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SRE and ministry to schools: A crucial part of a church, and an apprenticeship – John Chappell Rev John Chappell is passionate about many aspects of ministry, but one thing that comes across when you speak with him is that ... Read More
Real and genuine faith: MTS apprentices talk about kids and youth ministry Kids and youth ministry is a vital part of most churches. It’s a great way to reach out into the community, and discipling even ... Read More
The special privilege of teaching SRE - Murray Norman Teaching Christian SRE (Special Religious Education, also known as Scripture) is a big part of the MTS experience for many ... Read More
MTS partners with Anglican Aid to fund apprentices in South Africa Trinity Church Morningside is a lot like many churches in Australia. They have Sunday meetings, a kids club, and weekly small ... Read More
At the beginning: an apprentice looks back on his first few weeks of MTS Matt Nicholls (right) with his trainer Simon Nixey This time last year, Matthew Nicholls was a newlywed, recently married to ... Read More
First things first: how two trainers help their apprentices settle in The first few weeks of an MTS apprenticeship can be very daunting. Ministry is a very different lifestyle and way of working, ... Read More
Indescribable Gift Appeal - SRE in 2020 Neil Auranaune Teaching SRE, or Scripture, is a really wonderful ministry, and it’s one that many apprentices get involved ... Read More
Indescribable Gift Appeal - a message from Victoria We’ve received an encouraging message from Sandra Joynt, an MTS trainer at Monash University in Victoria. It’s a ... Read More
L-I-F-E and prayer: thanking our supporters The work of MTS is made possible by many generous and faithful Christians, who give of themselves to ensure that gospel workers ... Read More
A Canadian Thanksgiving in Australia - Eric Thurston In North America, the months of October and November are marked by turkey dinners, pumpkin pie and family gatherings. It’s the ... Read More
Why I'm thankful for Wendy Nicholls - Caitlin Roberts Caitlin Roberts is just about to finish up her MTS apprenticeship at Crossroads Christian Church in Canberra, where she has been ... Read More
The legacy of a trainer - Pete Sorrenson Pete Sorrenson (centre) with his 2020 apprentices. Pete Sorrenson, AFES Campus Director at Deakin University, has been involved ... Read More