"In Canada where I'm from, we don't have this legislation allowing the gospel into schools. It's too good an opportunity to pass up here! I teach RI to Years 3 and 4 in my lunch hour, one day a week."
"We pray that the seeds planted now will take root and shape their future - giving them hope, purpose, and a relationship with the God who loves them."
Stephen takes his annual leave entitlement on a weekly basis to teach RI to Grade 4 children in his local area. He has no personal affiliation with the school or families.
"There has never been a greater need for children to hear they have a God-given identity & purpose, to counter the cultural narrative."
"I would pray on my morning walk around Nirimba School that God would make a way for RI to open here. I never expected to be an answer to my own prayer for this school."
"It's wonderful to be able to reinvest in the school I attended as a boy. I teach RI in my lunch break twice a week around a full-time work commitment. I spend 1.5 hours in preparation for RI as my personal Bible study."
"I can either complain about the current generation or do something about it. Our nation's Christian heritage is at stake." Gary continues to work in his GP Practice in Sydney and for Tele-Health, while finding time to devote to RI.
Natalie is a business owner, wife, and mother of 2 school-aged children. She teaches RI across six grades in the same school -one day a week - with her mother assisting as classroom helper.
"Today's children are growing up in such strange times. They need to know how God sees them and how He loves them." Fabio is a husband and father, and teaches RI to Year 6 children in two schools on the same day.
"I'm inspired to teach the Word of God and nurture faith in young hearts. Its vital to help them understand and embrace the love of Jesus." Marc came back to faith in 2024 after a health scare. He has since retired from full time work and now devotes himself to teaching over 100 Year 6 students in 2 schools each week.
"I was a reluctant RI recruit - "called" but definitely not going! Now I can't wait to get to class! I've developed wonderful relationships with students who've done RI each year of Primary. Seeing them mature spiritually has been incredibly rewarding."
"There are lost generations out there. How will they know the hope & purpose that's found in a relationship with Jesus - if we don't tell them?" Adri also does street ministry to high school students in Nambour.
"It's never too late to start teaching RI. I taught my first Year 3 classes when I was 60. Now, more than 20 years later, I'm teaching Year 2s, 3s, 4s & 5s. God's grace continues to be more than sufficient for all He calls us to do."
"Building relationships with children requires being dependable every week. It is possible to do this & take holidays - by duplicating ourselves so RI classes continue. We give what we have & trust God to multiply it."
Lance is a business owner and works full time, delivering RI in this lunch break two days a week. He travels extensively each year, both locally and overseas. Lance prioritises RI by negotiating with fellow instructors to back-fill his classes, and does likewise for them when they travel.
Adri travels overseas each year, negotiating with fellow instructors to back-fill her classes where possible. There are times no-one is available to back-fill and the children miss out on those lessons. Developing a pool of relief RI volunteers would be wonderful.
"I started out teaching RI in Papua New Guinea in the early 80s. I keep going because nothing is as rewarding as sharing Jesus with children." Eunice
"I wish every child knew how much God loves them. In my role as Chappy I continue to be horrified at the things little people are dealing with. That's why I love this opportunity to share the gospel." SU Chaplains and public school teachers may teach RI in the same school under Department of Education Policy.
"I started doing RI as part of my YWAM evangelism and decided to continue. Sharing the gospel with children is very rewarding." Lauren has volunteered for YWAM and RI for the past 8 years.
"I'm passionate about RI because through it, we can reach so many in the community with the good news of Jesus!" Mary completed an Associate Degree in Theology, 2017 - 2018. She actively seeks to do RI in more schools to reach more children.
"How will the little children learn about Jesus if they don't go to church? We must teach them!" Elizabeth's commitment to RI has been unwavering. Despite moving to Caboolture for two years, she kept travelling twice a week to the Sunshine Coast to deliver RI in two schools on different days. She believed God would make a way for her to continue fulfilling her calling.
