Thursday, November 13, 2008

Ministry update
Hiya,
I have just come back from a CPAT meeting (Child protection advisory team). It was a productive day, I think... It is hard at times to grapple with the dynamics of a loosely coupled or decentralised organisation, as you deal with individual base or team dynamics versus the organisational structural dynamic. This field though is something I love, yet is also challenging. The result of the day is that I will probably be looking at further training opportunities for myself and for other staff members.

Developing good practice is a real passion of mine. One of the underpinning values of a community worker is to empower people. As a Christian community worker in mission that goes even further. I have a desire to equip and train people, thus empowering them to serve God, releasing them into ministry, seeing them reach their full potential and utimately seeing God's Kingdom advance, as their lifestyle and ministry impacts their communities.

That is the passion that drives me.....At times I wonder if I am equipped myself to do that, but the great thing is that I need to lean on God for that....and that is the way it should be, as the earth is the Lords and everything in it.... I try to see God's heart or plan rather than my own....but I am still a learner....and will always be one.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Ministry updates
I just thought I would let you know what I am up to....
In recent weeks I have been asked by our finance committee to give a presentation to all the budget holders within YWAM Scotland. Although it was a short presentation, I think it went well.
The focus of the presentation was about applying for external funding.
This was a general topic, which included areas like community work approaches such as Neighbourhood Skills.
My hope is that in the next few months I will be able to focus on developing and producing small workshops for staff. Key topics would include - funding, community work strategy and good practice.

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