“The conference theme of Spiritual Growth really resonated with me. I could relate to the idea of continually coming to God in prayer, as well as looking inward and seeing God’s mercy for us.” -Joel, journalism student, Curtin University
How do we remain steadfast and have peace when the world is changing so fast? How do we avoid yielding in the face of mounting pressure?
These are just some of the questions explored in Power to Change’s (PTC) 2023 Winter Conference. Held in three states, Winter Conference was a time of Bible teaching, practical training, and plenty of fun with people from different campuses.
One of the returning students, Jun, said the week helped him gain the skills and Biblical understanding necessary for sharing his faith.
“It centres on the big questions of why we need to share our faith and disciple people and why it is important to multiply ourselves as disciples,” he explained.
The community aspect of the conference is also extremely valuable. For many students, the conference is the first time they experience gospel-centred community.
And many students come back to Winter Conference year after year—a testament to the impact of the event.
Jess—who returned this year—says it was a “wonderful opportunity to mentor people younger than me and teach them how to share their faith.”
Clarice says that coming back to Winter Conference helped her to surrender everything to God. “I also feel challenged to be more disciplined in reading my Bible so I can learn more about God’s character.”
We’re grateful that learning in community, in such an intense environment, can supercharge spiritual growth.
With all of these testimonies, it is no wonder that ‘impactful’ is the best word to describe the Winter Conference. In our next story we’ll hear from Ethan as he realises the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to empower him in his daily life.
We are so thankful for another successful conference, and for your part in allowing it to happen!
