Main Session Keynotes

  • Karina Kreminski

    Edges: Reimagining faith , Church and theology

    Good things come from the edges. Edges are liminal spaces where one thing ends and another begins. It takes courage to stay at the edge. It’s risky. It’s a place of messiness and transformation. But it’s when we are playing at the edges that we experience innovation, creativity and impact. The edge entices us to go deeper.

    As we hear voices from the edges of our world and think about issues from the margins, our society flourishes. Who are these edge-walkers today? How can telling stories from the edges shape our weary society for the better ? This session will be an encouragement for those who walk the tension between what is and what will be.

  • Professor (retired) Marcus Woolombi Waters

  • Ash Barker

  • Jess Collins

    The Scandal We Missed: A Fresh Look at the Prodigal Son

    Spending time in Myanmar shaped the way I read the parable of the Prodigal Son.

    We think we know this story. But what if the most scandalous moment isn't the one we've been taught to see?

    This keynote invites us into a fresh encounter with Jesus' most famous parable—one that challenges our assumptions about justice, mercy, and who really belongs at the Father's table.

    A radical look at grace, generosity, and the scandalous heart of God.