Ridley Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry

11/10/2024

Four years of research is finally ready to be shared with the world. Join one of the upcoming Converge Conferences to listen to the voices of Australian young people. Read more about the project here: https://theothercheek.com.au/in-their-own-words-the-stories-that-open-the-door-to-youth-ministry/

Register at https://www.convergeoceania.com/conference

From Adrian Blenkinsop In a world where the Christian faith is less of a serious option for our young people, wouldn’t it be good to know what helps young people to move ahead on strong, resilient faith journeys? And what… Continue Reading →

03/10/2024

Some thoughts…

The Independent Review of Soul Survivor (UK) reveals serious accountability issues in youth ministry, emphasizing the need for formal oversight and third-party accountability in leadership.

31/07/2024

tonight I (Graham Stanton) got to present research with my learned colleague, Dr Rowan Lewis at the ANZ regional conference of the IASYM - The International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry
We have different temperaments, different ways of approaching the research task, different modes of working, different gifts we bring to the project. But gosh, it's good working together; and our work is so much better from the collaboration.
So Rowan, thanks for driving us to be better, and for the privilege of being part of an excellent team.

17/06/2024

For all those looking for support, encouragement, and/or new ideas for ministry among children and families, join us at the Intergen training event on 13 August. https://intergen.org.au/cfmresourcing

28/03/2023

The Melbourne Anglican Foundation is running an Easter fundraising campaign to support ministry among young people in Melbourne.
Please consider supporting or sharing details of this campaign:

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO DONATE TO THE MELBOURNE ANGLICAN YOUTH FUND https://youtu.be/Dla4zzVeK-whttps://youtu.be/ecLAq0yFKZAMelbourne Anglican Foundation is proud to be a seed funder and supporter of The Prevention of Violence Against Women Program and the Church Planting and New Ministry Presence ini...

11/02/2022

Today was the first meeting of the Melbourne Diocese Children’s and Youth Ministry Working Group - established by Archbishop in Council to develop a proposal for a Diocesan office to effectively plan for, resource, and support growth in the number of children and young people involved as active disciples in the parishes of the Diocese of Melbourne.
Will you pray for us?
Us being Bp Kate Prowd, Brian Holden (Diocesan Youth Ministry Consultant), Helen Petering (GFS/KidsPlus+ and St Alfreds Blackburn North), Elizabeth Breakey (Bellarine Gateway), Moe Win Tun Kin (Werribee Karen Congregation), Ivy Lau (North Richmond), and me (Graham Stanton, Ridley and St Judes Parkville).

07/02/2022

Wishing a happy birthday to our favourite Diocesan Youth Ministry Consultant, Brian Holden. May the gifts you receive today be a reflection of the gift you are to the Diocese of Melbourne 🥳🎂🍾🎁🎉

05/12/2021

Rory Shiner makes a strong case for teaching children to memorise poetry and scripture: https://quadrant.org.au/magazine/2021/07-08/on-the-memorisation-of-poetry-in-childhood/
The question for us is, are we confident enough in the traditions of our faith to help our children commit things to memory? 'That which we are prepared to teach our children before they can consent is that which we truly believe'.

Children no longer memorise poems. This is odd. Children, after all, are seemingly purpose-built for memorisation. Their ability to acquire languages, memorise stories, and reel off vast reams of data is well attested. The classical education trivium of grammar, logic and rhetoric reflects this. The...

17/10/2021

Good news from the Melbourne Anglican Synod this weekend. A motion to establish a broadly based Children’s and Youth Ministry Working Group to review current strategies and opportunities to Make the Word of God Fully Known amongst the next generation of young people in the Diocese of Melbourne, and formulate a proposal to include in the 2023 budget a fully funded Diocesan office to effectively plan for, resource, and support growth in the number of children and young people involved as active disciples in the parishes of the Diocese was passed overwhelmingly 99% in favour.
Now the hard work begins: Pray for the first members of the Working Group: Graham Stanton, Brian Holden, Helen Petering, and Elizabeth Breakey as they begin consulting with children's and youth ministry leaders across the Diocese.