New young writers  -  we have a number of new young writers into the program since the 1 September young writers conference in Christchurch.
Lucy Miles (conference photo - forefront) from the Sunshine Coast, younger sister of young writer Laura. Clarissa Yates from Perth has returned as a young writer, now with two littlies. Nic Lee from Adelaide, Crytelda Nanidoo from South Africa good friends of Josh and Renee Robbie; Janna Culter is returning in November after her marriage (nee Mills); Roshan Ramoo is coming on board in November after shoulder surgery. New Zealand new young writers - Jackson Laninga (Auckland), Megan Fermo (Wellington) and Linda Swart (Christchurch). Thankyou for your prayers and support for this quite remarkable ministry with Christian Today.

E-BLAST - THURS 20 SEPT 2018

Kiwi young writers have taken a first step towards self-determination. The first step in 2019 sees Esther Koh taking on the Kiwi young writer "editor" role and Jessica McPherson the "reminder of due date" role to the Kiwi young writers. Tim Newman a former young writer and now a professional journalist is pleased to oversee the process. The second step is that of a legal entity and several options have been aired for their consideration.
Photo  -  Christchurch's Anglican Bishop Brian Carrell who addressed the young writer conference on 1 Sept., as a foundation NZ panellist and Tim Newman.     

E-BLAST - THURS 13 SEPT 2018

Prop Photo  -  Mark was the ARPA conference photographer and if he didn't get the right shot, he'd ask the persons to stand this way or that depending on the light so as to get it spot on.
Sophia Sinclair was one of the Session Chair's (NZ ARPA President) who introduced Professor Mark Pearson - but the photo was wrong so he got them to shake hands and a welcome - hence this terrific photo. Please read Mark's article in Christian Today on the ARPA conf and see this photo - one of six.

 https://christiantoday.com.au/news/2018-arpa-guetenberg-award-nz-baptist.html

E-BLAST - THURS 6 SEPT

Footplate Padre - the Alpine Train on Frid 31 Aust (last Frid) Christchurch - Greymouth - Christchurch. Mark took one of his railway books and gave it to the driver after a very happy chit chat as the Footplate Padre from Australia to a KiwiRail Driver. This was at Arthur's Pass on the way up the mountain prior to the 8k tunnel through the mountains. The snow was on the mountains, the scenery was breathtaking. 10 of our family did the day trip as a family thing! The following day was the young writers conference, all this week have been published articles in Christian Today.