tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post5935279155244559832..comments2024-02-29T18:17:23.492+11:00Comments on Ministry and Me: Youth Ministry is a priorityChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266685143006297057noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-91982993235744099932009-03-12T08:10:00.000+11:002009-03-12T08:10:00.000+11:00Perhaps it's time to be thinking about other solut...Perhaps it's time to be thinking about other solutions to resource and support diocesan youth ministry, other than relying on diocesan paid youth workers (Although I agree that would be better than outside solutions).<BR/><BR/>It seems clear that Youth Ministry is an important ministry, to which many people are highly committed (outside of the diocese).<BR/><BR/>The diocese is too busy trying to financially support dying parishes and helping them to pay for vicars they can't afford to have to put money into youth ministry. It seems clear that their priorities are elsewhere... so perhaps, churches committed to youth ministry, should take a percentage of their assessments and use it to fund a NGO/NPO whose role is to support Anglican Youth ministry in Melbourne. Not disconnected from the diocese, actually still under their authority, but offering to support the diocese by filling the gaps the diocese can't afford to fill at the moment, with a view of perhaps coming back under the same umbrella when things are more financially viable. Basically ensuring money is kept aside for the support of long term youth ministry in melbourne no matter the finacial circumstances. <BR/><BR/>I know many people who are committed to seeing youth ministry flourish in the diocese, who would be willing to support such an organisation.<BR/><BR/>Just a pioneer with an idea....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-40374824180043285732009-02-26T21:04:00.000+11:002009-02-26T21:04:00.000+11:00Nice post.Good to find you online!CheersNice post.<BR/><BR/>Good to find you online!<BR/><BR/>CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com