We have all had to accommodate change this year – not just big changes, but constant changes that have been unpredictable. The changes have also taken their toll as we feel the weariness of having to... more
Picture the contrast! A giant auditorium filled with over 600 students roaring praise and worship. A small group of students gathered around a television tuning in for a satellite watch party. Shared meals... more
"Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained." 2... more
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, there have also been new ministry opportunities. Late in Semester 1 it was announced that commencement of Semester 2 would be delayed three weeks. This has created an... more
In this prolonged winter season, many have already taken to new home-based hobbies and extra ‘me’ time. It has been so easy to retreat into our bubbles, easier for introverts to enjoy this new inertia... more
When you grow up in Sydney and attend a church in Sydney it is very easy for you to make the connection with the state of churches in Sydney and think that the rest of the world is like this as... more
It was decided by the EU executive that 2020 would be the EU Year of Evangelism. This included students organising gospel opportunities every single week of semester. This was the plan before Covid-19.... more
When asked earlier in the year whether I could write a reflection piece on the NextSteps Conference, I started to think - how could I capture the energy, challenge and wisdom from a day where students and... more