25+ Tent

Welcome to the 25+ Tent
This is a Tent focused on the real needs of those aged over 25.

We have a cafe, deeply relevant workshops through the day, and an evening creche for those with children so no one misses out.

Friday, 19th September

OPENING SABBATH
BIG TENT
5.30 pm – 6:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Rios

Sabbath 20th September

BIBLE APPLICATION
10.30 am – 12 noon
Ruben Rios

MISSION PAGEANT
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
In the Big Tent

CLOSING SABBATH
5.30 pm – 6 pm
In the Big Tent

TRIVIA NIGHT
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sunday, 21st September

DEVOTIONAL

BREKKY FUNDRAISER
9:00 am

SANITARIUM
10:30 am 11:30 am
Annual Progress Report & FREE giveaways at the Big Tent

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

BOOK HOUR
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Big Tent

25+ CAFE
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Rios

25+ CAFE
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Monday, 22nd September

25+ CAFE
7:30am to 9:30am

DEVOTIONS WITH A CUPPA
8:30am

WORKSHOP
11.00 am – 12.00 am

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

GENERAL WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

25+ CAFE
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Rios

25+ CAFE
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Tuesday, 23rd September

25+ CAFE
7:30am to 11:00am

DEVOTIONS WITH A CUPPA
8:30 am

WORKSHOP
11.00 am – 12.00 am

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

GENERAL WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

25+ CAFE
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Rios

25+ CAFE
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Wednesday, 24th September

25+ CAFE
7:30am to 11:00am

DEVOTIONS WITH A CUPPA
8:30 am

WORKSHOP
11.00 am – 12.00 am

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

GENERAL WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

25+ CAFE
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Rios

25+ CAFE
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday, 25th September

25+ CAFE
7:30am to 9:30am

DEVOTIONS WITH A CUPPA
8:30 am

WORKSHOP
11.00 am – 12.00 am

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

GENERAL WORKSHOPS
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

25+ CAFE
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Rios

25+ CAFE
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday, 26th September

25+ CAFE
7:30am to 9:30am

DEVOTIONS WITH A CUPPA
8:30 am

WORKSHOP
11.00 am – 12.00 am

25+ CAFE
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Rios

25+ CAFE
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Sabbath, 27th September

BIBLE APPLICATION
10.30 am – 12 noon
DIVINE SERVICE
Ruben Rios

CHILDRENS CONCERT
Kids
4:00 pm
Big Tent

CLOSING SABBATH
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Big Tent

End of Camp

25+ Tent Keynote Speaker
Ruben Rios
Ruben R. Rios serves as the Lead Pastor of the La Mesa Adventist Community Church in La Mesa, CA, USA. He’s passionate about helping people discover a deeper and more authentic relationship with God and loves sharing the hope, grace, and life-giving love revealed through Jesus, his best friend.

He earned a B.A. in Religious Studies from La Sierra University and an M.Div. from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time with family and visiting Disneyland. He has been happily married to his wife Martha for twenty-three years, and together they have two children, Ruben and Mia.
Check out the five
25+ Workshops

Monday

"Who Told You?” The Voice that Shapes You

In a world filled with competing voices, how do you discern God’s truth from the noise? This interactive session will guide you through the process of exploring the beliefs that shape your faith, using the powerful question, “Who told you that?” Together, we'll delve into Scripture, reflect on personal experiences, and identify the influences that may be distorting your understanding of God’s love.

Through engaging discussions and practical activities, you’ll learn how to reframe your beliefs, embrace God's empowering voice, and choose life over fear. Whether you're struggling with shame, seeking clarity, or simply wanting to deepen your faith, this workshop offers tools rooted in Scripture and designed for everyday life.

 

Rodney Reynders – Workshop Facilitator

Rodney Reynders is a passionate communicator, life coach, and student of counselling and psychology, with a heart for helping people rediscover truth, purpose, and healing through faith. With a powerful personal story of transformation from surviving life on the streets to earning an MBA and pursuing a double major in Psychology and Counselling, Rodney brings depth, relatability, and lived wisdom to every space he enters.

Whether he’s speaking on emotional resilience, spiritual identity, or overcoming internal battles, Rodney’s message is clear: God meets us in our mess, not with condemnation, but with a question “Who told you?” inviting us back to truth.

Tuesday

Still Standing Part 1 - What echoes in adversity shapes eternity

In this four-part panel series, you’ll hear unfiltered stories of faith—tested and refined in the face of life’s most unexpected and painful turns. These aren’t presentations—they’re honest, vulnerable conversations with people who have walked through grief, trauma, and loss, and emerged with a faith that still speaks.

Though our panellists are everyday people, they’ve become experts in a field they never would have chosen- navigating faith through the darkest valley—and they remain united in one powerful truth: God is still good.

Hosted by Ray and Mel, each session invites you into deep, authentic dialogue about pain, purpose, and the presence of God in the midst of it all.

Come with your questions, come with an open heart- and see what God speaks directly to you through these interactive sessions.

 

Mel Burrett (Workshop Cohost)

Mel currently serves as the Chaplain at Gold Coast Christian College while completing her Master of Ministry through Avondale University. A devoted wife and mother of four, Mel is passionate about revealing Jesus in her home, her college community, her church and wherever God leads beyond those spaces. Over the years, Mel has faithfully contributed across a range of ministry roles, bringing wholehearted dedication and a contagious joy along with her.

 

Ray Moaga (Workshop Cohost)

Ray Moaga is widely known as a 'cultural architect' - a creator of spaces where people feel safe, have a sense of belonging and can contribute in a positive and meaningful way.

He currently serves as a chaplain to the Australian Army reserves, NRL Dolphins, Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, and also is a leadership consultant in the corporate industry.

