Author: Tom Mepham

Tom Mepham is the full-time minister of Student Soul. He received his Diploma in Ministry from the Knox Centre of Ministry and Leadership in December 2019, prior to which he graduated with a Bachelor of Theology from Otago University in 2017. He is a member of the Southern Presbytery, part of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. Tom is also a writing and performing musician and you can keep up with his explorations at his website.

What do I see? A Vision

June 25, 2020
Tom Mepham

What do you see when you imagine all that the church could be? Imagine it. A ministry of connection, transformation, and empowerment, where leaders are trained in the Spirit and fluent in the gospel. This is the vision of a church that is alive, flourishing, and impactful. Will you pray for it, resource...

The Reshaping

April 28, 2020
Tom Mepham

Looking for a way to move forward in these uncertain times? In this post, you're invited to make a choice to lean into God and dig deeper into faith. Join a collaborative community committed to shaping the future and embrace Christ's call on your life in leadership, creativity, and service. Give this...

Name, Journey, Vision, Calling

April 16, 2020
Tom Mepham

In this post, Tom Mepham reflects on his own experience of hitting the limits of personal strength and finding freedom in God through discovering his name, journey, vision, and task. May you too find your identity in God, experience healing and growth on your journey, embrace a big vision of the reign...

The Darkness of Easter

April 7, 2020
Tom Mepham

In a time of great uncertainty and loss, it's important to confront the pain and struggle of the world. As we approach the crucifixion of Christ, remember that the darkness is not the end of the story. May you find peace in the midst of the storm.

becoming fully free

February 21, 2020
Tom Mepham

Join us at Student Soul as we explore what it means to be fully free in our personal lives and as a community. Discover how the vision of freedom that God invites us into is both similar and different to the world around us.

What does “called, equipped, sent” mean? Part 1

February 10, 2020
Tom Mepham

Student Soul's ethos is summed up in three words: "called, equipped, sent." To be called is to claim your identity as a human with purpose and direction given by the creator. It's an invitation to follow Jesus and live into your true identity, choosing a life of meaning and purpose. The general call...