What are people saying about UNOH training?

“Amazing. Challenging. Terrible. Wonderful. The kind of year that transforms you, humbles you, and encourages you. More than anything, the Sub-merge year pushes you to begin understanding poverty, yourself, and God” (Ashleigh Newnham, Sub-merge student 2010).

“The most challenging part of the Sub-merge Course is taking the plunge and filling out the application form!  After moving to Noble Park and commencing the course I soon felt a sense of peace and contentment.  This is where God wants me.  I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to learn more about radical discipleship and partner with the poor.  There is no where else I would rather be!” (Colleen Coath, Sub-merge student 2010).

“The Sub-merge year has been a roller-coaster filled with all the right kinds of struggles, celebrations and growth. I’m learning to genuinely share life with people whose experiences have been hugely different from my own, and I’m re-looking at the Scriptures with the help of wise practitioners. And through the journey I’m being challenged, inspired and encouraged in my pursuit of this God who so deeply loves the poor. The year’s been the best of times and the worst of times; and I can’t imagine anything I’d rather do” (Heather Oulton, Sub-merge student 2010).

“I have loved doing Sub-merge this year. I have learnt about living in community, the justice that God wants for our world today, the Bible and I have formed new and really precious relationships. I would recommend it to anyone!” (Katie Godfrey, Sub-merge student 2009).

“Sub-merge is a course for those who desire to put feet to their faith, while at the same time delving into some theology.  Stepping out into the community and engaging in the lives of those who live in poverty or struggle with life’s issues are part of UNOH’s core values. Sub-merge begins to give you insight into a group of people who have chosen to commit their lives to living with and serving the poor in an urban setting, loving God through practically loving neighbour and developing life rhythms to help support this lifestyle.”  (Denise Tims, Sub-merge student 2009).

“There are many training opportunities and organisations around, but I want to highlight UNOH’s ‘Sub-merge’ program: it is unique. It focuses on mission with the marginalised and the poor. And it is led by UNOH practitioners who live out what they are teaching. This type of training will not only be of practical use, but will make a long term impact on the lives of those who participate. ‘Sub-merge’ is long overdue.” (Darryl Gardiner, activist and regular Surrender speaker).

“Increasingly it is my conviction that many struggle to reach out to the stranger in their midst, not through a lack of compassion, but because they are scared. We are scared of doing the wrong thing. The solution to this is to be up-skilled in the area of what it means to walk with people who are different from us. This is what ‘Sub-merge’ is all about. Who does not want to do this?” (Mick Duncan, activist, speaker and author of ‘Costly Mission’).

“The UNOH community are the best people I know to help you explore our common calling of being God’s people in mission. That’s because, for UNOH, authentic mission is best discovered by living it, not just talking about it. Can I urge you to be part of a UNOH Training course —who knows where it might take you?” (Paul Cameron, CEO Churches of Christ Vic/Tas).

“The point is not simply to understand the bible or the issues, but to be so radicalized by Jesus that we make a real difference locally and globally. A great way to do this is by joining one of UNOH’s praxis orientated courses. I’d love to see you there.” (Tim Costello, CEO World Vision Australia).