6-10 Dec
EPIC
Canberra
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.
About NTE
The National Training Event is an annual conference run by the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES). It’s time where 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.
Check out our About page to learn more about what usually goes on at NTE.
Visit the About page
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.
International Partnerships
AFES is part of the wider IFES movement (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). IFES has grown since the 1930s as tertiary student groups began connecting across borders and oceans, partnering and praying together towards a shared vision. Today, they work and support movements in more than 180 countries.
AFES has the privilege of supporting our sister movements in Slovenia and Myanmar through prayerful and financial partnership. Learn more about these partnerships on our International Partnership page.
Visit the Int. Partnership page
About NTE
The National Training Event is an annual conference run by the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES). It’s time where 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.
Check out our About page to learn more about what usually goes on at NTE.
Visit the About page
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.
International Partnerships
AFES is part of the wider IFES movement (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). IFES has grown since the 1930s as tertiary student groups began connecting across borders and oceans, partnering and praying together towards a shared vision. Today, they work and support movements in more than 180 countries.
AFES has the privilege of supporting our sister movements in Slovenia and Myanmar through prayerful and financial partnership. Learn more about these partnerships on our International Partnership page.
Visit the Int. Partnership page