NTE2025

The National Training Event 2025 is back in Canberra this year from Sat 6 – Wed 10 December. We will be gathering altogether as a nation to be transformed by the gospel, trained in the gospel, and sent with the gospel.

The National Training Event is an annual conference run by the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES). It’s a time when university students and grads, with their campus groups, gather together to learn under God’s Word. This includes spending time in main sessions, strand groups, electives and many other activities.

Speakers

Richard Chin

Outgoing National Director

Pete Sorrenson

Incoming National Director

Meet The Speakers

Richard Chin

AFES National Director

Richard Chin is married to Jeanette and the father of 4 young adult children. His late wife (Bronwyn) went to be with the Lord at Easter in 2013.

Richard serves as the National Director of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES), and is the author of Captivated by Christ, and How to Read the Bible Better. He was previously based at the University of Wollongong and later at the Australian National University in Canberra but is today based in Sydney, travelling around to serve campuses across Australia.

Pete Sorrenson

AFES National Director – commencing 2026

Pete’s been following Jesus for 30 years – thanks to the faith of his mum, the courage of a mate and the persevering grace of His Lord. He’s married to Erica, with whom he has 4 great kids.

Commencing in the AFES National Director role in 2026, Pete will bring a life of commitment to student ministry and mission, from serving as the Student President in his university days, as a Ministry Apprentice with AFES, leading the staff team at Deakin University, and more recently serving as Regional Team Leader for Victoria, on the National Leadership Team and Executive.