Ridley College

Ridley College has been training men and women for ministry since 1910 — over a century of forming people who will dedicate their lives to Christian service, whether in parish halls, school chaplaincy offices, or church youth rooms.

YMF is an activity of Ridley College — Ridley's hospitality makes this work possible.

On Wednesday 17 June, we gather at St Paul's Cathedral to pray with Ridley, for Ridley and the people they serve.

RSVP — nightofhope.ymfutures.com.au

🎙️ New episode — the 2026 Anglican Institute Lecture is live!
Whether you joined us on the night or couldn't make it, you can now watch or listen to Archbishop Ric Thorpe's lecture on Discernment and Partnerships: Renewal for the Diocese of Melbourne at your own pace.

The harvest is plentiful. But the workers are few. 🎧

🎙️ Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a4440bb
▶️ Watch: https://youtu.be/ku6kxR6Mcj4

Register now for the Ridley Women's Writing Retreat

Do you wish you had some time and space to focus on your writing? The Ridley Women's Writing Retreat — Friday 31 July & Saturday 1 August — might be just what you need!

This two-day event at Ridley College is for women who want to write, in the company of other women. Come for one day or both.

Each day begins with an inspirational talk on connecting with God through writing, followed by plenty of dedicated writing time, great conversation, and good food and coffee. ☕

We're also offering workshops on publishing, Scrivener, persuasive writing, and finding women's stories in Scripture.

Click this link to register: https://www.ridley.edu.au/Women_WR_26

🎙️ Episode 5 is live!
Join Anna Davy, Dave Chiswell and Joshua Millard talk AI, young people, and the church — what it's doing to formation, why some friction is worth keeping, and what Christians uniquely have to offer in this moment.

A must-listen for anyone in children's or youth ministry. 🎧
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or click here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/13660d72

🎉 We have some exciting staff updates to share!

We're delighted to welcome Dr Susan Bradbeer as our new COO and congratulate Ben Roberts on his promotion to CFO — both beginning their new roles on 13 July 2026.

We also want to acknowledge our outgoing CFO Michael Petering, who will be with us until the end of August after seven years of distinguished service to Ridley. Thank you Michael!

Read the full announcement via the link below. 👇
https://www.ridley.edu.au/staff_updates

Ready to deepen your understanding of Biblical Theology and Christian Doctrine? Enrolments for our Wednesday Evening Classes at Glen Waverley Anglican Church are now open for Semester Two — and we'd love to have you join us.

Enrol by 19 June 2026click here to learn more: https://www.ridley.edu.au/evening-classes

🎙️ Episode 4 is live!

Rhys Bezzant chats with Sam Oldland from St Jude's Carlton about building a ministry traineeship program, forming Gen Z leaders, and why every church — big or small — has a role in raising up the next generation of gospel workers.
Practical, honest, and really encouraging. 🎧

Click here to listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed81d0ac