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Being equipped to lead isnt just about experienceits about stepping out in faith and learning as you go.In 2004, Matt Ooi had just finished directing his first Scripture Union Family Mission (SUFM) at Portarlington, VIC. At the SU end-of-summer celebration, held behind the Box Hill Town Hall , he met Eric 92 years old and a member of Portarlingtons very first SUFM team in the 1930s.He was asked to co-lead the team, Matt recalls, but hed never done a beach mission before!Its fine! his co-director had said. Ill show you the ropes as we go. And thats what they did.What followed was organised chaos, but their willingness to step out in faith birthed a mission legacy nearing 100 years.This mindset learning as you go and being equipped as you serve is at the heart of SU Australias training and discipleship. By sharing expertise and creating supported leadership opportunities, experienced leaders raise up the next generation.On finishing his reflections, Eric said something that has stayed with Matt for 20 years: I only wish I couldve done more.After all Eric had seen in his lifetime to wish in his twilight years that he had done MORE beach missions blew me away. But it made sense.He had no regrets about stepping into the unknown to share the Good News. God equips the called. You dont need to be the most skilled or experienced leader just willing to learn as you go.Matt became an Ordained Pastor in the Anglican Church of Australia in 2014, serving at St. Marks Camberwell. In 2023, The Church Missionary Society sent Matt and his family to Japan as full-time overseas missionaries, where they currently reside.Thank you for enabling leaders like Eric, Matt and others to be equipped and released for Gods mission. If you would like to be equipped and serve with SU Australia, head to su.org.au/get-involved to find out more.Leave A CommentCommentYour support for SU Australia is giving children and young peopleDuring the pandemic, a passionate team of volunteers at Calvary ChurchChappy Angus loves being the school chaplain at Lee StreetStateIn 1937, a young seventeen-year-old by the name of Joe MullinsClose your eyes for a minute and think back to yourAs a non-Indigenous Australian man, I confess to being a littleA lot of local families, including some at our school, haveWhat an exciting time for mission in Mannum. In this currentNine-year old Graces world flipped upside down when her Dads healthOver the past year, Chappy Nancy has been co-running a lunchtimeYour support for SU Australia is giving children and young peopleDuring the pandemic, a passionate team of volunteers at Calvary ChurchChappy Angus loves being the school chaplain at Lee StreetStateIn 1937, a young seventeen-year-old by the name of Joe MullinsClose your eyes for a minute and think back to yourAs a non-Indigenous Australian man, I confess to being a littleA lot of local families, including some at our school, haveWhat an exciting time for mission in Mannum. In this currentNine-year old Graces world flipped upside down when her Dads healthOver the past year, Chappy Nancy has been co-running a lunchtimeYour support for SU Australia is giving children and young peopleDuring the pandemic, a passionate team of volunteers at Calvary ChurchChappy Angus loves being the school chaplain at Lee StreetStateIn 1937, a young seventeen-year-old by the name of Joe Mullins #J-18808-Ljbffr