The rhythms of the calendar are quite different for an outdoor ministry than a parish ministry. In NSW especially, the lion share of the ministry happens in the warmer months, leaving the winter months ideally suited for more intense training and preparation.
From this challenge came a solution that we believe will work to see people well-trained and thoroughly-equipped for a lifetime of ministry, whether in the outdoor context or otherwise.
Instead of adopting the ‘normal’ academic year, we will now be offering apprentices the opportunity to spend most days in the warmer months bringing the Word to children and youth, and spend the winter months of their second and four years being taught subjects in the Diploma of Theology. To complement this theological training, apprentices will train for a Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation in first year, and then a Certificate IV in their third year.
Four years of ministry experience, coupled with training in the hard skills of outdoor recreation, and the soft skills of theology.
Check out the whole article at sydneyanglicans.net
PS: I’m looking for ten new MTS Outdoor Ministry Apprentices to start in September. Applications close in two weeks. Visit outdoorministry.youthworks.net for details.
I’m delighted to announce that Youthworks Outdoors are now seeking to find an At-risk Youth Ministry Coordinator. Details are here.
We are also looking for a sales consultant to help sell our camps to public schools. It’s a part-time role, and would be ideal for a parent who wishes to work during school hours and terms. Details are here.
Anthony ‘Chucky’ Chuck is back at Youthworks Outdoors, now in his new role as Disabilities Ministry Coordinator, for our new ministry Youthworks Access.
Find out more about his new role and this new ministry, in the story at sydneyanglicans.net.
If you’re willing and able, I’d love you to partner with us in this new ministry. Contact access@youthworks.net or phone 02 8525 3100 to find out more about how you can help, or email donations@youthworks.net or phone 02 8268 3325 to offer your financial support.
There are few times when I pray with my eyes open. You’ll be pleased to know that driving is one of them.
Yet, last year I prayed with my eyes open in a totally different context.
Read why and how in my latest blog at sydneyanglicans.net and join in the discussion.
I’m looking for an energetic and experienced Personal Assistant to help me lead our team in our strategic ministry of the Word of God to more than 20,000 children, youth and families every year.
You will have the primary task of providing me with high-level support, including management of my diary and preaching opportunities, travel arrangements, calls and emails, agendas and minutes, and all the other random things that hit my desk.
You will have a passion for Word ministry to young people, previous experience in a PA role, strong MS Office and secretarial abilities, a highly professional and confidential manner with excellent communication skills, and the willingness to rise to the challenges of this busy and varied role.
Your office overlooks Port Hacking in the Royal National Park, only 15 mins from Sutherland. It’s a permanent, full-time role starting in March.
Apply immediately by emailing your resume to me at jodie.mcneill@youthworks.net and enclose a reference from your church minister.
Jodie McNeill lives in Sydney, Australia, and is the Executive Director of 
