We believe in God and in the importance of young people.
We long to see them excited about the reality of Jesus!

How do I…

understand young people?

turn my passion into a career?

explain Jesus to young people?

find more youth leaders?

prepare someone for baptism?

lead a youth service?

understand young people? turn my passion into a career? explain Jesus to young people? find more youth leaders? prepare someone for baptism? lead a youth service?

Our team

Get in touch with one of us or find your nearest youth worker

Lorna Gray

National Youth Facilitator

Sami Smart

National Youth Administrator

We have regional youth workers all across Aotearoa

What’s on

The Abbey

An annual national Anglican conference for those journeying with young people and for young adults across the motu.

22-24 August 2025

The Priory

2025

An Anglican youth leadership training course for those walking with young people in our churches and communities.

Aptus

11-13 July 2025

Using drama, music and dance to share a message. Meet experts, develop your skills and weave Jesus into the centre of it all.

Discipleship Pathway

Free online classes for kiwi Christians

Youth Essentials

A selection of the essential skills needed for successful youth ministry.

Core Competencies

The professional standard for faith-based and community youth work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Youth Ministry & Te Tiriti

The importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi and how it impacts youth ministry in Aotearoa.

Looking for something?

We have quality resources to recommend and a stack of documents to download, from health and safety guides to timesheets.