Our Blog
Chaplaincy as a gift
Every chaplain in whatever context does their work starting from a foundation of theology. I work out of a theological web; a series of interconnected theologies, which, when woven together offer a rationale for chaplaincy that has biblical integrity and educational/pastoral attraction. At the heart of that web is what I term the theology of chaplaincy as a gift.
Nigel Roberts - Associate Lecturer
5th December 2023
Reflections on the Growing Faith Conference
There is something significant and resonant when people who are driven by a common purpose get together. That resonance deepens when God is involved - when we take time out to de-clutter our thinking and focus on God speaking through others’ learning, experiences and reflections.
Dr. Graham Bright - Associate Fellow
5th September 2023
The power and the glory
Have you heard the phrase: ‘today’s newspaper headlines are tomorrow’s fish and chip wrapper’? This ages me of course, since chips haven’t been sold in papers since around 1980 but the metaphor stands – today’s scandals quickly fade away like newsprint stuck to a soggy chip.
Robin Smith MA - Director of Training
29th June 2023
The fable of the three trees and reflective practice
The fable of the three trees is one I have used again and again in children’s ministry. It’s been great for Easter holiday clubs, teaching up to Christmas in junior church and for after school mid week activities (I’ve used it a lot!)
Ali Campbell - Trustee (co-lead for CYM Futures Working Group)
13th June 2023
The importance of Biblical Foundations for Life in Ministry
Dave Horsfall - Associate Tutor
23rd May 2023
How to help your child through the exam season
Is there anything youthworkers, chaplains, schools workers families can do to help our young people negotiate this difficult time?
Nigel Roberts - Associate Lecturer
25th April 2023
Growing Faith Foundation Research: A Taster of Findings
CYM is privileged to collaborate with a growing number of partners in promoting the development of ministry with children, young people, families and communities in different contexts. One such partnership is with the The Church of England’s Growing Faith Foundation.
Dr. Graham Bright and Catherine Simpson. - Authors
4th April 2023
Disappointed
Disappointment is not something we often talk about in youthwork. A recent request to write a grove book on the subject forced me to think about it for the first time in a realistic and honest way. I realised that in my own life I had experienced profound disappointment with myself, with others on my team, with the church, with young people and sadly with myself and God. Thinking about my experiences made me realise how close to losing everything I had come.
Nigel Roberts - Associate Lecturer
21st February 2023
Research…really?
We are meant to be curious, inquisitive. It is how God made us – wanting to understand, to know - God, His works, His world, His purposes, His creation, His presence, His love, His eternal dance, His Church, His people, His kingdom more fully. We are all researchers.
Dr. Graham Bright - Associate Fellow
25th January 2023