As many of you are aware, Kym Keady is one of the founders of Real Talk. Kym recently resigned from her responsibilities at Real Talk as a staff member, director, and member of the company. I’m sure if you have had anything to do with Kym or Real Talk over the years you would, like us, be very grateful for her amazing contribution. Here are some words from Kym…
A message from Kym Keady
Co-founder of Real Talk
I’ve tried for a while now to put this moment and the present as far from each other as possible. After all, no mum wants to let go of their grown up child right? Yet, here we are at the end of an era- well for me, anyway.
After starting out as a young pregnant mum in 1999, joining forces with Paul in 2011, and then with an awesome group of volunteers and staff, having fun crafting sexuality retreats and resources, having the opportunity of using my own personal story to help bring truth to young peoples lives and ministering in many schools in Aus for the last 8 years; I have come to the end of my time at Real Talk and need to step aside to make space for the new chapter to unfold.
Over the past 8 years Paul and I have marvelled at how Real Talk has grown from this tiny ‘on the side ministry’ it once was, to the successful organisation it is now - mostly due to Paul’s tenacious efforts at the helm. We have seen countless young people hear ’Real Talk’ - the message of Gods amazing plan for love and life to the ends of this nation and across the sea to New Zealand. Not only teenagers and young adults, but parents, school staff, parishioners and primary schools students.
As culture changes and grows and new leaders and teaching styles rise, it’s time for me to hand the baton of Real Talk’s message on to the next generation.
A new chapter now begins with a new Board of Directors (who have been operating already as a reference group) to support Paul and the team into the future.
Whilst my time in Real Talk is closing I am in no means going anywhere! God has been speaking to me for a number of years now about the call to continue to grow and learn and play my part in renewing the Church. I will continue this in anyway God asks of me and as many of you know, my plate is full of wonderful opportunities.
“When Real Talk first began, it wasn’t my idea - I called out that night ‘use me, Lord’ and I am absolutely privileged to have played a part in a beautiful, powerful and unique ministry. Real Talk is God’s work, and it is ultimately He who I entrust it to, as I always have.”
So please, keep praying for and keep supporting Real Talk. Keep following the team as they travel and proclaim the message. The new Board of Directors and Senior Staff will all continue to uphold the work that has been achieved these many years - we are fully committed to the Vision and Mission of Real Talk. Please keep them in your prayers.
Running the race with you all, always,
Kym Keady
