Worldview Australia Youth Leadership Camp
Dec 29th 2025 - jan 3rd 2026
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Overview
We train young Christians to think and live with a Biblical worldview. Explore what we mean, how we know it's true, and what difference it makes in life.
Who: Years 9-12 (current year of school 2025) When: Dec 29th 2025 - Jan 3rd 2026 Where: Serpentine Baptist Camp Cost: $600 ($550 Alumni discount) or $460 with a HCC. A discount for siblings is also available. Sponsorship options available, contact us for more information. If camp is postponed, you will receive a full refund or transfer of fees to the next scheduled camp. |
Topics
Worldview: Ideas have consequences Gospel Foundations Pop culture Comparing Christianity and other worldviews Apologetics: The nature of God & man Reliability of Scripture Creation vs. Naturalism Biblical morality Biblical basis for law and justice Leadership: Servant leadership Leadership practicum Spheres of influence |
WVA Leadership Camp is an experience unlike any other for Australian high schoolers.
Students are taught by inspired teachers, challenged by creative activities, moved by meaningful worship, and welcomed into a community of life-long friends. Students join groups of the same age and gender for discussion of the big ideas. They are led by university-aged small group leaders from across WA who have dynamic personal relationships with Jesus Christ, and the life skills and spiritual maturity to lead students in discussions throughout the week. The six days are filled with laughter, tough questions, biblical answers, and a deepening hunger for Christ, and fulfilment in Him.
Students are taught by inspired teachers, challenged by creative activities, moved by meaningful worship, and welcomed into a community of life-long friends. Students join groups of the same age and gender for discussion of the big ideas. They are led by university-aged small group leaders from across WA who have dynamic personal relationships with Jesus Christ, and the life skills and spiritual maturity to lead students in discussions throughout the week. The six days are filled with laughter, tough questions, biblical answers, and a deepening hunger for Christ, and fulfilment in Him.
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Camp Speakers:
Geoff Westlake - Worldview Australia As an ordained minister with the Baptist Churches of WA, serving as a para-church evangelist since 1997, Geoff engages teenagers as adults. With his family he leads Cheers Neighbours’ Network in an outer-suburban neighbourhood, to bless and benefit Banksia Grove and beyond. As one of our camp Directors, Geoff coordinates the curriculum & camp speakers. Kevin Vigus - Friends of Israel Was a youth pastor for 15 years in Qld & WA … and then went to Israel! "Now I serve full time building bridges in the Jewish community and also teaching in churches of the culture of Israel - which is the context of the Bible! I have gone to Israel 5 times so far (mostly taking volunteers to serve alongside Jewish people), love learning Hebrew and spend a lot of time playing & performing Israeli music on flutes." James Parker - True Identity British-born James Parker lives in Western Australia. As an abuse survivor and former gay rights activist, he is passionate about the godly restoration of men and women. He now facilitates True Identity, an informal network that supports those struggling with sexuality & gender identity issues. He has taught extensively on same-sex attraction and sexual addiction and has run programmes and seminars across Europe Trinity Westlake Trinity has been a leader on WVA camp every year since it began. She has completed her Bachelor of Theology & Philosophy, and a Masters of Teaching. She is a writer for Canberra Declaration, and writes for her personal blog 'The Walk'. 'I love learning, but more than that, I love sharing what I've learnt with others'. It is her hope that people not only find enjoyment in reading her work, but are also encouraged to think deeply as they go walking about their everyday lives. Jordan Gommer Jordan’s interest in worldviews started from a young age, and eventually led to degrees in history, political science, and theology. He enjoys thinking, speaking and writing about these topics and how they interact so that others can learn them as well, and some of his writings can be found at his website, The Political Spectrum. Jordan is also a licenced preacher within the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia. Mako van der Moezel Married to Jessamy and with 4 kids Mako is a man committed to God & His Word. Until recently he was pastoring a church up in Broome and also working at the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park where he looked after around 300 adult 'salties'. With a great passion for God's word & "anything that can eat you", Mako loves sharing God's truth & encouraging people to take it seriously. |
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Camp Directors:
Pippa Dugmore Design, promotional material, team admin, Safety, Leaders Coordinator Started running a youth group at 15 years old, and at the age of 18 she has been on over 50 camps including Scripture Union camps, Worldview Academy USA, etc. Her experience as a WVA camper in America has aided the team in developing the Australian Worldview Camp. Completed a Diploma of Ministry, and Cert IV in OSHC, developing a shirt business, worked as a Childrens Ministry Coordinator at WBC, and is now raising her young family at home. Kathryn Birch Head Chef A trained primary school teacher and gifted communicator. A mum of 7 homeschooled kids. She teaches multiple parenting classes, and helps to run Cheers Neighbours Network - alongside Geoff and Sally. As a family they have been involved in beach missions for many years, and outreach in remote communities in the Kimberley. Jenni de Vries Coordinator - music, drama, prayer team Continues to utilise her early years training and experience as a missionary with OM, serving God with creative arts. She's a member of Kununurra Anglican Church, and actively involved in missions, music team, carols, aged care, Reach Beyond and prison ministry. Mother to 4 homeschooled young men. Nic de Vries Coordinator - tech, sound & safety An Electrician, he is now the manager of Reach Beyond in Kununurra. An active member of Kununurra Anglican Church, and has a sharp eye for safety, and IT. Father to 4 quality young men. Peter Abetz Promotions, speaker, wise man Prior ACL State Director - ACL are working in partnership with WVA to develop and promote the camp as prior learning to The Download and the Lachlan Macquarie Internship for young adults. |
Sally Westlake Admin & Liaison 25 years experience leading and directing camps with Scripture Union WA, and working in faith based community development in the government, private and voluntary sector. Holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Leisure Science and Business. Geoff Westlake Biblical Foundations Coordinator - content, curriculum, lecturers; MC He has over 30 years of full-time experience speaking to teenagers on camps, schools and church settings. He is on staff at Worldview Australia, coordinating the curriculum and speakers for our programs. Drawing on first-hand experiences, science, history, archaeology, and research on different ways others live out this same Biblical faith, Geoff continues to present Biblical foundations and implications at schools, camps, homes, churches and all-age groups around WA. Darren Birch Families on Firm Foundations Coordinator - MC, Handy Man Was a school chaplain, but now runs his own Handyman business, and teaches R.E. in government primary schools. He has over 30 years experience in youth ministry, chaplaincy, counselling, parenting training, and mentoring young people. With his wife Kathryn, he has established Families on Firm Foundations to help parents train and disciple their children, they also run a teen discipleship and Bible study group. Father to 7 homeschooled kids, who are all serving God in various ways. Tim Dugmore Camp Dad Completed a cert III in Education Support, and Studied a Diploma of Ministry, now a qualified Electrician, running his own business as Dr. Lightning Electrical. A leader on Scripture Union camps, and in youth group settings. You will see his smiling face around camp, supporting our MC's and his wifey. |
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