Hillsong Conference
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The Hillsong Conference is an annual Christian
conference held each July in Sydney
, Australia
, London
, Europe
, and Kiev
, Ukraine
and hosted by the Hillsong Church
. It features prominent Christian pastors, leaders, businesspeople and motivational speakers as well as worship
artists like singers, musicians, bands and church-groups and draws delegates from around the world. It is the largest annual conference in Australia. The conference is hosted by Hillsong Church and Senior Pastor's Brian
and Bobbie Houston
with worship led by Darlene Zschech
and the Hillsong Worship Team Australia including Reuben Morgan
and Hillsong United
.
Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston
says, "The vision and heartbeat has never changed. The Conference exists to 'champion the cause of the local church' and make [God's] name known around the earth".
and Mark Zschech, and was originally worship and creative arts focused. Brian Houston
began running a leadership stream that was added to the conference program in the early years. By 1990, the conference grew to over 500 delegates and expanded to several venues across the Hills district of Sydney. In the early 1990s, night rallies were held in the Hills Centre
where Hillsong Church was holding services. By 1994, the conference had expanded to over 1,000 delegates.
in Sydney Olympic Park
, to accommodate the large growth in numbers. The amount of international delegates grew significantly at this time due to the influence of Hillsong albums and teaching around the world. To accommodate the large growth, two identical conferences were held in 1999 and 2000 across two weeks. By 2000, the conference had grown to 10,000 delegates.
(formerly Sydney SuperDome) and various venues throughout Sydney Olympic Park from 2001. To date, Hillsong Conference 2006 was the largest conference with 30,000 delegates.
, Darling Harbour, in the heart of the city of Sydney
for one year only in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Hillsong Conferences. One-day pre-conferences were held in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane in May with Brian
, Bobbie Houston
and special guest Casey Treat
, with worship led by Darlene Zschech
and the Hillsong Team.
A.R Bernard, Adrian Ross, Alvin Slaughter, Bayless Conley, Bill Hybels, Bishop T.D Jakes, Casey Treat, Cece Winans, Charlotte Scanlon Gambill, Chris Tomlin, Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Craig Groeschel, Delirious?, Ed Young Jnr, Frank Damazio, Gary and Marilyn Skinner, Graham Kendrick, Israel Houghton, Jack Hayford, Jentezen Franklin, Joel and Victoria Osteen & the Lakewood Team, John Bevere, John Maxwell, Joseph Prince,Joyce Meyer, Judah Smith, Kevin Gerald, Kong Hee, Leeland, Louie Giglio, Marcos Witt, Matt Redman, Matthew Barnett, Michael Gungor, Michael W. Smith, Mike Pilavachi, Nancy Alcorn, Nancy Beach, Paul Baloche, Paul De Jong, Paul Scanlon, Phil Driscoll, Ray Bevan, Ray McCauley, Reinhard Bonnke, Rick Godwin, Rick Warren, Robert Barriger, Ron Kenoly, Steven Curtis Chapman, Tommy Barnett, Watoto Children's Choir, Wayne Alcorn.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
conference held each July in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, London
London
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, Europe
Europe
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, and Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
and hosted by the Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches and located in Sydney, Australia. The church's senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills...
. It features prominent Christian pastors, leaders, businesspeople and motivational speakers as well as worship
Worship
Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The word is derived from the Old English worthscipe, meaning worthiness or worth-ship — to give, at its simplest, worth to something, for example, Christian worship.Evelyn Underhill defines worship thus: "The absolute...
artists like singers, musicians, bands and church-groups and draws delegates from around the world. It is the largest annual conference in Australia. The conference is hosted by Hillsong Church and Senior Pastor's Brian
Brian Houston (pastor)
Brian Houston is a pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. He is currently the Senior Pastor at Hillsong Church which has locations in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, London, Cape Town, Kiev, Germany, Paris, Moscow, Stockholm and New York City. He was also the National President of Australian...
and Bobbie Houston
Bobbie Houston
Bobbie Houston is a Pentecostal Christian pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. Bobbie Houston and her husband Brian founded the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.-Biography:...
with worship led by Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
and the Hillsong Worship Team Australia including Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan
Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor and one of several worship leaders and songwriters alongside Darlene Zschech at the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as "Eagles Wings", "Hear Our Praises", "I Give You My Heart", "My Redeemer Lives" and "Mighty to Save", which won...
and Hillsong United
Hillsong United
The Hillsong United band is an Australian praise and worship band that originated as a part of Hillsong Church. The band tours the world, performing at the various Hillsong church locations as well as general concert venues. They compose the songs for their own performances and for the other...
