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.

preparing to listen for a fresh word from God

July 23, 2020
Tom Mepham

Read (or listen to) Romans 8:26-39 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27 And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit...

The Open Life

July 8, 2020
Tom Mepham

In "The Open Life," Tom Mepham shares his reflections on Jesus' parable about the closed and open life. Through the stories of John the Baptist, Jesus, and Toiroa, Tom invites readers to cultivate an openness to God and new life. He offers a simple prayer practice to embody that openness and invites...

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.