Cooper Rispin grew up in a Christian home, taking on a faith in Jesus for himself when he was in year eight. By the time he left high school, he’d been serving in kids’ ministry at his church for a while, and through the chaplain at his high school he’d already been challenged to think more seriously about, and practice,
Moments of transition can be moments of vulnerability in the faith of young Christians. The shift from the sheltered community of youth group to the independence of university life is no exception – it’s a time that often presents a high-stakes challenge for a young person’s faith. So what can our Presbyterian churches do to ensure young people journey through
Samuel Koster’s working week involves navigating the sobering realities of a funeral home, supporting the operations of an irrigation company, and perfecting the art of roasting coffee. It’s a busy load, yet Sam manages it all while serving as an Elder at Griffith Presbyterian Church and caring for his young family. But for someone who always assumed he would become
For Anne Spragg, the humid air of Darwin is a long way from regional New South Wales where she grew up. As the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, her childhood was spent in various churches, where her faith was nurtured and strengthened. It was in these early years that a fascination with the global church began to take root, sparked
For youth groups throughout Australia, the school holidays and the Easter period can be challenging times for connecting with young people. Hurstville Presbyterian’s youth group, Hurstville Young People Evangelising (HYPE), saw the gap between terms as an opportunity. HYPE runs on Friday nights for years 6-12, with a team of four leaders and around 8-15 youth depending on the night.
For many kids and youth around NSW, SRE is their only opportunity to hear about Jesus at Easter time. For long-time SRE teachers Janette and James, the joy of sharing Jesus – news far better than chocolate eggs and bunnies – never wanes. Currently serving at Copmanhurst Public School, Janette has been teaching SRE, initially alongside her husband David, for
