a new podcast has been launched, based on the inklings (c.s. lewis, j.r.r. tolkien and others), called ‘the kindlings‘. its recorded monthly in surrey, british columbia.
An intelligent, imaginative, hospitable exploration of ideas that matter in contemporary life. Join us around the hearth every month to hear lively conversation about culture, music, art, books, and the ideas impacting today’s world.
i’m listening to their first podcast, discussing movies from the past year.
the ‘official’ announcement went on monday about my summer 2009 ministry plans.
i’ll be taken a leave, of sorts (still doing some of my current work, at a distance), and serving as assistant director at camp medley. i’ve spend a few weeks over the past two summers as chaplain – amazing to see the lives of so many be transformed by the gospel.
i’ve had a few meetings with the director, elizabeth harding. so far, everything seems to be falling into place for the summer. we have a great team, who i am looking forward to serving with, some new names for me and the camp.
i have no doubt that it will be busy and crazy – but i live for those moments. especially when in the middle of chaos, you hear Father’s voice reminding you that he is in complete control and we just need to trust. i am often humbled by the awe-some opportunity that people have when they work at the christian summer camp. throughout the summer, we are given the opportunity each week to model the lifestyle that jesus demonstrated for us, to be an example of christian community (both shining and flawed) all while full of joy and excitement. i have left the past two summers feeling physically exhausted but re-energized by the transformation of campers after sharing the good news of jesus w
ith them.
i am looking forward with anticipation to serving with a great team and continuing to work with liz (shown at right) in planning for this opportunity.
if you’re in the maritimes, you might know of some kids or teens looking for a great week at camp. check it out.
Filed under: resources, youth ministry | Tags: female youth pastors, sophia network
a great new resource has been launched for female youth pastors – ‘the sophia network’
The Sophia Network exists to connect women in youth work and ministry, to access training, develop skills and share wisdom.
We focus our energy in four areas:
- partnership – through everything we do we encourage women and men to work together in ways that reflect the heart of God.
- relationships – facilitating enhanced working relationships between youth workers; creating environments in which female youth workers can build relationships with each other; emphasising the importance of mentoring for youth workers and young people.
- voice – advocacy on behalf of women in youth work; raising awareness of how gender affects youth work and ministry.
- training – providing excellent training to develop confidence, skills and professional expertise.
Our ultimate aim is to encourage women and men to work together more closely in a way that reflects the heart of God, but we recognize that sometimes issues need to be addressed before women can contribute on a level playing field.
