For the Love: Stories and articles from YWAM Sydney Newtown

17th Jun 2020

Introducing our brand new leadership training program

Leadership Communal At the heart of our Leadership Communal is a focus on personal and community discipleship, team leadership skills, developing spiritual practices for a missional approach to life, and vocational discovery. We believe every Christian is called to faithful witness in the world, but there are a myriad of ways God calls you to serve your community and sphere of influence. The Leadership Communal is an accredited two year educational track to equip you for Christian ministry and beyond, and is also the means by which...

11th Jun 2020

in Australia, Community, Current Events, Justice + Mercy

by Adriel Booker

Addressing this cultural moment: Our statement about unequal justice

For our team leadership at YWAM Sydney Newtown there is no controversy when it comes to the equal right of justice for all people. We stand with our Aboriginal, Torres Straight Islander, and Black and Brown friends and communities and support all non-violent demands for equality and justice in our nation for all people of colour. As a mission community made up of peoples from many nations and denominations, we recognise our unique responsibility to practice what we preach and ensure that our beliefs are outworked...

7th Mar 2020

in Uncategorized

by Adriel Booker

COVID-19 Updates

This section will be continually updated as we monitor the latest Australia Department of Health recommendations and WHO guidelines. The most current update will appear at the top of the page. 2 July 2020 COVID-19 Update We have made the hard decision to cancel our September 2020 DTS. As the world still grapples with Covid-19, we've realized it's unrealistic for us to proceed with the assumption that our borders will open any time soon. (We also currently have six staff unable to get into Australia due to...

20th Feb 2020

in Uncategorized

by Adriel Booker

Launching a New Student Ministry: English Corner Socials

Update 16 March 2020: Due to the escalation of COVID-19, we have postponed all English Corner Socials until further notice. We will, however, be meeting online. To join us online, please join our WhatsApp group for instructions: ECS WhatsApp group chat Join us for barista-made coffee, fun board games, and low-pressure English conversations. Our friendly volunteer team is made up of English speakers from all over the world including Australia, the USA, and Europe. Upcoming Socials: Wed, March 4, 7pm Wed, March 18, 7pm Wed, April 1, 7pm Wed, April 15, 7pm Wed, April...

4th Dec 2019

in Cities, Youth Culture

by Adriel Booker

For the Love of Sydney Youth Camp

Can you imagine dozens of young people realising their Great Commission potential here and now rather than waiting until they're all "grown up"? This summer we're running our very first youth camp to help inspire and equip Christians youth to engage their faith in their own cities, schools, and neighbourhoods. Join us at For the Love of Sydney Youth Camp!...