Events for Youth Workers
Enliven
October 2008 - June 2009
An ecumenical training programme organised by churches in Northamptonshire. Sessions include '101 ideas to use with young people', 'Developing young leaders' & 'Small groups - working with small numbers'. Information can be found on www.nymo.org/enliven.
ReSource Training Course 2008/2009
The ReSource course has trained over 80 young adults to plant churches in emerging culture. The course will be of interest to youth workers and those involved in leading emerging churches with students, young adults and young families.
The 08-09 course kicks off in the autumn, & will consist of 3 weekends in October, February and April. Go along to just one or two weekends, or by doing all three you'll be taken through the learning journey & be able to access other aspects of ReSource, such as mentoring and regional huddles.
The weekends are:
31 October - 2 November 2008 (Birmingham) Mission and Culture
20 - 22 February 2009 (Reading) Emerging Church
17 - 19 April 2009 (Leeds) Transforming Communities
The weekends cost £150 each or £400 for all three. Download the flyer here.
For more info go to www.resourcechurchplanting.com or call 0114 278 9378.
Encourage young people to change the world!
Tuesday 4 November 7:30pm - 9:30pm
St Peter's Church, Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage
Do you believe that young people can make a difference? Need some help getting them to believe it? Then come along to a free training workshop from Christian Aid. Packed full of practical and creative ideas to help you tackle global issues in a fun and relevant way with your youth groups, this session will give you plenty of ways to make a start, without needing to be an expert.
To book a place or for more details contact Sarah Clay on 01865 246818 or email sclay@christian-aid.org
Young People Facing Bereavement
Monday 8 December London
Publicised as a 'day for chaplains & chaplaincy workers who have contact with young people between 11 & 18 & wish to learn more about their needs in facing loss and bereavement'. The day will be looking at how young people grieve, different approaches & skills in supporting them, and more difficult issues such as bereavement by sudden death.
The cost is £90 - download the flyer here
Leading Questions
19 - 22 January 2009
High Leigh, Hertfordshire
A mid-week residential conference for children's and youth workers, looking at what the Bible says about leadership - through a mix of Bible readings, talks, seminars & discussion groups.
Speakers include Ed Vaughan, John Tindall, Dave Fenton & many more. Go to www.thegoodbook.co.uk/bcyw for more details & to book, or call 0845 225 0880.
The cost is £195 (standard room) or £225 (en-suite room).
Urban Saints One Day Training Conference
Saturday 7 March Luton
A day of inspiration and practical help for youth leaders. There'll be four sessions over the day:
Faith development in young people
Understanding the impact of technology on young people
Producing balanced teaching programmes
Managing young people's behaviour effectively
For more details go to http://web.energize.uk.net/training/483
