AccessTheStory

how mental health first aid helps us go deeper in our understanding and experience of the incarnation

As Trav reflects on some recent conversations with churches who are trying to find Youth Pastors, he asks the question: "Is the apparent lack of good youth ministry practitioners in local churches symptomatic of a larger problem?" Trav gives four suggestions to help navigate this larger problem.

In the midst of a mental health epidemic, and overly-simplistic religious posturing, what if the care of God is more holistic than we ever imagined?

My church has experienced a migration of sorts over the last few months. Covid seems to have accelerated the process for people to change their spiritual home, but I'm not sure a church transfer will necessarily equate to spiritual renewal.

We're exploring what it means to plant a micro-church - here's a short reflection on one of the key questions we ask our group.

Part two - where Bekk Sellars explains what she means by "My Calcutta". Do yourself a favour, and listen to Bekk unpack the story of how she initiated the youth outreach community in her neighbourhood, and how she has seen God bring light into the darkness. (Part one of two).

We're chatting with Bekk Sellars again - where she explains what she means by "My Calcutta". Do yourself a favour, and listen to Bekk unpack the story of how she initiated the youth outreach community in her neighbourhood, and how she has seen God bring light into the darkness. (Part one of two).

"In all my times of meeting people - especially in my local area - I haven't really met anyone who hates God. A lot of people hate Christians. But a lot of people just want someone to care, or be interested in them." Bekk Sellars is no stranger to stepping into unchartered waters when it comes to reaching people with God's love - serving young people in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, she'll admit she's often tired, but her perspective on mission is sharp, and her heart for others is large. I am always encouraged through the stories she tells - here's an insight into what makes Bekk tick!

"Rather than looking for the silver bullet, we need to come back to our faith, and humble ourselves before God." "We're not actually important enough to stuff up God's plans." Beth Hoy shares her stories, frustrations, insights, and hopes for how we might see followers of Jesus raised up from the next generation. Beth is the Generations Facilitator for Baptist Churches in South Australia, and she is living out the message she carries to emerging leaders.

As her 2yo daughter, Hosanna, schools us on Mr Happy and Pokemon, Beth Hoy pulls back the curtain on some of her own story. Beth is the Generations Facilitator for Baptist Churches in South Australia, and she is living out the message she carries to emerging leaders. May your heart be encouraged as you hear her story.

Today our friend Riley unpacks his passion of 'bringing credibility to the gospel'. We couldn't help but reflect on the annual opportunity for serving young people at the Victor Harbor Schoolies Festival. Riley Smith is Families Pastor at Victor Harbor Baptist Church in South Australia. As you hear Trav and Riley chat together, we trust your imagination is sparked for being good news in your neighbourhood.

Part of what we want to do with our podcast is champion everyday stories of faith - today we'll hear from Riley. Riley Smith is Families Pastor at Victor Harbor Baptist Church in South Australia. As Trav interviews Riley, we hope his story inspires and encourages you in your own faith journey!

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session seven' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around some practical insight for completing your FORMATION PLAN.

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session six' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the value and practice of cultural analysis in a local ministry context.

We're chatting with Hannah again about her experience in using AccessTheStory's approach to learning and formation. Hannah Juanta is Youth Director at Edwardstown Baptist Church, and her honest and practical insights to our resourcing are super-helpful!

We're chatting with Hannah again about advent ideas. Hannah Juanta is Youth Director at Edwardstown Baptist Church, and we think some of her practical ideas and pastoral reflections are important for you to hear!

Part of what we want to do with this podcast is champion everyday stories of faith - today we'll hear from Hannah. Hannah Juanta is Youth Director at Edwardstown Baptist Church, and long-time friend of AccessTheStory. As Trav interviews Hannah, we hope her story inspires and encourages you in your own faith journey!

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session five' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around some ministry implications from Jesus' life and ministry.

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session four' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the purpose and priorities of Jesus.

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session three' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the question of the identity of Jesus.

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session two' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around the story of God, and how we might see this ancient story shape our own.

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session one' - where we join Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser in a conversation around how culture influences us, and how we can respond to it.

We're excited to be hosting some conversations for SHERPA - a 12 month journey through God's story with the intent of personal and leadership formation. This is 'session zero' - introducing Adrian Blenkinsop and Nathan Vawser - part of the small team who are developing SHERPA.

This isn’t a podcast about inerrancy, inspiration, or textual criticism - but about how our metaphors of the Bible represent (or mis-represent) the story of God.

"SPEAK out the story". Learn how to create space for meaningful response from learners as they SPEAK out God's story by moving from the mindset of a 'drover' to that of a 'shepherd'.

"WALK in the story". Learn how to create space for meaningful experience with learners as they WALK in God's story by moving from the mindset of a 'librarian' to that of a 'curator'.

"SIT in the story". Learn how to facilitate great dialogue with learners as they SIT in God's story by moving from the mindset of an 'info-booth attendant' to that of a 'guide'.

"STEP into the story". Learn how to provide the best environment for learners to STEP into the story of God by moving from the mindset of a 'teacher' to that of a 'story-teller'.

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