When we began to dream about a tour through the Central West of NSW, we had no idea how ready the soil already was. Even before our plans were public, God began opening doors — schools reached out, SRE boards invited us, and Christian workers started making connections. It was clear we were stepping into something God had already prepared.
What would it take to connect with visitors that attended your church at Christmas ? They might have an interest in Christianity – but aren’t part of a regular faith community?
For Ashley Muehlbauer, an intern with Power to Change in Perth, the Winter Conference was a profoundly transformative experience. While she anticipated giving her all in various roles during the event, she was pleasantly surprised by how much she received in return.
Ever wondered how to nurture faith through the routine moments of daily life? Suan Lee, a long-time missionary with Power to Change Australia, offers some profound insights on this very question.
Going away with a group of friends for five days to attend a winter conference is a special opportunity to grow deeper in one’s relationship with God and fellow students, says Shirley Mesquita, who serves as a missionary with the International Students Ministry at the University of Sydney.
To have an effective, growing ministry, we need to continually be connecting with new people in our workplaces, neighbourhoods, community groups, and the different places we do life. Building strong relationships in key, as it is here that we can show God’s love, pray, and care for our friends.