.
Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston
Brian Houston (pastor)
Brian Houston is a pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. He is currently the Senior Pastor at Hillsong Church which has locations in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, London, Cape Town, Kiev, Germany, Paris, Moscow, Stockholm and New York City. He was also the National President of Australian...
says, "The vision and heartbeat has never changed. The Conference exists to 'champion the cause of the local church' and make [God's] name known around the earth".
Early years: 1986–1994
The first Hillsong Conference was held in 1986 in Baulkham Hills, with a humble 150 delegates in attendance. The conference was initiated by Geoff BullockGeoff Bullock
Geoff Bullock is an Australian Christian singer-songwriter and pianist best known for his song "The Power of Your Love". He began his journey of faith in 1977, when he was in his early twenties....
and Mark Zschech, and was originally worship and creative arts focused. Brian Houston
Brian Houston (pastor)
Brian Houston is a pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. He is currently the Senior Pastor at Hillsong Church which has locations in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, London, Cape Town, Kiev, Germany, Paris, Moscow, Stockholm and New York City. He was also the National President of Australian...
began running a leadership stream that was added to the conference program in the early years. By 1990, the conference grew to over 500 delegates and expanded to several venues across the Hills district of Sydney. In the early 1990s, night rallies were held in the Hills Centre
Hills Centre
The Hills Centre is an entertainment complex in Castle Hill, in the Hills District, North-West of Sydney....
where Hillsong Church was holding services. By 1994, the conference had expanded to over 1,000 delegates.
Growth: 1995–2000
From 1995, night rallies were held at the State Sports CentreState Sports Centre
The State Sports Centre is a multi-use indoor arena in Sydney, Australia. It hosted the table tennis and taekwondo events for the 2000 Summer Olympics....
in Sydney Olympic Park
Sydney Olympic Park
Sydney Olympic Park is a suburb in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Sydney Olympic Park is located 16 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Auburn Council....
, to accommodate the large growth in numbers. The amount of international delegates grew significantly at this time due to the influence of Hillsong albums and teaching around the world. To accommodate the large growth, two identical conferences were held in 1999 and 2000 across two weeks. By 2000, the conference had grown to 10,000 delegates.
Sydney Olympic Park: 2001–2010
Hillsong Conference was first held in the Acer ArenaAcer Arena
The Allphones Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics....
(formerly Sydney SuperDome) and various venues throughout Sydney Olympic Park from 2001. To date, Hillsong Conference 2006 was the largest conference with 30,000 delegates.
25th anniversary celebrations: 2011
The Hillsong Conference was held at the Sydney Entertainment CentreSydney Entertainment Centre
The Sydney Entertainment Centre is a multi-purpose venue, located in Haymarket, Sydney, Australia. It opened in May 1983, to replace Sydney Stadium, which had been demolished to make way for a new railway. The centre is currently owned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, which administers...
, Darling Harbour, in the heart of the city of Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
for one year only in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Hillsong Conferences. One-day pre-conferences were held in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane in May with Brian
Brian Houston (pastor)
Brian Houston is a pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. He is currently the Senior Pastor at Hillsong Church which has locations in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, London, Cape Town, Kiev, Germany, Paris, Moscow, Stockholm and New York City. He was also the National President of Australian...
, Bobbie Houston
Bobbie Houston
Bobbie Houston is a Pentecostal Christian pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. Bobbie Houston and her husband Brian founded the Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia.-Biography:...
and special guest Casey Treat
Casey Treat
Casey Treat is an American pastor, teleevanglist, author and motivational speaker. He is also the co-founder and co-pastor the Christian Faith Center in Seattle and president of Vision College...
