Passion in Ministry
As a parent of teenage kids I see first hand the incredible pressures at work on young people today. The influence of peer groups, popular culture and  the media, means life as a young person is becoming increasingly challenging and, at times, confusing.

The great thing about being involved with YFC is the difference it can make in the lives of young people who have been marginalised and who wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity to fulfil their God given potential. I’m excited about the role YFC can play in assisting their development and at the same time letting them know about God’s love for them as individuals.

Church
Warrandyte Community Church

Interests
I love following all types of sports, especially the AFL Footy. Go Roos! I also assist coaching my daughter's basketball teams!

Favourite Food
Anything Asian as long as it is hot and spicy, Thai or Indian are great.

Passion in Ministry
To see young people connect with their Creator and to become all that God created them to be.

Church
Careforce - Mt Evelyn

Interests
Anything in the great outdoors

Favourite Food
Fish’n’Chips

Passion in Ministry
Working to help and assist the welfare workers to complete their tasks - making their tasks easier. Being part of YFC encourages me in that we are reaching out to young people across Australia in many varied ways.

Church
Salvation Army Moonee Ponds

Interests
Music, gardening and reading

Favourite Food
Seafood, chicken and stir-frys

Passion in Ministry
I love working with the staff and helping them wherever I can with questions or problems with their wages or admin.

Church
Solace - St Hilary's Anglican

Interests
Gardening

Favourite Food
Sweet and Sour

Passion in Ministry
I am passionate about God and how He heals and restores us and makes a difference in our lives. It's a privilege to be able to work alongside and support a team of people who are so committed to seeing young people touched by God in this way.

Church
Lilydale Vineyard Christian Fellowship

Interests
Music, flowers, reading, family, having coffee and good food with friends and enjoying real and meaningful relationships with people.

Favourite Food
Salami, Thai and good chocolate.

Passion in Ministry

Church

Interests

Favourite Food

Passion in Ministry
I see it as the hugest privilege to journey with a young person and see them move to a better place in their life. I treasure open & honest relationships and encourage the young people I work with to be themselves. I love to share the love & hope found in Jesus with every person I meet in relevant ways to each person.

Church
One Community Church

Interests
Music, bushwalking, hanging out with friends, travel.

Favourite Food
Gnocchi Carbonara, Thai Curries & Baci Gelati.

Passion in Ministry
Seeing broken young people find freedom, watching and empowering them to grow in truth and the knowledge of God's grace thru a loving community and a real relationship with Jesus.

Church
Diamond Valley Baptist Church

Interests
Spending time with my husband (Ben) family and friends, good food & company, travelling, reading.

Favourite Food
All cheeses, especially brie, Thai food

Passion in Ministry
God and the opportunity to be able to help young people grow into the person God has planned for them.

Church
Frankston Church of Christ

Interests
Cricket, animals and motorcycles

Favourite Food
Thai

Passion in Ministry
Discipleship and doing life with people. I love the way Jesus invested time with those around him; the way He challenged and encouraged them through those relationships and I believe that's what He's asking of us today.

Church
Syndal Church of Christ

Interests
Music, singing, reading and going out for coffee.

Favourite Food
Indian, Lasagne & chocolate.

Passion in Ministry
I am passionate about reaching unchurched, at risk and high risk young people. I want to give them an opportunity to know about Jesus, His love for them and see them explore and own their own journey!

Church
Hillside New Community

Interests
Music and going out dancing with friends

Favourite Food
Fresh seafood platter - with Lobster!

Passion in Ministry
Playing a part in God's heart and work for young people.

Church
Connection Croydon

Interests
Playing piano and guitar. Spending time with friends.

Favourite Food
Thai food

Passion in Ministry
Meeting young people where they're at in life and being Jesus to them.

Church
Liberty Christian Church

Interests
Movies, spending time with friends and family, coffee and eating blue cheese.

Favourite Food
Thai and cheese

Passion in Ministry
To play the part God created me for! To see others realise they were created for a reason that they’re not random but were also created with love for a purpose.

Church
Eastleigh Community Church

Interests
Cars, Basketball, Guitar, Motor Sport, Ten Pin Bowling, Cycling and did I mention Cars?

Favourite Food
Lasagne (Pasta in general!!)

Passion in Ministry
The desire to see young people free from their past and free within the context of God's love.

Church
Truth and Liberation Concern.

Interests
Skiing, climbing and outdoors in general.

Favourite Food
Chocolate

Passion in Ministry
I remember my School years (not long ago) and feeling so out of my depth. I have such a desire to see all young people have the opportunity to experience the love of Christ particularly in those “mind melting” school years.

Church
Boronia Baptist Church

Interests
My gorgeous wife, Joy and kids, Amy and Ben! Music, listening and playing. Footy and Collingwood. Great Coffee in a chilled atmosphere. Wine and Cheese tasting.

Favourite Food
Anything with CHEESE in it and seafood.

Passion in Ministry
To love young people like God does and see them come to Him.

Church
Syndal Baptist Church

Interests
Piano playing, singing, coffee, reading, special heart for Asian youth.

Favourite Food
Roast Chicken, Chocolate Sauce Pudding.

Passion in ministry
To help young people realise that they really are remarkable - that no matter how the world evaluates them, God loves them just the way they are.

Church
Eastleigh Community Church

Interests
Trying to figure out how to raise children that are passionate for Jesus, hangin' with my family and friends, patchwork, motorcycles.

Favourite Food
Chocolate, definitely chocolate!!!

Passion in ministry
I love loving people as I am called too. I love figuring out what that means and journeying through that. I really love seeing young people grow to realise their worth and continue to develop in confidence as they take positive risks and I love watching as people become all they were created to be.

Church
Involved in two Communities in Frankston that were born or established from the ideals of “Forge”. ‘The Junction’ and ‘The Huddle’ which is tied to Frankston Church of Christ.

Interests
Things I would say ‘yes’ to without even thinking…A girls night out, watching ‘Bold & the Beautiful’, on the treadmill at Gym, beach days in summer, good food and wine, justice and I am really loving learning about prayer.

Favourite Food
Pancakes, Stir Frys, Salad and I make a pretty good Pesto

Passion in ministry
Seeing young people discover their potential and Christ-like values.

Church
Power to Change

Interests
Basketball and the great outdoors

Favourite Food
Tasty healthy food.

Passion in ministry
Hanging out with the un-loved kids who are put in the too-hard basket.

Church
Knox Baptist Community Church

Interests
Music, Footy, Poker

Favourite Food
Pork Knuckle, Passiona, Wizz Fizz.

Passion in ministry
My Passion and dream is to be the kind of person that gives Jesus and the Church a good name and a positive reputation. I plan on doing this by 'being Jesus' to the young people I have contact with.

Church
I attend and lead the Youth Ministry at The Seymour Baptist Church.

Interests
I enjoy shooting in both Target Rifle matches and on private property.

Favourite Food
At the moment it would be roast

Passion in ministry
Seeing people embrace and walk in their freedom and victory in Christ

Church
Syndal Baptist Church

Interests
Music, Arts, Reading, Sport, Words

Favourite Food
Chicken Parma, Olives, Chip Roll

Passion in ministry
To see young people get to know Jesus and experience the hope, love and acceptance He offers.

Church
Syndal Baptist Church

Interests
Hanging out with friends and family, Netball, Basketball, Outdoorsy Stuff!

Favourite Food
Thai Food and my Gran’s baking…mmm!