Youthwork, Coaching and another blog ?
In some sense it is unrealistic to think that the world can cope with yet another blog, but then equally it is possible that my unique perspective on youth ministry with my blend of coaching, relational ministry and often controversial views might just find an avid reader somewhere in the world.
So – it is launched – and here is post number 1 – no doubt I will have heaps to learn about blogging and the software – but that will happen in the way I usually learn – by doing, by failing, by trying again and by hopefully not giving up.
Contrasts
Within the last month I have been a speaker at the same camp site [only 3.5 hours drive away], but apart from location the experiences had nothing in common. One was a group of 17 teenagers from various places most of which had, at best, a passing interest in God; the other had 320 on fire young people en masse from my denomination.
For sure God moved in both situations – a conversation with the male [13 year old] partner of a night time liaison just before he was picked up as he was sent home from camp; a mass altar call in response to a great message [not inflating my ego here as I only did a workshop]
The question that remains is – which did I enjoy the most? Does that indicate a calling? Where are we most effective? Should we be able to minister in all places or is it acceptable to specialise?
OK – I agree – that was more than one question.