, with worship led by Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
and the Hillsong Team.
Conferences
| Year | Dates | Delegates | Night Meetings | Special Guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ? | 150 | ? | ? | The first Hillsong Conference. |
| 1987 | ? | 200 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1988 | 12–15 July 1988 | 350 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1989 | ? | 400 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1990 | ? | 500 | ? | ? | ? |
| 1991 | ? | 750 | Hills Entertainment Centre | ? | ? |
| 1992 | 6–10 July 1992 | 1,000 | Hills Entertainment Centre | ? | ? |
| 1993 | ? | 1,000 | Hills Entertainment Centre | ? | ? |
| 1994 | ? | 1,000+ | Hills Entertainment Centre | ? | ? |
| 1995 | ? | ? | State Sports Centre | ? | Celebrated 10th Anniversary. |
| 1996 | ? | ? | State Sports Centre | ? | ? |
| 1997 | ? | 5,000+ | State Sports Centre | ? | Opening of new Hillsong Church Building in Baulkham Hills |
| 1998 | 6–19 July 1998 | 8,500 | State Sports Centre | Alvin Slaughter Alvin Slaughter Alvin Slaughter is an American gospel musician, worship leader, singer-songwriter.Slaughter is based out of New York City, where he was a member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir until the early 1990s, when he was signed by Integrity Music and began his solo career. He has been nominated for several... , Ron Kenoly Ron Kenoly Ron Kenoly is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter whose expressed mission is "to create an environment for the manifest presence of God". His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments... , Rick Godwin, Ray McCauley Ray McCauley Born Raynor McCauleyRay McCauley is a prominent South African religious leader, Senior Pastor of , President of , author and former champion body builder.-Early life:... |
Album recorded with Integrity Music: "Shout to the Lord 2000" led by Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult... & special musical guests Alvin Slaughter Alvin Slaughter Alvin Slaughter is an American gospel musician, worship leader, singer-songwriter.Slaughter is based out of New York City, where he was a member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir until the early 1990s, when he was signed by Integrity Music and began his solo career. He has been nominated for several... & Ron Kenoly Ron Kenoly Ron Kenoly is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter whose expressed mission is "to create an environment for the manifest presence of God". His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments... . |
| 1999 | 6-9 & 12–15 July 1999 | 10,000 | State Sports Centre | Tommy Barnett, Charles Nieman Charles Nieman Charles Nieman is a pastor of the Abundant Living Faith Center in El Paso, Texas, USA, a non-denominational megachurch.His church was rated as the 31st fastest growing church and 41st in size in 2008 by Outreach Magazine.... , Abraham Laboriel Abraham Laboriel Abraham Laboriel, Sr. is a Mexican bassist of Garifuna descent who has played on over 4,000 recordings and soundtracks. Guitar Player Magazine described him as "the most widely used session bassist of our time". Laboriel is the father of drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. and of producer, songwriter, and... , Ray McCauley Ray McCauley Born Raynor McCauleyRay McCauley is a prominent South African religious leader, Senior Pastor of , President of , author and former champion body builder.-Early life:... |
Conference is held over 2 weeks. First United recording: "Everyday" |
| 2000 | 4-7 & 11–14 July 2000 | 10,000 | State Sports Centre | Phil Driscoll Phil Driscoll Phil Driscoll is a contemporary Christian singer, composer, and perhaps best known for his trumpet playing. He has a music and speaking ministry. Driscoll won a Best Gospel Performance Grammy Award in 1984 for a duet with Debby Boone on "Keep the Fire Burning", and has been nominated for two... , Cathy Lechter, Paul Scanlon |
Conference is held over 2 weeks. |
| 2001 | 2–6 July 2001 | 12,500 | Sydney SuperDome | Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Free Chapel OC in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting... , Delirious? Delirious? Delirious? were an English Christian rock and worship band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion... |
First year at Sydney Superdome. |
