SM leaders' resources Festival Guide 2018 FINAL | Page 24

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MONDAY SEMINARS
12:00
MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
IN YOUTH MINISTRY
Simon Henry, David Brown & Panel | CIYD
This is for you if you are feeling the weight
of expectation in your youth ministry...how
do we best manage the expectations of
so many different groups of people with
a vested interest in local youth ministry
? And what of your own expectations
? Join us with a panel of experienced
youth ministry practitioners on hand for
discussion, advice and wisdom.
R2D2 & U
Peter Lynas | Seminar One
For some, Artificial Intelligence and
robotics hail the dawn of a liberating
new world or a dystopian apocalypse
depending on your point of view.
Behind the science fiction portrayals
that make for blockbuster movies there
are some huge questions about our very
identity as humans and the meaning
of consciousness. Peter helps us think
through the implications of this emerging
technology from the perspective of faith.
14:00
STAYING INNOVATIVE AS A
YOUTH LEADER
Martin Saunders & Chris Curtis | CIYD
The world has changed massively over the
last two decades, yet for the most part
youth ministry looks remarkably similar to
how it did in 1998. This session won’t just
explore some creative new approaches to
reaching and working with young people,
but will also equip leaders with a practical
creative tool to help them dream up
new models of ministry to the emerging
generation.
NEW CHRISTIANS - THE BASICS
Stephen Whitten | The Hub
15:15
STAYING CONNECTED TO GOD AS A
YOUTH LEADER
Martin Saunders & Chris Curtis | CIYD
The start of any journey is full of anxiety
and excitement and the journey of faith is
no different. If you have recently become
a Christian or given your life to Jesus at
the festival this seminar is a must for you
and your youth leader. We want to equip
you with the information and guidance to
help you make bold strides toward Jesus
at the start of your journey with him. When you spend so much of your life
giving out, it’s easy to forget to keep
putting something in. Yet we can only
lead young people closer to God if
we ourselves are also walking closely
with him. This session will look at the
practical tools, rhythms and practices
that even the busiest youth leader can
put in place to ensure that they’re still
growing as they seek to grow young
disciples.
SOUL SISTA/MEN MADNESS #3 THE
THREE OF ME - SOUL: THE SPARK THAT
STARTS A FIRE?
Mitch + Amanda Mitchell | Seminar One THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT
Scott Evans | The Hub
If God is going to completely transform
your life and download his plan into your
system then he has to connect with the
very core of who you are… your SOUL.
Your soul is the most precious part of
you, the philosopher’s stone, the crown
jewel, the Mona Lisa of your existence!!
But…what is it? What does it sound like?
What does it feel like? This seminar brings
the guys and girls together for the final
session to work through these questions
and discuss what life looks like when your
soul is on fire for Christ?
STUMBLING BLOCKS: CONQUERING THE
STUFF THAT HOLDS YOU BACK
Gavin Calver | Tearfund
How do you have faith when the going
gets tough? You see a friend suffer.
Leaders and churches let you down. Your
prayers fall flat. Maybe your dad died.
Every day Gavin’s work brings him into
contact with hurting young people. He
doesn’t have all the answers, but wants
to share how it is possible for you to
meet these questions head-on and go on
growing.
One of the most beautiful things about
the Scriptures is that they constantly
bring us face to face with people who
struggle to believe. So many of our
greatest heroes found it hard to trust
God and to believe that he was there
when it seemed like he wasn’t. To some,
‘doubt’ is a dirty word. To others, it’s a
crucial part of the human experience
and of the Christian faith. Join Scott
Evans (Chaplain at University College
Dublin) as he explores this ancient idea
and how we wrestle with doubt today.
IS THE BIBLE SEXIST?
Rose Lynas | Seminar One
What do we mean by sexist? Do we
value and define males and females
differently? Or has God’s incredible
story of liberation been twisted to
enslave us all. In this seminar Rose
Lynas will explore how we all, male and
female, need to reclaim our God-given
identities.
SHARING THE GOSPEL WITHOUT
GIVING OFFENCE - MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE?
Gavin Calver | Tearfund
So often Christians are defined by what
they are AGAINST and not what they are
FOR! Lately it seems that Christianity –
the message of forgiveness, grace and
salvation – has become offensive to the
modern public. Gavin Calver is here to
share how we can continue to share the
gospel in a changing social atmosphere.
16:30
HOT SEAT INTERVIEW WITH
ARLENE FOSTER
Arlene Foster | Big Top
First Minister Arlene Foster is our special
guest to the festival this year. She’ll be
answerin g your questions.
VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS. MY TRUTH.
MY STORY
Kenny Donaldson | Seminar One
The South East Fermanagh Foundation
(SEFF) are hosting a conversation
about justice and reconciliation within
the context of ‘The Northern Ireland
Troubles.’ The workshop will explore
personal stories and discuss how
Christian teaching can combat and
ultimately defeat the efforts of those
who seek to turn history on its head.
FORGET ABOUT THE PRICE TAG?
James Pickin | Tearfund
How do we navigate the issue of the
darker side of the fashion industry and
where our clothes come from. In this
seminar we’ll be looking at the truth
behind our clothes and the why and the
how we can, together, make a difference
in the fashion industry.
CIYD SEMINAR ONE
THE HUB TEARFUND
YFC