The next generation of Ministry Leaders – Student In Training

Anna Davy’s journey to become a full-time student at Ridley College in Melbourne was unexpected, and one that God ensured would be fruitful through his design and calling to use her gifts and skills in the area of Children’s and Youth Ministry. The first signs of Anna’s pathway to ministry began when attending Youth Group as a child and never wanting to miss a single meet up. Later as a Youth Trainee at Huon Anglican she was led to the unexpected opportunity to begin a Traineeship as a Children’s and Youth Worker at at Wellspring Anglican, while completing a GradDip online.

Anna said, “I knew this was the role I was meant to do, for as long as I can do it”. Anna and her husband moved from their home in Hobart at the beginning of 2025 for Anna to begin study with support from the Diocese. After settling in to Ridley life and finding a new church Anna is loving being on campus, and collaborating with other students. As a full time student, attending classes in person, and coming together with other students in the library is not an experience you can get online.

“I feel so fortunate to have the support from the Diocese as a full time student, to know my ministry is fully supported not just financially, through connections with Ministry Leaders and staff across Tasmania who are excited for me to be getting this experience and this training. Knowing my role is being taken seriously is such an encouragement in continuing my study”.

While Anna’s journey to study was unexpected, what a blessing this pathway is for our raising up our future leaders in Tasmania.

Anna’s Favourite Bible Verses: Romans 12:2 and Matthew 11:28-30