For the newest Minister in the North West, evangelism is part of his DNA.
Mike Welham, with his wife Emma and their three young children, began ministry at the Geraldton Cathedral in 2021 as Assistant Minister for Youth and Families.
Mike says he has a passion for seeing people come to know Jesus for the first time.
“I’m looking forward to working with young people and children, to help them see that there is nothing in this life that is of more value than living for Jesus.
“Partnering with families is also vital to help young Christians grow strong in their love for God.
“In a world that is opposed to God, I’m excited to help young people stand firm in their faith and defend it.”
Mike will support Bluff Point Assistant Minister Brendan Hurley to run the Friday night youth group which needs to be built up again. More than half the teens left at the end of 2020 when their families left town – a common challenge in North West churches which suffer from regular and persistent population change.
So, Youth Group in Term One will focus on Tough Questions to give visitors a chance to explore who Jesus is and – we pray – make a decision to put their trust in him.
As for Mike, in his spare time growing up in regional Western Australia and working in Perth, he developed a ministry to the Mormon and Jehovah’s Witnesses cults. He loves engaging with people at local parks, pools or anywhere else, and has trained fellow Christians to share the gospel in their own context.