| 2002 | 8–12 July 2002 | 16,000 | Sydney SuperDome | Tommy Barnett, Casey Treat Casey Treat Casey Treat is an American pastor, teleevanglist, author and motivational speaker. He is also the co-founder and co-pastor the Christian Faith Center in Seattle and president of Vision College... , Paul Scanlon, Paul Baloche Paul Baloche Paul Baloche is an American Christian music artist, worship leader, and singer-songwriter. A native of Maple Shade, New Jersey, Baloche is currently the worship pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, Texas. Baloche composes on piano and acoustic guitar, favoring guitar when leading... , Graham Kendrick Graham Kendrick Graham Kendrick is a prolific British Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. He is the son of a Baptist pastor. He now lives in Croydon and is a former member of Ichthus Christian Fellowship... |
'Worldwide worship' night on the Thursday, featured several worship teams from around the world. Theme: Forward Together. |
| 2003 | 7–11 July 2003 | 18,000 | Sydney SuperDome | AR Bernard, Kong Hee Kong Hee Kong Hee is the founder, honorary and volunteer senior pastor of City Harvest Church in Singapore. Kong is a Christian in the Charismatic Movement, with a philosophy of ministry that emphasizes the Great Commandment, Great Commission, and Cultural Mandate. City Harvest Church has an average of... , Delirious? Delirious? Delirious? were an English Christian rock and worship band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion... , Frank Damazio, The Katinas The Katinas The Katinas are a Contemporary Christian music group. The family of five brothers hails from American Samoa, and moved to Washington, USA after the death of their mother in 1988. The group's members sang in church as children, and began playing fairs, soon moving up to nationwide slots opening for... , John Maxwell John Maxwell John Maxwell may refer to:*John Maxwell, 4th Lord Maxwell , Scottish nobleman and head of the Border family of Maxwell*John Maxwell , Scottish prelate, Archbishop of Tuam, Bishop of Ross... , Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Free Chapel OC in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting... |
Album recorded with Delirious? Delirious? Delirious? were an English Christian rock and worship band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion... : "UP – Unified: Praise". Theme: Shout God's Fame. |
| 2004 | 5–9 July 2004 | 21,600 | Sydney SuperDome | Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer is a Charismatic Christian author and speaker. Meyer and her husband Dave have four grown children, and live outside St. Louis, Missouri. Her ministry is headquartered in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton, Missouri.-Early life:Meyer was born Pauline Joyce Hutchison in south St. Louis in... , Frank Damazio, Paul Scanlon, Planetshakers Planetshakers Planetshakers is a Christian youth movement that began as an annual conference and grew into an international ministry and large church in Melbourne, Australia. The conference was born out of Paradise Community Church in Adelaide, South Australia by Pastor Russell Evans... |
Theme: Passionate. |
| 2005 | 4–8 July 2005 | 29,000 | Sydney SuperDome | Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer is a Charismatic Christian author and speaker. Meyer and her husband Dave have four grown children, and live outside St. Louis, Missouri. Her ministry is headquartered in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton, Missouri.-Early life:Meyer was born Pauline Joyce Hutchison in south St. Louis in... , Reinhard Bonnke Reinhard Bonnke Reinhard Bonnke is a German charismatic Christian evangelist, principally known for his Great Gospel Crusades throughout the Continent of Africa.-Early life:... , Jack Hayford, CeCe Winans CeCe Winans Priscilla "CeCe" Marie Winans Love is an American Gospel singer, who has won numerous Grammy and Stellar Awards.-Early life:CeCe Winans was born in Detroit, Michigan, to David and Delores Winans, on October 8, 1964... , Michael W. Smith Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of... |
10 night meetings held. Theme: Strength. |
| 2006 | 3–7 July 2006 | 30,000 | Acer Arena Acer Arena The Allphones Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics.... |
Reinhard Bonnke Reinhard Bonnke Reinhard Bonnke is a German charismatic Christian evangelist, principally known for his Great Gospel Crusades throughout the Continent of Africa.-Early life:... , Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Free Chapel OC in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting... , Delirious? Delirious? Delirious? were an English Christian rock and worship band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion... , Bill Hybels Bill Hybels William Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, one of the most attended churches in North America, with an average attendance of nearly 24,000 as of 2011... , Rick Warren Rick Warren Richard Duane "Rick" Warren is an American evangelical Christian minister and author. He is the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch located in Lake Forest, California, currently the eighth-largest church in the