{"id":1018,"date":"2026-01-19T22:29:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victasuca.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1018"},"modified":"2026-01-19T22:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:29:39","slug":"youth-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/church.debug.victas.uca.org.au\/?page_id=1018","title":{"rendered":"Younger Generations resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-filter=\"*\">All<\/li>\r\n<li data-filter=\".uabb-masonary-cat-34\">Connect<\/li>\r\n<li data-filter=\".uabb-masonary-cat-36\">Discuss<\/li>\r\n<li data-filter=\".uabb-masonary-cat-35\">Learn<\/li>\r\n<li data-filter=\".uabb-masonary-cat-297\">Spice<\/li>\r\n<li data-filter=\".uabb-masonary-cat-37\">Work Experience<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a title=\"Spice Training 06 \u2013 What is the Bible (Bible Studies part 3)\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-06-what-is-the-bible-bible-studies-part-3\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youth-ministry-training-resources.png\" alt=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Spice Training 06 \u2013 What is the Bible (Bible Studies part 3)\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-06-what-is-the-bible-bible-studies-part-3\/\">Spice Training 06 \u2013 What is the Bible (Bible Studies part 3)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>We ask Rev Dr Robyn Whitaker, biblical scholar and theologian, \u2018what is the bible?\u2019 Robyn is a lecturer at Pilgrim Theological College. This is our third video in our Bible Studies series. The next steps resources are listed below the\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-06-what-is-the-bible-bible-studies-part-3\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Spice Training 04 \u2013 Safe Spaces\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-04-safe-spaces\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youth-ministry-training-resources.png\" alt=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Spice Training 04 \u2013 Safe Spaces\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-04-safe-spaces\/\">Spice Training 04 \u2013 Safe Spaces<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>We\u2019re joined by Cameron Walker, who is the Safety Officer for the Uniting Church in Victoria\/Tasmania. Cameron helps us understand why safe spaces are essential for safe ministries by unpacking OHS responsibilities &amp; risk management. The \u2018next steps\u2019 resources are\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-04-safe-spaces\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Ministry to Young People in a Secular Age\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/ministry-to-young-people-in-a-secular-age\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Ministry to young people in a secular age\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ministry-to-young-people-in-a-secular-age-1.png\" alt=\"Picture of Ministry to young people in a secular age in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Ministry to Young People in a Secular Age\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/ministry-to-young-people-in-a-secular-age\/\">Ministry to Young People in a Secular Age<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>This event presents an exciting opportunity to learn from acclaimed author, theologian &amp; guru Dr Andrew Root. This is Andy\u2019s only public event in Melbourne, hosted at the Centre for Theology &amp; Ministry in Parkville. It is suitable for Ministers,\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/ministry-to-young-people-in-a-secular-age\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Global School Strike 4 Climate \u2013 September 20\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/global-school-strike-4-climate-september-20\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of O\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/61874622_464871984341852_5670952746077913088_o.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of O in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Global School Strike 4 Climate \u2013 September 20\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/global-school-strike-4-climate-september-20\/\">Global School Strike 4 Climate \u2013 September 20<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>The next Global School Strike 4 Climate is being held on Friday 20 September. From their website: We are in the thick of the climate crisis. Yet we just elected a Government that wants to open the floodgates to new\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/global-school-strike-4-climate-september-20\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Chatter\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/chatter\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Blog design\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blog-design.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Blog design in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Chatter\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/chatter\/\">Chatter<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Form time to time, we\u2019d like to offer a few snapshots from\u00a0 conversations around the Internet about youth ministry &amp; young people. You\u2019re welcome. The Future of Discipleship from our friends at Fuller Youth Institute Stoked on Youth Ministry featured\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/chatter\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Spice Training 05 \u2013 Bible Studies (part 2)\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-05-bible-studies-part-2\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youth-ministry-training-resources.png\" alt=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Spice Training 05 \u2013 Bible Studies (part 2)\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-05-bible-studies-part-2\/\">Spice Training 05 \u2013 Bible Studies (part 2)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Our next video focussing on developing devotions and bible studies. We\u2019re joined by biblical scholar and Head of Pilgrim Theological College Rev Dr Sean Winter, who wants to add some spice to how we teach the bible. The \u2018next steps\u2019\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-05-bible-studies-part-2\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"The Final Quarter\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/the-final-quarter\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of The final quarter sip\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/the-final-quarter-sip-2.png\" alt=\"Picture of The final quarter sip in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"The Final Quarter\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/the-final-quarter\/\">The Final Quarter<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Adam Goodes was a champion AFL footballer and Indigenous\u00a0leader. In the final three years of his playing career he became a lightning rod for a heated public debate and widespread media commentary that divided the nation. He publicly called out\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/the-final-quarter\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Mentoring Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/mentoring-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Mentor icon for anderson\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Mentor-icon-for-Anderson.