Summer Edit 1: Preparing our Teens for University with Pippa Elmes

If you have a teenager or young adult off to University this Autumn, you’re not going to want to miss this episode! Whether or not they currently identify as a Christian, the student experience offers fresh opportunities to discover their own path of faith, exploring different churchmanships and worship styles, and meeting others whose enthusiasm about Jesus can be infectious. How can we best support our children as they transition into University students? How can we as churches prepare and commission our school-leavers well? And how can we welcome new students into our churches and homes - aside from the obvious lure of offering free food? In today’s bumper episode, Lucy asks Pippa Elmes about all these questions and more. Pippa has been working with churches and students for 15 years, locally and then nationally with Fusion. She loves seeing others come alive in their calling. As part of her Fusion work, Pippa has led the Student Linkup project, helping young people to go as empowered missionaries into university life and equipping parents and churches to champion school leavers as they head off on this great adventure. She still can't get over the great potential and hope in this transition and loves to share that hope with churches, families and students. Pippa is also a wife and mum of two young girls. Links: - Fusion website: www.fusionmovement.org - Connect with churches in your University town: www.studentlinkup.org - Follow Fusion on Instagram (@hellofusionmovement) Facebook (Fusion) or Twitter (@fusion_movement) - Student Linkup box: https://www.fusionmovement.org/resources/product/box - DMC deck: https://www.fusionmovement.org/resources/product/dmc Pippa gave us such practical ideas in this episode, as well as the big picture of what student life looks like today. If you’ve been encouraged, why not join us financially so that we can continue to invite wise guests to share their expertise with us? To give a one-off or regular gift, go to https://www.brf.org.uk/donate/ Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.