United States... , Alvin Slaughter Alvin Slaughter Alvin Slaughter is an American gospel musician, worship leader, singer-songwriter.Slaughter is based out of New York City, where he was a member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir until the early 1990s, when he was signed by Integrity Music and began his solo career. He has been nominated for several... , Israel Houghton Israel Houghton -Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer... and New Breed, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff is a Dove Award winning singer-songwriter who serves as the senior worship leader at the largest and fastest growing church in the United States, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.-Music career:... , Matthew Barnett Matthew Barnett Matthew Barnett is co-founder of the Dream Center and senior pastor of the Angelus Temple, the central house of worship of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Echo Park district of Los Angeles, California.-Dream Center:... , Frank Damazio, Rick Godwin, Bill Hybels Bill Hybels William Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, one of the most attended churches in North America, with an average attendance of nearly 24,000 as of 2011... , Charlotte Scanlon-Gambill |
10 night meetings held. Celebrating 20 years of Hillsong Conference. |
| 2007 | 2–6 July 2007 | 26,000 | Acer Arena Acer Arena The Allphones Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics.... |
TD Jakes, Joseph Prince Joseph Prince Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of New Creation Church in Singapore, one of Asia's biggest churches. He was one of the young pioneers who founded the church in 1983.-Background:... , Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Free Chapel OC in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting... , John Bevere John Bevere John Bevere is an Evangelist, Bible Teacher and best-selling author originating from Colorado. Although he moves in the same circles as some Word of Faith teachers, claims are that his message is very different. His ministry, Messenger International, has confirmed that he is not a part of the... , Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many... , Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist.After starting his career in the late 1980s as a singer/songwriter of contemporary Christian music, Chapman has since been recognized as one of the most prolific singers in the genre,... , Israel Houghton Israel Houghton -Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer... and New Breed, Ed Young Jr., Ron Luce Ron Luce Ronald Allen “Ron” Luce is the co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries located in Garden Valley, Texas. Together with his wife Katie, Ron founded Teen Mania in 1986 in his van. The ministry has expanded greatly and has become influential within today's Christian youth culture... , Brooke Fraser Brooke Fraser Brooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand award-winning folk-pop and Christian music artist... , Watoto Children's Choir Watoto Children's Choir Watoto Children's Choir is an African children choir based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto Church . It is composed of about eighteen children, mainly from Uganda.... |
10 night meetings held. |
| 2008 | 7–11 July 2008 | 24,000 | Acer Arena Acer Arena The Allphones Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics.... |
Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer is a Charismatic Christian author and speaker. Meyer and her husband Dave have four grown children, and live outside St. Louis, Missouri. Her ministry is headquartered in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton, Missouri.-Early life:Meyer was born Pauline Joyce Hutchison in south St. Louis in... , Joseph Prince Joseph Prince Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of New Creation Church in Singapore, one of Asia's biggest churches. He was one of the young pioneers who founded the church in 1983.-Background:... , Judah Smith Judah Smith (pastor) Judah Smith is the Lead Pastor of The City Church in Seattle, Washington. He is also an author and an internationally recognized speaker.-Early life:... , Leeland Leeland Leeland is a Christian rock band from Baytown, Texas. The band was formed in 2004, although lead singer Leeland Mooring had been writing songs beforehand. Leeland is composed of Leeland Mooring , Jack Mooring , Casey Moore , Shelly Mooring and Mike Smith... , Michael Gungor Michael Gungor Michael Gungor is a singer/song writer living in Denver, Colorado United States. He leads a musical collective called Gungor that tours around the world performing and leading worship music in both mainstream and religious venues... , Marcos Witt Marcos Witt Marcos Witt , is an American, four-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Christian singer and pastor.-Biography:Marcos Witt is the second born of three children to Jerry and Nola Witt, a young American missionary couple. The Witt family moved to Durango, México, in 1964 and they started a missionary... , Israel Houghton Israel Houghton -Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer... , Alfred Kua |
