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.

As the current social climate is seeking to restrict religious freedom, SRE in schools is a great example of God’s hand at work. It’s an important work because 46% of young people in SRE classes who aren’t able to attend church regularly said that their SRE class is the main place they learn about Jesus and God.

Wendy is a Christian mother from Canberra who is eager to share with you how your support has helped her daughter’s faith flourish with genuine joy.

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.

It’s been such a joy during my first year as CEO to see the impact you’re making on our culture for the sake of the next generation and for the glory of Jesus!

Peter and Lily graduated from Youthworks Year 13 Gap Year progam in 2018. They’d like to encourage you, or a school leaver you know, to consider applying for Year 13 in 2020.

One of the essential ways to reach young people for Jesus is to empower the leaders who minister to them in local churches and schools.

It’s exciting to see young people emerging not just with a passion to follow Jesus – but with a desire to serve him in their local church and community. And with your help, Leaders in Training (LiT) plays a powerful role in raising up the next generation of godly leaders.

One powerful way your support helps reach young people for Christ is by equipping faithful Christian leaders like James.

For 11 years, friends like you have helped passionate Year 13 students travel to Fiji to share the gospel, to grow, and be challenged in their faith.

Tyler Heesh is a recent graduate of Youthworks College. As part of Tyler’s Youthworks-MTS Apprenticeship, he worked at St James’ Anglican Church in Croydon three days a week in youth ministry and evangelism.

Your support helps transform the young people who attend this annual camp, and the leaders from Year 13 who share love and life with them.

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!

Thanks to your support thousands of young people, like Samuel, have been impacted through Youthworks camps, as they explore faith in Jesus while challenging themselves in the great outdoors.

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.

There’s never been a more difficult time to be a young Christian in Australia.