Big Tent

Welcome to the Big Tent
The Big Tent, is the central hub of the whole camp. There are daily presentations, workshops, Bible classes, and and evening worship service program for all ages.

The Theme for 2026 is BLESS

Friday, 18th September

OPENING SABBATH
5.30 pm – 6:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sabbath 19th September

DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8 am

SABBATH SCHOOL
9.30 am – 10.30 am

WORSHIP SERVICE
11.00 am 
Roger Hernandez

MISSION PAGEANT
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm

CLOSING SABBATH
5.30 pm – 6 pm

CONCERT 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sunday, 20th September

DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8:00 am

SANITARIUM
10:30 am 11:30 am
Annual Progress Report

FAMILY FUN DAY
11:30
Secondary School Oval

LITERATURE EVANGELISM
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
visit the Hope Books pop up bookstore at Family Funday Markets

BOOK HOUR
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

Monday, 21st September

DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8 am

BIBLE STUDY
9.30 am – 10.30 am
Mark Pearce
Director EGW Estate

BIBLE APPLICATION
11.00 am – 12 noon
Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

LITERATURE EVANGELISM
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Missionary Work for All!' and Stories of Faith
LE HALL
(ALL WELCOME)

WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Roger Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

Tuesday, 22nd September

DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8:00 am

BIBLE STUDY
9.30 am – 10.30 am
Mark Pearce
Director EGW Estate

BIBLE APPLICATION
11.00 am – 12 noon
Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

LITERATURE EVANGELISM
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Stories of Faith 
LE HALL
(ALL WELCOME)

WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Roger Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

Wednesday, 23rd September

DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8:00 am

BIBLE STUDY
9.30 am – 10.30 am
Mark Pearce
Director EGW Estate

BIBLE APPLICATION
11.00 am – 12 noon
Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

LITERATURE EVANGELISM
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
LE HALL
(ALL WELCOME)

WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Roger Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

Thursday, 24th September

MORNING DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8:00 am

BIBLE STUDY
9.30 am – 10.30 am
Mark Pearce
Director EGW Estate

BIBLE APPLICATION
11.00 am – 12 noon
Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

LITERATURE EVANGELISM
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
LE HALL
(ALL WELCOME)

WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Roger Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

Friday, 25th September

DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8:00 am

BIBLE STUDY
9.30 am – 10.30 am
Mark Pearce
Director EGW Estate

BIBLE APPLICATION
11.00 am – 12 noon
Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

OPENING SABBATH
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Roger Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

Sabbath, 26th September

DEVOTIONAL
7.30 am – 8 am

SABBATH SCHOOL
9.30 am – 10.30 am

WORSHIP SERVICE
11.00 am
Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Southern Union Conference

CHILDRENS CONCERT
Featuring songs the children have learned in their divisions
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

CLOSING SABBATH
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Closing Address: Brett Townend
South Queensland Conference President

End of Camp

Roger and Katherine Hernandez
Roger is a father of four, a husband of one, and a pastor to many. Presently he is the Ministerial and Evangelism Director for the Southern Union Conference. He has served in ministry for over 30 years. One of Seven Pastors in his family, Pr Hernandez received his BS Degree in Theology as a graduate of Columbia Union College, and received his MDiv from Andrews Adventist Seminary.

Born in Cuba and fully bilingual, Pastor Hernandez has participated in events in both English and Spanish. Pr Hernandez is a speaker that motivates people to action and has spoken all over the world effectively in both the faith-based and business spaces. He speaks on leadership, evangelism, accountability and diversity (LEAD). He Connects well with all audiences of all generations and is known for delivering messages in a clear, simple and engaging style. He has the gift of practicality.

Pr Hernandez’s hobbies are reading, writing, traveling, and playing a variety of sports. His love for Jorgan’s is well Known. Some of his passions are mentoring, public speaking, church planting and helping in the revitalization of congregations.

Pr Hernandez is a prolific writer and the author of over 34 books in a variety of topics like, relationship, parenting, evangelism, church growth as well as preaching. Some of his books include, Failure is Not Final, We All Have Problems, Everyone Welcome, and the most recent, Graceful Parenting, published in 2025. Roger’s family includes his wife Kathy, 4 adult children, Yessenia, Deisy, Vanessa, Jonathan and 4 granddaughters, Sara, Maya, Aida and Ismari.
Pr Mark Pearce
Director EGW ESTATE
Mark Pearce was born in Mackay, Queensland and grew up in a farming context. He graduated from Avondale College with a BA (PUC) in 1984 and worked as a church pastor first in the Northern Australian Conference (10 years) and then in the South Queensland Conference (24 years). He completed an MA Religion (Andrews University) in 1993, and then a BA Honours at the University of Queensland in 2007. He completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Ellen White and Adventist Studies in February 2024, and has now returned to work on his PhD. He worked at Pacific Adventist University as the inaugural Director of the Pacific Adventist Research Centre as well as teaching in the Theology faculty for 18 months prior to commencing his current role as Director of the Ellen G. White/SDA Research Centre at Avondale University in July 2020, which also includes teaching for the Seminary.