10 night meetings held. |
| 2009 | 7–10 July 2009 | 22,000 | Acer Arena Acer Arena The Allphones Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics.... |
Joel Osteen Joel Osteen Joel Scott Osteen is an American author, televangelist, and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. His ministry reaches over seven million broadcast media viewers weekly in over 100 nations around the world.-Biography:... , Victoria Osteen Victoria Osteen Victoria Iloff Osteen born March 28, 1961 in Huntsville, Alabama is the French American co-pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Author, the wife of Joel Osteen, and the daughter-in-law of the late John Osteen.- History :... , Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Free Chapel OC in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting... , Louie Giglio Louie Giglio Louie Giglio is a pastor , speaker and founder of the Passion Movement.-Biography:Giglio graduated from Georgia State University and earned a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Later he went to Grace Theological Seminary to pursue a Doctor of... , Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many... , Craig Groeschel Craig Groeschel Craig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, a church with fourteen locations in five states. He is married with six children and lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City, where LifeChurch.tv is based.... , Israel Houghton Israel Houghton -Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer... |
Major program changes include capping conference for the first time. |
| 2010 | 5–9 July 2010 | 21,000 | Acer Arena Acer Arena The Allphones Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Summer Olympics.... |
Judah Smith Judah Smith (pastor) Judah Smith is the Lead Pastor of The City Church in Seattle, Washington. He is also an author and an internationally recognized speaker.-Early life:... , TD Jakes, Andy Stanley Andy Stanley Andy Stanley is the senior pastor of North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, and Browns Bridge Community Church. He also founded North Point Ministries, which is a worldwide Christian organization.- Biography :... , Ed Young Ed Young Ed Young may refer to:* Ed Young , Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator* Homer Edwin Young, known as Ed Young, pastor of Second Baptist Church , a megachurch... , Nancy Beach, Nathan and Christy Nockels, Tim Hughes Tim Hughes Tim Hughes is a British worship leader and singer-songwriter. He is currently Director of Worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, an Anglican church in central London, and heads up Worship Central, an international worship training and resource centre.- Personal life :Hughes is the son of an Anglican... & Israel Houghton Israel Houghton -Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer... |
Theme: An Unshakable Kingdom |
| 2011 | 5–8 July 2011 | Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney Entertainment Centre The Sydney Entertainment Centre is a multi-purpose venue, located in Haymarket, Sydney, Australia. It opened in May 1983, to replace Sydney Stadium, which had been demolished to make way for a new railway. The centre is currently owned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, which administers... & Darling Harbour (Change of Location is a Special event only for 2011) |
John Maxwell John Maxwell John Maxwell may refer to:*John Maxwell, 4th Lord Maxwell , Scottish nobleman and head of the Border family of Maxwell*John Maxwell , Scottish prelate, Archbishop of Tuam, Bishop of Ross... , Priscilla Shirer Priscilla Shirer Priscilla Shirer, a speaker and author, has spent more than a decade addressing major corporations, organizations, and Christian audiences across the United States and around the world. Most recently Priscilla has focused on teaching the Bible to women through an expository teaching style.The... , Nicky Gumbel Nicky Gumbel Nicholas Glyn Paul Gumbel is an ordained Anglican priest, vicar and author. He is most famous as the developer of the Alpha course, a basic introduction to Christianity supported by churches of many Christian traditions.... , Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia, and Free Chapel OC in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting... , Israel Houghton Israel Houghton -Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer... , Sidney Mohede, Jesus Culture Jesus Culture Jesus Culture is a Christian youth outreach ministry that hosts three conferences in Redding, California every year, as well as in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Dallas, Cleveland, as well as Australia and England... & Hillsong Team |
