New recruit joins an old order

Emma-Kate Moore recently joined the Youth and Children’s Ministry Unit as a candidate for the Order of St Stephen, which begun in the 1950s as a way of allowing people to serve sacrificially in ministry.

Director of the Youth and Children’s Ministry Unit Michael Jeffrey says the Order is a perfect vehicle for Emma-Kate to give a year in active service while she explores her call to ministry.

Talking about her new role, Emma-Kate says, “I believe I’m in a season of life where God has called me to serve in menial and practical ways, where the focus is not primarily on the complexity of the tasks.

“This gives me time to focus on relationships, grow in character and learn some of what it is to truly love others from my heart.”

Emma-Kate, who has previously used her creative talents as a script writer with the Enhance project, will be supporting the training and networking of Youth and Children’s leaders in South East Queensland as well as writing and editing resources.

Photo : Order of St Stephen candidate Emma-Kate Moore