Do you know someone who cares about the environment but doesn't know Jesus? Many of us do. Studies show that environmental crises are a leading source of anxiety, especially in young people. Is the gospel good news for people who are about the environment? If yes, then how?
"I'm not good at bringing up the gospel in regular everyday conversations." Is this you? It's often hard to engage in spiritual conversations in Australia these days. But conversations about the environment can actually turn into deep spiritual gospel conversations if we see how the Bible speaks to these issues. Donna will share what she has learned the past 18 months writing her book on the topic "Good News for the Earth" and share how it's possible to encourage people towards faith, and help them see how the gospel is Good News for the Earth and also for them. 

Join Trinette Stanley as she explores suicide prevention. 

Thousands of Australians are impacted by suicide every year.  In 2022 at least 3,249 Australians were lost to suicide, with an estimated 78,000+ people making suicide attempts. 

Join us as we explore the warning signs of suicide, developing confidence to speak to a suicidal person, and the best ways to connect them with professional help.  We will also consider extending care, connection, and community to friends and family members who are impacted by the suicide death of a loved one.

In this 3-day intensive unit, you will have the opportunity to consider the nature and impact of trauma in its various forms upon individuals, families, and communal groups. The unit provides you with a biblical and theological framework for understanding trauma and will help equip you to apply the principles of trauma-informed care and practice in ministry and professional settings. The focus will be on trauma experienced in an Australian context.