Ray's experience as a church minister, high school teacher and community leader for over 15 years has given him a unique ability to connect and engage with audiences from all walks of life. His greatest achievements include being married to Chantal for 14 years and together they have three daughters. When Ray is not working he enjoys staying active playing sport, going to the gym, visiting theme parks with his family and serving in his local church. 

Wednesday

Still Standing Part 1 - What echoes in adversity shapes eternity

In this four-part panel series, you’ll hear unfiltered stories of faith—tested and refined in the face of life’s most unexpected and painful turns. These aren’t presentations—they’re honest, vulnerable conversations with people who have walked through grief, trauma, and loss, and emerged with a faith that still speaks.

Though our panellists are everyday people, they’ve become experts in a field they never would have chosen- navigating faith through the darkest valley—and they remain united in one powerful truth: God is still good.

Hosted by Ray and Mel, each session invites you into deep, authentic dialogue about pain, purpose, and the presence of God in the midst of it all.

Come with your questions, come with an open heart- and see what God speaks directly to you through these interactive sessions.

 

Mel Burrett (Workshop Cohost)

Mel currently serves as the Chaplain at Gold Coast Christian College while completing her Master of Ministry through Avondale University. A devoted wife and mother of four, Mel is passionate about revealing Jesus in her home, her college community, her church and wherever God leads beyond those spaces. Over the years, Mel has faithfully contributed across a range of ministry roles, bringing wholehearted dedication and a contagious joy along with her.

 

Ray Moaga (Workshop Cohost)

Ray Moaga is widely known as a 'cultural architect' - a creator of spaces where people feel safe, have a sense of belonging and can contribute in a positive and meaningful way.

He currently serves as a chaplain to the Australian Army reserves, NRL Dolphins, Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, and also is a leadership consultant in the corporate industry.

Ray's experience as a church minister, high school teacher and community leader for over 15 years has given him a unique ability to connect and engage with audiences from all walks of life. His greatest achievements include being married to Chantal for 14 years and together they have three daughters. When Ray is not working he enjoys staying active playing sport, going to the gym, visiting theme parks with his family and serving in his local church. 

 

Thursday

Still Standing Part 1 - What echoes in adversity shapes eternity

In this four-part panel series, you’ll hear unfiltered stories of faith—tested and refined in the face of life’s most unexpected and painful turns. These aren’t presentations—they’re honest, vulnerable conversations with people who have walked through grief, trauma, and loss, and emerged with a faith that still speaks.

Though our panellists are everyday people, they’ve become experts in a field they never would have chosen- navigating faith through the darkest valley—and they remain united in one powerful truth: God is still good.

Hosted by Ray and Mel, each session invites you into deep, authentic dialogue about pain, purpose, and the presence of God in the midst of it all.

Come with your questions, come with an open heart- and see what God speaks directly to you through these interactive sessions.

 

Mel Burrett (Workshop Cohost)

Mel currently serves as the Chaplain at Gold Coast Christian College while completing her Master of Ministry through Avondale University. A devoted wife and mother of four, Mel is passionate about revealing Jesus in her home, her college community, her church and wherever God leads beyond those spaces. Over the years, Mel has faithfully contributed across a range of ministry roles, bringing wholehearted dedication and a contagious joy along with her.

 

Ray Moaga (Workshop Cohost)

Ray Moaga is widely known as a 'cultural architect' - a creator of spaces where people feel safe, have a sense of belonging and can contribute in a positive and meaningful way.

He currently serves as a chaplain to the Australian Army reserves, NRL Dolphins, Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, and also is a leadership consultant in the corporate industry.

Ray's experience as a church minister, high school teacher and community leader for over 15 years has given him a unique ability to connect and engage with audiences from all walks of life. His greatest achievements include being married to Chantal for 14 years and together they have three daughters. When Ray is not working he enjoys staying active playing sport, going to the gym, visiting theme parks with his family and serving in his local church. 

Friday

Still Standing Part 1 - What echoes in adversity shapes eternity

In this four-part panel series, you’ll hear unfiltered stories of faith—tested and refined in the face of life’s most unexpected and painful turns. These aren’t presentations—they’re honest, vulnerable conversations with people who have walked through grief, trauma, and loss, and emerged with a faith that still speaks.

Though our panellists are everyday people, they’ve become experts in a field they never would have chosen- navigating faith through the darkest valley—and they remain united in one powerful truth: God is still good.

Hosted by Ray and Mel, each session invites you into deep, authentic dialogue about pain, purpose, and the presence of God in the midst of it all.

Come with your questions, come with an open heart- and see what God speaks directly to you through these interactive sessions.

 

Mel Burrett (Workshop Cohost)

Mel currently serves as the Chaplain at Gold Coast Christian College while completing her Master of Ministry through Avondale University. A devoted wife and mother of four, Mel is passionate about revealing Jesus in her home, her college community, her church and wherever God leads beyond those spaces. Over the years, Mel has faithfully contributed across a range of ministry roles, bringing wholehearted dedication and a contagious joy along with her.

 

Ray Moaga (Workshop Cohost)

Ray Moaga is widely known as a 'cultural architect' - a creator of spaces where people feel safe, have a sense of belonging and can contribute in a positive and meaningful way.

He currently serves as a chaplain to the Australian Army reserves, NRL Dolphins, Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds, and also is a leadership consultant in the corporate industry.

Ray's experience as a church minister, high school teacher and community leader for over 15 years has given him a unique ability to connect and engage with audiences from all walks of life. His greatest achievements include being married to Chantal for 14 years and together they have three daughters. When Ray is not working he enjoys staying active playing sport, going to the gym, visiting theme parks with his family and serving in his local church. 

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