Recruiting volunteers is always difficult. Often a few members of the congregation seem to do most of the work. How can we be more intentional and effective in recruitment of people to serve with us?
Looking at life issues with young people and seeing what the Bible says seems a good fit for youth work, but Alex Taylor begs to differ. In fact, he’d outlaw it immediately given the chance.
Despite having been involved in youth work for years, Alex Taylor has never been on a youth weekend away. Here he explores some of the things that he discovered on his first weekend.
Research suggests that parent/carer and toddler groups are key places to form friendships and faith in churches. Alex Taylor looks at some of the findings to see what kind of impact they can have.
It’s Volunteers’ Week! So to all our astonishing and committed volunteers, a massive thank you! You are so amazing that Alex Taylor has made you a cake. We’re just not sure how to get it to you.
It can be hard to acknowledge that something isn’t working, and children’s work is no different. You might have to take the difficult to stop a particular ministry, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of children’s work.
Sometimes the facilities for youth work can get very limited. Sometimes we have to do work in difficult circumstances with restricted resources. How can we offer young people the every best? Alex Taylor explores one way…
Having children in church changes its character, it’s unavoidable. In fact, it’s a change that should be welcomed. Where do children figure in your church life? At the centre? On the margins?
Taking a lead from the Diocese’s Lent appeal, Alex Taylor reflects on who it was who inspired him in his faith when he was younger. And, slightly embarrassingly, it wasn’t really his Sunday School leaders…
Alex Taylor explores the findings resulting from research carried out in the USA by the Fuller Youth Insititute on what makes faith stick in the lives of children and young people, as they grow into adulthood. The results aren’t rocket science, but still represent a challenge to how the Church works with those under 18.