Cooper’s journey with Youthworks College has equipped him to put principles into practice right away.

Now, both as a Youth Minister and a parent, he’s building a lasting, meaningful ministry focused on what truly matters.

Ruby’s time at Youthworks College has deepened her faith and honed her skills in ministry, shaping her to connect meaningfully with young people.

Inspired by her mother’s example, she’s passionate about investing in children’s spiritual growth and hopes to continue in church ministry or school chaplaincy.

Welcome Emma Collett, as the new Dean of Education.
With decades of experience, Emma will be using the gifts and passions she has for higher education, to help train and develop teachers and leaders specifically within the Centre of Christian Education at Youthworks College

Keats’ journey with Youthworks College started in 2018, though returned in 2021 after a well needed break. During that time, he says, God used him to strengthen his faith and identity in Christ.

Now balancing work, study, and ministry, Keats is passionate about youth and sees Youthworks College as a place where theology and practical ministry meet. Keats has found the subjects challenging yet enriching, claiming that "it’s one of the best things, to be challenged, because it opens up your mind. The more you open your mind up to being challenged, the more you can grow.“

As a Muslim child growing up in Indonesia, Eka was familiar with the daily call to prayer and the depiction of Jesus as a prophet in the Quran.

Transformed by God’s Word, she now serves in the children’s ministry at her Anglican church in Sydney, sharing that studying at Youthworks College has equipped her with skills like running a classroom, understanding children’s behaviours, connecting well and storytelling. 

She looks forward to sharing her faith with Muslim friends and family. 

Despite facing obstacles of limited career prospects and low literacy, Terrence’s determination has driven him to want to give back to his community and use his education from Youthworks College to inspire and guide young people in their faith.

Chloe Begbie is unsure whether she wants to go into ministry or teaching, but says the Centre for Christian Education course is helpful whichever way she chooses in the long run.

Being able to apply newly learned theoretical points in a classroom is one of the advantages Chloe Begbie says exists with Youthworks’ Centre for Christian Education (CCE).

There has been a four-year degree, lots of placements and more than three-years teaching experience, but Jessie McMaster is not yet finished with study.

When Hamish Gray finished high school, he wasn’t 100% sure what he wanted to do but hoped to continue to learn and be challenged. This is precisely what happened when he enrolled in Youthworks’ Centre for Christian Education (CCE) diploma, a practical one-year course which combines theology and teaching.

Today, Christian Endeavour has faded from memory and few young people have heard of it. But are there lessons that we can learn from this remarkable youth organisation?

Hear Josh Peterson share his experience at House Conference with Ruth Lukabyo.

Schools and churches often find themselves searching for a missing piece, a comprehensive educational resource that bridges the gap between faith and learning. That missing piece is 'Certificate in a Box'.

Mark Schroder has worked as a teacher, chaplain, and youth minister. At Youthworks College, Mark found a place where he could grow in his academic ability and spiritual maturity.

Larissa is now a performer and trainer at Quiz Worx (www.quizworx.com), a ministry that use puppets to communicate the good news about Jesus to kids, especially in schools.

Youthworks recently invited Ed Drew, the popular UK speaker, writer, and director of “Faith in Kids” ministry to speak at our Masterclass and Theology Think Tank.

Amy is now teaching a Year 1 class at Shire Christian School. She is so thankful that she can bring together her two passions, to teach children and the gospel of Jesus.

Emma is the Executive Minister at Church Hill Anglican. In her past she has been a teacher, a children’s minister, and an advisor for Youthworks. She is currently teaching the unit ‘Formative Christian teaching’ in the Centre for Christian Education.

When Nathan was 21 and a new Christian, he became involved in the youth ministry at his church. Now, he is the assistant chaplain at Trinity Grammar School, a boy’s school in Sydney’s inner west. In his spare time, he still loves skating!

Pippie knew how great Jesus was and she wanted to tell other people, so when she left school, she wanted to go straight to Bible College to become a missionary. But her youth minister at St Ives, Hayden Smith, convinced her to slow down a little, to learn and grow in her faith. She followed this wise advice and signed up for Year 13.

Youthworks College Dean of Women interviews Principal Mike Dicker.

The Centre for Christian Education (CCE) is a way for Youthworks College to dedicate some of our resources to raising up more Christian teachers and helping Christian teachers to become better at applying the gospel into their school classrooms and their teaching contexts.