Timmy is an Emerging Leader at CRU, who completed the Summit Program in 2025. He was first introduced to Summit on a CRU Study Camp, and with his mum Sarah’s encouragement, Timmy joined the program in 2024.
When we spoke with Timmy and his parents about him joining the program, Timmy shared, “After school, I wanted to grow stronger in my faith. I wanted to learn more about God, but also wanted something a bit more active, a bit more outdoorsy, and so Summit just ticked all the boxes. The mix of faith and camps was just an awesome opportunity”.
Timmy had been on many CRU Camps during his childhood that were helpful in growing his faith, and this inspired him to lead on camps himself.
Timmy’s parents were keen on the opportunity and thought Summit was a perfect fit. They knew he loved God and outdoor activities.
Sarah has seen much growth in her son since starting Summit.
“Timmy has matured so much as a person and his faith has really matured as well. I can see how he's very thoughtful in the way he approaches discussion groups and talks and even just sharing his testimony. He has a real evangelistic focus that has really sharpened through the training received at Summit.
As Christian parents, the thing you want the most for your kids is for them to grow in their love of Jesus and grow in their relationship with God. So, seeing Timmy grow, depend on God, and having that ability to serve Jesus, has been really meaningful and I'm very grateful.
Learning how to run a discussion group, how to give a Bible talk, and the time that he spent in the Word has been so valuable for him as he serves now, but also into the future. Those are skills that he will be able to use to serve Jesus.”
When asked why he enjoys working on camps, Timmy shares, “Camps provide a unique opportunity to take kids out of their normal lives. It gives them the chance to reflect and to learn in a different way, without all the usual pressures of their normal day-to-day. It is a special opportunity for them to, encounter God and to consider Jesus and it's just such a great like plowing ground for your faith and you just find yourself loving Jesus more and more”.
Timmy has been very encouraged by campers' enthusiasm to learn more about God through conversations he has had with campers in activity groups and in his discussion groups.
His parents have seen the way Summit has equipped him with valuable training. His mum Sarah has observed, “Summit has given him a good gospel framework to approach life and ministry. I know the training he's received at Summit has really helped him as a kids leader in our local church. He's been a real help and asset there. And I think he is learning skills where and he'll be able to serve wherever he goes.”
Timmy has completed the Summit Program and is continuing his training in outdoor recreation and ministry, as well as learning to train and assess others in these areas. He continues to be involved in his local church, and still keeps in touch with his mentor who continues to be an encouragement to him.
