TBT’s Mid-Year Conference (MYC)
Our main annual gathering together under God’s Word in June each year.
Our Mid-Year Conference is often the highlight of our year.
Around 150-200 university students and young adults go away for 4 days at a campsite near Eston/Richmond (KZN) with time together under God’s word as well as singing, praying, fun, food, friendship and so much more.
MYC 2026
Tracing Christ In The Book of Genesis
Join us from Friday the 12th to Monday the 15th June 2026 for TBT’s 2026 Mid-Year Conference.
MYC 2025 Talks
Jude 1-4 Called to Contend
Jude 17-25 The Battle Gets Real
Jude 5-10 The Battle of the Mind
Psalm 67 - Blessed to be a Blessing
Desiring God
Jude 11-16 The Battle of the heart
Malachi - Half hearted Worship
MYC 2026 Electives Snippets
Watch the space…
What happens at MYC?
The Conference sees attendees arriving at 9am on Friday the 12th of June, and leaving by 2.30pm on Monday the 15th June.
But what happens in between?
On your right is the general pattern of each main day at MYC.
Below is a snippet from MYC 2025
8am: Breakfast
9am: Workshop small groups where we help you to understand the Bible for yourself in smaller groups.
10.30am: Tea
11am: Main morning sessions where this year we will be looking at the book of Jude and ‘fighting for faith’ with Badi Badibanga (see more on Badi below).
13.00: Lunch
14.00: Fun and/or free time
16.15: Electives where you get to choose what session you want to go to. Electives are chosen on signup.
For 2026 the Electives TBC…
17.30: Free Time
18.00: Supper
19.00: Main evening sessions looking at The Fear of God, The Will of God, and The Desire for God.
20.30: Evening fun which usually includes things like Stage Battles, Talent shows, a movie night, or our favorite…. hot-chocolate, singing and testimonies around a huge bonfire.
23.00: Lights out (that is, if you’re still awake by then!)
Meet our main speaker
Ken Mbugua
Kenneth Mbugua is the senior pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya and is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition Africa. He is the Managing Director of Ekklesia Africa which promotes biblical resources for building healthy churches. Kenneth is married to Arlette and they have three children.
How much?
Conference Fees include transportation on the MYC buses (if needed), all main meals, teas, accommodation, all conference material and more.
You should realise that in order to serve and love you, prices are HEAVILY SUBSIDISED already. For instance accommodation and meals cost at least R450 per night per person.
How can I pay?
Pay online: (Zapper, PayFast etc) here: https://thebibletalks.org/financial-partnership
Give money to a TBT Team member (ask for a photo of their depositing it as proof)
Use TBT’s bank details (the cheapest option for TBT to receive money)
Bank: ABSA Account Name: The Bible Talks
Type: Saving account Account No.: 9168808999
Branch code: 632005 Reference: Name + Surname_MYC.
NB! (Please add R15 for cash deposits)
Probably the most important date for you to recognize is that of the deposits - all due by the 18th of April.
FIRST TIMER to MYC?
•Student/unemployed = R500
Deposit = R200 by the 08th April. The rest is due by the 27th May.
•Worker/employed = R800
Deposit = R350 by the 08th April. The rest is due by the 27th May.
RETURNING (Early Bird Special)?
•Student/unemployed = R600
Deposit = R200 by the 08th April. The rest is due by the 10th May.
•Worker/employed = R900
Deposit = R350 by the 08th April. The rest is due by the 10th May.
If your full amount is not in by the 10th May then we reserve the right to automatically move you into the "Late Price" category (below)
RETURNING (Late Price)?
•Students/unemployed = R800
Full amount by the 30th May.
•Workers/Employed = R1100
Full amount by the 30th May.
!!! Please note !!!
All deposits are non-refundable.
There will be no refunds of any amount after the 30th May.
Frequently Asked Questions…
How do we get to the camp site? And return?
We provide the option of travelling via the MYC buses. These buses leave from a few central locations around Durban - we’ll confirm these closer to the time.
Want to make your own way there? No problem… we’ll give you the address on sign up. Just make sure you arrive between 9-10am on the first day.
Are we camping?
No. We’ll stay at Camp Noah Living Waters (near Richmond/Eston) but attendees sleep in dorms and similar rooms with bunk beds.
However, it’s not the city, so do expect a certain rustic feel to things, and also poor cell phone signal.
Situated in a valley, it does get cold - especially at night! So please do pack accordingly (we did warn you).
For the parents: who is looking after my child, is she/he safe?…
This Conference is hosted and managed by the team of The Bible Talks KZN. Our aim is to provide a safe environment for your child. Men and women strictly stay in separate accommodation. The camps site is clearly marked, and there is a curfew at night.
You are also most welcome to have the contact details of senior staff members of TBT KZN if you would like to contact them for updates or should any issues arise.
A basic first aid kit and nominated first aider is also on site.
What must I bring?
Warm clothes!! (it gets VERY cold on MYC)
Warm blankets and extra bedding (only a basic bottom sheet is provided)
A pillow
A towel for showers/baths
Comfortable clothes for activities
A Bible (if you have one)
A pen. And a notebook if you want to take extra notes
A water bottle
Medication (if you are on any)
Any feminine hygine products
What if I get a supplementary exam?
MYC takes place AFTER exams and BEFORE the UKZN supplementary exams.
If you are worried you may have/get a supp... still come along! Tell us you need to study and we will make sure you’re assigned a place where you can study. Coming to camp means you have great things to do between your study breaks, and that you are guaranteed 3 meals a day! So don't let your supp put you off coming.
If you’re at another institution (UniZulu, MUT, DUT etc) then please let us know of any possible clashes in dates.