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07.23.08Ethical principles in Youth Work/MinistryThe British National Youth Agency (NYA) has a very interesting document called 'Ethical Conduct in Youth Work' that calls itself 'a statement of values and principles from The National Youth Agency.' The principles of ethical conduct for youth work and what youth workers should be commitment to are: 1. Treat young people with respect, valuing each individual and avoiding negative discrimination. 2. Respect and promote young people’s rights to make their own decisions and choices, unless the welfare or legitimate interests of themselves or others are seriously threatened. 3. Promote and ensure the welfare and safety of young people, while permitting ...
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04.02.08A not very dramatic drama with Rob Bell, Ken Silva and me!“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.” A few nights ago as I was browsing the net I came across a very 'interesting' site called Apprising Ministries. I came across an article on the site regarding Rob Bell entitled Rob Bell and New Age Guru Marianne Williamson, I know I know you just know from the title and the 'feel' of the website this is not going to be a nice chirpy read! After reading ...
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04.02.08Greenbelt FestivalLooks like Brian McLaren is going to be at Greenbelt Festival this year.
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03.25.08Shane Claiborne & Chris Haw new book: Jesus for President- Politics for Ordinary RadicalsI got back from a weekend away in St. Ives (possibly my favourite place in the UK) and found a box with Amazon printed on it... O how I love getting books in the post. It was Shane Claiborne & Chris Haw's new book; Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals. At the moment I have only just flicked through it, but it looks really interesting. The 'feel' and artwork (which is on every page) is very cool, almost more like a scrapbook of thoughts and ideas with accompanying images than a systematic book. More importantly the book ...
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03.11.08I am Emergent/Postmodern!Ha! What's your theological worldview? created with QuizFarm.com You scored as Emergent/PostmodernYou are Emergent/Postmodern in your theology. You feel alienated from older forms of church, you don't think they connect to modern culture very well. No one knows the whole truth about God, and we have much to learn from each other, and so learning takes place in dialogue. Evangelism should take place in relationships rather than through crusades and altar-calls. People are interested in spirituality and want to ask questions, so the church should help them to do this. Emergent/Postmodern 86% Neo orthodox 54% Roman Catholic 50% Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan 46% Modern Liberal 36% Charismatic/Pentecostal 36% Classical Liberal 32% Reformed Evangelical 25% Fundamentalist 11%
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01.16.08Why God doesn’t go to churchwhy god doesn't go to church
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01.07.08Event: SHIFT Youth Work/Ministry event, IL, USASHIFT • April 9-11, 2008 - Willow Creek Campus, South Barrington, IL "Shift 2008 is about innovation: Rather than highlighting one specific model of ministry, we've invited some of the most innovative thinkers and leaders we could find and asked them to shape our experiences and discussions." This event is primarily for adult youth workers, there is also a student track for teen leaders within your ministries. The organisers of this conferences are of the emerging conversation persuasion as you can see from line-up of speakers and breakout leaders, including: Brian McLaren Mark Yaconelli Shane Claiborne Kara Powell Dan Kimball Scot McKnight You can find out more by going ...
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01.05.08How can Youth Work/Ministry be in the Third PlacesThe Third Place is a term coined by US sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1990 book The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community. Oldenburg sees the “first” place as our home and those we live with. Our second place is the workplace (school, college, university) — where we spend most of our days. But third places anchor community life and offer the benefits that come with broader interaction. All societies have informal meeting places. Oldenburg sees the essential ingredients of third places as: they ...
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12.20.07Urban Church Reflection by Steve Collins on emergingchurch.infoI like this photo essay by Steve Collins called urban church.
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12.20.07John Sentamu Anglican of Archbishop York cuts up dog collarI was reading this article in the Guardian Newspaper today. The Archbishop of York , John Sentamu, I have always admired since hearing about his peace vigil back in August 2006, I wanted to go and join him in his vigil but never did :( Anyway, his collar cutting was as protect against the Zimbabwe president Mugabe. The Archbishop said that Mugabe "destroyed the identities" of his people through oppression and economic mismanagement. "As an Anglican this is what I wear to identify myself, that I'm a clergyman." "Do you know what Mugabe has done? ...
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