Every year, thousands of young people walk through the doors of Christian Youth Camp Australia (CYC), searching for adventure, community, and purpose. For leaders like Jules Barnard, it’s more than just providing a camp experience—it’s about winning hearts for Christ and empowering leaders to share the Gospel in a way that resonates with today’s youth.
Jules has been using TheFour.au as a key equipping tool in his ministry at CYC for over a year, and the impact has been nothing short of transformative. The simplicity of the Four—a clear and visually engaging tool that explains the Gospel using four simple steps—has made it easier than ever for leaders to communicate the good news of Jesus to young people in a way that is both compelling and memorable.
“TheFour has been a game-changer for us. It’s not just a tool; it’s a way of thinking and engaging with the Gospel that helps us as leaders meet young people where they are,” says Jules. “It allows us to invite campers into the story of Jesus, helping them understand who He is and why He matters in their lives.”
One of the most impactful aspects of using TheFour has been its ability to break down barriers and spark meaningful conversations. With so many young people coming from diverse backgrounds, some with little knowledge of Christianity, TheFour serves as an accessible entry point for discussing faith. Leaders are empowered not only to share the message but to make it personal and applicable to the campers’ lives.
Jules recalls one memorable moment: “We had a camper, let’s call him Tom, who had been coming to CYC for years but was always skeptical about the idea of faith. This year, his leader used TheFour during a small group discussion, and it was like a light bulb went off. Tom realised that the Gospel wasn’t just a distant, abstract concept—it was for him, right where he was. After that, he started asking deeper questions and, over time, made a decision to follow Jesus. Watching that transformation was incredible.”
The power of TheFour isn’t just in the clarity of the Gospel message, but in how it equips leaders to make disciples who can go and share the good news themselves. By using this simple, yet powerful tool, CYC is seeing its leaders grow in confidence and effectiveness as they engage with campers, helping them to move from curiosity to commitment, and ultimately to life-changing faith.
As Jules puts it, “When we use TheFour, we’re not just sharing a story—we’re giving young people the opportunity to step into God’s story and become a part of His mission in the world.”
