Articles

We have asked experienced practitioners to share their wisdom with us. This page will be regularly updated with fresh content. If you want an article written on a specific topic, or you would be interested in submitting an article yourself then get in touch by dropping an email to ali@paraklesis.org.uk 

Note : Some articles are only available to Associate Members.

Retaining Your Passion When Things Get Tough 

22/03/2023

Amie Buhari inspires and encourages us to keep our passion!

There is More - Preparing Young People for University 

14/03/2023

Pippa Elmes writes about encouraging and supporting young people as they prepare for Uni

Conversations about Prayer

13/12/2022

Dan Finn, from Turret House of Prayer, shares some thoughts on how we can develop our prayer life.

Space to Breathe - Youth Workers Mental Health Research Findings

24/10/2022

Read this article from Space to Breathe about their research in to mental health and wellbeing of youth workers

Snap Shot :  Winn Gardens

23/09/2022

A profile of the work of one of our members, Suzanne Morton

Mapping the Decline - And What to Do About It 

22/08/2022

Looking at the latest decline in student numbers for youth and children's ministry courses

 Addressing the Crisis

15/07/2022

Podcast interview with the Church Times about the crisis in training and recruitment for children's and youth ministry

Valuing Lay Ministry

11/07/2022

An article from Bishop Martyn on the importance of lay ministry.

Creating Safer Places Requires the Right Culture 

27/06/2022

Article from Justin Humphreys about creating the right kind of culture for people to flourish in ministry

Wellbeing in Ministry

23/05/2022

Article on wellbeing and mental health from Rachel Newham

Calling

13/05/2022

An article by Ali Campbell exploring Calling to children's, youth and family ministry.

Employment

26/08/2021

Top Ten Employment Essentials from Susie Leveson