News
Here you can see the latest news about what’s been happening in youth and kids ministry in Presbyterian Churches around NSW.

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,

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

Planning your next year of kids and youth ministry: A practical guide for leaders
The following content was prepared for a recent PYNSW Children’s Ministry Connect session. Join us at the next one! Thoughtful planning is one of the

Joy in the life of the kids and youth leader
At PY Encourage 2025, Dave Phillips, PYNSW General Manager, shared about joy in the life of the youth leader, to encourage those in attendance to

How to go to KYCK: A practical guide for youth leaders
Every year, thousands of teenagers gather in the Blue Mountains for KYCK, four huge weekends of Bible teaching, worship, fun and discipleship. For many youth

Recruiting in a busy church context: A practical guide for kids and youth ministry leaders
The following content was prepared for a recent PYNSW Children’s Ministry Connect session. Join us at the next one! Recruiting leaders in children’s and youth

“We’re not alone”: How regional camps are growing faith in country NSW
Across the state, PYNSW camps have become a vital way for young people to connect, grow, and stay grounded in their faith, even when their

Building connection, growing faith: The impact of Hunter PY Camp
When a group of youth and their leaders from the Hunter region gathered earlier this year for a weekend of Bible talks, games, and campfire
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