August Update 2026
Youth Detention Centre
One privilege Michelle and I get to have each month is heading into the YD to help run a sunday service. We get to be part of a team that works alongside the chaplain (Jess) there. Our team is one of 7-9 teams made up of a heap of churches from around Adelaide.
After each service or alpha course, Jess sends out an audio update to keep us in the loop. And she had some very kind words to say about our last service that I thought I would share with you.
We could really use your prayers for this ministry! The enemy is not happy with the church's presence there, and there is a lot of pushback and spiritual darkness. However...
Have a listen to this short clip to get a glimpse of how Jesus is bigger and changing lives inside the centre.
After each service or alpha course, Jess sends out an audio update to keep us in the loop. And she had some very kind words to say about our last service that I thought I would share with you.
We could really use your prayers for this ministry! The enemy is not happy with the church's presence there, and there is a lot of pushback and spiritual darkness. However...
Have a listen to this short clip to get a glimpse of how Jesus is bigger and changing lives inside the centre.
Gathered
Gathered church is a few Micro Churches seeking to follow Jesus together in a simple and authentic way. It has been beautiful to see God restoring people’s relationship with His Church. Many who have experienced hurt or disappointment are rediscovering the joy of belonging, finding a place where they can contribute, grow, and encounter Jesus.
This year, I've stepped back from leading Gathered day-to-day so I can give more attention to 4thSeedMinistries through training, coaching, and creating resources. I'm still part of the servant leadership team, but my focus is increasingly on helping us grow as apprentices (learning/practicing).
Last Sunday we gathered for a night of worship, praise, prayer, and pizza. It was such a beautiful picture of what God is doing.
As always, there were no stages, no mics, and no need to perform. It was just a space where anyone could participate. That evening we had 14 younger ones (aged 2–18) singing, praying, lighting fires, and joining in alongside the adults. We had people with years of theological training worshipping alongside people just beginning their journey with Jesus.
That's one of the things we love most about Gathered. People from diverse backgrounds and walks of life committed to working out what it means to be churches. We’re so grateful for the way God is creating a community where people can encounter Jesus, belong to His family, and grow as His people.
(You can see Esher in the teal Hoodies, Micah on Michelle's lap and me beside them in front of the outside door. Corban was probably outside by the fire with the other half)
This year, I've stepped back from leading Gathered day-to-day so I can give more attention to 4thSeedMinistries through training, coaching, and creating resources. I'm still part of the servant leadership team, but my focus is increasingly on helping us grow as apprentices (learning/practicing).
Last Sunday we gathered for a night of worship, praise, prayer, and pizza. It was such a beautiful picture of what God is doing.
As always, there were no stages, no mics, and no need to perform. It was just a space where anyone could participate. That evening we had 14 younger ones (aged 2–18) singing, praying, lighting fires, and joining in alongside the adults. We had people with years of theological training worshipping alongside people just beginning their journey with Jesus.
That's one of the things we love most about Gathered. People from diverse backgrounds and walks of life committed to working out what it means to be churches. We’re so grateful for the way God is creating a community where people can encounter Jesus, belong to His family, and grow as His people.
(You can see Esher in the teal Hoodies, Micah on Michelle's lap and me beside them in front of the outside door. Corban was probably outside by the fire with the other half)
