This year, Connect is a roadshow, with the same one-day event being held in Christchurch, Auckland, and Wellington—so you can choose the location closest to you.
A national roadshow for Christian for-purpose leaders, Connect: Grounded Hope is coming to a location near you - Christchurch, Auckland, and Wellington.
We would love to see you there!
Christchurch
Thursday, 23rd of JULY
OXFORD TERRACE, BAPTIST CHURCH
Auckland
Thursday, 30th of July
GRACECITY, GREENLANE
Wellington
Thursday, 6th August
ARISE CHURCH, WELLINGTON
Meet the keynote speakers
Phillip Fountain
Philip is an Associate Professor in the Study of Religion at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. His research explores how religion intersects with international aid and development. He is also increasingly engaged in research on religion and secularism in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. He received his PhD in Anthropology from the Australian National University.
Archbishop Justin Duckworth
The Most Reverend Justin Duckworth was ordained Bishop of Wellington in 2012 and now serves as Archbishop and Primate of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. A leader in mission for over 25 years, he co-founded the Urban Vision monastic order and Ngatiawa River Monastery with his wife, Jenny.
Archbishop Justin oversees nearly sixty diocesan ministries, prioritising the marginalised and exploring "edge" church expressions in his book, In-tension-al. Based in Whanganui, the couple has four children and three grandchildren. Outside of ministry, he enjoys mountain climbing and local pub food.