Chaplain Sunday: God's Kingdom in Our Schools | 19/7/26

WATCH STEPH'S STORY: https://vimeo.com/1171669254?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci On Chaplain Sunday, school chappie Jeff Thomson, who has served in chaplaincy for over 28 years, shares what it looks like to bring FLBC's focus for this year ,"Your Kingdom Come", into Australia's schools. Drawing on Matthew 6, Luke 4, and Colossians, Jeff explains that every day more than 4 million young Australians walk through school gates carrying real questions about identity, hope, and truth — and that chaplaincy meets those kingdom questions with kingdom answers. Through stories like sitting in silence with a grieving basketball captain, a former student's unexpected hug of gratitude, and a young man whose life changed after years of attending a school Bible study, Jeff unpacks the power of simply showing up — what he calls "the ministry of presence." He challenges the church to see that mission isn't just overseas, but happens across the road, in classrooms and playgrounds, and invites listeners to consider how they might partner with local chaplains through prayer, financial support, or volunteering. Whether you're a chaplain, a parent, or simply wondering how to live out your faith wherever God has placed you, this episode is an encouraging reminder that the kingdom grows one conversation, one act of kindness, and one life at a time. flbc.org.au