Wondering what the pro's and cons of the art world are? How to work with international clients? How to get clients? How to create that Social Media Presence??? How to be a guy-boss, girl-boss, own boss? Jeremy shares from his experiences, lessons learnt and the attitude to have! 

Jeremy Kyle is an International Artist, working in watercolour and ink mixed media. His paintings are known for their splatters and intricate line-work, creating highly detailed and dynamic pieces of art which immediately capture the attention in the room. Jeremy’s creativity and artistic skill are sought after on international levels, having been commissioned to make paintings for world names including the Chicago Bulls, The New York Times, The History Channel and the United Nations

God with you at work. Jeremy's story of how God opened up doors for him in the international art world.

Jeremy Kyle is an International Artist, working in watercolour and ink mixed media. His paintings are known for their splatters and intricate line-work, creating highly detailed and dynamic pieces of art which immediately capture the attention in the room. Jeremy’s creativity and artistic skill are sought after on international levels, having been commissioned to make paintings for world names including the Chicago Bulls, The New York Times, The History Channel and the United Nation

IN THE BONDS OF LOVE WE MEET, WHO IS "WE"?

If you’ve ever asked yourself why this conversation between Māori and Pākeha still exists, or struggled to understand why this should be important to the church, then this session is for you. Hosted by Te Waka McLeod. Hear from our Maori and non-Maori panellists.

Galatians 3:28-29 Grace and Not Race. Race, rank and sex. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, Slave nor Free, Male nor Female.

Ngati Pukeko and Ngati Tuhoe descent. Chairman of Runanga - Maori Council for Laidlaw College. Kaiako for the Indigenous Theology Programme, Laidlaw College.

TANGATAWHENUA AND GOD

"KO TE ATUA TOKU PIRINGA KAPUTA KA ORA" Psalms 43:1 (For God is my strength and real saviour in times of need)

Sonny is an Elder of Ngati Haua. He has been researching and telling stories of tribal histories for over 30 years in the wider Waikato region. His influences came from Kaumatua mentors over this time who were staunch christian followers as was the epitomous ancestor Wiremu Tamehana. Ngati Haua have two histories: pre 1858 as a tribe unto itself and post 1858 as a part of a confederation of tribes under the King movement.

A father and daughter share their family’s story of lives turned upside down by addiction and alcoholism, their experience of the miracle of recovery and God’s place in their healing.

Dad and daughter openly share the story of how their lives were shattered by addiction and alcoholism. As they came to learn, these are issues that affect families at all levels of New Zealand society – including church families.  But because of the shame and stigma attached; these struggles are often hidden away and usually misunderstood.  Chris and Katie have come to Festival aiming to shine a light and share something of what they have learned on the road to recovery.  

ACTION SPORTS PANEL OF EXTREME GUESTS 

Are you passionate about action sports? Have you ever wondered if God can use that passion for His kingdom? Hear from our panel of guests who have lived out their faith through a variety of different actions sports, including Skateboarding, Surfing and Motor Cross.   

Ben Wallis - Raglan born and bred surfer and skater
Josh Harmony - ex-pro skater, surfer-on-the-side from sunny California
Mary Wanhill - NZ dirt biker once known as “Scary Mary”
Logan Mills - NZ director of Christian Surfers

What are our young people searching for? How we engage with young people using the risk taking sport of dirt bike riding.

Once known as ‘Scary Mary’ for her daredevil accomplishments on a dirt bike, Mary Wanhill was forced into a change of direction after a career-ending injury in 2009. Since then Mary has pursued a life of impacting young people with her passion to see them be all that they can be as they navigate through life’s challenges. Using dirt bike riding as her tool along with her counselling diploma, Mary brings her insights to effectively engage with young people as the founder of Youth Encounter Ministries Trust, creating powerful connections that has created a vibrant community of young people.

Wholeness of being. Right relationship with God, creation, and oneself. For an athlete, shalom is an extraordinary promise. To be healthy in both body and mind, perform to the best of your ability, and be at peace with people and place is the dream. Yet every athlete has experienced hardship, battle and pain. So can shalom in a competitive world be more than a dream? 

A competitive athlete, Olivia Burne has represented New Zealand at the World Cross Country Champs and has won senior National titles in the Half-Marathon, 10km Road Race, 5000m, and 3000m. Passionate, driven and with a huge heart for people, Olivia is the Communications and Marketing Manager for Venn Foundation, a non-for-profit offering vocational training visioned to see people living well-examined and integrated lives, led by community and virtue.