headshot of Reverend Brad Wood, youth enabler in the Nelson Anglican Diocese

Brad Wood

Youth Enabler

Brad oversees youth ministry throughout the diocese. He has a passion for telling stories and spends his free time throwing clay on a pottery wheel.

Young hearts set ablaze at Easter Camp 2023

Brad Wood

Youth Enabler

Brad oversees youth ministry throughout the diocese. He has a passion for telling stories and spends his free time throwing clay on a pottery wheel.

Young hearts set ablaze at Easter Camp 2023

a young man smiles

Easter Camp in Christchurch continues to be one of the most profound spaces for young people to encounter Jesus. With workshops, talks, and worship sessions designed to facilitate encounters with the Holy Spirit, the camp impacted each of the 50 young people from the Nelson Diocese who attended. I had the privilege of speaking to four rangatahi from St B’s Youth, who graciously shared their amazing experiences of prayer and prophecy during the camp.

These powerful stories offer a glimpse into the life-changing experiences of young people at Easter Camp, testifying to the impact of prayer, prophecy, and encountering Jesus.

"I felt God’s presence running through me, and resting into my throat, and I suddenly spoke out - trying to speak in English, and I spoke in tongues."

"I felt a real sense of peace and connection with God while I was praying for my mate. He put a picture in my mind to share with my mate and I shared it, and it was the biggest reaction I’ve ever received from a word before."

"The thing that stuck with me is that my worth comes from God and not from other people."

"It was kind of surprising to hear how accurate and powerful their words were and how I could apply them to my own life."

"I was overwhelmed with feelings of love for my youth and the desire to support them. As I was on my knees crying out to God, I felt him remind me that he loves my youth so much more than I do."

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We have invited these writers to share their experiences, ideas and opinions in the hope that these will provoke thought, challenge you to go deeper and inspire you to put your faith into action. These articles should not be taken as the official view of the Nelson Diocese on any particular matter.

Young hearts set ablaze at Easter Camp 2023

Brad Wood

Youth Enabler

Brad oversees youth ministry throughout the diocese. He has a passion for telling stories and spends his free time throwing clay on a pottery wheel.

Young hearts set ablaze at Easter Camp 2023

Brad Wood

Youth Enabler

Brad oversees youth ministry throughout the diocese. He has a passion for telling stories and spends his free time throwing clay on a pottery wheel.

Young hearts set ablaze at Easter Camp 2023

a young man smiles

Easter Camp in Christchurch continues to be one of the most profound spaces for young people to encounter Jesus. With workshops, talks, and worship sessions designed to facilitate encounters with the Holy Spirit, the camp impacted each of the 50 young people from the Nelson Diocese who attended. I had the privilege of speaking to four rangatahi from St B’s Youth, who graciously shared their amazing experiences of prayer and prophecy during the camp.

These powerful stories offer a glimpse into the life-changing experiences of young people at Easter Camp, testifying to the impact of prayer, prophecy, and encountering Jesus.

"I felt God’s presence running through me, and resting into my throat, and I suddenly spoke out - trying to speak in English, and I spoke in tongues."

"I felt a real sense of peace and connection with God while I was praying for my mate. He put a picture in my mind to share with my mate and I shared it, and it was the biggest reaction I’ve ever received from a word before."

"The thing that stuck with me is that my worth comes from God and not from other people."

"It was kind of surprising to hear how accurate and powerful their words were and how I could apply them to my own life."

"I was overwhelmed with feelings of love for my youth and the desire to support them. As I was on my knees crying out to God, I felt him remind me that he loves my youth so much more than I do."

Check out other articles in the

series below.

More articles in the

series are to come.