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Mentor icon for anderson in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Mentoring Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/mentoring-resources\/\">Mentoring Resources<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Mentoring unlocks relationships, realises potential, and sustains leadership amidst challenge and achievement. John Mallison\u2019s text Mentoring is a go-to resource, however we want to draw your attention to the wealth of mentoring resources on John\u2019s website. Mentoring Resources You will\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/mentoring-resources\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Spice Training 03 \u2013 Child-Safe Church\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-03-child-safe-church\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youth-ministry-training-resources.png\" alt=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Spice Training 03 \u2013 Child-Safe Church\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-03-child-safe-church\/\">Spice Training 03 \u2013 Child-Safe Church<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>We\u2019re joined by Josh Tuhipa-Turner, the Synod Child Safe Coordinator, to discuss the whys &amp; hows to keep our churches safe places for children. The \u2018next steps\u2019 resources are listed below the video. For UCA Vic\/Tas Synod policies &amp; a\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-03-child-safe-church\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Amplify\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/amplify\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Amplify logo\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Amplify-logo-1528x1080.png\" alt=\"Picture of Amplify logo in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Amplify\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/amplify\/\">Amplify<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Amplify is a gathering place for young members from every Uniting Church and associated school in Victoria &amp; Tasmania. Amplify is an invitation to connect, celebrate and have your voices heard. Every congregation and associated school will receive an invitation\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/amplify\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Find a youth group\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/find-a-youth-group\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Fashion stationery plastic large map push pins jpg x\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Fashion-stationery-plastic-large-map-push-pins.jpg_350x350.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Fashion stationery plastic large map push pins jpg x in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Find a youth group\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/find-a-youth-group\/\">Find a youth group<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Use the map below to find a church, youth group or one of our camps. Your church not there? No worries. Click here, complete the form, and we\u2019ll have you on the map within 24 hrs. Church info wrong? Send\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/find-a-youth-group\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Introducing Spice\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/introducing-spice\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youth-ministry-training-resources.png\" alt=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Introducing Spice\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/introducing-spice\/\">Introducing Spice<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Spice is a new training option for volunteer youth leaders. Short videos, each focusing on a particular skill, issue or idea, that will add some spice to your ministry. Check out our host Bradon French explaining a little more. <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/introducing-spice\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Spice Training 02 \u2013 Bible Studies (part 1)\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-02-bible-studies-part-1\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youth-ministry-training-resources.png\" alt=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Spice Training 02 \u2013 Bible Studies (part 1)\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-02-bible-studies-part-1\/\">Spice Training 02 \u2013 Bible Studies (part 1)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>We\u2019re joined by Rev Carlynne Nunn to hear how the Uniting Church understanding the bible, and how that helps us prepare bible studies and devotions. The \u2018next steps\u2019 resources are listed below the video. \u00a0 Check out the UCA Assembly\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-02-bible-studies-part-1\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Developing Your Ministry is not about Technique\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/developing-your-ministry-is-not-about-technique\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Personal formation banner\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Personal-Formation-banner-2923395820-1562113849942.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Personal formation banner in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Developing Your Ministry is not about Technique\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/developing-your-ministry-is-not-about-technique\/\">Developing Your Ministry is not about Technique<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Whitley College, a college of the University of Divinity, is offering a new course \u2013 Personal Formation for Generational Ministry. Taught by two veterans and gurus, Rowan and Graham, this promises to be a great opportunity for personal and professional\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/developing-your-ministry-is-not-about-technique\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Our Favourite Bibles\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/our-favourite-bibles\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Picture\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"Picture of Picture in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Our Favourite Bibles\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/our-favourite-bibles\/\">Our Favourite Bibles<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Below is a (growing) list of Bibles we reckon you should check out. They offer fresh ways of accessing Scripture. If you know one that should be on our list, please let us know! The Infographic Bible The Jesus Storybook\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/our-favourite-bibles\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Spice Training 01 \u2013 UCA Councils\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-01-uca-councils\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youth-ministry-training-resources.png\" alt=\"Picture of Youth ministry training resources in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Spice Training 01 \u2013 UCA Councils\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-01-uca-councils\/\">Spice Training 01 \u2013 UCA Councils<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>We\u2019re joined by Rev Robin Yang to hear a bit about the various councils of the Uniting Church, and why we should care. The \u2018next steps\u2019 resources are listed below the video. \u00a0 For more information about the presbyteries in\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/spice-training-01-uca-councils\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Orygen Webinars \u2013 Youth Mental Health\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/orygen-webinars-youth-mental-health\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Logo kentico\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/logo-kentico.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Logo kentico in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Orygen Webinars \u2013 Youth Mental Health\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/orygen-webinars-youth-mental-health\/\">Orygen Webinars \u2013 Youth Mental Health<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>Young people have told us \u2013 mental health, both their own &amp; that of their peers, is their #1 concern. We must consider how we will respond, offer care, and ensure we do not cause further harm. We were delighted\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/orygen-webinars-youth-mental-health\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a> <a title=\"Choosing Curriculum?\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/choosing-curriculum\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Picture of Books\" src=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/books-1204029_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Books in the page Younger Generations resources\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Choosing Curriculum?\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/choosing-curriculum\/\">Choosing Curriculum?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>We appreciate that choosing curriculum for bible studies or youth groups is a constant challenge. Our team have some experience with many of the different resources available, and we always invite you to get in touch and we can have\u2026 <a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/victas.uca.org.au\/choosing-curriculum\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read more <\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All Connect Discuss Learn Spice Work Experience Spice Training 06 \u2013 What is the Bible (Bible Studies part 3) We ask Rev Dr Robyn Whitaker, biblical scholar and theologian, \u2018what is the bible?\u2019 Robyn is a lecturer at Pilgrim Theological College. This is our third video in our Bible Studies series. 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