What’s happening with Presbyterian youth ministry this year? HEAPS!
Connect, the Presbyterian youth leaders’ gathering, will be held from 30 June-2 July at Forest Lakes camp near Otaki. Its theme will be “Evangelism – making Jesus Christ known”. Check out the PYM webpages for more details about Connect as they come to hand.
Going Somewhere, an eight-week discipleship programme for emerging leaders, kicks off in terms two and three. The regions involved include Dunedin, Christchurch , Wellington and Auckland .
Other upcoming events of interest include Faith Fest in Mosgiel on February 24-26 (the North Island version happened in South Auckland late last year). And preparations for Easter camps around the country are well underway – check with your local youth leaders.
At the PYM office…
National Youth Co-ordinator Mo Mansill stepped down from her role at the end of 2005 and will be studying this year for a postgraduate diploma in theology.
The PYM focus group, which is made up of 12 youth workers from around the country and has been shaping the vision of youth ministry during the past three years, will continue to drive the PYM vision, in conjunction with national mission enabler John Daniel. As focus group member Mareta Ford says: “God isn’t going to let this one go, and there is going to be a lot of collaboration from everyone in our Church to work together”.
The group has been looking into the best way to resource youth ministry in the Presbyterian Church, and is excited about the possibilities the future holds.
Meanwhile, Dunedin-based student Jo Ryan, who was the PYM intern in 2003, is being employed part-time to look after PYM administration. Enquires about PYM administrative matters, events and resources can be directed to youth@presbyterian.org.nz. Mail for PYM should be sent to this address: PYM, c/- the Synod of Otago and Southland, P O Box 1131, Dunedin .