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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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07.08.08Theology of the ObeseI'v always been a the larger side. My mum used to say that it was just puppy fat but when I got married and hit my 30s I couldn't use the puppy fat excuse any more. Then about a year ago I was playing on the net and did one of the see how overweight chart things, a six foot guy who is 18st (252 pounds) = GROSSLY OBESE! I was less then a happy bunny. Now the other thing to happen was listening to one of the most life changing talks I have ever listened to. It was ...
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04.03.08Misquoting Jesus/Truth: What do we do with biblical problems in youth work/ministry?Just listened to yet another great podcast from The Nick and Josh Podcast with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones. Jones has got a book out called Misquoting Truth, its a response to Bart D. Ehrman book Misquoting Jesus. I've not heard of Ehrman before but the interview raised a lot of questions that I have wrestled with about Bible, like sections being added at much later dates (like the story of the woman caught in adultery, added much later...did it happen or not). Jones says is that the church needs to address these issues within our bibles. So what ...
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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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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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01.19.08Theology is bull unless…Quote from a friend: 'Unless theology leads to mission (or mission dei) then its just bull***t.' I must confess that I am a little boring and enjoy a good debate about theology to the distress of my wife. Yet as I thought more and more about this and the areas of theology that I get passionate about, I came to realise that in fact I now only really enjoy talking about theology that is practical, that can be applied or lead to praxis. I get so born and my eyes glaze over when talking about the theology of creation Vs. evolution or the ...
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01.17.08Young Life - change the message as well as the methodsI was reading this artical on Christianity Today. It talks about Young Life (YL) fireing or accepted resignations from 10 staff members in the Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina, basically, as far as I can tell, because the staff members were not upholding the traditions of the way YF explains the Gospel. Later on the artical states: "When composing the Non-Negotiables document, YL leaders were evidently concerned to differentiate between style and substance. "We affirm Young Life's style is relational and incarnational," the statement reads. "This means that our proclamation of the gospel will most always proceed from ...
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01.16.08Why God doesn’t go to churchwhy god doesn't go to church
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12.22.07What is Youth Work/Ministry Part 2: Equality of Opportunity2. Equality of Opportunity Equality of opportunity is often confused with political correctness, which sorts to do away with differences, this was often counter productive to reconciliation and building healthy communities, in that individuals and communities often felt that the traditions and characteristics that made them unique were being attacked. In contrast ‘equality of opportunity’ is not about denying differences but recognising and valuing diversity, it also seeks to ensure that discrimination is challenged and that all are given the same opportunities.In practising equality of opportunity, one could look at disability access within ones youth meetings; this could go beyond wheelchair access ...
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12.22.07What is Youth Work/Ministry Part 3: Voluntary Participation3. Voluntary Participation According to ‘Youth & Policy Youth Work’ the principle of young people’s voluntary participation is perhaps the defining feature of youth work, it goes on to state: ‘The voluntary principle ensures that, in their dealings with the institutions which provide youth work and with the practitioners who deliver it face-to-face, young people possess and retain a degree of power which is intrinsic to the practice. Both adult and young person know that at any point the young person can just walk away, thereby leaving the adult powerless to have any influence on them.’1 In light of this, youth ...
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