Jodie McNeill lives in Sydney, Australia, and is the Executive Director of Youthworks Outdoors.
Rathane Rd, Royal National Park, NSW Australia
PO Box 705 Sutherland NSW 1499 Australia
jodie@jodiemcneill.com
Phone: +61 2 8525 3101
Ever heard of Nature Deficit Disorder? It’s a term coined by Richard Louv in his 2005 book ‘Last Child in the Woods’.
For a powerful explanation of the effects of this disorder on our society, check out this great Youtube video:
All the more reason to get outdoors!
In my mind, what makes a great church band is one that both understands the idiosyncrasies of playing in a band with fluid membership, and short and frequently-under-cooked rehearsals, yet also recognises the need to share the common vision of serving the congregation as they join together in one voice to praise their great God in the assembly of his people.
For this reason, I want to TWIST the arm of the congregational leaders in our churches. I want to TWIST the arm of the rectors, assistant ministers, wardens, and anyone who has a key role in our churches.
I want to TWIST your arm to encourage your church musicians to be a part of one of the TWIST (‘The Word in Song Together’) music events this year run by Emu Music and Youthworks.
To read the full sydneyanglicans.net article, click here.
For more details about TWIST, click here!
As we deal with the disaster fatigue that comes from our 24-hour exposure to news coverage, we tend to seek refuge from this through finding fun. The pagans seek to “eat, drink and be merry”, and we in youth ministry are often tempted to follow a similar strategy.
Yet, the right thing for us to do in our youth groups right now is to lead our kids through a sober reflection on the global crises facing us, and to show the students how to respond appropriately to these events.
So what is your youth group going to do this weekend in the light of the Japanese disaster?
Read my further thoughts (and contribute your comments) in my latest article at sydneyanglicans.net
I’ve just had posted an article on sydneyanglicans.net about the whole idea of a Christian male rite of passage.
Should we run some sort of wilderness experience where we get fathers and sons to learn about manhood and to mark the occasion of a boy turning into a man?
Read the article (and join in the controversial comments) by visiting http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/ministry/modernministry/rites_of_passage/
We’ve got four great positions vacant at Youthworks Outdoors. We’re looking for keen-Christian, ministry-minded people who love Jesus, serving and ministry to children and youth.
We’re looking for:
Assistant Director of Programs
Hospitality Assistant at Port Hacking
I’d love you to join me and my great team, or to let anyone you know who might be suitable. Click on the links for details!
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