Anne Spragg’s journey from intern to translator
For Anne Spragg, the humid air of Darwin is a long way from regional New South Wales where she grew up. As the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, her childhood was spent in various churches, where her faith was nurtured and strengthened. It was in these early years that a fascination with the global church […]
Raising eyes to the nations: Rob and El Falls at PY Summer Camp 2025
Rob and El Falls joined us at PY Summer Camp 2025, bringing their five children with them as they served as some of the camp’s Missionaries in Residence. Across the week, Rob gave the evening talks, and also led two all-in seminars on ‘What does it look like to leave everything behind and go overseas […]
When camp comes home, with Steven Hay
For Steven Hay, PY Summer Camp was once a place where his own faith was strengthened. Decades later, he’s watching that same camp shape his son’s heart, and bring the impact home to a small country church. Known by Jesus, not just noticed For Steven Hay, following Jesus began with a shift in what it […]
Made in His image, with Ethan Mills
Approximately 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent. So, what does that mean for how we love and care for the children and youth entrusted to us in our ministry programs? What is their experience with neurodiversity—personally and in their friendship groups? At PY Summer Camp 2025, we intentionally created space for a Q&A-style seminar […]
Meet your PY Summer Camp 2026 Speaker, Andrew Vines!
Preparations for PY Summer Camp 2026 are well-underway and excitement is already building. One of the things we love most about camp is the opportunity to open God’s Word together, diving deep into a book or topic that helps us draw closer to God and each other. In 2026, we will be looking at ‘The […]
Making space for doubt, with Sylvia Siu
For the last two years at PYNSW Summer Camp, we have run seminars that explore topics of interest for smaller groups of campers, also giving our leaders the opportunity to design and deliver their own sessions. This helps them build confidence and develop their skills presenting to an unfamiliar audience. In 2025, seminars were held […]
Holding the line, holding fast: Social media, the under-16 ban, and the pastoral opportunity before us
When Australia introduced a ban on under-16s accessing social media in December 2025, reactions were swift and mixed. Some welcomed it as overdue protection. Others worried about enforcement, relevance, or unintended consequences. For those working in children’s and youth ministry, the question was less political and more pastoral: What does this mean for the young […]
Connecting, sharing, and resourcing regional camps: The very first Mid-North Coast PY Camp
Regional youth ministry can be really rewarding, but it also comes with challenges—small youth groups, long distances, limited resources, and leaders doing a lot with a little. That’s why the Mid-North Coast PY Camp in 2025 is such a great story. Not just because the camp happened, but because PYNSW was able to play a […]
A faithful presence: The story of SRE in Grafton
For nearly forty years, Special Religious Education (SRE) has been a faithful presence in the public schools of Grafton. Its story is one of vision, perseverance, prayer, and trust in God’s provision. At its heart are ordinary people who believed deeply that “young people desperately need to hear about Jesus.” Rev Ray and Roberta Murray […]
Caring for ministry families: The story of Refresh and the heart behind it
Every two years, ministers, ministry workers, and their families from across the Presbyterian Church of NSW (PCNSW) gather for Refresh, a retreat designed not as a conference, not as a training event, but as a deliberate act of pastoral care. For many who attend, Refresh is a rare chance to rest, reconnect with God, and be […]