What is the Stream?
The Stream is an annual Theological Conference which explores Wesleyan Theological perspectives on current issues in the church and society. Beginning in 2009, the Stream has welcomed a range of internationally renown scholars over the years including: Rev Dr Ben Witherington, Rev Dr Glen O'Brien, Dr Joel Green, Rev Dr Abson Joseph, Rev Dr Ma’afu’otu’itonga Palu, Rev Dr Kimberly Reisman, Rev Rex Rigby, Dr Steve Lennox.
In 2020 the Stream moved to an online format with viewing hubs available for participants to access the sessions in larger groups.
COVID - 19 UPDATE
THE STREAM 2021: Kingdom Come will be go ahead ONLINE on Saturday August 28, however the availability of some viewing hubs may be effected by COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions.
While we will do our best to keep all registered attendeess up to date with hub availability, Alert Level restrictions often change suddenly. We recommend checking official government information for your region regularly. Please follow all official advice and guidelines around gathering for your region.
You can find Official Goverment information about Alert Level Restrictions and Guidlines below:
The Stream 2021 - Online Conference
At the Stream 2021, we will be joined via LIVE video stream by renowned biblical scholar Dr Ben Witherington III as we unpack the nature of worship, work, rest, & play, and consider their relationship to the coming Kingdom of God. Dr Witherington will explore these subjects in the light of biblical teaching about the Kingdom of God and the Christian hope for the future.
August 28 9:00 am - 2:30 pm (NZST)
Cost: $25 (per person)
(Registrations extended to Midnight Tuesday 24 August NZST)
2021 Programme
Viewing Hubs
An important part of the Stream experience is being able to talk through ideas with other people. To help facilitate opportunities for discussion, we are inviting churches and groups to consider becoming viewing hubs to allow groups - both small and large - to view and participate in the conference together.
Part of the Stream programme will involve breaking into discussion groups to talk about the session. For online-only participants, this will happen in 'breakout groups' online. Viewing hubs will have the opportunity to use this time for an in-person discussion.
To join the Stream at one of our hub locations, fill out a conference registration form, then send an RSVP to the hub location of your choice using the links below.
COVID - 19 UPDATE
THE STREAM 2021: Kingdom Come will be go ahead ONLINE on Saturday August 28, however the availability of some viewing hubs may be effected by COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions.
While we will do our best to keep all registered attendees up to date with hub availability, Alert Level restrictions often change suddenly. We recommend checking official government information for your region regularly. Please follow all official advice and guidelines around gathering for your region.
You can find Official Goverment information about Alert Level Restrictions and Guidlines below:
Aotearoa - New Zealand
Auckland
Napier
Christchurch
Australia
New South Wales
Viewing Hub Requirements
While online discussion groups will be valuable, and we are grateful for the technology to be able to achieve them, nothing beats the connection that occurs when we are able to be present together in the same room.
Becoming a viewing hub is easy. All you need is:
- A stable internet connection
- A laptop or device you can use to access the Livestream
- The ability to cast or project from your device to a TV or projection screen
- A screen large enough to be viewed by the number of people attending your hub (eg: 3-4 people gathering in someone's home will need a TV screen large enough to be viewed by all those attending. 50+ people would need a projection screen.)
Another way we often connect at conferences is over the sharing of food. We'd like to encourage all viewing hub venues to consider providing food in some way for all those attending. Whether you have a fully catered lunch or order in a pizza, sharing food together is a great way to connect.
WMCNZ will provide up to up to $10/person attending at your venue to all venues who provide food for attendees to cover catering costs.
Any other materials you might need on the day will be distributed to the viewing hub organiser/contact person.
Registering as a hub is easy. Just click on the link below and fill out a registration form.