Development Worker (Schools) based in the South East
I grew up in east London and went along to a London City Mission centre where I first heard stories of Jesus. Aged 12, I made a commitment to Christ at a New Year’s Eve event. I moved to Slough to study with the intention of returning to London to teach. However I stayed got a job in Maidenhead and was invited to visit a school to help start a Christian group. It gradually became clear this was where God was leading, and in 1988 I joined Scripture Union’s staff. I am married to Joyce and we have a son Chris. I love sport, music and following The Arsenal!
Over these 20+ years I’ve worked mainly in secondary schools and combine upfront talking about Jesus, RE and curriculum input and what I call ‘hanging around ministries’ This involves spending time with teenagers (and staff) in school getting alongside them, listening to their joys, hopes and fears. This has become more central over time as I find people want to chat and value having someone around. The most significant contribution we can make to our schools is to pray for them. Over recent years churches locally and further afield have developed presentations for schools at Christmas and Easter based in churches. The growth of this has been really exciting.
I am part of the South East regional staff team as Development Worker (schools) and working with partners, associates, affiliates and volunteers we hope to continue with this ministry. Part of reaching the next generation in schools is with: Developing and supporting Associates and volunteers, supporting Voluntary Christian Groups and staff, networking with others involved in classes with RE & PSHE lessons and developing season presentations.
Thank you for your interest, prayers and support and we trust this can continue with the opportunites we have.
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