Public Talk Series
Between Two Worlds
THE 2ND GEN EXPERIENCE
Free | In-person and Online
This public talk series unpacks questions of identity, belonging and faith, and how churches, families and ministry leaders can better understand, disciple and empower the next gen.
Australia’s spiritual landscape is changing. While secularism is on the rise, with 2,000 churches projected to close by 2030 (NCLS), there is also growing spiritual hunger among new migrant communities. Their children, the second generation, navigate the tension between their parents’ culture and Australian society, bringing unique strengths and challenges. Traditional ministry and parenting approaches often do not meet their needs.
This series draws on global insights, with input from Third Culture Kids (TCK) Training, a US-based organisation specialising in cross-cultural families. Their Director of Research, Tanya Crossman, will lead the talks in both English and Mandarin, drawing on years of experience across more than 19 countries.
Who should attend?
These free hybrid sessions offered in both English and Mandarin (in-person and online) are open to anyone, whether you’re church leader, youth worker, parent, educator, or involved in culturally diverse and intergenerational ministry contexts.
Location (In person & Online)
All sessions are offered in-person and online.
In-person: Melbourne School of Theology, 5 Burwood Highway, Wantirna VIC 3152
Online: Link to be sent closer to event dates
Event Schedule
Saturday 20 September | 10am–12pm (AEST)
Where Do I Belong? The Uniqueness of the 2nd Gen (English)
Monday 22 September | 7pm–9pm (AEST)
如何牧養⼆代? (Mandarin version of “How to Pastor the 2nd Gen” session)
Tuesday 23 September | 7pm–9pm (AEST)
How to Pastor the 2nd Gen? (English)
Wednesday 24 September | 7pm–9pm (AEST)
How to Parent the 2nd Gen? (English)
Thursday 25 September | 7pm–9pm (AEST)
如何教養⼆代? (Mandarin version of “How to Parent the 2nd Gen” session)
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Meet the speaker
Tanya Crossman
Director of Research and Educational Services, Third Culture Kids (TCK) Training
Tanya Crossman is a leading expert on Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and cross-cultural families, with over 20 years of experience in international education, community engagement, and research. She is the author of Misunderstood (2016) and Thongs or Flip Flops? (2024), and has worked with schools, churches, and families across 19+ countries.
Having lived in Beijing for 12 years, Tanya is fluent in English and Mandarin and brings deep insight into the experiences of Chinese and Australian TCKs. She is a sought-after speaker known for equipping parents, educators, and ministry leaders to better support young people growing up between cultures.
Learn more: tanyacrossman.com; tcktraining.com
雙重「世」角：第二代體驗
免費 | 線下和線上
這個公開講座系列探討了身份、歸屬和信仰的問題，以及教會、家庭和事工領袖如何更好地理解、培養和鼓勵下一代。
澳洲的信仰景觀正在改變。 雖然世俗主義日益興盛，根據澳洲國家教會生活調查（NCLS）， 預計到2030年將有2,000間教會關閉，但在新移民社群中，對信仰的渴望卻在增長。 他們的孩子——第二代移民——在父輩文化與澳洲社會之間掙扎，帶來獨特的優勢與挑戰。 傳統的事工與教養方式往往無法滿足他們的需要。
本系列講座將融合全球視野，由專注於跨文化家庭的美國機構「第三文化孩子訓練」（TCK Training）提供專業見解。 該機構的研究主任Tanya Crossman將以英文與中文（普通話）主講，分享她在超過19個國家的多年經驗。
誰應該參加？
這些免費的混合會議提供英語和普通話（面授和在線），對任何人開放，無論你是教會領袖、青年工作者、父母、教育工作者，還是參與多元文化和跨代事工。
地點
所有課程均提供線下和線上兩種形式。
線下：墨爾本神學院，地址：5 Burwood Highway, Wantirna VIC 3152
線上：報名鏈接將於活動日期前發送
活動時間表
9月20日星期六，上午10時至下午12時 (AEST)
我屬於哪裡？ 第 2 代的獨特性（英文）
9月22日星期一，下午7時至9時 (AEST)
如何牧養第二代？ （中文）
9月23日星期二，下午7時至9時 (AEST)
How to Pastor the 2nd Gen？（英文）
9月24日星期三，下午7時至9時 (AEST)
How to Parent the 2nd Gen？ （英文）
9月25日星期四，下午7時至9時 (AEST)
如何教養第二代？ （中文）
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講員介紹
Tanya Crossman
第三文化孩子 (TCK)
培訓研究和國際教育主任
Tanya Crossman是第三文化兒童（TCKs）和跨文化家庭領域的權威專家，擁有超過20年的國際教育、社區參與和研究經驗。她是《Misunderstood》（2016年）和《Thongs or Flip Flops》（2024年）的作者，曾與超過19個國家的學校、教會和家庭合作。
Tanya 在北京市生活過12年，並精通英語和中文，對中澳雙文化家庭有著深刻的理解。她是一位備受推崇的講員，以幫助父母、教育工作者和教會領袖更好地支持在不同文化中成長的年輕人而聞名。
了解更多資訊：
tanyacrossman.com | tcktraining.com
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MST Public Talks: Between Two Worlds — The 2nd Gen Experience 雙重“世“角 — 二代成長經驗
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