Missional Giving
Why we give
As followers of Jesus, our financial giving is an act of worship and a response to God’s extraordinary generosity to us. This year, we have been able to support several new mission partners locally, internationally, and from the St Thomas’ family.
Who we financially support
Emma
The Bible is a fundamental part of getting to know God as a Christian, yet so many young Christians are put off reading it for the fear of not understanding it. Emma lives in Australia and works as a Bible teacher at YWAM Sunshine Coast's School of Biblical Studies, a 9 month intensive Bible course which teaches students how to study the Bible inductively and applies this to every one of the 66 books. Emma is passionate about giving young people the tools to read and understand the Bible, and seeing them fall in love with God and his character as they read it.
Essie
Essie is a missionary with YWAM in Australia, serving at the School of Biblical Studies - an intensive nine-month programme where students study every book of the Bible multiple times using the inductive study method. Her role includes teaching, coaching and assessing students, providing one-to-one discipleship, and leading a local ministry team in a caravan park. The school equips students with a strong Biblical foundation and practical skills in teaching, preaching, and leading Bible studies, with regular opportunities to practise these throughout the course.
Fusion
Fusion are committed to championing a worldwide movement of student mission. University is a formational, decision-making time for young people and Fusion work to connect students to local churches, equips churches for student evangelism, and calls the church to recognise the unique opportunity of the student mission field.
Harmony
"Harmony" lives in Jordan and teaches English in an area not reached with the Good News. She also trains new teachers moving overseas and provides ongoing professional development for all those teaching in Jordan with her organisation. Please remember her, and all of Team Jordan, as they seek to provide holistic, high quality education and build deep relationships with students and locals.
M10
Young people today face enormous uncertainty, particularly when it comes to their future. M10 brings together schools, businesses and industry professionals together to practically invest in young people and provide them with the information and tools that they need to feel confident to take their next steps into their chosen future.
Montgomery Heights Christian Care Centre, Zimbabwe
Montgomery Heights is a registered home for orphan and destitute children. It provides housing, education, and healthcare to up to 60 children up to the age of 18, focusing on a family-like environment. It has weekly church services, Bible studies, a small on-site clinic and provides pre-school education.
Tearfund
Tearfund is a Christian charity with over 50 years of experience in international development. They work directly, and/or alongside local partners and churches, in underserved communities in more than 50 countries to tackle complex poverty in three main ways: humanitarian response, community development and advocacy and influencing. St Thomas’ and Tearfund will be collaborating on a project in Uganda, with more details to come soon!
Other mission partners
We are part of the New Wine Network, committed to seeing local churches changing nations.
St Thomas’ is part of the Church of England in the Diocese of Newcastle. We contribute a parish share to support mission and ministry across the diocese.
The Eden Team are a group of Christians who live in Byker to do life with their neighbours, share the good news of Jesus and build a deep sense of community. They do this through youth work, community projects, intentionality in relationships with neighbours, and discipleship.
In 2025 we launched WAVE, a project to to equip young people to share their faith with creativity and confidence.