DAMASCUS summer camp: Thursday 29th Aug - Sunday 1st Sept 2013

Our yearly summer camp is fast approaching and I wanted to share with you why I think it's worth young people coming along to...

When I joined the DAMASCUS team for the first ever camp back in 2006 I didn't realise just how much those few days would impact on my life. I know it sounds dramatic and a bit cliche but it's true. So what is it about DAMASCUS that makes it so special for me (& I know lots of other ppl)?

First of all Wintershall Estate is beautiful. The views from the campsite are stunning, particularly the sunsets. It's so peaceful and walking round the estate is

Book Review - "Taking Theology to Youth Ministry" by Andrew Root

As part of the GYM Blog we will be putting up youth ministry book reviews. Here is our first one...

"Taking Theology to Youth Ministry" is the first book in a four part series by Andrew Root that takes you on a theological journey through youth ministry. This first book presents the question "what's the point of youth ministry?" It's a question that's I'm sure every youth worker has asked themselves or has been asked of them. This book gives us the answer in a new and inspirational way. Root introduces us to a fictional youth worker called Nadia who has just started a new job. As she starts to get her teeth stuck into the role she begins a theological journey into the purposes of youth ministry and her role.

An inspiring book that has opened my eyes to seeing youth ministry in a new way that has helped me to seek for the action of God in my life and my ministry. I highly recommend it!