It was a night of legacy — a celebration of how God has moved through generations of students, missionaries, staff, and alumni. As one attendee reflected,

“One life surrendered to Christ can ripple outward for generations. That’s what Power to Change has always been about.”

There was a tangible sense of community and shared history, as generations reconnected, swapped stories, and reflected on the ways Power to Change has shaped their lives. A photo wall stirred up memories, and conversations overflowed with gratitude, joy, and the unmistakable sense of being part of something God has sustained over the years.

As many reflected, Power to Change was the place they first encountered the reality of Jesus, the power of the Spirit, and what it means to be part of the family of God:

“At my first weekly meeting, someone spoke about having a relationship with Jesus. That changed everything for me,” shared Katherine, a teacher and alumna.

But the night wasn’t just about looking back. It looked forward expectantly to what’s next — the vision of the Melbourne Mission Centre. Recently purchased in a strategic location, the Centre is envisioned not simply as a national office, but as a vibrant ministry hub: a place to gather, plan, pray, train, and launch workers for the harvest.

“The Mission Centre will give us a space to gather, pray, train, and inspire — right in the heart of where students are,” said Kevin, one of our campus team leaders.

As veteran staff member Bill shared, Power to Change is a community on mission, “If you’re in isolation, you don’t last. But when you’re in community, you find your place and thrive.”

Testimonies throughout the evening reminded us of the ripple effect of one life surrendered to Christ — and how equipping, sending, and supporting those people has always been the heartbeat of Power to Change.

“It wasn’t just that I came to know Jesus — it was that I was built, equipped, and sent out to help others know Him too.”

This sense of shared calling resonated through the room. “The Great Commission isn’t just for missionaries — it’s for every Christian,” said David, now a board member. 

The night closed in prayer, with a renewed sense of purpose and hope. There’s still a need for generosity — both in giving and in prayer.

As our panellists put it:

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few — praying and giving is one way to stay connected, even after uni.”

“University is one of the most spiritually pivotal times in someone’s life. If you know a student — pray for them.”

We still need to raise $250,000 to complete the space. Will you join us in praying and giving toward what God has planned next for Power to Change?

Give to the Melbourne Mission Centre

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When I followed up with Amar soon after, she opened up about how her family in India—originally from a Sikh background—came to follow Jesus. Their decision to embrace Christ has come at great personal cost, yet their faith has remained firm in the face of hostility and persecution from their own loved ones and wider community.

I asked her, “What led you and your family to believe in and follow Jesus?”

She replied, “We encountered Jesus through many miracles that God graciously did in our family, especially healing. No other god could do what Jesus did. We were so excited to share about Him, but others didn’t believe us. They treated us as traitors to our community and said, ‘We have thousands of gods—why is your God the only true one?’ My dad was even hospitalised for a few years because of the pressure from our community. But God is good. This year has been the most peaceful our family has experienced in a long time.”

I then asked how she managed to stay strong in her faith.

“We’ve seen Jesus’ power with our own eyes—we can’t deny it,” she said. “I believed in Jesus when I was 14, and over the years I’ve become so thankful. I know who I am in Christ. I don’t need to follow the crowd or seek identity in relationships with boys like many of my peers do.”

When I asked if she had any dreams for her time at university, her face lit up.

“Yes! I’d love to see a South Asian Christian group on campus,” she said, “where we can meet regularly, encourage each other, and reach more South Asian students.”

Praise God, Amar and I now meet regularly for discipleship and for praying into this dream. I truly believe this is God’s work. Gathering South Asian Christians and reaching others from their background has long been on our hearts and in our prayers.

*Name changed for privacy.

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How do we remain steadfast and have peace when the world is changing so fast? How do we avoid yielding in the face of mounting pressure? 

These are just some of the questions explored in Power to Change’s (PTC) 2023 Winter Conference. Held in three states, Winter Conference was a time of Bible teaching, practical training, and plenty of fun with people from different campuses.

One of the returning students, Jun, said the week helped him gain the skills and Biblical understanding necessary for sharing his faith. 

“It centres on the big questions of why we need to share our faith and disciple people and why it is important to multiply ourselves as disciples,” he explained.

The community aspect of the conference is also extremely valuable. For many students, the conference is the first time they experience gospel-centred community.

And many students come back to Winter Conference year after year—a testament to the impact of the event. 

Jess—who returned this year—says it was a “wonderful opportunity to mentor people younger than me and teach them how to share their faith.” 

Clarice says that coming back to Winter Conference helped her to surrender everything to God. “I also feel challenged to be more disciplined in reading my Bible so I can learn more about God’s character.”

We’re grateful that learning in community, in such an intense environment, can supercharge spiritual growth. 

With all of these testimonies, it is no wonder that ‘impactful’ is the best word to describe the Winter Conference.  In our next story we’ll hear from Ethan as he realises the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to empower him in his daily life.

We are so thankful for another successful conference, and for your part in allowing it to happen!

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