St Jude’s Anglican Church Carlton | Trainer: Sam Oldland

Hello,

I’m so excited to begin an MTS Apprenticeship at St Jude’s Carlton in 2025! This path into full-time ministry was not something I expected, especially since I spent my university years planning to become a teacher. But I am thrilled to be stepping into this new journey, where I will grow spiritually, develop relationships, and receive training to discern if I am called to a life of vocational ministry.

Though the call to ministry came unexpectedly, the process of praying through it has made me even more excited for the next two years. I feel incredibly blessed to have this time to be shaped by the Holy Spirit and equipped by the staff at St Jude’s. During my apprenticeship, I will focus on prayer and pastoral care at the 6pm service, as well as family discipleship at the 10am service along with bible teaching and evangelism. I’m looking forward to seeing how God uses this training to build His kingdom, both now and in the future.

I’ve chosen John 10:10 as the verse that will guide my apprenticeship: “I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” I would be honoured to have your support as I seek to share the abundant life found in Jesus with others. As we work together as a body of believers, I believe we will see transformation in people’s lives and God’s kingdom grow in Melbourne and beyond.

Your prayer and financial support means so much to me. It allows me to focus fully on my training, and I am so grateful to have you walking alongside me in this next chapter of my journey with Jesus.

Yours in Christ,

Sophie Altmann

Prayer Points

• that God would grow His kingdom and bring revival to Carlton, Melbourne.
• for our Church’s prayer culture to be transformed to be more like Jesus’ prayer life.
• that God would give me good seasons of rest and work. That I would pace myself and allow Christ to work in my weakness.
• for the Holy Spirit to shape me to be more Jesus-like.
• that the Holy Spirit would highlight people to read the bible one-to-one with.
• that I would grow in my prayerfulness, spiritual gifts, theologically knowledge and teaching ability throughout my training.