Southport Church of Christ

Gold Coast Youth Group

Welcome to Alive Youth, a Gold Coast youth group helping our high school community find hope and pursue their purpose in Jesus. We are committed to supporting our young people by creating a space where they can have fun, enjoy community and feel supported as they walk through life as a high school student. The main event: Friday Night Youth! Every Friday during the school term from 6.30pm-9.00pm, we invite students in grades 7-12 from schools across the Gold Coast to hang out with us and enjoy some music, food, activities and a short message from one of their mentors. Students spend time in their year-level life groups; each led by a young adult mentor whose goal is to create a safe space to connect, discuss life issues and pray for each other. 

meet the leaders

Josh

Year 7

Jemma

Year 7 & 8

Charli

Year 7 & 8

Thien

Year 8

Molly

Year 9

Aidenn

Year 9

Sarah

Year 10

Lisa

Year 10

Harry

Year 10 & 11

Alex

Year 10 & 11

Beth

Year 11 & 12

Lucy

Year 11 & 12

Kiani

Year 11 & 12

Franco

Year 12

Chris

Youth Band

Adam

Youth Coordinator

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HAVE QUESTIONS OR WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?

ADAM.PACKER@SCC.ORG.AU   |   5564 6222

Steve Peach

Ministry Team Leader

Steve moved into the role as Ministry Team Leader in January 2013. He has had previous ministry experience as a Youth Pastor and Men’s Ministry Pastor as well as working with Youth Dimension in Melbourne and the Bible Society in NSW. Steve also carries the role of Chaplain to the V8 Ute series, and works with the broader V8 Supercar chaplaincy team. He is a motor mechanic by trade and has a real passion to see the gospel presented in a culturally relevant way to ordinary Aussies. He holds a Bachelor of Theology and is ordained by the Churches of Christ in QLD. He is married to Belinda, and together they have a daughter Zoe and a son Thomas.

Updated 09/03/22

  • We are excited to be able to gather together with you for our 9AM & 5PM services this Sunday! Masks are no longer required when visiting. Kids Church will be on and we look forward to sharing morning tea together in the courtyard after our 9AM service.
  • Our 9AM service will be streamed live via our YouTube channel.

Favourite movie?

Little Women

What is your favourite youth night?

 The pool party is always a blast

Why are you a youth leader? 

I’m a youth leader because in a world where the youth are bombarded with so many different narratives, I have the opportunity to show them the truth and love of God that was the first shown to me

Sarah

Year 8

Something not many people know about you? 

I caught a barramundi

Something that not many other people have experienced?

Catching a barramundi

Why are you a youth leader? 

Because I love hanging out with my amazing girls, getting to know more about their lives and see them grow into beautiful young women

Ella

Year 9

Favourite food?

Gyoza and my mum’s cooking

Most exciting thing you have done on a youth night?

My girls all tried to show me how to do a roundoff – and I almost did it!

Why are you a youth leader? 

To be a support for all my youth girls and to be able to tell and show them how dearly loved they are by God

Ruth

Year 9

Favourite movie?

The Princess Bride

Something not many people know about you? 

I don’t like fairy bread

Why are you a youth leader? 

I want to be able to share my faith with my young guys and see them grow and draw nearer to God

Harry

Year 9

What is your favourite youth night?

The Amazing Race. I love a good competition night and racing around trying to collect clues!

Most unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?

I once ate 63 chicken nuggets to win a competition

Why are you a youth leader?

I love getting alongside young people and seeing them grow more on fire for God

Kiani

Year 10

Something that not many other people have experienced?

I once caught a shark with my bare hands

What is your favourite youth night?

Skills night! I love teaching useful life skills to the kids

Why are you a youth leader?

My personal relationship with God brings me fulfilment and joy that nothing else can. I hope to demonstrate and share this to the youth so that they will be inspired to pursue their own relationship with Jesus

Hamish

Year 11

Favourite food?

Chicken/pork adobo (traditional filipino dish)

Something that not many other people have experienced?

I once went caged-diving with great white sharks in South Africa

Why are you a youth leader?

In a world where we can be heavily influenced by a lot of things. I chose to be a youth leader because I believe it is such a great opportunity to spend time with the youth and to be able to share with them who Jesus is and what the Gospel is all about. And I pray that through the times I spend with these kids, in some small way, I am able to help be a positive influence in their lives.

Franco

Year 11

August Prayer Night Update

We are so excited that, with the lifting of restrictions, we are able to gather together for our August Prayer & Worship Nights! Please wear a mask at all times when on the premises and make sure to sign in using the QLD check in app. 

We look forward to drawing near to God together.
















Favourite way to spend your time?

Needlepoint and crocheting

What is your occupation?

Law/psych student

Why are you a youth leader?

I love helping others grow in their faith

Beth

Year 10

Something that not many other people know about you?

I like to write books but I have never finished one!

What is your favourite youth night?

Lifegroup weeks because they were times when our group could learn more about each other and have our own fun activities.

Why are you a youth leader?

I want to be someone who helps and disciples high school teens on their journey, in their faith, in whatever the do, like how my past youth leaders did for me

Josh

Youth Band

Favourite food?

I love Hawaiian Pizza

Something that not many other people know about you?

I failed maths in year 7 but am now studying education at uni

Why are you a youth leader?

I want to be a mentor to high school students as they journey through their God-given lives. I want to be there if they ever need encouragement as my mentor was to me. ( 2 Corinthians 1:4 )

Eagan

Year 7

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multicultural ministry!

Favourite food?

Rice and tofu, because you can cook so many dishes with it and coconut because you can eat it and drink it in many types of dishes.

Most exciting/interesting/unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?

I have won several youth limbo competitions in the past.

Why are you a youth leader?

I am a youth leader because I want to lead the youth congregation in a time of worship, hoping to bring them closer to God.

Chris

Youth Band

Favourite way to spend your time?

Climbing, exploring, hiking

Most exciting/interesting/unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?

Cut lolly snakes with a chainsaw

Why are you a youth leader?

To be a mentor to the next generation and influence young people in a positive way.

Zach

Year 7

Something not many people know about you?

I do kickboxing

Most exciting/interesting/unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?

Learn swing dancing

Why are you a youth leader?

I want to support and spur on the youth in their faith

Jemma

Year 7

Favourite way to spend your time?

Swimming at the beach/creek

Something not many people know about you?

I’ve never been to a hairdresser

Why are you a youth leader?

I think it’s a challenging stage of life where there are so many different influences and It’s so important for the youth to know that they are loved by God and His church. I’d like to help show this to the kids by being there for them. I love the Alive Youth set up, that focuses on mentoring for each year level and shows love to the youth.

Belle

Year 8