Young men rising up to ‘fire for God’
- deansimpson7
- Aug 27
- 2 min read
BY LAUREN MARTIN
Sydney’s Eastern Beaches Corps Officer Lieutenant Keven Williams is encouraged that more young men than ever in The Salvation Army are signing up to “become strengthened, inspired and on fire for God”.
Keven is the organiser of the annual Arise Men’s Camp at Collaroy on Sydney’s northern beaches, with this year’s event to be held on 24-26 October.
“Men’s camps are important spaces that allow men to hear from God,” said Keven.
“Also, for fellowship with other men, and to feel that they can talk in a safe space ... as well as great food, and good friendships ... friendships that will go on forever.”
Keven said places are filling fast for Arise this year, and while the camp is open to men of all ages, he was pleased to see many young men registering. Last year’s camp attracted more than 90 men.
“It’s great to see more and more young men in the Army wanting to become strengthened, inspired and on fire for God,” he said.
“Delegates really engaged [last year],” he continued. “They really went deep in the new things that they were learning and were able to take away with them new knowledge and skills to their home corps.
“Last year, we saw God perform a significant healing. We are hoping and believing that God is going to be doing the same this year.”
This year’s guest speaker is Sean Nolan from Shire Salvos in southern Sydney. He has authored several books and has 18 years of experience in ministry in Sydney. He will be speaking on what it means to be ‘chosen’ in the image of Christ.
The theme for this year’s camp is ‘Chosen’. There will also be time for prayer and healing ministry.
Electives on fathering, men’s mental health and wellbeing, prayer and the prophetic, and leadership will also be offered.
There are still spaces available for Arise, which runs from 24-26 October. Register here
