Coming soon to a church near you!

Team leader Mardi Lumsden, with UnitingWorld since 2017, is inspired by the passion for justice of UnitingWorld supporters.
“I love to see how excited people get when they understand that what UnitingWorld does works – the key is working with local people who
understand the challenges their communities face. Their hope, courage and faith encourage those around them to realise that small
things, done intentionally, grow to make a big impact.”

Antony McMullen is based in Victoria and excited about seeing local congregations realise they can make a real difference in our region. “I think people respond well to the fact that UnitingWorld isn’t about fly-in-fly-out aid but collaborating with actual church communities in our region to support them in doing what they determine is needed in their local
context.”

Barry Higgins is based in NSW and previously worked in international development and the local community services sector. “Community-owned decision making is a bit of a buzz word, but it’s the most effective way to create change and it’s what our partners are doing in our projects around the world. People’s eyes light up when you talk about it because it works, and seeing that happen is what I enjoy most about sharing UnitingWorld stories.”

Rev Cyrus Kung in South Australia is energised by spending time with people to dream together of what’s possible for creating change in the world. “I like hearing stories that are not like my own; they challenge me to open myself a little wider. There’s so much we can learn from our partners when we hear of their stories, and what hopes, dreams and struggles are a reality in their part of the world.”

Long-term team member Jenny Guyatt is a regular on the rural circuit in Queensland, speaking at churches up and down the coast. “They really appreciate the visit, knowing they’re not forgotten, and love hearing about the work of the wider Church. I love to share the stories of our partners who, like our congregations here, really understand the needs of their local communities and want to do what’s best for them.”