Category: Youthworks Outdoors


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.

I’ve been trying to hold off, but for no longer. This weekend I signed up for Twitter, the latest trend in online social networking.

My blog on this new Internet phenomenon is now live at sydneyanglicans.net. Have a read, and join in the discussion.

This week I’m spending three solid days ‘on team’ with the Deer Park Outdoor Ministry team. Check out my up-to-the-minute micro-blog at twitter.com/jodiemcneill (or just look to the left of the screen on my website.

One of the greatest challenges in youth ministry is making connections – between younger people and older leaders, school students and local churches, and most of all, between believers and unbelievers. Camps are a venue that can achieve all three.

Read more in my monthly article at your.sydneyanglicans.net.