Emerge – Next Step Gatherings: Growing as a Public Communicator

28 October 2025 7:30pm – 9:15pm

EMERGE is a commitment of the BUV to resource an intentional leadership development pathway for emerging leaders, in partnership with local churches or agencies.

‘EMERGING’ is inclusive of, but not exclusive to, the younger demographic.

In 2025 there will be two tracks. Each track aims to assist participants to take the next step in their leadership development. A summary of the tracks is outlined below, and further details are on subsequent links:

• Track 1 – a year-long APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY for people 18-35 who are actively serving in church or community.
• Track 2 – NEXT STEPS, is for any leader or aspiring leader, whatever age, to take a further step in leadership and it is also a wonderful opportunity for ministry leadership teams to access training and equipping and reflect on it together.

Tracks 1 and 2 will be facilitated by Bill Brown and Kimberly Smith, along with other members of the BUV Support Hub and with occasional input from a range of other experienced missional leaders.

Bill is a BUV Pastoral Coach working primarily with emerging leaders and Senior Pastors of the larger churches. Prior to this, he had been both a Youth Pastor for 10 years and the Senior Pastor for 33 years with Syndal Baptist. Kimberly is the BUV Generations and Emerging Leaders Pastor. Prior to this, she was Associate Pastor (Generations and Church Life) with Werribee Baptist, a role she enjoyed and flourished in for over 14 years. Kimberly and Bill each have a teaching background.

Track 2 NEXT STEPS IN LEADERSHIP