
a few words about us
About Word of Life
Reaching the lost youth. Restoring the backslider. Refreshing the committed believer.
who we are
Seeking authenticity and truth
Today’s youth face more challenges than any generation before them. They are constantly bombarded with answers to their questions about purpose and identity, often without the discernment to know what is right or wrong. More than ever, they are looking for authenticity and truth.
Word of Life Youth Ministry reaches today’s youth, whose needs constantly change, with biblical principles that never change. We exist to support local organisations in providing platforms for evangelism and discipleship, for the purpose of seeing changed lives and growth in Christ.

1 million
students reached by Word of Life International every year.
50+ years
of Word of Life ministry in Australia.
Laurieton
our home base on the NSW Mid North Coast, serving churches and schools nationwide.
Our mission
Word of Life is dedicated to sharing the message of Christ with students in every corner of the globe.
Our mission statement
Reaching the lost youth. Restoring the backslider. Refreshing the committed believer. We do this through direct evangelism and by supporting the local church with biblical resources and leadership training.
Our key goal
To see every young person take their next step with Jesus.

our beliefs
God’s Word at the centre
What we do in ministry flows from one place: God’s Word. It is from the Scriptures that we take our philosophy for life and ministry.
the people
Meet our missionaries
Meet the missionary staff who serve young people, churches and schools through Word of Life Australia.
Director
Martin & Silvia Garcia
Leading Word of Life Australia since 2010, with a passion for evangelism, discipleship and leadership training.
Financial Manager · Missionary Care, WOL Indo-Pacific Region
Jim & Lynda Dugan
Managing Word of Life’s finances and caring for missionaries across the Indo-Pacific region.
Gap Year Ministries Coordinator
Scott & Abby Morrison
Coordinating the Discipleship Training Centre gap year for young adults.




