musings on leadership in ministry
So, I’ve blogged a bit about what might or might not be happening in terms of emerging church in Scotland. Some journeyers met and chatted and one of the things that came up was some kind of website to help us talk and share and encourage each other and to gather people together. So…. Come Read More …
Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I’ve been busy writing essays and working away from home. I’ve also been a little uninspired so haven’t had an awful lot to say. However… I’ve just spent a really interesting couple of days with my colleagues talking about work and faith. We spent some time considering culture Read More …
I noticed on the BBC homepage they were highlighting their archieve material on Cuba. The URC Synod of Scotland (my employers) have a link with the Reformed Church in Cuba and I’m hoping to visit there this year with a group of young adults. Looks like some really interesting stuff. Worth a look.
So, it’s 2009 already. How was 2008 for you? For me it was pretty good. Not in a lots of huge and significant things happened kind of way but lots of little good things came along. Work Stuff We have a Children and Youth Committee with more young people than adults on it. Scottish Youth Read More …
Being a youth worker can be a lonely job. I know that sounds odd, especially given that the job is to spend time with young people and develop good working relationships with all kinds of people. But the fact is that much of a youth worker’s time is spent on their own, preparing, reading, thinking… Read More …
Today was at an event organised by the Church of Scotland called ‘Emerging Church – Centre Meets the Fringe’ in a new church development in Gilmerton, Edinburgh (domain of the inimitable Paul Beautyman). We’re hearing about ‘emerging church’ from people who are ‘on the edges’. In some ways the day so far has been inspiring Read More …
After discussion with Chris today we decided to create a Scottish Youth Ministry Network online at http://scottishyouthministry.ning.com. This network is for anyone involved in or interested in work with young people in Scotland. We hope it will be a place where we can support, encourage and resource each other. So join up and tell your Read More …