As we reach the end of another year, I wonder if where you are now, what you are now currently involved in doing and what you're currently thinking about is anything like what you had imagined it would be twelve months ago.
I know it's not for me. A year ago I was a youth pastor in London and had just launched an exciting vision for the future of the youth ministry there. God has other plans for me, it was clear to see in the months that followed, and so now I find myself at CPAS with the opportunity to hopefully be a positive influence and encouragement to those of us privileged to be involved with youth work.
I love the Christmas imagery of the star, how that led the wise men to where Jesus was. Linked with this, Jesus describes himself as the light of the world, someone to follow. As I reflect on this year, I feel that I have tried to follow this light wherever it may take me, even if it meant uprooting my family and moving to the midlands.
I wonder what will be happening a year from now. I do know that I want to keep following that light. I hope you'll join me for the journey.
Hope you have a great Christmas,
Andy
Friday, 18 December 2009
Monday, 30 November 2009
Growing Leaders Youth Edition training days in 2010
We've posted the first 2 dates for 2010 on our website. Do have a look and see if there's one near where you are. http://www.cpas.org.uk/events-and-programmes/training-events
The idea of these events is to take time to think through how we can be intentional about growing young people as leaders as well as having the chance to look at the GLYE resource.
If there's not a venue close by, then do let us know as there are other dates being released soon.
Andy
The idea of these events is to take time to think through how we can be intentional about growing young people as leaders as well as having the chance to look at the GLYE resource.
If there's not a venue close by, then do let us know as there are other dates being released soon.
Andy
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Welcome to the blog
Hi and welcome to our new blog!
This is where Ruth Hassall and I will share musings on what we're currently thinking about, what we're up to and, hopefully, inspirations for all those involved in leading young people.
We want to write about what's on our minds, what we're currently thinking through as well as have a chance to talk about what was on TV last night.
So keep an eye out for new postings.
Have fun!
Andy Castle
This is where Ruth Hassall and I will share musings on what we're currently thinking about, what we're up to and, hopefully, inspirations for all those involved in leading young people.
We want to write about what's on our minds, what we're currently thinking through as well as have a chance to talk about what was on TV last night.
So keep an eye out for new postings.
Have fun!
Andy Castle
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