Spring Appeal Update: Equipping Women for Gospel Partnership

“Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.”

Romans 16:3–4

Strengthening Gospel Partnership

Our Spring Appeal focused on supporting the training of women for gospel ministry and the College’s ongoing commitment to equipping both women and men to serve together in partnership under God.

At Moore College, we recognise that women play a vital role in gospel work, in churches, families, and communities. Not only do women make up a large portion of church congregations, but God has also created women and men to reflect His image as they serve together.

The Impact of Your Support

Following the appeal, we were encouraged to receive warm messages from supporters who shared how uplifting it was to hear stories of God’s work in the lives of our students and to be reminded of the impact of their partnership in the gospel.

Through God’s kindness and the generosity of our supporters, the appeal raised 37% more than the same period last year, helping us continue to equip women for a lifetime of faithful ministry.

These gifts go directly towards initiatives that prepare women for gospel partnership through the Priscilla and Aquila Centre, chaplaincy and pastoral care programs, and elective subjects designed to train and encourage women in ministry.

Time and again, we have seen how theological training shapes the next generation of gospel workers. Women who have studied at Moore speak of how deeply they have grown in their understanding of God’s Word and their confidence in serving others.

“Having had the opportunity to think through the theology behind [women’s] everyday issues, I feel prepared to care for people effectively.” (Lauren Dewhurst, Graduate 2025)

“It’s of such value for women to be learning in a particular space, equipping them to minister in particular ways to women.” (Veronica Hoyt, Director of Priscilla and Aquila Centre)

As Susan An, Dean of Women, reflects:

“Again and again, we’ve witnessed the rich value of women receiving theological training and the significant contributions they make in the ministries where God places them.”

Thank You for Your Partnership

Through your prayers and financial partnership, you are part of this vital ministry, equipping women and men to serve together in gospel partnership, for the glory of God and the good of His church.

Please keep praying for faithful women and men serving the gospel together.

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The Ministry and Mission 1 Intensive saw first-year students spend a week reflecting deeply on the important subject of evangelism, proclaiming the message of Jesus as Saviour and Lord, and His call on the world to bow before Him.

It was, as Faculty reflected, a privilege to spend this time alongside students thinking together about how the gospel shapes both conviction and practice. The week offered the opportunity to grow in gospel convictions in the context of lives characterised by the gospel, and to consider how to minister effectively beyond College, equipping others to share the hope they have in Jesus with clarity, confidence, and grace.

Lectures by Veronica Hoyt and Mal York together with guest speakers Elliott Temple (Missions Pastor, Christ Church St Ives), Dave Jensen (ENC), and Andrew Irving (Evangelism & International Minister, West Ryde Anglican), explored diverse topics including the work of the Holy Spirit, the place of prayer, God’s sovereignty, and the historical influences shaping current missional practices. Students were encouraged to think through how culture and context contribute to the development of local evangelistic practices.

As one student reflected,

“It was inspiring to be reminded of the necessity and urgency of evangelism — and to think deeply about what helps or hinders gospel ministry in our churches today.”

Across four days, students heard about evangelism from theological, historical, and pastoral perspectives. The first day focused on the theology of evangelism, asking foundational questions such as “What is evangelism? When is evangelism not evangelism? How do we know evangelism has taken place?”

Guest practitioners in the following days shared their experience and wisdom in evangelism, prompting reflection on the kinds of structures and cultures that can best facilitate gospel proclamation. Students were also encouraged to consider their personal approach to evangelism and to engage thoughtfully with differing perspectives.

“It was helpful to be challenged by ideas I wouldn’t necessarily agree with — like the phrase ‘preach the gospel at all times; if necessary, use words.’ Thinking through how to respond to that strengthened my own convictions,” another student noted.

The week was both inspiring and practical, a time of reflection on the necessity and urgency of evangelism, and a reminder that gospel ministry involves both conviction and character.

Please join us in praying that God will continue to work through Moore College graduates, in Sydney and beyond, so that His kingdom grows and expands, for the salvation of many, to the glory of God.

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When Peter Jensen left Moore College in 2001 as Principal to become the Archbishop of the Sydney Diocese he left clear instructions to Neil Ferguson who was the Property Manager at the time and my boss to ‘Look after the Cash Chapel’.

In the ensuing 20 years we have done that as we repaired the roof and box gutters, restained the timber seats damaged by water ingress, rewired the power in the building, reglazed windows, repaired the organ, interred the next generation of ashes from the Cash family and the list goes on.

Neil retired in Jan 2021 and as I took over his role as Property Manager his parting words to me were to ‘Look after the Cash Chapel’.

I’ve been watching the 75 year old building age gracefully over my 27 yrs and this year, 2025, have acted on the need for a full tuck pointing repair job which involves first repairing the mortar joints and then adding a fine contrasting colour line of mortar to create a clean sharp visual effect.

At the same time, a height safety system has been installed on the roof which ensures a safe, unobtrusive way of letting contractors harness around the building to do the tuck works and window sealing without the need for an expensive scaffold as well as allowing my team to safely do maintenance works on the roof into the future.

The rusting protective wire covering the stained-glass windows to the front and rear of the building were removed and repaired before being sand blasted, powder coated and finally reinstalled at the end of the tuckpointing and window sealing.

When the original exterior decorative glass lights to the front and side entry were removed they literally fell apart. Taken to our workshop in pieces the Property Team carefully put them back together, painted and rewired them to live long another day.

At the completion of the job the contractor presented us with a new way of cleaning the sandstone that uses a product which when sprayed on works slowly with the natural rain periods to clean the black spots from the sandstone. This contrasts with the harsh pressure washer with chemicals method usually adopted for this job.

We are thankful for the way the contractors worked with us to complete the job as we were able to see their own love for the building in the way they carefully did their work which resulted in the building looking sharp and fresh and ready for the next 75 years.

The completion of the job coincided with a service of thanksgiving attended by the Moore College Staff and Faculty, a great celebration of the College community coming together. As we admired the building we were in with all its finery and architecture we were reminded that ‘church’ is not bricks and mortar, rather church is the fellowship of his people as they sit under the authority of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. So, we read from God’s word, prayed and sang with gusto as we gave thanks to God for His Son who died as a ransom for us and His church.

Jon Telfer

Property Manager, 2025

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Over two nights in Marcus Loane Hall, students from Moore College performed The Mark Drama, a 90-minute retelling of the Gospel of Mark presented in a theatre-in-the-round format. 

No professionals. No props. Just Gospel.

The impact

There was a great turnout on both nights, with the team even setting out extra chairs to fit everyone in. The majority of visitors were not Christians, creating a wonderful opportunity for the Gospel to be heard and discussed.

One student shared that their non-Christian friends came unexpectedly, loved the performance, and each took home a copy of Luke’s Gospel. Another described a deep and honest conversation with their non-believing sister after the Friday performance, reflecting on the goodness of Jesus and the truth of the Gospel.

A grandmother who attended said, “I’ve always kind of skipped over Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, but seeing Him cry out to God to take the cup away hit me so deeply. I was so moved.”

Others spoke about continued conversations in the days that followed, friends who wanted to learn more about Jesus, and family members who were open to hearing the story for themselves.

These moments remind us that The Mark Drama was never just a performance. It was an opportunity to share the Gospel clearly and personally, sparking genuine conversations about who Jesus is and what it means to know Him.

A Word of Thanks

We are deeply grateful for the students who brought The Mark Drama to life for their preparation, humility, and faithfulness and for everyone who supported and attended.

It was a reminder that the Gospel doesn’t need anything added to it. It stands alone: powerful, living, and true.

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