Team & Trainers
Directors
Captains Andrew and Melissa Humphreys
Lieutenant Katherine Mills
Andrew was a student of the first Youth Leadership school (held in 1992) and has worked as a Ministry Assistant on 3 Youth Leadership schools between 1993-1996.
"For me the School was a launch pad into ministry and the best year of my life"
He is passionate about seeing the next generation fully empowered to fulfil their God given destiny.
Melissa- After a stint working on a cattle station in the Northern Territory, 1996 was Melissa's life-changing year as a student at the School for Youth Leadership. After becoming officers and serving at Westlakes Corps in Toronto for 10 & 11 years respectively, Melissa and Andrew were appointed as Directors at the School for Youth Leadership. Melissa is passionate about seeing people’s lives change as they’re impacted by Jesus.
“The School is an incredible opportunity to go deeper with God, to be challenged, stretched and emerge more like Him. I recommend the school to anyone who is serious about their relationship with God. Get the foundations of discipleship that will set you up for a lifetime of God opportunities!"
Katherine was a student in 2007 and has worked as a Ministry Assistant on 2 Youth Leadership schools in 2008 and 2009. Katherine has spent 2 years in the Salvation Army School for Officer Training and is now back at the School as an Assistant Director.
Ministry Assistants
Name: Erin Horton
Age: 22
I was born in Warwick Queensland. I attended The School for Youth Leadership in 2008. During that year I learnt a lot about myself and what I was capable of. After leaving the school I worked for a year on a cattle station as a nanny for two children. Towards the end of 2009 I felt that God was leading me into ministry so with a lot of prayer, here I am.
This next year will no doubt be full of surprises and challenges. I look forward to getting to know the students and staff and seeing the amazing things that God has in store for every one of us here at the school and those that we meet. I am also looking forward to seeing what God has in store for me in the next year.
Name: Jake Horton
Age: 22
My name is Jake and I am currently the male ministry assistant here at the school after being a student in 2010. Originally from Long Jetty Corps just down the road, I first heard about the school in 2009 when we had some of the students regularly attend our Sunday meetings. After getting to know the students and the staff and finding out about all the exciting things they were learning and taking part in I made the decision to submit an application all be it at the eleventh hour (sorry Andrew).
At the time I was working towards my trade certificate in automotive refinishing but after God made it clear to me that I was to attend I knew that I would be making the change.
When I think about what the school is all about I get really excited because I know those lucky enough to be a part of it will never be the same. I learnt so much about myself, it is scary to think that I knew so little about who I was now I have direction and a new outlook on myself and life.