"My mother taught RI for around 30 years. Growing up in a children's home, she is the fruit of someone sowing those seeds in her life - sharing the love and truth of Jesus with her." Christy travels 113km round trip to teach RI. She has taught over 2,000 children at 5 different schools since 2001.
Pippa came to faith as a direct result of Scripture teachers bringing the gospel into her local school. Though she recalls not being especially attentive in class, one simple truth about prayer caught her attention. Curious, she began talking to God during her walks home from school—starting a conversation that would last a lifetime. Soon after, Pippa began attending a local church and was surprised to discover that her Scripture teachers were part of the same congregation. A special bond formed between them, and these men and women continued to speak into her life, encouraging her faith journey through her growing years and into adulthood. They witnessed her baptism as a teenager and, years later, celebrated with her at her wedding. Today, Pippa’s involvement in RI is a direct reflection of her own story—one shaped by the faithful witness of men and women who moved out of their comfort zones and entered her world to share the Greatest Story Ever Told. Pippa now carries that legacy forward, planting seeds in the hearts of children just as others once did for her.
During a dark season in her twenties, Aaron's mother remembered the RI lessons she'd received at school. This led to her calling out to God in desperation and walking into a church where she found salvation. She began taking Aaron to church as a young boy; the stories he heard planting seeds of truth in his heart. As a teenager, Aaron drifted away from church, choosing his own path. But when lifestyle choices began eroding his peace and sense of direction, history repeated itself. Just like his mother, Aaron reached out to God and found the same saving grace. He committed his life to Christ, beginning a journey of faith that was anything but linear - marked by false starts, failures and questions. Yet every time he turned back to God, he found forgiveness, mercy and that peach that surpasses all understanding. In May 2025, Aaron shared his and his mother's testimonies at a pastors' breakfast hosted by CREPSC. He spoke candidly about the ups and downs of his spiritual walk, and how each return to God deepened his understanding and strengthened his faith. Recognising that his mother's legacy of faith began with RI, he put up his hand to be trained to share his faith with confidence - to plant seeds in the hearts of youth in his community, who were like him.
When Connor’s family relocated from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, he began attending Currimundi State School. It was there that he met his RI teacher—Nicky Ross, founder of CREPSC—whose lessons were not only fun but also thought-provoking. Her engaging style made it easy for Connor to listen and absorb the deeper truths being shared. Despite the challenges of fitting in at a new school, Connor’s path took an unexpected turn when he secured an internship. His boss, a Christian businessman whose brother was a pastor, became a mentor and spiritual guide. Through this relationship, Connor was invited to church, where he attended an Amplified Youth event. It was during worship that Connor encountered God in a real and profound way. Church became a place of discovery, where the seeds planted in RI began to grow. As Connor’s faith deepened, so did his involvement—eventually leading him to intern at the church and return to Currimundi State School, this time as an RI teacher himself. 10 years on, Connor is a Church Youth Pastor. He believes his RI journey is summed up in the scripture in 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow."
A Year 4 student from a Christian school where I do teacher relief work, had moved to the state school where I teach RI. He ended up in my class. He was so delighted to see me face. Oh it's you! Yusi! *fist pump*. My new student is really excited about RI. His enthusiasm gives extra life to my RI class. He is eager to help his new classmates understand the bible knowledge he has from his Christian school. Students listen to other students - it makes it all seem relevant to their generation. I think we will see more of this during· this economic downturn - Christian parents bringing their children out of the more expensive private schools to ease the financial burden on their families. When these students come into state schools they are so pleased to find their peers gathering to learn what is important to their family. RI gives them social kudos in a secular school. This is important for our pastors to realise they are feeding· their own flocks - by ensuring RI programs in their local schools are robust. The children in their church g-et to have support for their faith during their week in a state school! They learn how to advocate for themselves, be proud of their faith, and communicate what they believe with confidence and with the respect of their peers. Surely this is what every pastor wants for the children in their church!