25th Anniversary Celebrations | |
| 2012 | 2–6 July 2012 | Allphones Arena | Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer is a Charismatic Christian author and speaker. Meyer and her husband Dave have four grown children, and live outside St. Louis, Missouri. Her ministry is headquartered in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton, Missouri.-Early life:Meyer was born Pauline Joyce Hutchison in south St. Louis in... , Louie Giglio Louie Giglio Louie Giglio is a pastor , speaker and founder of the Passion Movement.-Biography:Giglio graduated from Georgia State University and earned a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Later he went to Grace Theological Seminary to pursue a Doctor of... , Steven Furtick Steven Furtick Steven Furtick is an American pastor and author. He is the Lead Pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Furtick and wife Holly have three children, Abbey, Elijah and Graham.)... , Joseph Prince Joseph Prince Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of New Creation Church in Singapore, one of Asia's biggest churches. He was one of the young pioneers who founded the church in 1983.-Background:... , Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many... , Matt Redman Matt Redman Matt Redman is an English Christian worship leader, songwriter and author based in Brighton.He has worked with Newfrontiers, Passion Conferences, Hillsong London, Soul Survivor, is an artist for Sixstepsrecords and is a member of Compassionart a charity founded by Martin Smith.He appeared with... |
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2006 Conference
For the first time, ticked seating was implemented for the night programs, guaranteeing seats and reducing the frustrating queues experienced during the 2005 conference.2009 Conference
The conference is capped for the first time. This conference also featured major program changes that include a shorter conference (-1 day), only 1 night meeting and revised streams and electives. There is an appearance on the Thursday night by the Lakewood worship Team and Senior Pastors of Lakewood Church, Joel and Victoria Osteen.2010 Conference
Changes were made since the 2009 conference to reflect previous conferences, most notably, the conference is once again 5 nights and 4 days and is not capped. The Night Rallies are also not ticketed.Legacy
Hillsong Conference has had a wide range of preachers, teachers, leaders & worship leaders grace platform. Below are the contributors in years gone by:A.R Bernard, Adrian Ross, Alvin Slaughter, Bayless Conley, Bill Hybels, Bishop T.D Jakes, Casey Treat, Cece Winans, Charlotte Scanlon Gambill, Chris Tomlin, Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Craig Groeschel, Delirious?, Ed Young Jnr, Frank Damazio, Gary and Marilyn Skinner, Graham Kendrick, Israel Houghton, Jack Hayford, Jentezen Franklin, Joel and Victoria Osteen & the Lakewood Team, John Bevere, John Maxwell, Joseph Prince,Joyce Meyer, Judah Smith, Kevin Gerald, Kong Hee, Leeland, Louie Giglio, Marcos Witt, Matt Redman, Matthew Barnett, Michael Gungor, Michael W. Smith, Mike Pilavachi, Nancy Alcorn, Nancy Beach, Paul Baloche, Paul De Jong, Paul Scanlon, Phil Driscoll, Ray Bevan, Ray McCauley, Reinhard Bonnke, Rick Godwin, Rick Warren, Robert Barriger, Ron Kenoly, Steven Curtis Chapman, Tommy Barnett, Watoto Children's Choir, Wayne Alcorn.
See also
- Hillsong ChurchHillsong ChurchHillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches and located in Sydney, Australia. The church's senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills...
- Hillsong Conference 2006Hillsong Conference 2006Hillsong Conference 2006 was a Christian conference hosted by Hillsong church from 3–7 July 2006 in Sydney, Australia. The year marked the 20th anniversary of the annual Hillsong Conference, which began in 1986...
- Charismatic movementCharismatic movementThe term charismatic movement is used in varying senses to describe 20th century developments in various Christian denominations. It describes an ongoing international, cross-denominational/non-denominational Christian movement in which individual, historically mainstream congregations adopt...
- PentecostalismPentecostalismPentecostalism is a diverse and complex movement within Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, has an eschatological focus, and is an experiential religion. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, the Greek...