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BLANKET SYDNEY WITH LOVE + LITTLE BIG LOVE PROJECT 2012

In our youth community – SOULIES – we have a desire to LOVE JESUS; LOVE JESUS’ PEOPLE; and LOVE JESUS’ WORLD. We figure there are two key ways that we can LOVE JESUS’ WORLD: Evangelism and Social Justice (or Acts of Compassion or Mercy Ministries…). The following is a short video we put together in response to BLANKET project we did in Term 2 and a bunch of little projects we did in Term 3. Check it:

I’m so encouraged by the love oozing from our youth community. Our prayer is that it wouldn’t just be about one-off projects but would overflow into a life of showing care, comfort and compassion to those in need.

I’d be interested to hear how other youth ministries help their young crew to grow in love and compassion…

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How good is the good news for youth?

Below is an interview that Eternity Newspaper did with me last week. Read it here.

Here’s a snippet of the article by Kaley Payne:

Dave Miers likes being in the thick of it. It’s why he chose youth ministry as his life work.

“Youth ministry is where the action is,” says the 31 year old (though he jokes he’s 23). “So many people become Christians before they turn 20. Most haven’t yet gone down irreversible paths in their lives; they’re just coming out from underneath their parents. It’s an age where people can consider life and the big questions of eternity.”

Read the rest of the article here

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JESUS’ EPIC STORY // MARK’S GOSPEL READING GUIDE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Bible Society Australia have a killer campaign this October to help lift the rates of Bible reading among Aussie Christians. I’ve had the privilege of working with Bible Society in producing a website and set of 16 videos as a reading guide through Mark’s Gospel. JESUS’ EPIC STORY is useful for mature Christians, new Christians and those investigating Christianity. While it is targeted at a younger audience, I think it’s suitable for all ages.

Above and below is a promo postcard that Bible Society produced for follow-up after RICE RALLY. Each of the 16 videos give a brief overview of each chapter of Mark’s Gospel. There is also a full-text PDF that could be used as a reading companion.
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RICE RALLY 2012 – SATISFIED

I’ve posted regularly over the past few years about the great work happening among the RICE MOVEMENT. I’m really excited to be preaching in August at RICE RALLY!

Rice Rally is held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre with over 3000 young punks in attendance. The topic is SATISFIED. Here is an interview I recently did on the topic with Fervr.

Please pray for the team running the event and pray that many crew would turn and find lasting satisfaction in Jesus.

Check out the website for all the deets. Get your youth group there!