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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.

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.

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!)

Supporting and encouraging learning in the Global South

James is our CEO and we love him. Here he speaks about some exciting ways in which CYM is supporting and encouraging global learning particularly in the Global South - it really is exciting...and we need your help!

The importance of Biblical Foundations for Life in Ministry

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?

Easter Reflections from our CEO & Principal

I love Easter; I think I might love it more than Christmas. The excitement that builds for me during Holy week is palpable as I seek to focus on the risen Christ through prayer, reflection, repentance, and renewal. Easter gives us the precious gifts of reflecting upon the grace and power of God.

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.

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.