Workshops at Big Camp

They are generally free to attend, hosted by experts in the fields, and open to the public.

Check out the page below for all the workshop details:
Workshops at Big Camp
Pr Zeny Vidacak
Big Tent Coordinator

0410 694 894

Walking directions to Big Tent

Big Camp Live Video

Click Here for Live Video

Past Years Big Camp Sermon Archives

2024

The Story of God's Grace
 

Dr Darius
Full Youtube Playlist for Darius
1. Monday
2. Tuesday
3. Wednesday
4. Thursday
5. Friday

How do we read the Bible

Harold Alomia
1. First Sabbath
2. Sunday
3. Monday
4. Tuesday
5. Wednesday
6.. Thursday
7. Friday
8. Friday

Mission History
 

Dr David Trim
1. Monday
2. Tuesday - QLD SDA History
3. Wednesday - SDA Beginnings in Aus.
4. Thursday - Embracing Worldwide Mission
5. Friday
Welcome to the Big Tent
Big Tent Stream Archive 2024
The Big Tent, is the central hub of the whole camp. There are daily presentations, workshops, Bible classes, and and evening worship service program for all ages.
Re-Live 2024 Message from the Big Tent

The Story of God's Grace
 

Dr Darius
Full Youtube Playlist for Darius
1. Monday
2. Tuesday
3. Wednesday
4. Thursday
5. Friday

How do we read the Bible

Harold Alomia
1. First Sabbath
2. Sunday
3. Monday
4. Tuesday
5. Wednesday
6.. Thursday
7. Friday
8. Friday

Mission History
 

Dr David Trim
1. Monday
2. Tuesday - QLD SDA History
3. Wednesday - SDA Beginnings in Aus.
4. Thursday - Embracing Worldwide Mission
5. Friday
Welcome to the Big Tent
Big Tent Stream Archive 2024
The Big Tent, is the central hub of the whole camp. There are daily presentations, workshops, Bible classes, and and evening worship service program for all ages.
Re-Live 2024 Message from the Big Tent

The Story of God's Grace
 

Dr Darius
Full Youtube Playlist for Darius
1. Monday
2. Tuesday
3. Wednesday
4. Thursday
5. Friday

How do we read the Bible

Harold Alomia
1. First Sabbath
2. Sunday
3. Monday
4. Tuesday
5. Wednesday
6.. Thursday
7. Friday
8. Friday

Mission History
 

Dr David Trim
1. Monday
2. Tuesday - QLD SDA History
3. Wednesday - SDA Beginnings in Aus.
4. Thursday - Embracing Worldwide Mission
5. Friday
Welcome to the Big Tent
Big Tent Stream Archive 2024
The Big Tent, is the central hub of the whole camp. There are daily presentations, workshops, Bible classes, and and evening worship service program for all ages.
Re-Live 2024 Message from the Big Tent

The Story of God's Grace
 

Dr Darius
Full Youtube Playlist for Darius
1. Monday
2. Tuesday
3. Wednesday
4. Thursday
5. Friday

How do we read the Bible

Harold Alomia
1. First Sabbath
2. Sunday
3. Monday
4. Tuesday
5. Wednesday
6.. Thursday
7. Friday
8. Friday

Mission History
 

Dr David Trim
1. Monday
2. Tuesday - QLD SDA History
3. Wednesday - SDA Beginnings in Aus.
4. Thursday - Embracing Worldwide Mission
5. Friday
Welcome to the Big Tent
Big Tent Stream Archive 2024
The Big Tent, is the central hub of the whole camp. There are daily presentations, workshops, Bible classes, and and evening worship service program for all ages.
Re-Live 2024 Message from the Big Tent

The Story of God's Grace
 

Dr Darius
Full Youtube Playlist for Darius
1. Monday
2. Tuesday
3. Wednesday
4. Thursday
5. Friday

How do we read the Bible

Harold Alomia
1. First Sabbath
2. Sunday
3. Monday
4. Tuesday
5. Wednesday
6.. Thursday
7. Friday
8. Friday

Mission History
 

Dr David Trim
1. Monday
2. Tuesday - QLD SDA History
3. Wednesday - SDA Beginnings in Aus.
4. Thursday - Embracing Worldwide Mission
5. Friday
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