Programme

10:00 Arrive/Tea and Coffee
10.30 Opening Session
11:30 Workshop Streams
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Workshop Streams
15:15 Closing Session
16:00 Finish

Streams

Line Managers Stream – Joel Preston

Workshops exploring the role of a line manager overseeing someone in ministry. The workshop will include a mixture of theory and practical tools and tips.

Mentors Stream – Rowland & Alli Clear

Exploring the role of a mentor in the life of someone in a ministry role. The workshop will explore what a mentor is and how to support and encourage the person in different areas of their lives.

Youth Leaders Stream – Jenna Burnett & Matt Merriam

A stream specifically for youth leaders and volunteer teams. This year this stream will be exploring mental health in young people. We will be looking at an overview of mental health and then looking at some excellent practical tools to help us as we seek to support and encourage young people in our groups.

Children’s Leaders Stream – Rachel Dyer

A stream specifically for children’s leaders and volunteer teams. This year this stream will be exploring engaging children and families in the wider community. Rachel Dyer will share from her experience of leading Yeovil4Family and how to connect church with the community in practical life changing ways.

Speakers

Joel Preston is youth minister at St Michael’s, Bristol and is passionate about seeing Kingdom-growth through excellent line management.

Rowland & Alli Clear have over 25 years’ experience in full time pastoral ministry, and now encourage, support and mentor those who serve in God’s kingdom on the frontline.

Jenna Burnett is passionate about mental health & emotional wellbeing in children and young people. She also runs a youth club for children who are experiencing a struggle in their mental health.

Matt Merriam has supported individuals struggling with their mental health over the past 15 years, and now trains churches in discipling those struggling with their mental health.

Rachel Dyer is the Strategic Lead and founder of Yeovil4Family, an award winning family support programme which is part of the work of Yeovil Community Church, where she is also the Children and Families Leader.