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WHY WE EXIST...
Youth Alive NSW is a ministry that exists to run programs that reach and appeal to the Youth Generation, pushing the boundaries of Youth Culture, and showing young people, that life is excellent with Jesus. Our programs and events aim to provide an alternative to other events where drugs and alcohol are present. We aim to provide an environment where young people feel safe and can explore their creativity.
For many years, Youth Alive NSW has resourced, supported and equipped youth ministries, youth leaders, youth pastors, youth organizations, schools, and young people from all across our state.
VISION...
A ministry of influence, running large scale events, reaching young people, impacting high schools, unifying youth ministries, equipping youth pastors, and becoming a leader in youth culture in Australia and throughout the world.
MISSION...
To reach the youth generation with the message of Jesus Christ, through running large scale events and resourcing the Local Church.
key team
 scott "sanga" samways state director
You could say Sanga is a typical surfy bloke from Newcastle but apart from surfing he has a real gift with youth. He's an incredible leader and teen comunicator. Yes that's right he is the big man; the State Director of Youth Alive. We are honoured and privileged to have Sanga as the State Director as he has lots of vision for the future and an incredible heart for the youth. Sanga is one of the funniest guys around, he is full of incredible stories and good times. But on a serious note Sanga is an amazing man with a lot of talent. Sanga is taking Youth Alive to new heights. You can only expect things to get better when Sanga's in control.
sandra hudson events and marketing manager
In the beginning was Sandra. Sandra was before all things and all things that are, are because of Sandra. She is an unstoppable organisational force that is the powerhouse behind all the events we hold here at Youth Alive, and is the mother of all organisations anywhere in the world ever. She is also the mother of a little boy, Evander, and wife to husband of the year, Dan...oh, and somehow finds time to be passionate about her beloved football team St George...Sandra is one of kind...where would we be without Sandra??
jared harries operations coordinator
Jared handles all the finances, looks after the Youth Alive interns and pretty much does whatever it is the rest of us doesn't do. He was definitely born for the job. Alongside his work here at Youth Alive, Jared is also a key leader in his local youth ministry and is heart-and-soul committed to building the church and seeing young people's lives impacted. He is an awesome role model, a great friend and is definitely a "whatever it takes" kind of person. You need to know this guy!
LISE SAUNDERS EVENTS COORDINATOR
Lise Saunders our Events Coordinator. Lise is taking Youth Alive and our events to new heights, and is another super-organised, super-skilled and super-fun girl. She is from Canada, has an awesome husband, Tim, and is another heart-and-soul committed to God's church kind of person. She is also responsible for liaising with our special guest artists, and is doing a fantastic job there. Lets just say that the success of all of our events is largely because Lise is just plain awesome at everything!
DAVE LT MARKETING ASSISTANT & SANGA'S PA
Dave is the mastermind behind our Youth Alive marketing. Joining all the dots between our websites, mail-outs, email campaigns, print media, videos and more... Dave is all about getting into the minds of young people and figuring out how to spread the word even further about the Big Exo Day, and our other events. A devoted mac user, a fan of sneakers, good jeans and hip-hop, but unfortunately plagued with lactose intollerance... he will automatically become your best friend if you either buy him a soy latte, or talk about travelling to Japan or China. Having formerly been a Youth Pastor, and a long term Youth Alive fanatic, Dave is passionate about everyone on the planet living, breathing, eating, dreaming and talking about the Big Exo Day...
DARREN MCMAHON YOUTH SPEAKER & HIGH SCHOOLS COORDINATOR
We are so stoked to have this man on our team. If Darren can be summed up in one phrase, he is passionate about high schools. He lives, breathes, sleeps, and dreams of high school ministry. He is one of the most incredible communicaters to young people with a heart to see them reach their full potential. He literally sees multiplied thousands of students each year inspired to live their dreams, and schools keep calling him back and wanting more. Darren also works with our regional coordinators to see more and more youth ministries have an impact in schools. If you need a way to impact your local high school, Darren is definitely your man!
LUKE PAA YOUTH SPEAKER & HIGH SCHOOLS
Luke Paa is the most talented man on the whole planet. He is the full package. This man can break dance, he can sing, he can play any instrument, he's funny, he can preach, he could even back flip for you. There is no one more talented then Luke Paa. We are proud to have Luke on our team and we are excited to see all the amazing things he will accomplish in Youth Alive and in our state.
BRETT MURRAY YOUTH SPEAKER & HIGH SCHOOLS
With 19 years experience in speaking to youth in high schools, youth ministries, colleges and universities, Chippa, as he is otherwise known, is an electrifying speaker and author who impacts, empowers and entertains everyone. He's been called a real 'firecracker', and when you hear him you'll know why. Brett is especially passionate about reaching young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and has a unique ability to engage and inspire young people from all different spheres and walks of life.
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