Having recently ditched X for good. I'm kind of back, having not posted for a couple of months on here - anything new? Hello? Do reply if you see this in your feed!

Line Management and Supervision Training! DATES CONFIRMED - 20th October or 6th November (7.30 - 9.00pm on Zoom). Covering the essentials and some top tips for creating an environment where children's, youth and family ministers can thrive! Interested? Drop me an email - [email protected]

Mentoring Slots still available! It can be really helpful having an objective external sounding board - and that is what I offer! Sometimes churches pay for the mentoring (always great when a church sees the value!), but I also have a cheaper rate if you need to pay for it yourself! Interested?

Three Tools for encouraging discussion and engagement with young people. open.substack.com/pub/adding/p...

I'm sharing this not because I always got it right, but because it matters. Life happens, distractions are everywhere - but, aiming for this makes such a difference. open.substack.com/pub/adding/p...

Hey, not posted for a while because . . . been getting going properly on substack! Do check out my articles there and why not subscribe :) adding.substack.com

This blog is full of truth & righteous anger about 'The Church's' silence on d!sability benefit cuts. "D!sabled people are used in the argument against assisted dying, but we're not prayed for when we face losing what helps us to live!" thatsjustthewaythingsare.blogspot.com/2025/06/when...

This is one of my favorite not funny memes.

I had a great time a few weeks ago chatting with the lovely Melanie Cave from Roots for Churches about all things Children's Ministry - How do we journey well with struggling children? What is challenging behaviour and why does it happen? What is trauma? Have a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhOS...

@alasdairlane.bsky.social thanks for the follow - and great first name, mine is same spelling - though I've been known as 'Ali' for about 30 years. Great to connect :)

Argh! What is said at the end of the first paragraph of this article about the beliefs of senior leaders in the Church of England (I can't read the rest behind a paywall) just ISN'T TRUE. www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-...

'I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.' #quotes #GKChesterton I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.

'I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.' #quotes #GKChesterton I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.

So, I'm going to be sketching the covers of the books I read in 2025 - trying to get back in to drawing / sketching. First up, 'The Old Ways' by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social - luminous, fascinating, gob-smacking and just beautifully written. #sketching

See you in 2025.

I write a newsletter for those in children's, youth and family ministry. Would you like to receive it? Drop me a message with your email address and I'll add you! #newsletter #ministry #kidmin #family #leadership #youthministry

Two back to back long days, now broken down on way home! Really need to get back tonight (daughters 17th tomorrow) - do pray that RAC get here swiftly! Argh.

Still buzzing from Carols at the Castle. Thrilled that youngest daughter sang in the band and SMASHED it, also thrilled that our small town (Clitheroe) could gather 2,500 people for this annual event! #Christmas #Carols

London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated

Something I heard over the weekend that I’m pondering, ‘Jesus taught at the pace of a walk or a meal’.

Privilege to serve over the weekend at the Youthscape #nymw24 and Kenda Creasy Dean was excellent!

This is pretty shocking, but not a surprise. SEN in particular needs an overhaul with a focus on therapeutic practice, the wellbeing of the children and young people, rather than grades and behaviour policies that aren't fit for purpose. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

To be clear: I love the Guardian & Observer. I have devoted 20 years of my life to it. I believe it’s one of the most important platforms for liberal journalism in the world. And I’m one of 700+ journalists who believe this is profoundly wrong

Hey, are you planning on being at the National Youth Ministry Weekend? Check out this article I wrote about mentoring with the #NYMW24 in mind : www.youthscape.co.uk/services/you... Oh, and it would be great to get social here on @bsky.app over the weekend - hope to see you there!

It’s no coincidence that Jesus’s primary metaphors for ministry were not soldiers, hunters, or builders, But shepherds, farmers, and fisherman. The humility. The unpredictability. The chaos. The waiting. None of it means we failed. This is just what faithfulness looks like.

Blown away by Psalm 1 earlier, got me thinking about ‘Sit, Walk, Stand’ by Watchman Nee and made me ask the questions : 1 Who am I in step with? 2. Am I standing in the Way? (You know, The Way and being in the way). 3. Who do I sit with?

Morning #cofepeeps I feel kind of in it, but not of it this morning. Today at our church it is an All Age service (twice 9.15 and 11.15) wholly led by our young people. Praying for them - they are all spectacular.

Really important reflections here.

Still dancing between this space and X (or Twitter as it should be known). I know there has been a bit of an exodus, so - if you knew me over there, be great to have a follow over here. #letsconnect

The first of many.

How is this place doing? Not been here for 10 months. Looking to build network, connect with those in children’s, youth, family ministry and church leadership - give me a wave!

@thechurchmouse.bsky.social *waves*

Struggling to remember what blue sky looks like, but here in hope :)