leadership in ministry
Tonight is the final chapter of Crossover 2007. The de-brief for an event this size is very important as Crossover brings together so many agencies and volunteers to deliver a weekend for over 500 young people. Crossover has been a huge part of my life for over 10 years and I’ve decided that tonight will Read More …
I spent yesterday at a conference organised by the Scottish Commissioner for Children and Young People, Dr Kathleen Marshall on the topic of non-violent childhood. The day was pretty interesting but to be honest the speakers were preaching to the choir. The most interesting part of the day was the chance to have a chat Read More …
I was back at Drumchapel Essenside this morning to lead worship. They are such a great bunch of people. So down to earth and welcoming. The texts for today were quite challenging; the story of Elijah asking God to raise the widow’s son back to life from 1 Kings 17 and Luke’s account of Jesus Read More …
We have just spent a weekend in Skye. Words cannot describe the rugged beauty of the Island, photos don’t come close to capturing the magnificent landscape but I’ll try. We set off, Avril and I never having been to Skye, with our companion for the trip Harry, Avril’s father. He’s been a few times but Read More …
Last night Avril and I were guests at 25th Edinburgh Girl’s Brigade Company’s annual display. We were treated to singing, screaming, drumming and some comedy drama. The girls were amazing! To end the evening their chaplain Sue had created a video set to M People’s song ‘Search for the Hero’. The images were a great Read More …
The last few weeks have been pretty busy, mostly with planning, which means I’ve been stuck at my desk lots! Crossover, Scotland’s best Christian youth festival (I’m contractually bound to say that!), is coming up in a month so I’ve been trying to sort out the programme for printing. It hasn’t been easy! Lots of Read More …
MediaSnackers explain how young people interact with the digital world How can the church engage with a generation of young people who experience the world as media snackers? Ideas?