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The main purpose of the Diocesan Youth Ministry Team (YMT) is to communicate the Gospel using various creative means to the young.
We gather young people from all over the world to live a community lifestyle for a 10-month volunteer programme, which includes training in various ways of communicating the Gospel.
Each team member receives full board, accommodation and monthly allowance along with training in creative evangelisation.
We are a new, radical and prophetic organisation working with young people. With the use of drama, mime, music and up-to-date multimedia equipment we present the Gospel in a lively and effective way. |
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We are also involved in retreat and area development work and are committed to implementing a fully integrated strategy that brings young people through a process of evangelisation to a place of "belonging" and "Church".
We begin this process through initial proclamation, whereby, the team carry out various activities such as school missions, outreaches, and monthly events. It is in these activities that we present the Gospel in an interesting and radical way, through drama, mime, music and multimedia – a language that is most effective and appealing in today’s youth culture.
Recognizing evangelisation as a process, we follow-up the initial proclamation with Retreats, Summer Schools, Youth Camps, and other regular events. These then will enable the young people to share common faith experiences, grow in faith together, and develop relationships with God and each other.
The strength of our strategy not only lies with our capacity to reach out to young people but also to those involved in youth ministry. It is in the third stage of our strategy that we encourage young people to belonging and Church. This is achieved through development and support of local groups (parish, pastoral area, and deanery), regular contact, and responding through ministry and service. |
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Members gain Certificate in Theology and Youth Ministry
All team members undergo training before setting out on the Schools and Retreat Mission programme and now we offer the opportunity to convert this training into a recognised qualification, a Certificate in Theology and Youth Ministry accredited by the University of Wales, Lampeter.
The course is taught as separate modules throughout the year and includes An Introduction to the Old and New Testaments; An Introduction to Theology; Worship and Liturgy; Evangelisation and Mission; Ethics and Social Justice and Ecclesiology.
We also invest heavily in two Youth Ministry modules which are taught from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. For those who are not used to academic study, or are simply out of practice, the course is supported by a Study Skills module which runs concurrently throughout the year.
Furthermore, the modules are taught by a diverse team of experts who are all approachable and available both in person and on-line.
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Contact Details:
Youth Ministry Team
The Diocesan Youth Village
Pemberton Road
Consett
Allensford
Co. Durham
DH8 9BA
Tel: 01207 592244
Email: admin@ymt.org |
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"When I light a candle at midnight I say to the darkness I beg to differ."
Copyright ©2006 Hexham & Newcastle Diocesan Youth Ministry Team.
All Rights Reserved.
www.ymt.org
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