NTE2026 Electives

You’ve boldly invited a friend to read the Bible with you, and they said ‘yes’! But now what? How do you actually lead that discussion in a way that lets the Bible do the talking? This seminar will equip you to do just that. We’ll also touch on how this can be a great way to help more experienced student train those who are newer – multiplying the word on campus!

Often, we have the desire to share Jesus but just don’t know how to get the conversation started. Rattling off a gospel outline can sound like a monologue – so how do we real conversations about Christ? In this elective we’ll cover some practical ways to infuse your conversations with the good news of Jesus!

We look at our campuses and see so many who are lost and need to know Jesus. But we don’t even know them… where can we start? This is an elective about how to meet others on campus (and in everyday life!) and how we might invite them to meet Jesus in the Bible with us.

You’ve got a friend who’s shown lots of interest in Jesus, maybe come to your uni group, church, or read the Bible with you. But you’re not sure they’ve put their trust in Jesus as Lord. What next? Join us as we discuss practical ways to follow up someone interested in Jesus, prayerfully taking them from meeting Jesus to making Him Lord of their life!

Jesus welcomed children to come to him, and it’s a great joy to be able to teach kids about him! How do we do that in a way that makes sense to their young minds, is true to God’s word, engaging and fun? Come along, whether you teach kids regularly or you’re leading a kids’ program for the first time on NTE mission.

How can we connect and share the gospel with young people? What opportunities are there for making connections with school students? Perhaps you are involved or interested in ministry in schools through SRE/RI, going on NTE mission or studying education. We want to think about how we engage the hearts of young people with the gospel so that they love Jesus, love their neighbour, and overflow with hope. This elective will help you appreciate the opportunities to share Jesus with school students and those then coming on to our campuses.

As Christians, we’re called to make Jesus known—but what does that look like in the workplace? Whether you’re preparing for your first job or already navigating a part-time work environment, this elective will explore practical, wise, and faithful ways to share the gospel through your words and conduct, and intentional and thoughtful in your relationships. We’ll consider common challenges, real-life opportunities, and how to witness Christ with integrity, courage, and grace.

How far can you go to take the gospel to the nations? Many rural and remote areas of Australia need the gospel, and have far fewer ministry resources than our cities. What would it be like to live in a country town for the sake of the gospel? There are unique joys and challenges – this elective will open your eyes to the possibilities.

This seminar will help you to understand what Muslims are taught about Christianity, how you can share the gospel with them, and how to answer the common questions and objections they have. There will be ideas for training and missions on your campus, and resources to help.

There are lots of opportunities to talk about Jesus on campus. We’ll explore how we can have thoughtful, respectful conversations with friends. We will consider biblical principles for faithful witness, prayerful and practical approaches to talking with friends from different backgrounds; and discuss ways to navigate both common ground and significant differences with humility, grace, and conviction. This elective will help you have greater confidence to engage in meaningful gospel conversations that reflect Christ’s love to your religious friends.

What shapes the way we understand reality? Many people we meet are persuaded that what we can see is all there is. This elective explores two influential worldviews—Naturalism and Christianity—and their competing answers to life’s biggest questions. We’ll compare the assumptions of each, about the nature of the universe, human identity, ethics, meaning, and hope. Whether you’re curious about apologetics, philosophy, or strengthening your faith, this session will equip you to think critically, engage respectfully, and articulate a distinctly Christian worldview in today’s culture.

Whether you’re exploring Christianity, or have been a Christian a long time, come to this session to engage with the most pressing questions about Jesus! There will be a chance to ask questions, as well as thinking about how to helpfully engage with and answer the questions other people have.

What does it look like to make disciples of all nations if we won’t all be able to go ourselves? How can we serve as arms of the body of Christ extending hands to the less reached and less resourced of the world? Come and hear how serving through sending works for God’s global glory!

Getting to the mission field feels like a marathon! But every marathon begins with the first few steps. Come along and hear about what steps towards global mission look like practically and be encouraged to consider what steps you can be taking in service of God’s global gospel purposes!

With an estimated 30,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, the population of Oceania as a whole is around 46.6 million people! With many remote, unreached and under-resourced places across vast oceans, how is mission being conducted to reach these precious people for Christ? Come and hear from our precious partners in the Pacific and find out how you can get involved!

What can mission in an African nation look like? Ever wondered how health mission and word mission fit together? Come along to hear first hand from locals and missionaries about their ministries and learn what cross cultural mission has to teach us about living for Jesus wherever we are.

Europe may be full of churches, but the churches are not full of Europeans. Instead they are full of tourists taking photos of stained glass windows. What would it look like for revival to sweep through post-Christian Europe? How can universities be used to awaken the cauterized consciences of secularised students? Come along and hear from our valued visitors how you might be involved in the re-evangelisation of Europe!

With a complex history of indigenous cultures, colonisation, political change, and social justice movements, the opportunities in South America are vast and ever-changing. But the message of the Gospel remains the same, and its enduring relevance for all peoples has not ceased. Come along and hear what ministry in South America looks like from campuses to churches and beyond – and consider how you might be involved in what God is doing!

With over 60% of the world’s population, Asia continues to hold the majority of the world’s most unreached and gospel-poor peoples and places. For generations, faithful witnesses both local and global have sacrificed comfort to bring Christ to the Asian continent. Come along to hear about the diverse needs of a land full of Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims and more – all of whom need to hear about Christ! Could you be the one to serve alongside God’s people to share Jesus with them?

There are roughly 2 billion people around the world that identify as Muslim. From folk Islam mixed with traditional practices, to fundamental militant followers, the Muslim world is broad, and the needs are ever present. Have you ever wondered what it would be like being a missionary in the Muslim World? Come along and find out more!

Did you know that only 1 out of every 30 missionaries is sent to an Unreached people group? That’s despite the fact that approximately 42% of the world’s population belongs to Unreached people groups. This means that more than 3 billion people live in communities where there is little to no access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come and be inspired by the joys, challenges and opportunities of reaching the unreached and engaging the unengaged with the glorious Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ!

Did you know that 1 in 4 students on campus in Australia are international students? Many have never heard the gospel, or even met a Christian. But God has opened a door for us to share his gospel with the nations while in Australia! Come and learn about how you can connect with international students and help them meet Jesus, and grow your heart for the nations.

Returning home is never an easy journey, especially if you have lived long enough overseas. What preparations do you need to take while you are still a student in Australia? What steps do you have to do before you return to Indonesia? What do you expect when you return to Indonesia? This elective will be run in Bahasa (Indonesian).

Many things have changed since you left home and came to study in Australia. Perhaps the biggest change is becoming a Christian! What will it be like to return home? How will you honour your parents as a Christian? What will church be like back in your country? Come and find out!

You’re studying in Australia. You may have many questions about what will happen after graduation. This elective will help you know how to live God’s way as a Chinese Christian. This elective will be in Mandarin.