“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is.” Mark 13:33
In a world gripped by distraction and spiritual slumber, God is calling us to be alert, stand firm, press together and pray. When speaking to His disciples long ago of His coming, He urged them to “watch and pray” so that they would be ready to meet Him. This counsel has never been more relevant than right now. “Prayer and watching thereunto are necessary for advancement in the divine life.... Your only safety is to live like a watchman. Watch and pray always.” Testimonies Vol. 2 p 283. Join us for our 2026 Prayer Conference themed, "Watch and Pray" as we seek to apply Jesus’ counsel to our lives today and pray for revival together. Featuring united prayer, dynamic preaching, powerful worship, testimonies and more. This will be time well invested in heart preparation for mission, service and eternity. Jesus is coming soon.
Come ready. Stay alert. Watch and pray.
John Bradshaw is the president of It Is Written. His broadcasting career began in his home country of New Zealand, where he worked as a disc jockey for some of the nation’s top radio stations. Six months after receiving a copy of the book The Great Controversy, he was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church where he met Melissa, his future wife. After their marriage, John worked for 12 years as a full-time public evangelist, presenting more than 80 evangelistic series. John also pastored in Lexington, Kentucky, and College Place, Washington, before taking his current post with It Is Written in 2011. He speaks and presents around the world on behalf of It Is Written, as well as overseeing Escrito Está, It Is Written’s worldwide Spanishlanguage outreach; the weekly It Is Written television program, seen in more than 143 countries and on the Discovery Channel; a weekly Bible radio broadcast; the My Place With Jesus Bible study website for kids; and the Eyes for India humanitarian project. He and Melissa have a son, Jacob, and a daughter, Shannon.
Sam Walters is from Wolverhampton UK where he has served the church as a local elder and currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the PEACE centre of evangelism. He also works part-time as a Pharmacist in a local hospital and he enjoys witnessing and sharing Christ wherever he can. His desire is to be close to God and a blessing to others.
Please note, the registration cost does not include meals or accommodation.
Registration closes: February 9, 2026 for catering purposes.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO REFUNDS on registration cancellations after February 16, 2026.
Meal tickets for this event can be purchased through a separate booking form. This is linked below and, on our registration page.
All accommodation Yarra Holiday and Adventure Park is to be booked by contacting the park directly via phone or email. (This cost is separate to the registration cost)
Phone: (02) 6569 0576
Email: [email protected]
Our NNSW Family & Children’s Ministry Director, Carolin Schmitz, will be leading a meaningful program designed especially for children aged 4–12 years, all around the uplifting theme, “Watch & Pray.” Parents can be assured their children will be welcomed into a safe, fun, and faith-filled environment where they will learn, create, and grow together. Please kindly note that children under the age of 5 will need to be accompanied by an adult. More details to be shared soon!
Interested in having a booth display for your ministry at Prayer Conference? Please indicate this when registering. Once approved, you will be sent a link to a ministry registration booking form where you will be able to formerly secure you place for a minimum cost of $15.
