Having discovered Jesus through primary school SRE, Luke is now leading youth towards Christ as a young adult.
Kirk Watkinson, children’s and youth minister at Kingswood Anglican, has had the joy of witnessing the faith journey of a young adult, Luke*, who came to know Jesus in his primary school SRE class. Now in his 20s, Luke is leading primary aged boys in their faith journey at church. Kirk says
Teaching High School Special Needs SRE
Hear Linda’s encouraging story of teaching SRE to a high school special needs class.
With your partnership SRE is in schools – and local churches are taking the opportunity to promote it in the community!
For some families, Scripture (SRE) may be the last thing on their minds when enrolling their children in school.
You’re keeping the good news in schools
For some children, Special Religious Education (SRE) is the only way they’ll hear about God’s love for them.
Your support goes far beyond our city
Christian Education Publications (CEP) has blessed local churches and schools for several decades by providing materials to support the faith journey of young people and their families.
Reaching young people online and at school, thanks to you!
Your support has been vital for the success of SRE this year – one of the most hard-hit ministries in 2020.
You helped SRE to continue and reach more kids for Jesus
Your support is helping to make the most of the gospel opportunities that recent circumstances have created.
See how SRE changed Jenn's life in a way no one could have predicted
When Jenn Phillips was five years old, the path of her life changed in a way no one could have predicted.
Your generous support helps children like Chloe find hope in Jesus
When 6-year-old Chloe lost her mother, she and her sister found it so hard to understand what had happened—and why it had happened.
Through Youthworks Christian Outdoor Education you’re leading children like Ethan and Lucy to Jesus
When Ethan and Lucy signed up for their school’s camp to learn about Australian history and politics in Canberra, they didn’t know they’d learn so much about Jesus as well.
You're helping young people grow in Christ as you support SRE
For grandparents Peter and Leda Arnett, there’s not a minute or dollar to waste when ensuring that future generations will grow to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
Multiply your legacy through people like Joan
If you’ve ever contemplated whether you will have made a difference in this life, you can be sure you will be impacting generations to come by supporting people like Joan as she ministers in local schools.
You helped train 1,400 SRE teachers!
The fact that we still have SRE in public schools to teach children about the Christian faith is such a privilege. So, we must make the most of it by equipping teachers to be effective ministers of God’s word in this unique context.
God works powerfully through your support of young people
Lionel Windsor, a lecturer at Moore College in Sydney, recently reflected on his journey of faith as a young person. He knows that his experience in SRE classes and at church as a young person have brought him to where he is today – an ordained minister, training others to teach the Bible.
Why your support for Scripture in schools is so important
Judy* became an SRE teacher when she discovered it was one of the only ways that her grandchildren were hearing about Jesus. Her daughter had stopped going to church, but still sent her children to SRE!
See how SRE transformed Kelly’s life with the gospel!
After becoming a Christian when she was eight through SRE, Kelly* grew up knowing she wanted to help other young people have the same opportunity.