Tom will be starting work with UCCF as Relay Worker in August 2022.
Tom is doing Relay in Aberdeen, supporting the Christian Union in the University of Aberdeen.
Relay is a ten-month discipleship, training and mission programme run by UCCF, a charity which aims to give every student in Great Britain an opportunity to hear and respond to the good news about Jesus Christ.
Relay Workers equip, resource and encourage student Christian Unions whilst being discipled and trained by a member of UCCF staff.
Tom says...
Hi there! I’m Tom, I’m originally from Belfast but I’ve been in Edinburgh for the last four years studying Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University. It was here that I got involved with the CU and saw what a great mission field university is and how the work of a CU can bring about so many opportunities to speak about Jesus with non-Christians and draw alongside other Christians to encourage them in their walk with God.
This coming year I’ll be serving as the Relay Worker for University of Aberdeen (and I’m very pumped about it!), seeking to make the Lord known to the students in Aberdeen through supporting the CU in their mission. Day-to-day this will look like engaging in first-contact evangelism on campus, one-to-one Bible studies with Christian students and seeker Bible studies with non-Christian students, as well as being trained in various ways for ministry while being supervised by a UCCF Staff Worker.
While serving as the Relay Worker for University of Aberdeen I will be depending on a network of supporters to bring the mission of the CU before the Lord in prayer and to support me financially in this mission to cover things such as living expenses, training materials and travelling costs. I will also be sending out regular prayer updates to keep connected with supporters and let them know how they can be praying and giving thanks for the spread of the gospel on campus. I’d love if you would consider being part of this team!
Pray for Tom
Prayer is a vital part of supporting Tom’s work with Christian Unions. Here are some prayer points from Tom:
- Please pray for students who arrive at the University of Aberdeen not firm in their faith as they face new temptations, freedoms and struggles; may they feel welcomed and accepted by the CU so that they may be encouraged in their walk with God.
- Please pray for great opportunities to speak of Jesus with non-Christian students and pray for receptive hearts that will welcome the gospel.
- Please pray for the CU to be a good witness on campus and for harmony and unity among believing students.
Partner with Tom
It costs on average £8,000–12,000 to cover the living and ministry expenses of a Relay Worker.
Having a team of people who partner financially and in prayer with Relay Workers means that they can:
- Encourage CU students in their faith in the Lord Jesus.
- Give biblically-grounded answers to students exploring Christianity.
- Support CUs as they seek to give every student the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel.