Institute for Children, Youth and Mission prospectus by Ridley Hall

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Being a student at CYM gave me the space to find out who I was in Christ and how I can serve Him with the skills He has given me. I learnt to be less fearful of being out of my comfort zone and making sure I aim for continually developing professionally – so now I’m starting an MA! My journey through CYM has certainly been eventful and challenging - but I can honestly say thus far it is one of the best things I have ever done, it has strengthen and developed me in many ways for which I am thankful. Sarah-Jayne McClatchey, CYM Graduate & MA Student, Ireland

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Introduction

Children and Family Work

Youth Work

School Work

Dr Nick Shepherd OverView Overview Overview

CYM Courses 14 Engage: Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry 15 Engage: Youth Ministry 16 Enable: Schools Work 17 FdA Community Based Pioneer Ministry 18 BA (Hons) Children and Family Work

and Practical Theology

BA (Hons) School, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)

BA (Hons) Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC)

BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)

MA Youth and Community Work with Practical Theology (JNC)

MA in Professional Practice and Practical Theology

CYM Continuing Professional Development

Core Services

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Hello!

I hope this brochure gives you a good introduction to CYM and that the information it provides will help you to connect with us as a student, a partner agency or supporter. CYM is a unique type of organisation. We are first and foremost an educational institution. In fact we are the UK’s largest provider of specialist courses in children, youth and mission work. Our courses support volunteers, student workers and professionals in churches, community settings and pioneering roles. We are proud of our record as a well regarded further and higher education provider, but we exist for a bigger purpose than providing training. CYM draws together colleges, organisations and individuals across the UK in a partnership that seeks to transform the church’s engagement with children and young people.

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We value the vital work going on in churches and Christian organisations to reach and connect with children and young people, but we think there is more that can be done. We see the need for the church to be provoked to more clearly place children and young people at the heart of the life and mission of the church. We also believe that the church can, and should, be more courageous and creative in connecting to children and young people, and to their families, in our communities. CYM is a partnership of colleges and organisations formed to better support and resource the people who want to make a difference to the church’s engagement with children and young people. The value of partnership is core to CYM. As a partnership of colleges and organisations we can provide the resources and expertise needed to provide the rigorous theological and professional education and training that today’s youth and children’s workers need. Learning in CYM is also based on a partnership between learners, agencies and churches and course tutors. Our professional practice agencies are some of the most creative situations for youth and

5 children’s work in the country. We work to support and encourage them and they help our students learn by giving opportunities to participate in this rich and varied work. Our tutors are some of the most experienced trainers and academics involved in youth and children’s work in the UK. Their experience and expertise can really only come to life when our students bring their own experience and insights to the partnership. When you join CYM you will be challenged to think about your part in transforming our engagement with children and young people. We see this happening in three ways - to confirm your motivation, concentrate your mind and consider your methods. When you connect with CYM you will be given the opportunity to ‘confirm your motivation’ – to discover the areas of interaction with children, youth and mission work that best suits your calling and interests. All CYM learners have to engage in practice based learning – we believe we learn best through reflection on practice. This experience is crucial for discerning the role you can play in transforming the churches engagement with children and young people. You will get ample time to talk with tutors, line managers and course mates to help confirm your motivation. You will also be expected to participate in a pattern of prayer, study and reflection to form a Christian faith that can sustain you in the challenges of children, youth and mission work – confirming your motivation through a deeper connection to Christ. At CYM you will be encouraged to concentrate your mind – to think through the theory and theology that ought to underpin our work. At CYM thinking often means talking! Whether wrestling with ethical dilemmas, exploring human development theory, learning key approaches in biblical studies

or reflecting on core skills for good practice you will debate and decide what you think is required to transform the church’s engagement with children and young people. We are passionate about the theological education we provide and are sure that it will help inspire you to fresh thinking. At CYM we believe in providing innovative training for innovative practice. Innovative practice is not just the ability to put on shiny new events or be able to blog well. Innovative practice is about finding ways to be more credible and more authentic; more prayerful and more insightful; more holistic and more effective in our work with children, young people, families and communities. All those involved with CYM – students, tutors, line managers and partners – are committed to enhancing the practice of children, youth and mission work. As you read through the rest of this brochure you will see the variety of ways, and the diversity of places, we are seeking to do this. I hope that you will join us in this task.

Yours,

Dr Nick Shepherd, CEO

CYM is a partnership of colleges and organisations formed to better support and resource the people who want to make a difference to the church’s engagement with children and young people

Nick has over twenty years experience in face-to-face youth work and expertise in project management, policy development and strategy. His PhD research was on young people’s participation in youth ministry and his academic interests lie in practical theology and the social and cultural study of youth. Current areas of research include young people’s faith formation in contemporary culture and theological education for youth and children’s work, with an emphasis in the use of qualitative methods, practitioner based action research and engaging children and young people in research. In teaching, Nick hopes to widen theoretical perspectives that will encourage practitioners to reflect, innovate and adapt.

Children and Family Work

CYM & Children by Carolyn Edwards

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It was over 15 years ago that CYM were commended by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, for being the first to take seriously the need for well trained and highly motivated people to work with the young people in the church, and provide academic qualifications that combine theology, theory and practice.

Children and Family Work

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Engage: Children’s Ministry FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry BA (Hons) in Children & Family Work and Practical Theology MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology Continuing Professional Development

Since then we have come to realise that although youth work is important and necessary, it is inevitably going to be harder if the young person hasn’t had a good start in life, and so equipping well trained and highly motivated people to work with children and their families has become a key focus of our efforts. As we have developed our suite of exciting and challenging courses we have worked with experts from various denominations and children’s ministry

agencies including The Child Theology Movement, Scripture Union, Children Matter, and CGMC*. Our teaching staff are extremely experienced and well qualified, and committed to contributing to developing the understanding of children’s spirituality and faith. This means that our courses are credible and relevant and constantly evolving to help students engage with the realities facing children and their families today. We believe passionately that ‘play’ is a gift from God, to all of us, and in particular children, and that through play we can learn more about ourselves, the world we live in, and the God who made it. It is because of this passion that we have partnered with Skillsactive, and are the only Christian training agency that provides students with the opportunity to gain playwork credits in addition to their CYM qualifications, and demonstrate their ability to encourage play in all sorts of settings. In today’s world children are seen as a commodity: at one extreme disposable, at the other a status symbol and an opportunity to make money. The church needs people who believe in the rights of the child to be who God created them to be; who are equipped and confident in guiding those children as they grow physically, emotionally,

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mentally and spiritually; and who are committed to supporting and encouraging the people who love and care for them. If you want to be one of those people then CYM can help you. Take a look at the options in this prospectus… you can study full time or part time, at a level that suits you, in the sure knowledge that you will be learning about up to date theories and ideas and applying them to real life situations to make a difference in the lives of the children and families you are working with.

Testimony Beginning the Children and Families course with CYM last year is probably the best decision I have ever made…well…it was God’s plan for me so I guess that’s why it was so good! You have to be disciplined because there is so much to do, but through the tough writing times, I still find that when I make it to the end, I have learned a lot, and overall, have enjoyed the journey. This course is intense, full on and hard work, it will stress you out, stretch you – both personally and in your work, and mess with the foundations of your life and faith, but it gives back much more in return. I recommend it with my whole heart and look forward to all that awaits me in year 2. Bring it on!

Carolyn is an experienced Children’s Ministry practitioner having worked for over 25 years in a variety of church and school contexts. She is Deputy Director at Oxford CYM, and Senior Tutor for Children and Family Work. She is passionate about children’s spirituality and engaging them with the Bible and has written material for Scripture Union for many years. Her first book ‘Slugs and Snails and Puppy Dogs’ Tails’ about helping boys connect with God was published by IVP last year, and she has really enjoyed travelling around the country to talk about it. She is the very proud mother of two teenage girls and a younger boy, and loves good coffee and laughter with friends.

* The Consultative Group on Ministry among Children is an official network of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

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Keli Bolton, Cambridge CYM Children & Familiy Work Student

Youth Work

Youth Work at CYM

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Training and education for youth work and ministry is core to CYM’s teaching. CYM was established in the 1990s to provide courses for Christians that were theologically rooted and professionally validated.

YOUTH WORK

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Engage: Youth Ministry BA Youth, Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC) MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology MA Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) Continuing Professional Development

In the last twenty years other providers have followed and nowadays professional training for Christian youth work is well established. CYM has youth work courses for volunteers and part-time workers, those seeking to enter youth work and professionals looking to develop their understanding and skills. Our aim is to provide training that makes a tangible difference in the confidence, credibility and creativity youth leaders and workers demonstrate in practice. As Ashley and Lucie testify below, this is borne out in the roles our students go on to fulfil and in what they say about their experience.

Testimony by Ashley Parks

I was looking for a way of getting into church based youth ministry as a career, and so after completing a theology diploma I enrolled in the BA in Youth and Community Work and Applied Theology, as it was then (now ‘Practical Theology’). The course itself was a great opportunity to not only learn the theory in the classroom, but also learn and develop the practical side while involved in hands-on youth ministry, as well as meeting people that would become life-long friends. Throughout my time at CYMI I grew both professionally and practically in youth ministry. I was placed at a church in Belfast, and since completing the course, I am now the full time Youth and Family Liaison worker at that church. The course also gave opportunities to gain experience in an unfamiliar setting for two alternate placements, which for me was very valuable. It showed me the possibilities in secular youth work, something which I had never experienced before. There were a wide variety of modules and were all very helpful. We studied the theory of youth work and how to practically apply it, along with community

9 work, other religions, and theology. These were all married together well to give us a solid foundation for the ministry settings that we were each called to.

She assured me I would manage, my experience would be useful and even being in my late 20’s wouldn’t be a problem on a course like CYM.

This course is a great opportunity to train for Christian youth work. It covers everything that you need, to develop current skills, and to gain new ones. It is challenging at times, but the support that you receive through CYM is unique, and is so different to the normal University experience. I am not a particularly academic person, but the course really helped me to become the effective youth worker that I am today.

My husband and I had a dream to work in Albania, setting up a youth work project and training up nationals as there was very little provision or idea about youth work when we visited. It seemed like CYM might give this dream some credibility, so, I applied, was accepted and continued in my work at my home church as my placement.

Ashley Parks, CYM Ireland Graduate

Testimony by Lucie Hutson

I had been involved in youth work for about 10 years but never thought I would be able to do a degree in it so I was in an office job when a friend told me I should apply, it was something I was really interested in but thought was beyond my capabilities.

The mix of practice, theology, small groups, creative teaching and additional placements offered an opportunity to try out youth work beyond my normal setting and taught me good practice, exploring my own faith and enabling others to explore their faith journeys. Sharing ideas as a teaching group enabled us to share our lives, our struggles and successes and I’m delighted that ten years on I’m still in regular contact with many from the course. But that was just the beginning of the story. The training gave me confidence in my practice, spiritual and practical knowledge and enabled my family (now three children) to move out to Albania to serve the people here. We have set up a children and youth centre in one of the really poor areas of the country, we run training sessions for youth workers from across the country, we run camps for teenagers and have helped with a national youth ministry network.

The design and teaching of the CYM degree course meant that as I came to a new culture, with a different faith and different values I had already explored and examined my own, I knew what I believed and why and could share this with empathy and confidence. The reflective learning is so applicable throughout life that you see God in new ways, the things around you, the films you watch, music you listen to which enables you to share your faith in such a relevant way to those you work with. The shared focus on community was also a real passion to me and has been fundamental in our work here. To come into such a different world, with such obvious need (no running water or electricity) may seem a huge challenge but my experiences had taught me to not just look to the obvious but to see the true needs of the community, to consult, listen and live. Getting a qualification isn’t just a piece of paper, it’s part of a journey and I’m glad that I was able to travel this road.

Lucie Hutson, Midlands CYM Graduate

Schools Work

The Youth Worker in School

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by Nigel Roberts

SCHOOLs WORK

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Enable: Schools Work BA Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology Continuing Professional Development

Historically the church has always been at the heart of education; the early Celtic missionaries had a belief that ‘mission was education and education was mission’. This view was continued as the church grew in Britain with Choir schools linked to Cathedrals and schools for the poor and needy being established by church leaders throughout the country. The revolution in schools that occurred in the late nineteenth century was fired by churchmen who saw the vital importance of education as a means of allowing people to reach their God given potential. The structures that we have inherited were borne in the belief that the church’s

mission was to include education, both formal and informal. The schools that were established were designed to teach young people a range of subjects but within the context that there was a spiritual dimension to life that needed to be acknowledged and which, if embraced, would allow for a holistic approach to the challenges that life offers. Those structures are changing. The Local Authority based system that followed on from the church’s initial schools is diminishing. The key role of Religious Education has been weakened. Does this mean that the church no longer has a part to play? Not at all. The church’s mission must still embrace education and it can continue to fulfill this role in a multitude of different ways. It is still a statutory requirement for schools to attend to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects of their students lives. Spiritual development is an important aspect of a holistic education and clear links have been made between schools that actively pursue this and improvements in attainment. Pupils needs both emotional and socially are greater than ever and the need for pastoral support within the schools system is evidenced by the growing numbers of mentors, chaplains and counselors being employed. In parallel with this the need for alternative curricula to meet the diverse needs of the school

11 population has added strain to staff already seeking to meet attainment targets and has in turn led to the development of stronger community ties with youth workers and faith based groups in a schools locality. The need for locally based, student accessible, caring professionals is immense. The church based youth worker, appropriately qualified offers to schools a servant resource unlike any other available in present society. Motivated by love, respectful of the system and committed to young people this is a role whose significance and potential has yet to be seen fully. Schools work today is firmly rooted in our Christian heritage and an example of church both identifying and meeting need within its local community. Training with CYM offers both the opportunity to develop understanding of the context in which you work but also helps form the type of practitioner which is most sought by schools. Nigel Roberts was educated at Nottingham University where he studied Law. He gained a post graduate diploma in Business Studies before embarking on a career in the mines and quarry industry where he specialised in environmental and planning issues. After ten years he felt called into youth ministry and has worked with YFC as a centre director and national educational advisor for over 25 years. He also works in education and for the last ten years has been involved in performing arts and extended schools. He has co -written a number of text books for schools, , his latest, a Grove Booklet, “Faith and Drama” is out December 2012 and he is a regular contributor to various magazines on education. He is married to Gillian with two children and two grandchildren.

Schools Work Student Testimony “I love my course as it teaches so much more than just the theory and theology, it teaches about practice and policy which are the essential elements that tie everything in youth work together. Initially I started my degree on the Youth and Community Work stream but decided to change over to the Schools stream after my first year. This is a decision I have not regretted as it offers the best of both worlds for me and the best possible value from my degree. The course offers essential information and guidance of how schools work and why. The most interesting module for me included looking at different faith aspects and how this knowledge can be used to understand my young people better. Leicester is a multicultural city and full of amazing diversity which deserves to be respected, understood and provided for whilst still keeping my Christian beliefs in place. The young people that attend the various clubs or sessions that I offer are from many different backgrounds and we all come together to discuss and understand one another better; this has enabled me to build some amazing relationships with the young people.I urge you, if you are considering CYM, to consider the schools work stream. Not only does it teach about youth and community work it offers a whole realm of understanding behind the history and workings of schools today, especially the subject of RE; the Schools stream offers the both of best worlds! I decided to transfer my course to widen my degree as much as possible which will hopefully result in a career in the school environment. Ask questions about the course, everyone at CYM and MCYM are so kind and helpful; everyone wants you to succeed and be the very best youth worker you can be!!” Tom Cufflin - BA (Hons) School, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology student based in the MCYM.

A message from a cym Graduate CYM has been an intimate part of my development as a leader, a manager, a volunteer and a student. Being able to go through a process that has shaped the way I see myself and young people was well worth the effort. This course, however, is not for the faint hearted. It is for those who want to thrive not just survive in youth work. If at any moment you think that it is a simple “easy-to-get” degree then think again. I have never gone through a process that has lifted me, challenged me, broken me, annoyed me, encouraged me, shaken me and developed my thinking and understanding of myself than any other.

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Through the support of CYM supervisors and teachers, the course offers a wide variety of angles of youth work and Christianity. This empowers students to encourage young people in a professional manner and provide a level of theological reflection that other youth work courses may not offer. The course is aimed at faith based youth work however carries the professionalism to be used in a secular setting also. I applied for the course thinking about furthering my career in faith based youth work, however through the process of learning realised that my heart lay in being a Christian in a non faith based arena. I often reflect on James 2:18b “...I will show you my faith by what I do”, being a practical Christian who provides a professional youth work service in secular setting. Shaun McCormick, CYMI Graduate

CYM is the UK’s largest provider of specialist degree courses for Christians working with young people, children, families, schools and communities. Our expertise in the practical theology of mission and ministry makes use an ideal choice for training in professional ministry roles and pioneering contexts. Throughout your degree you will be working in your chosen field of Christian Youth work, Schools Work, Children and Family Work or Pioneer Ministry – putting your faith and skills into action from the start. Our degree courses are designed for individuals from diverse backgrounds, providing flexible study with a range of part-time options. You need some prior experience of working with young people or in the relevant setting, and an ability to contribute to the developing work and ministry of a Christian church or charity. These exciting courses combine theory, theology and hands-on experience to ensure that you - Christian youth workers are able to work with integrity, professionalism and passion in your chosen context. Click here for more details on our approach to learning.

Though a CYM degree you will be: • mentored by established practitioners to develop new skills. • challenged to take on fresh responsibilities and experiences. • studying with lecturers who are experts in their fields and experienced educators. CYM youth and community courses are endorsed by the Education Training Standards Committees for England & Wales and Ireland and successful completion confers youth work professional status. This is the required standard for JNC professional grade posts.

CYM Courses Content 14

Engage: Children’s Ministry

Engage: Youth Ministry

Enable: Schools Work

FdA Community Based Pioneer Ministry

BA (Hons) Children and Family Work and Practical Theology

BA (Hons) School, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)

BA (Hons) Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC)

BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)

MA Youth and Community Work with Practical Theology (JNC)

MA in Professional Practice and Practical Theology

CYM Continuing Professional Development

14 Course Overview

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Unit 1: Being There The role of a children’s worker and the principles of children’s ministry

Unit 2: Being Human Facilitating learning, personal and social development

Unit 3: Being Family Building and sustaining relationships within groups, teams and communities

Unit 4: Being Childlike Enabling the nurture of spiritual and faith development through play

Unit 5: Being Responsible Creating safe environments that promote the well being of the child

Unit 6: Being Free Managing programmes events, activities and projects It builds upon the ‘Core Skills’ and ‘More Core Skills’ courses and can serve as an access qualification for the CYM degree courses. Embedded within it are playwork skills and the course can lead to Level 3 Playwork.

There are 4 types of learning within Engage! For each Unit this will normally be divided across: Learning 5 hours contact learning through a training day Thinking 10 – 20 hours of private study Doing 12+ hours of face to face children’s work Talking 3 hours with a mentor A total of 30 ‘notional’ hours for a single Unit equates to 3 playwork CPD credits. Engage is flexible: learners complete the assessed work for Units in their own time. Support is provided through the handbooks for each unit, an online learning resource community, training days and e-mail support for assessments. The course can be accessed at different levels. Learners can undertake the fully assessed course; others simply attend the training days.

Engage: Children’s Ministry Engage: Children’s Ministry is flexible training for those in children’s ministry Professional practice carries accredited cpd points through (SkillsActive)

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Who is it for? It is accessible for those involved in children’s work or children’s ministry in their full time, part-time, gap year or spare-time. It combines training days with children’s work, study and reflection.

Learning Through Working With Children Each learner will need a ‘placement’. Placements are normally with a church based children’s club, a group of churches, a local family project or Christian organisation. The work must be with those aged under 12 and be in an informal context. The placement will need to provide someone to ‘sign off’ the learner’s 12-24 hours of children’s work for each Unit and confirm that they are ‘not

un-safe’ to work with children, young people or vulnerable adults by ensuring that the learner has a current Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure.

When? CYM works with a number of agencies across the UK to deliver Engage (see website for details). Courses usually begin in the autumn or spring and include 6 training days across the year.

Cost Base cost for the Certificate is £650 Some agencies include Engage in the costs of their gap year, volunteering programmes – see website for details

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Engage: Youth Ministry Endorsed by (NYA) for youth support work qualifictaion

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Engage: Youth Ministry will provide your youth workers with the knowledge and skills that they need to be competent and confident Christian youth workers within your church or organisation. This is a nationally recognised qualification and it is on the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) An increasing number of agencies are using Engage: Youth Ministry as their core in-house training element for their youth work and volunteer training. So if you are an organisation that normally runs some in-house training in youth work, Engage: Youth Ministry could offer you a special training package that will enable you to offer a fully accredited youth work course, to your team. For those on Gap-Year programmes CYM offers the possibility of completing the Award and Certificate in the first year with the potential of going on to the Diploma if people remain with the organisation. Agencies can decide whether learners take the Award or the Certificate and arrange attendance at training days accordingly. Engage: Youth Ministry is delivered through six training days with additional learning guided through online study, guided reading and practice based learning. It is suitable for any context and teaches the basic understanding and best practice you needed

to work effectively with young people in clubs, youth groups and other voluntary settings. Successful completion of Engage: Youth Ministry leads to a nationally recognised qualification accredited by NOCN (National Open College Network) and a JNC endorsement as a youth support worker.

Who is it for? Designed for people who work with young people in their spare-time or part-time. Engage: Youth Ministry is the ideal ‘foundational’ qualification for those looking to go into youth work fulltime or those who have come into youth work from another field. The Engage Certificate is also serves as our ‘access’ qualification to a degree course for people without the formal academic qualifications to enter Higher Education.

What qualifications do I get? •

Certificate (level 3) Youth Support Worker

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Diploma (level 3 ) Youth Support Worker – with recognition of advanced skills and practice

The Award must be completed in order to move onto the Certificate and the Certificate must be completed in order to complete the Diploma. Learners can exit with Award, Certificate or Diploma. At Diploma level learners choose from specialist areas to complete

their qualification; these include detached youth work, mentoring and faith based work (subject to accreditation).

When? CYM works with a number of agencies across the UK to deliver Engage (see website for details). Courses usually begin in the autumn or spring and include 6 training days across the year. Learners are required to complete 2 units for each stage of the qualification.

Cost Base cost for the Certificate is £650 Additional cost to complete the Diploma is £500 (depending on specialism) Some agencies include Engage in the costs of their gap year, volunteering programmes – see website for details

Course Overview

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Structure of the course: We are now formally linked with Edexcel to deliver this BTEC course. This is the body which agrees and approves qualifications for those who work in schools across England. As a result, head teachers will be aware of them and recognise your ability to work appropriately and effectively within their school.

Enable: Schools Work

We will expect each learner to complete the certificate. They can then choose whether to continue onto the Diploma. The Diploma will be made up from all of the Units which make up the Certificate, a mandatory Unit on Understanding child and young person development plus a collection of units from the following list:

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1. Teaching and Learning (Formal Learning) • • •

Support teaching and learning in a curriculum area Learning styles and their role in learning and achievement Support children and young people during transitions in their lives

2. Youth Work (Informal Learning) • • •

Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring Understanding intervention strategies in youth work settings Supporting young people to enter employment, education or training.

3. Spiritual Development/Chaplaincy • •

Promoting spiritual and moral development in educational settings Chaplaincy in educational settings

Enable: Schools Work is the UK’s first ever stand-alone qualification for Christian work in schools and colleges. Developed in partnership with schoolswork.co.uk, it is about strengthening your relationships in schools with accredited training. Who is it for? This course is for Christians working in schools and colleges

What qualifications do I get? Qualifications available: Level 3 award: voluntary work in educational settings level 3 certificate: voluntary work in educational settings level 3 diploma: voluntary work in educational setting

When? • • •

One training day every half term, usually a week day Half-an-hour with a mentor/coach in your organisation each week A minimum of an hour and a half each week undertaking schools work in a school

CYM works with a number of agencies across the UK to deliver Enable (see website for details). Courses usually begin in the autumn or spring and include 6 training days across the year. Learners are required to complete 2 units for each stage of the qualification.

How much does it cost? Base cost for the Certificate is £650 Additional cost to complete the Diploma is £500 (depending on specialism) Some agencies include Engage in the costs of their gap year, volunteering programmes – see website for details

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Developed in partnership with the Creative Communities Unit at Staffordshire University, the FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry offers students the opportunity to gain skills in pioneer ministry in community settings, which will be transferable into a range of contexts. Students will be based in a range of ministry contexts, predominantly churches and community projects. This award does not form a pathway for ordination training, but is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds who wish to explore their vocation, develop their ministry skills and gain a qualification which reflects their practical experience.

Who is it for? The FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry is ideally suited for those who want to be active in Pioneer Ministry whilst developing the skills and insights that will support this work. Candidates will have experience of mission and ministry in a pioneer setting or related field and will usually be employed or taking internship or voluntary roles in an organisation or church. This FdA provides accessible Higher Education whilst working in roles such as:

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A leader (non-ordained) in a church plant or fresh expression of church A member of an urban mission team A community based evangelist or youth ministry coordinator

Where can I study? The course will be offered at: Cambridge CYM Bristol CYM Midlands CYM depending on availability.

How much does it cost? Fees are £4,950 (FT) per annum subject to inflation, and studied full time will take two years to complete. Course fees are eligible for student loan funding. Students can also apply for maintenance loans.

What are the academic entry requirements? Academic entry requirements are 80 UCAS points, an appropriate access qualification or evidence of equivalent prior learning.

Exit possibilities Progression onto a BA (Hons) in Contextual Ministry is available.

Course Overview One of the key elements of CYM courses is the focus on learning by doing. Throughout their time on the course, students will work in an appropriate pioneer ministry context, such as a church, Christian community project, church plant, fresh expression, chaplaincy setting, YfC centre or mission agency. Through this practical experience they will develop their skills and have the opportunity to put into practice all they are learning through their academic work. They will also compile portfolios of their work around five competencies: • • • • •

Personal Skills Facilitation Skills Leadership Skills Community Skills Ministry Skills

Undergraduates cover many core topics including: Understanding Communities and Culture, Learning and Discipleship, Spirituality for Pioneer Ministry, Leading and Managing, and many more. As well as the Award Leader and Module Tutors, students will be assigned a Personal Tutor, who will be their first point of contact at the Centre. They will also

have an experienced pioneer mentor, who will support them during the course and opportunities to visit other pioneering projects and to learn from a range of experienced practitioners. Taught modules relate directly to the students’ ministry contexts and enable them to enhance their practical and theological understanding and develop their ministry skills.

Year One: Theory and Practice of Pioneer Ministry Bible in Practice Understanding Communities and Culture Human Development in Practice Models of Contextual Theology Learning and Discipleship Basic Skills for Pioneer Ministry

Year Two: Spirituality for Pioneer Ministry Entrepreneurial Skills Approaches to Mission Leading and Managing Pastoral Care in Pioneer Ministry Negotiated Study Advanced Skills for Pioneer Ministry

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Structure of the course: Year One Professional Practice (Basic) Biblical Studies Group Work and Teams Human Development Children in Context ~ Family Spirituality and Pastoral Care Approaches to Pedagogy

Year Two Professional Practice (Intermediate) Children in Context ~ Culture and Communities Practical Theology Management Children in Context ~ Mission and Church Working with Diversity Ethics and Values

Year Three Dissertation or Professional Practice Evaluation Leadership and Ministry Research Methods Social Policy and Professional Practice Faith and Justice

Plus two optional modules drawn from the following list: Interpretation and Exegesis Counselling Skills Training Skills Peace and Reconciliation Ministry and Rites of Passage Art, Identity and Theology Worship and Spirituality Supporting Parents Working with Extended Schools Cross-Cultural Mission Non-Managerial Supervision Schools Chaplaincy

BA (Hons) Children and Family Work

and Practical Theology

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This exciting course combines theory, theology and hands-on experience, as well as an additional qualification in play work, to ensure that those working with children and their families are able to do so in a way that encourages holistic development and growth. Who is it for? This unique degree course equips Christian children and family workers to work in church and community settings with children (up to age 13) and their families. Students need some prior experience of working with children and an ability to engage with the specific needs of children and those that care for them.

Where can I study? The course will be offered at: Bristol CYM Cambridge CYM Midlands CYM Oxford CYM

How much does it cost? We aim to keep our courses as accessible as possible by opting for the lowest permitted level of tuition fee. Course fees are eligible for student loan funding. Students can also apply for maintenance loans. For the Academic Year 2013/14 the fee for this course for United Kingdom and European Union students is £5,950.

What are the academic entry requirements? Applicants must: • have achieved 400 hours of children’s work over the past two years • provide three references

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have a current CRB enhanced disclosure or ISA Registration have 120 UCAS points - see the UCAS website for further details or an access qualification, or equivalent. (Details of appropriate qualifications are available from the CYM student services.)

Exit possibilities The qualification provides a foundation as a practitioner and manager in this rapidly developing area of practice. Graduates of this course would be expected to be employed by churches, Christian charities or voluntary sector organisations working with children and families or within partnerships between churches and the statutory sector.

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Course Overview

Structure of the course: Year One

BA (Hons) School, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) (UCAS code VLQ5) Validated by Staffordshire University Validated for JNC professional youth worker status ©iStockphoto.com/ monkeybusinessimages

This unique degree course equips Christian youth workers to work alongside other educational professionals in and with schools and other establishments for young people aged 11 – 25. Who is it for? This exciting course combines theory, theology and hands-on experience to ensure Christian youth workers are able to offer holistic support to young people in the educational system. Students need some prior experience of working with young people and an ability to engage with the specific needs and demands of a school community.

Where can I study? The course will be offered at: Bristol CYM Cambridge CYM Midlands CYM Oxford CYM

What are the academic entry requirements? In order for a student to comply with our validation for the School, Youth and Community Work course students need to be doing a minimum of a session a week working in a school context. In addition applicants must: • have achieved 400 hours of youth work over the past two years • provide three references • have a current CRB enhanced disclosure or ISA Registration

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have 120 UCAS points - see the UCAS website for further details or an access qualification, or equivalent. (Details of appropriate qualifications are available from the CYM student services.)

Exit possibilities This unique qualification provides NYA endorsement as a professional youth worker with a specific focus on work in schools. Graduates of this course would be expected to be employed by churches, Christian charities or voluntary sector organisations specialising in work in schools or with Local Authorities, Schools and the Connexions Service.

Professional Practice (Basic) Biblical Studies Group Work and Teams Human Development Working with Schools Spirituality and Pastoral Care Approaches to Pedagogy

Year Two Professional Practice (Intermediate) Schools ~ Culture and Communities Practical Theology Management Schools ~ Education and Mission Working with Diversity Ethics and Values

Year Three Dissertation or Professional Practice Evaluation Leadership and Ministry Research Methods Social Policy and Professional Practice Faith and Justice

Course Overview

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Structure of the course: Year One Professional Practice (Basic) Biblical Studies Introduction to Youth and Community Work Human Development Group Work and Teams Spirituality and Pastoral Care Approaches to Pedagogy

Year Two Professional Practice (Intermediate) Community Work and Cultural Studies Practical Theology Management Mission and Church Working with Diversity Ethics and Values

Year Three Dissertation or Professional Practice Evaluation Leadership and Ministry Research Methods Social Policy and Professional Practice Faith and Justice

Plus two optional modules drawn from the following list: Interpretation and Exegesis Counselling Skills Training Skills Peace and Reconciliation Ministry and Rites of Passage Art, Identity and Theology Worship and Spirituality Cross-Cultural Mission Non-Managerial Supervision Schools Chaplaincy Play and Creativity Religious Education Baptist History and Principles Church-based work with Children Negotiated Study Events Management in Youth Work

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This exciting and challenging degree course equips Christian youth workers to work within and outside of Christian faith communities in a variety of roles and settings. This exciting course combines theory, theology and hands-on experience to ensure Christian youth workers are able to work with integrity, professionalism and passion in their chosen context. Who is it for? Students need some prior experience of working with young people and an ability to contribute to the developing work and ministry of a Christian church or charity.

Where can I study? The course will be offered at: Bristol CYM Cambridge CYM Midlands CYM Oxford CYM

What are the academic entry requirements? In addition applicants must: • •

have achieved 400 hours of youth work over the past two years provide three references

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Exit possibilities CYM youth and community graduates are very well respected in the field and are employed as youth workers or youth ministers by churches and Christian youth work organisations. Others also enter professional careers with Local Authorities, the Connexions Service or other voluntary or statutory projects.

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Course Overview

Structure of the course: Year One

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This practical degree course equips Christian youth workers to work within and outside of Christian faith communities in a variety of roles and settings. This exciting course combines theory, theology and hands-on experience to ensure Christian youth workers are able to work with integrity, professionalism and passion in their chosen context. Who is it for? Students need some prior experience of working with young people and an ability to contribute to the developing work and ministry of a Christian church or charity.

Where can I study? The course will be offered at: Bristol CYM Cambridge CYM

CYM Ireland Midlands CYM Oxford CYM

What are the academic entry requirements? In addition applicants must: • have achieved 400 hours of youth work over the past two years • provide three references • have a current CRB enhanced disclosure or ISA Registration • have 120 UCAS points - see the UCAS

website for further details or an access qualification, or equivalent. (Details of appropriate qualifications are available from the CYM student services.)

Professional Practice (Basic) Biblical Studies Introduction to Youth and Community Work Human Development Group Work and Teams Spirituality and Pastoral Care Approaches to Pedagogy

Year Two Professional Practice (Intermediate) Community Work and Cultural Studies Practical Theology Management Mission and Church Working with Diversity Ethics and Values

Year Three Dissertation or Professional Practice Evaluation Leadership and Ministry Research Methods Social Policy and Professional Practice Faith and Justice

Plus two optional modules drawn from the following list: Interpretation and Exegesis Counselling Skills Training Skills Peace and Reconciliation Ministry and Rites of Passage Art, Identity and Theology Worship and Spirituality Cross-Cultural Mission Non-Managerial Supervision Schools Chaplaincy Play and Creativity Religious Education Baptist History and Principles Church-based work with Children Independent Study

Course Overview

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Students complete the Modules • The Reflective Practitioner • Managing Youth Community Work • Understanding Contexts • Human Development and Wellbeing

MA Youth and Community Work with Practical Theology (JNC)

In year three students will normally complete the Research Methods and Dissertation module – an opportunity to research an area of Professional interest.

Professional Practice Agency The JNC is achieved through a portfolio submission including written reflections and practice observation. This experience will be supported by regular engagement with a tutor. Students are assigned a qualified and experienced professional practice tutor, who offers ongoing one-to-one support mentoring and supervision for the duration of the JNC component of the course. Regional study days and e-learning opportunities provide further opportunities to interact with peers and tutors. Taught modules are assessed via written assignments.

a continuingly finessed balance between theology and youth work practice NYA validation report, 2011

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MA Youth and Community Work with Practical Theology is a distance learning programme structured around two semesters each year (Sept-March, MarchSept), each launched with a study block.

How much does it cost?

Who is it for?

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Those in employment already, but seeking professional accreditation (JNC); those with undergraduate qualifications in theology who wish to enhance their understanding of youth work practice and develop their leadership and management skills.

Where can I study? There is one taught module per semester for the first two years, launched by a 4 day study block held either in Bristol CYM or Oxford CYM.

The full cost of this award (12/13) is £5,880 (including professional practice fee of £1,140). This can be paid by instalments at the start of the course. Registration and payment on an annual basis is possible, so that costs can be spread as follows:

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Certificate £1,750 plus £570 professional practice fee [not available as exit award] Diploma £1,750 plus £570 professional practice fee Masters £1,240

Confirmed costs for 2013/14 are not currently available.

What are the academic entry requirements? Youth and Community Work applicants will usually hold a BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above and have at least three years

experience in youth work. Three references will be taken (education, employer, and personal) and candidates must have a current Access NI, CRB enhanced disclosure or ISA Registration to enrol. Academic entrance with respect to accredited prior learning is possible. In the event that candidates do not hold the academic qualifications above they will be expected to demonstrate their ability to work at a Masters level through satisfactory completion of a short assignment submitted prior to interview

Exit possibilities CYM Masters graduates are well placed to take on posts of significant responsibility within the church, Christian agencies and the statutory or voluntary sector. This course also serves as a professionally qualifying youth work qualification for those who already hold a degree.

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MA in Professional Practice and Practical Theology Validated by: University of Gloucestershire

Students may either select their own specialist modules, or opt for a named specialism in: • • •

Chaplaincy Work Spirituality and Well being Leadership and Mission

Who is it for? The award is for experienced practitioners, who wish to take reflect theologically on their experiences and develop their knowledge and skills for practice. Students include Youth Workers, Children and Family Workers, Community Workers, Chaplains and those leading mission in a variety of contexts.

Students complete the Reflective Practitioner module in year one of the course and one other from the following list (subject to availability): • Human Development and Wellbeing • Understanding Contexts • Managing Voluntary Work and Faith Based Provision

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MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology is a distance learning programme structured around two semesters each year (Sept-March, March-Sept), each launched with a study block.

Course Overview

• Leadership and Ministry

Where can I study? There is one taught module per semester for the first two years, launched by a 4 day study block held either in Bristol CYM or Oxford CYM. Regional study days and e-learning opportunities provide further opportunities to interact with peers and tutors. Taught modules are assessed via written assignments.

How much does it cost? The full cost of this award (12/13) is £4,740. This can be paid by instalments at the start of the course or can be spread through registering for the course as you progress through: • • •

Certificate £1,750 Diploma £1,750 Masters £1,240

Confirmed costs for 2013/14 are not currently available.

What are the academic entry requirements? Professional Practice applicants will usually hold a BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above and have at least three years experience of a form of professional practice in a faith-based context (youth work, chaplaincy or ministry). Three references will be taken (personal, employers, and professional practice experience). Academic entrance with respect to accredited prior learning is possible. In the event that candidates do not hold the academic qualifications above they will be expected to demonstrate their ability to work at a Masters level through satisfactory completion of a short assignment submitted prior to interview.

• Approaches to Training and Lifelong Learning • Doctrine in Practice • Mission-shaped Practice • Spirituality • Chaplaincy in Contemporary Context • Mission and Ministry in Interfaith Society • Independent study module

In year two students will normally complete a further two modules from the above list, subject to availability. In year three students will normally complete the Research Methods and Dissertation module – an opportunity to research an area of Professional interest.

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CPD TOPICS

Topics • • • • • • • • • •

Religious Education* Intro & Adv Detached Youth Work Skills* Play & Creativity* Pioneer School Peace & Reconciliation Theory & Practice of Mentoring* Training Skills* Chaplaincy* Counselling Skills Supporting Work Based Learning

CYM’s Continuing Professional Development programme for youth, children’s and pioneer ministry offers day conferences and short courses that will nurture your spiritual life, enhance your skills and stretch your thinking, whether you are an experienced worker or just starting out. We are committed to helping you remain effective by deepening your

understanding and encouraging critical engagement with professional practice whilst inspiring you if you have been in the same place for a little while and are looking for fresh insights. Offering both accredited and nonaccredited courses delivered through our network of regional centres our accredited short courses are completed on a part time basis in 4 months. The learning experience will be focused upon discussion and critical debate. These courses have been designed to

meet the needs of both workers and volunteers. They focus on practical areas for developing skills and will also help you to critically reflect on the broader environment in which you are operating including the theological, political and cultural context. Through CPD we will build your confidence, inspire more creativity and ensure credibility in your workplace.

To book in, or to find out more information on these short courses, contact the appropriate CYM Local Centre or CYM Core Services.

I feel privileged for having the opportunity to purposefully invest in my learning so early on in my career

*available as accredited short courses validated by Staffordshire University

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Core Services Swindon We have five Regional Learning Centre as well as our Core Services office which consists of a team of amazingly hard working, passionate and talented people running the behind the scenes processes that support the teaching experiences, providing support and guidance where needed. If you have a question, they know the answer - or at least know someone else who does.

Core Services Staff: Head of Student Services: Rachael Williams

Also part of the Core Services Team, but not based at the Swindon Centre are:

Student Services Administrator: Clare Sheppard

CEO: Dr Nick Shepherd

Head of Financial Services: Helen Farrow

Head of Academic Frameworks: Simon Davies

Finance Assistant: Angie Knight

Marketing Strategist: Charlotte Carter

Engage Project Leader: Thelma Ambler

Trinity Business Centre Stonehill Green Swindon SN5 7DG

CYM Centres 26 Bristol CYM 28 Cambridge CYM

Engage Administrator: Becky Lafford

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CYM Learning Centres

30 CYM Ireland contact CYM Core services If there is anything we can help you with please contact Core Services. enquires@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk 01793 418336 www. centreforyouthministry.ac.uk

32 Midlands CYM 34 Oxford CYM

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About Bristol CYM The Bristol Centre is a welcoming environment for all who want to study in an open and interesting manner. Learning can be fun and we aim to enable all students to engage in the learning process with confidence and enthusiasm. Whether you are interested in training for youth, schools, children and family ministry, deepening your theological understanding or practical skills we hope you will consider what Bristol Centre for Youth Ministry has to offer.

Bristol CYM

Children and Youth Ministry students support and encourage those within their year group, with a buddy system operating between years. Pastoral support is provided by the student’s tutor. One of the benefits of a relatively small college is the opportunity to get to know people well and to build trust and understanding.

Our Courses Engage: Youth Ministry Children’s Ministry Schools Work Undergraduate: BA Youth, Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Children and Family Work and Practical Theology Postgraduate: MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology MA Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)

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BCYM Staff Regional Centre Director: Revd Iain Hoskins Assistant Centre Director: Sian Hancock Administrator: Sophie Atkinson Tutors: Jo Dolby, Sian Hancock, Revd Iain Hoskins, Nick Mungeam, Richard Passmore We also draw on the expertise of Bristol Baptist College staff and our wide network of experienced practitioners for specialist input in different modules and in offering one to one tutoring in the professional practice modules.

Our Professional Practice Partners

BCYM taught me that the beauty in youth work, as in life, is often found in the journey not necessarily the destination. Or to put it another way, BCYM enabled me to put labels on the stuff I did already and open my eyes to ideas I never knew existed. BCYM Graduate

A message from our

Regional Centre Director “At 24 Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the Clifton Suspension bridge, a symbol of the city of Bristol. Young people have been changing the face of Bristol for centuries through sport, music, art and engineering. Today, CYM students continue to change the face of this region with their imaginative approaches to children and youth work. Living and working in creative missional settings, students are learning and practicing what it means to be culturally relevant and theologically engaged in this post modern world. The Bristol Centre for Youth Ministry is an exciting learning environment with opportunities to explore and test out new understanding developed through dialogue with fellow students, tutors and learning. Come and see Isambard’s bridge and be amazed at the engineering. Then visit BCYM and be astounded by the opportunities available to span the abyss between youth and children and their own potential to be the Brunel of their generation.” Revd Iain Hoskins

Students typically complete their Professional Practice in a wide range of locations, including: Red Café , Swansea schools and urban youth work

Linx Project, Wincanton

Find Bristol CYM

schools work

Sexey’s School, Bruton spiritual and pastoral youth leadership

Bristol Baptist College The Promenade, Clifton Down, Clifton Bristol BS8 3NJ

Odd Down, Bath

youth and community work

The Lab, Newport new ways of being church

Oasis Academy, Bristol schools, youth support work

Youth for Christ, Swindon

Contact Bristol CYM

schools and community work

Redland Parish Church, Bristol football and discipleship ministry

If there is anything we can help you with please contact our Administrator.

Enough, Hartcliffe, Bristol community and mission outreach

cymoffice@bristol-baptist.ac.uk 01179469208 www.bristol-baptist.ac.uk/youthandchildren

Holy Trinity Church, Radstock children and family community work

Bridgewater YMCA

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About cambridge CYM Cambridge CYM has a long and fruitful partnership with Ridley Hall Theological College, which also trains Church of England vicars. We also have close working relationships with Youth For Christ and Scripture Union. The College is a short walk from the beautiful historic University town centre of Cambridge. Cambridge has a wide range of pubs, clubs, restaurants and coffee shops. CYM students also enjoy punting on the River Cam. At Cambridge CYM we see Christian professional development as inexorably caught up in your personal and corporate walk with and into God, through Jesus and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Cambridge CYM provides the space needed to reflect on your own walk with, and transformation by, God, as well as providing a place to learn about what this means for your interaction with children, young people and families.

Cambridge

Our Courses Engage: Youth Ministry Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry Schools Work Undergraduate: FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry BA Youth, Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Children and Family Work and Practical Theology

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CCYM Staff Regional Centre Director: Jo Griffiths Assistant Centre Director: Robin Barden Administrator: Fiona Bell-Williamson Tutors: Revd Anne Aldridge , Robin Barden, Lucy Grieg, Jo Griffiths, Associate Lecturers: Revd Dr Steve Griffiths, Gill Marchant and Steve Wyatt of Scripture Union

Our Professional Practice Partners CCYM has a wide and varied range of Professional Practice Agencies stretching across the whole of East Anglia, A1M corridor, North, East, South London and into Kent and East Sussex. For example:

My first year at CCYM has taught me so much and changed the way I view and do ministry. I’ve learnt more about myself and become more confident in who I am. I’ve learnt to question rather than accept what I’m told and go deeper for answers.

A message from CCYM

Faith and Practice

CCYM has a developing sense of the practicalities involved in developing an authentic faith. A faith that both informs and is informed by real life: seeing more of God’s largeness, walking more confidently in God’s will, and rejoicing in his Kingdom come.

ccym student

CROPS trust, Peterborough a Christian Educational Trust

Greenwich YFC, London

Find cambridge CYM

working with young people and families in South East London

Ridley Hall Theological College, Ridley Hall Rd, Cambridge, CB3 9HG

Newham YFC, London

taking good news relevantly to every young person in Newham

Romsey Mill, Cambridge

creating opportunities with young people, children and families

Matrix Trust, Guildford

a Christian charity committed to transforming communities

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The Porch Project, St Mary Hadleigh

If there is anything we can help you with please contact our Administrator.

opening-up the church to young people from the local area

Urban Hope, Islington

cymrid@hermes.cam.ac.uk 01223746583 www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/cym

a youth and community project

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About CYM Ireland The Centre for Youth Ministry Ireland (CYMI) was established in 2008 in response to the expressed need of churches for people trained to minister to young people. It is a partnership between Belfast Bible College (a multicultural, non-denominational Christian learning community) and Youth Link: NI (a partnership of the four largest Christian denominations in Ireland) which exists to build excellence in youth work in faith based contexts primarily through leadership development.

Ireland

CYMI teaching is based at the BBC campus where students are able to avail of the excellent library resources and participate in many aspects of community life at BBC, including prayer, worship, social activities and meals. There is a professional formation focus at Youth Link’s premises which also provides the largest youth work and ministry library in Ireland. Students spend a significant proportion of each week working with a professional practice agency and have opportunities during the year to experience alternative approaches to youth work, engage in field trips to youth and community work projects and enjoy retreats with an emphasis on spiritual formation. Graduates have a strong track record of being able to progress into employment or to further training required for their chosen vocation.

CYMI Staff Regional Centre Director: Revd David Stanfield Assistant Centre Director: Sharon McKibbin Administrator: Lyndsay Parr Tutors: Angela Bill, Lynda Gould, Peter Lynas, Mark McFeeters, Dr Angela Minion, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Rev John Peacock, Derek Poole, Rev Dr David Rock ©iStockphoto.com/ RobertMayne

Our Courses Undergraduate: BA Hons Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) Postgraduate: MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology MA Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)

Our Professional Practice Partners Students complete their Professional Practice in Christian faith based locations, including a wide range of Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian churches as well as other contexts such as:

I was not the only beneficiary as the young people and the community, of whom I serve, have seen some remarkable positive changes through the knowledge and of my experiences gained at CYMI.” cymi graduate

A message from our

Regional Centre Director “The Ireland centre exists to enable those who have a desire to work with young people to be trained and equipped to pursue that vocation. Because CYMI is a partnership between Youth Link and Belfast Bible College it offers the strengths of both organisations: Youth Link with its reputation for quality training in youth work also providing strong links with the larger Christian denominations in Ireland and a range of other agencies for practice contexts; the College providing a wonderful environment as a worshipping, academic learning community which values growing in faith while learning through academic study and reflection on practice contexts.” Revd David Stanfield

Belfast YMCA Cheers Youth Centre, Ballymoney Comber YFC Dungannon Vineyard

Contact CYM Ireland

Exodus

If there is anything we can help you with please contact our Administrator.

Girls Brigade NI Love for Life

lyndsay@youthlink.org.uk 02890306173 www.belfastbiblecollege.com/study/cymi

The Yard Project, Derry Young Life, Bangor Youth Initiatives, Belfast

Find CYM Ireland Centre for Youth Ministry Ireland, Glenburn House, Glenburn Road South, BELFAST, BT17 9JP

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About midlands CYM At Midlands CYM there is an emphasis on lifelong learning and formation and we have developed, in consultation with graduates, a philosophy of formation based on the seven strands of academic, spiritual, personal, professional, ministerial, theological, community. We are committed to the development of the whole person. We offer a retreat on Holy Island to graduates, and have at least two day conferences a year for our wider community of tutors, line managers and graduates. Our ongoing links with YFC mean we also have a mission focus and an expertise in work in schools. We have also developed a link with Faithful Neighbourhood Centre and Dr Andrew Smith in Birmingham and each student participates in a residential exploring work in a multicultural and multi-faith context.

Midlands

Our Courses Engage: Youth Ministry Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry Schools Work Undergraduate: BA Youth, Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Children and Family Work and Practical Theology Postgraduate: MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology MA Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) ÂŠiStockphoto.com/ enviromantic

MCYM Staff Regional Centre Director: Revd Dr Sally Nash Assistant Centre Director: Jo Whitehead Administrator: Gill Benson Tutors: Dawn O’Connell, Revd Paul Nash, Nigel Roberts

Our Professional Practice Partners Students typically complete their Professional Practice in a wide range of locations, including: Coffee Tots, Coventry

Children and family work and fresh expressions

Nottingham YFC Schools work

Worth Unlimited Urban youth work

I love my course as it teaches so much more than just the theory and theology, it teaches about practice and policy which are the essential elements that tie everything in youth work together. Everyone at MCYM are so kind and helpful; everyone wants you to succeed and be the very best youth worker you can be!” mcym student

Salvation Army

Youth mission and discipleship

St Thomas’ Sheffield

A message from our

Regional Centre Director “At Midlands CYM we offer a caring, supportive learning environment with creative approaches to teaching and formation. We are committed to personal and spiritual development with worship and prayer being central to our life together. We have a year tutor system and you have the same tutor for your three years with us so you have a clear point of reference with someone who gets to know you well. We are a part of St John’s in Nottingham which is a thriving centre for theological education with well equipped lecture rooms and a great student common room and extensive grounds and the food is excellent. Staff are active in practice, researching and writing and we have a particular expertise in learning, spirituality, schools, chaplaincy and play. We started and run the Grove Youth Series of booklets. Come and meet us and our students and find out more about how MCYM can offer you a creative, high quality learning experience to equip you to be effective workers in the Kingdom” Revd Dr Sally Nash

Find midlands CYM St John’s, Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3DS

Discipleship and youth ministry

North Staffs YFC Children and family outreach

Youthnet Stafford

Schools and area wide youth work

Urban Expression, Birmingham youth and community work

Contact midlands CYM If there is anything we can help you with please contact our Administrator. mcym@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk 01159683222 www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk/youth-children-s-ministry

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About oxford CYM At Oxford CYM there is an emphasis on mission, with opportunities to rub shoulders with CMS mission partners from all over the world and with Oxford Youth Works’ team of youth workers working in local schools and the wider community. CMS regularly have a mission theologian in residence, and offer opportunities for short-term overseas mission trips.

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Field trips to schools, children’s centres, community work projects and places of worship are included, as well as retreat days. In addition this year we are offering a programme of study skills and key peoplework skills through regular workshops. We share fantastic modern premises with CMS (Church Mission Society) and Oxford Youth Works on the Oxford ring road, with bus connections to the station. Oxford is a thriving university town, with opportunities to taste the cuisine of almost every country in the world on the famous multi-cultural Cowley Road. Transport links are good with trains from Paddington, Birmingham and the south coast, and coaches from London every 12 minutes!

OCYM Staff Regional Centre Director: Dr Sam Richards Assistant Centre Director: Carolyn Edwards Administrator: Lynda Gerrard Tutors: Fran Wright, Carolyn Edwards, Paul Hopkins, Nick Page, Jonny Baker

A message from our

Through my degree I feel I have become more of the person who God created me to be. It is the perfect balance of head and heart knowledge. I have grown in the knowledge of His love for me and my understanding of how to show His love to young people. Thank you OCYM!” ocym student

Our Courses Engage: Youth Ministry Children’s Ministry Schools Work

Regional Centre Director “Oxford CYM is a transformational learning community: inspiring, challenging, resourcing and supporting individuals, organisations and churches to engage creatively and responsively with children and young people as they participate in God’s passionate mission.

Our Professional Practice Partners Students typically complete their Professional Practice in a wide range of locations, including: Bridgebuilder Trust, Milton Keynes

We believe in joining the dots between prayer and action, young people and church, children and faith. We share fantastic modern conference facilities with CMS (Church Mission Society) on the Oxford ring-road and serve the south central region (the Birmingham - Bournemouth - Brighton triangle). We have a strong tutor team of published experts and current practitioners, including Paul Hopkins (YWAM), Jonny Baker (CMS), Nick Page (author), Carolyn Edwards (Deputy Director) and Dr Sam Richards (Director); and schools work and children’s work specialists. We work closely with Oxford Youth Works, Diocese of Oxford, Scripture Union, and local Youth for Christ centres along with other schools work organisations and churches to make a difference on the ground. We offer a programme of training opportunities at all levels.” Dr Sam Richards

Schools ministry

Greenwich YFC Urban youth work

Undergraduate: BA Youth, Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) BA Children and Family Work and Practical Theology

Romsey Mill, Cambridge

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Tring Baptist Church, Herts

CMS House, Watlington Road, Oxford, OX4 6BZ

Postgraduate: MA Professional Practice and Practical Theology MA Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)

Spurgeons SHOUT, Banbury

Children’s and Youth Centre

Youthwork and community outreach

Cumnor CofE, Oxfordshire Rural youth work

High Wycombe YFC Children’s work

Reading Vineyard Discipleship & youth worship Community development

St Paul’s, Ealing New Wine

St Saviour’s, Bournemouth HIS YOUTH project (Rank Foundation)

Contact oxford CYM If there is anything we can help you with please contact our Administrator. oxford@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk 01865 787455 www.oxfordcym.com

Members CYM is a charitable company and the members of CYM are active in the development and delivery of CYM courses and research. CYM members are:

Belfast Bible College About Us Belfast Bible College is a vibrant and diverse Christian community, where staff and students live and learn together as they seek to grow as disciples and serve God with their lives. BBC students are from different places, different churches, with different callings, and yet are united by a love for God and His people. Belfast Bible College is a unique learning environment where study, discipleship, personal transformation and practical application go hand in hand...

Our Purpose Belfast Bible College is called to be a welcoming community in which God works to form his people by integrating spiritual, academic and practical education rooted in his Word, for growth in Christian life and service, locally and around the World. Belfast Bible College Glenburn House, Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9JP belfastbiblecollege.com info@belfastbiblecollege.com

Bristol Baptist College

Frontier Youth Trust

About Us Bristol Baptist College dates its beginnings to 1679. An endowment provided a teacher to prepare men for ministry in Baptist churches, following the closure of the English universities to Dissenters after the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. Therefore, the College is the oldest surviving free church college in the world. It has been housed on a number of sites in Bristol and, since 1998, has been based at Duncan House, Clifton; a Georgian building on five floors. The Baptist College independently provides teaching for the national Youth Ministry programme.

Our Purpose At Bristol Baptist College we have over three centuries’ experience of preparing people for ministry. Over the years we have been at the forefront of innovation yet our goal remains best expressed in the words of the eighteenth century Principal, Caleb Evans – to prepare ‘able, zealous, lively and evangelical ministers of the gospel’. Bristol Baptist College The Promenade, Clifton Down, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3NJ bristol-baptist.ac.uk reception@bristol-baptist.ac.uk

Oxford Youth Works About Us

Frontier Youth Trust (FYT) is working with young people at risk towards justice, equality and community; we are a Christian network dedicated to helping young people and communities experience life in all its it fullness. We work directly with young people at risk, resource youth workers through training and publications, and give a voice to those on the margins. We do all this so that young people on the margins can feel and experience God.

As an Ecumenical Christian youth charity, we believe that all young people - from a range of social, ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds - have the right to explore life’s challenges and circumstances with as much support and information as possible. Through our schoolsbased youth work, we are able to journey with Oxford’s young people as they explore who they are and what life has to offer. We walk alongside them with integrity and sensitivity, through the good times and the bad. Through this process many young people begin to recognise they are not on their own, and start to develop emotionally, academically and spiritually, fulfilling their potential and experiencing positive change.

Our Purpose

About Us

FYT is dedicated to working with young people at risk. As a Christian network dedicated to advancing the Kingdom of God, we are committed to justice, equality and community. These principles affect how we work with everyone - young people, youth workers, other organisations and within FYT itself. Frontier Youth Trust (S15b) St. Georges Community Hub, Great Hampton Row, Newtown, Birmingham, B19 3JG fyt.org.uk frontier@fyt.org.uk

Oxford Youth Works exists to make a difference in the lives of Oxford’s young people, giving them opportunities to flourish emotionally, academically and spiritually.We believe that we are called to be a deep learning resource for the whole church to equip God’s people to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to our world. OXFORD YOUTH WORKSGeorges CMS House Watlington Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6BZ oxfordyouthworks.com admin@oxfordyouthworks.co.uk

Ridley Hall Cambridge About Us

YOUTH LINK:NI

About Us

Scripture Union

YFC

About Us

Scripture Union is an international mission movement that was founded over 140 years ago. We work in over 120 countries making God’s good news known to children, young people and families and encouraging people of all ages to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer. Our goal: that all may come to a personal faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, grow in Christian maturity and become both committed church members and servants of a world in need.

Youth for Christ (YFC) is a national Christian charity that was founded by Billy Graham in 1946. Working with over 250,000 young people each month, we draw alongside teens from every background and culture in Britain. Our 150 fulltime staff and countless local volunteers specialise in working with unchurched youth: communicating and demonstrating the Christian faith.

Our Purpose Our Vision

Our long-term vision, which motivates our mission, is for: • • •

every Christian - to engage enthusiastically with the Bible and grow in their faith every church - to be fully equipped to make disciples of children and young people every community - to have a vital Christian witness to children, young people and families

Scripture Union 207-209 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire, MK2 2EB www.scriptureunion.org.uk

Our Purpose In all of our youth work we use a four D approach: Demonstrate … God’s love Declare … relevantly the good news about Jesus Decision … Giving young people the opportunity to accept Christ as their personal Saviour Disciple … Serve the local Church by providing both evangelistic and discipleship resources YFC Business Park East, Unit D2, Coombswood Way, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8BH www.yfc.co.uk yfc@yfc.co.uk

Youth Link: NI is the inter-church youth service for Northern Ireland. It was established by the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in 1991. It exists to provide support and training for youth workers and community relations experiences for young people. Youth Link delivers a comprehensive training programme involving young people, young adults and youth practitioners focused on the informal educational dimension addressing a range of youth leadership, community relations and citizenship issues, developing community relations organisational policy and strategy and resources to support the development of programmes.

Ridley Hall is a theological college located in Cambridge. It was founded in 1881 and named in memory of Nicholas Ridley, a leading Protestant theologian of the sixteenth century. We are here to serve God’s people and prepare them for the great missionary challenges and opportunities that the 21st Century presents to the Church.

Our Purpose We believe that we are called to be a deep learning resource for the whole church to equip God’s people to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to our world. RIDLEY HALL CAMBRIDGE Hall, Ridley Hall Rd, Cambridge CB3 9HG ridley.cam.ac.uk 01223 746580

St John’s College

Our Purpose Youth Link’s mission is to work together to: • provide excellence in all aspects of youth work and leadership training; • encourage and equip young people to participate in Church and society and in the building of a shared future; • collaborate with Church bodies, youth organisations and all sectors with responsibility for young people; facilitate strategies for the development of youth ministry within the Churches; • integrate equity, diversity and interdependence into all aspects of policy and practice in youth work and ministry. Youth Link : NI,Youth Link : NI Farset Enterprise Park, 638 Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DY youthlink.org.uk info@youthlink.org.uk

About Us St John’s is worshipping, learning community, engaged in and preparing for ministry of many kinds since our foundation in 1863, we have been energetically responding to God’s call to mission and ministry.

Our Purpose Our core purpose is to inspire, equip and grow Christians to serve and lead in God’s mission.. ST JOHN’S COLLEGE St John’s College, Chilwell Lane, Bramcote. Nottingham, NG9 3DS www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

These are the questions most commonly asked... Hopefully they answers some of the queries you have BUT if not we are here to help... Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to give us a call if there is anything we can do! Contact CYM Student Services: 01793 418336 enquiries@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk centreforyouthministry.ac.uk What are the entry requirements for the BA? For admission to the BA course, prospective students require a current CRB enhanced disclosure or Access NI, 400 hours (equivalent to two years) of relevant youthwork experience, 120 UCAS credits (A Levels from D grade and above), and three appropriate references. Do I need A Levels? You do not necessarily need A Levels - 120 UCAS credits relates to A Levels or equivalent higher education access courses and diplomas. Details of these relevant qualifications can be obtained through the CYM Student Services Office. Furthermore, we accept students who have been out of education for a long period of time and may not have the appropriate qualifications - if that is the case, we ask that an assignment is submitted to prove that prospective students can write at degree level.

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What is the teaching pattern of the course? Students are taught at one of our 5 regional centres Bristol, Cambridge, Ireland (Belfast), Midlands (Nottingham) and Oxford - with time spent at their Professional Practice Agencies. Each of the centres offer a different teaching pattern, but usually student attend lectures for a couple of days a week or fortnight, with the rest of their time spent at their Professional Practice Agencies. More detailed information is available directly from the regional centres.

Can I do the course part-time or through distance learning? Our BA course is not available as distance learning. However since our 5 regional centres offer a variety of teaching patterns there is flexibility in attendance patterns. Students can also have a PPA in their home town rather than where the centres are based. All our BA programmes are available part-time so you can spread your study over six year if required. Through myCYM we are increasing the amount of learning that can be undertaken online, so even if you are at a distance from your centre or tutor, you’re still connected to them and others studying with CYM. How much does the course cost? For the academic year 2013/2014 the fee for UK/EU students is £5,950. Do You accept international students? We currently do not have the facilities to accept international students - however, if an international student has lived in the UK for three years or more, we can admit them to the course. How do I apply? You can apply through our website following the ‘Apply Now!’ links - alternatively, you can contact the CYM Student Services Office in Swindon and they can provide the relevant application forms. In addition to applying to CYM, prospective students will need to apply through UCAS.

Can I get funding for CYM Courses? All our BA courses, including for part-time study are available for funding through the student loan company, details can be found on the directgov web-site. For full-time students, maintenance loans and grants are also available depending on means testing. Students do not pay anything back until they have finished studying and earn over £21,000. What is MyCYM? MyCYM is the name of CYM’s virtual learning environment (VLE) and can be found at http://www.mycym.info/. Designed specifically for CYM, it contains multi-media content supplementing, supporting and extending the students face to face classroom based learning experience. As CYM delivers its courses in multiple regions in the UK and Ireland, MyCYM also acts as a point of connectivity with a larger community, all of whom are seeking to develop themselves in knowledge, understanding and skills in ministry in their context. Learning with CYM may therefore involve engaging in online e-learning activities with students and tutors from different regions in the UK. As approaches to ministry with children and young people are varied, this provides the student with a diversity of voices and perspectives, which will broaden and deepen their perspective. MyCYM also acts as a single place for students to access for all critical information regarding their course of study, assignment tasks, and student support services.

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Resources Here are a selection of resources that we think every Children’s and Youth Worker should have – and they are all written by members of the CYM team. They offer insight into the world of Children and Youth Ministry from experts in the field and they are all available from www.eden. co.uk and we recommend that you get hold of them and give them a read! Slugs & Snails & puppy dogs’ tails by Carolyn Edwards ‘We have such a problem with our boys,’...is a common

refrain in many churches. The probability, though, is that boys are not actually the problem, rather our attitude to them; our ideas of what a boy really is and what he needs in order to connect with God. Over the last few years, boys have been perceived to have been under-achieving at school, a problem in our society, and disengaged from our churches. It is Carolyn Edwards’ heartfelt conviction that this is because we are not meeting boys’ spiritual needs. Her experience is that boys are willing to engage in the struggle to make themselves heard and seen as they really are: full of energy, fun, feeling and spirituality. In this intensely creative and practical book, Carolyn provides ten ways that boys would willingly connect with God, given the opportunity. Prompts and practical ideas help readers apply her findings to the boys they know and work with.

Fruitfull by Suzi Stock This resource offers 10 sessions on the topic of fruit of the spirit. It is aimed at Christian youth groups, 11-18, encouraging them to receive God’s Holy Spirit and as a result see Fruit growing in their lives. There are plenty of activities and reflections to cater for all learning styles. This resource also includes 10 drama scripts, artwork and suggestions for video clips and music to help each young person connect with the material and let their lives be enriched. Suzi is part of the CYM Engage:Youth Ministry team.

Youth Ministry: A Multifaceted Approach

edited by Sally Nash

This book explores the role of the youth minister by looking at a range of metaphors, such as ‘flawed hero’, ‘visionary architect’, ‘party planner’ and ‘guardian of souls’. Each chapter takes one of these metaphors as a central theme, offers biblical and/ or theological reflection on this aspect of youth ministry, explains the relevant theory and the necessary skills, uses real-life stories from practitioners to bring the metaphor to life, summarizes the key principles and values, gives questions for reflection and makes suggestions for further reading.

If you like the sound of some of the things you’ve read and want to find out more we’d love to invite you to come and spend a day with us at one of our local centres. Our Open Days are a brilliant opportunity to learn more about CYM as well as have a look around, meet current students and tutors as well as get a bit of a flavour of our courses. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, sit in on a lecture and find out how CYM can help you help your children, your young people and your community.

For more information: enquiries@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk 01793 418336 @CYMNEWS @CYMNEWS

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