Northside · Sydney

SMC 2026

Leadership can be lonely.
A few days with those who get it.
And want to help.
Senior Ministers Conference  ·  Monday 10 to Thursday 13 August
Register nowSee the week
Dates
10–13 Aug
Your own room
Citadines Hotel
All-in cost
~$900
Host
Northside
Welcome

This is my favourite time of year

Hey friends, it's my pleasure to host you this year in Sydney for Senior Ministers Conference 2026.

It's remarkable how quickly this time comes around each year, and more so the multitude of things that happen behind the scenes for us all, both in life and ministry.

We all go to conferences. We all have a multitude of different inputs. But personally, the time we spend together in this space is the richest time in my ministry year. Leadership can be lonely, and there's nothing like the safe common space we all hold together.

I'm grateful for the commitment we all have to one another to spend this time together, to listen, to discern and to speak God's words over each other, wherever you may be at this year. My prayer is that our time together will be one of refilling and refuelling by the Holy Spirit and the time we share.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Sam

The week

The rhythm of our days

Each day has the same heartbeat: gather, go deep, get out together.

Mon 10

Arrival

  • Fly in and make your way to Citadines
  • Check in and settle by 5pm
  • Meet in the foyer at 5:30
  • Welcome dinner together
Tue 11

Connection

  • Breakfast and coffee at Northside
  • Worship, framing and sharing our stories
  • Northside tour and lunch
  • Guest input, then a free afternoon
  • Dinner and Flight Club
Wed 12

Sharing and Sydney

  • Coffee, worship and devotion
  • Sharing our stories
  • Lunch together
  • Afternoon out: Battle Karts, the Manly ferry or Bondi to Bronte
  • Dinner in the city or by the beach
Thu 13

Sending

  • Check out, then coffee at Northside
  • Worship and devotion
  • Sharing and prayer
  • Lunch, then leave for the airport from 1:30pm
· Worship· Sharing our stories· Northside tour· Guest input· Flight Club· Battle Karts· Prayer & ministry· Explore Sydney· Free time & fun
Where you'll stay

Citadines Walker, North Sydney

Your own apartment-style room, right above the new North Sydney Metro. One stop from the Crows Nest campus and about four minutes to the heart of the city for any exploring.

  • Your own room, three nights (check in Mon 10, out Thu 13)
  • Most meals and transport during the conference included
  • Walkable to the Metro, cafes and the harbour foreshore
  • Around $900 per person all-in, invoiced by Northside in the coming weeks

See the rooms and full details →

Studio at Citadines Walker, North Sydney
A small group in conversation at Northside, Crows Nest
The room

A small room, on purpose

We meet at Northside's Crows Nest campus. Everyone hears from everyone, sharing over content, with space to be honest about the wins and the weights of leading. Worship and ministry frame the days, and there's real time to rest and enjoy Sydney together.

Getting here

Sydney Metro, the way to go

Accommodation directly above Sydney's newest underground metro. Tap on with your card or phone, no tickets needed.

Crows Nest Metro Station exterior
Crows Nest Metro Station, one stop from your hotel · photo by Shanshansan, CC BY-SA 4.0
1

Land in Sydney

Domestic or international terminal.

2

Tap on at the airport station

Use your contactless card or phone.

3

T8 line to Central

About 13 minutes.

4

Metro M1 northbound

From Central towards Chatswood.

5

Off at Victoria Cross

North Sydney. Lift up to Citadines.

Heads up: there's a one-off airport gate access fee of about $17.90 (separate from the fare). Aim to land by early afternoon on Monday so you're settled before we gather; flights home no earlier than 2pm Thursday.
Map showing Northside beside the Crows Nest Metro Station entrances, on Pole Lane off Oxley Street
Northside sits right by the Crows Nest Metro entrances, on Pole Lane off Oxley Street.
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Where we are

On the lower north shore

Northside sits in Crows Nest, minutes from the harbour and the city, in the middle of Sydney's lower north shore. Easy to get to, easy to get around, and a great base for a few days together.

Aerial view of Crows Nest and the lower north shore

Save your spot

Registration is open. Lock in your place, sort the details and settle the fee in one go. Any questions, give us a call and we'll talk it through.

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