The Mustard Seed Team provide access to training for those who are already in CYPF ministry, and for those who are discerning a call to it.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Supporting Children and Young People with Additional Needs
Want to make your church more welcoming and inclusive for children and young people with additional needs? This practical, interactive course explores some of the challenges families may face and shares simple strategies, resources and real-life examples to help everyone feel they belong. With case studies, discussion and plenty of time for questions, you'll leave with ideas you can put into practice straight away.
Participants will also receive a workbook, an Additional Needs Information Book covering 25 different needs, access to supporting video content, and a wealth of follow-up resources to help continue the learning beyond the session.
- Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, Widford, Chelmsford, England
- Date: Saturday 3rd October
- Time: 10am-1pm
- Booking: https://AdditonalNeedsTraining.eventbrite.co.uk
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Youthscape Essentials
Join us, in person, for the first of 10 sessions as we equip and build confidence in our work with young people. In each session we will explore insights into youth culture, practical skills and reflections on Scripture to develop the character of a loving leader.
- Location: Chelmsford Diocesan Office, Chelmsford, Essex
- Date: Wednesday 7th October
- Time: 7pm-9pm
- Booking: https://YouthscapeEssentialsChelmsfordDiocese.eventbrite.co.uk
Bespoke Training
In addition, the Mustard Seed Team will provide bespoke, tailor-made training, in context for groups, deaneries and parishes, who are interested in deepening thier udnerstanding of and engagement in CYPF ministry.
Again a range of subjects is possible, depending on your context and needs. Those below are suggestions:
- Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
- Programme Planning
- Releasing and Empowering Young Leaders
- Residential activities and Holiday Clubs
- Safeguarding Training
- Online Safety
- Personal Boundaries and Time Management
- Adolescent and Faith Development
- Understanding Youth Culture
- Using Prayer Stations with young people
- Working with Schools
Please get in touch with Matt to discuss and make a plan.
Catalyst - a training course for those who work with children and young people
Delivered by Ridley Hall, free and fully funded by the Church of England, Catalyst is a dynamic training course which aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in local churches.
The course will benefit those who are new to children and youth ministry by providing a solid foundation on which they can build. It will also benefit those who have been around a little longer, to renew, refresh and revitalise their existing knowledge and experience. At its heart, Catalyst will help participants develop approaches with children and young people that foster a holistic and lively relationship with Jesus.
Further infomration can be found here.
If you want more details or want to take part, please contact Emma Anderton to discuss.