Christians in Sport

Take a look at the pages for those working with young people over at the Christians in Sport website for information about events and some ideas for using sport as part of Bible Study and for some free downloads.

Call Waiting Conference

There is a special conference for those aged 16-19 who are considering going into ministry.

Take a look at their website or download the application form.

It costs just £50 and bursaries are available towards that too.

If you're a little outside that 16-19 age bracket they also run another conference for you! Details on the same page.

Other Funding Opportunities

The Lankelly Chase Foundation: Arts programmes, no deadlines, trustees meet every 2 months

Size of grant available: £10,000 - £15,000 a year for up to 3 years

Aims and outcomes of funder: Projects offering excellent art experiences to vulnerable 11-21 year olds

Additional information: Registered charities only can apply

Contact details: Telephone 01235 820044

E-mail: enquiries@lankellychase.org.uk

The Elephant Trust: Next application deadlines 14th April and 19th June 2009

Size of grant available: Up to £2,000

Aims and outcomes of funder: Commitment to supporting artists and institutions
departing from routine and signalling new, distinct and imaginative sets of possibilities

Additional information: Funding priority - artists and small organisations/galleries.

Contact details: 020 7922 1160

E-mail: ruth@banksidelofts.freeserve.co.uk

Church and Community Fund

Next deadline for applications 22nd April 2009 Church and Community Fund

Size of grant available: Up to £15,000

Aims and outcomes of funder: Community projects run by parish churches, deaneries, dioceses and other bodies connected to/working in partnership with the Church of England

Additional information: Projects must promote, aid and further the work of the Church of England. Capital and revenue grants available

Contact details: Telephone 020 7898 1000

E-mail: ccf@c-of-e.org.uk

Medianet Academy

This June, the Churches Media Council is again running the Medianet Academy, a free 3-day training course for young Christians (18-35) who want to work in the media. The course will offer trainees the chance to get hands-on experience in either video, audio or web production. It’s great experience for the CV; past trainees have gone onto get jobs at the BBC and in commercial radio. Please do spread the word among your diocesan networks and get in touch with me if you have any questions. I attach the flyer and poster, as well as some blurb below.

Free training for young Christians wanting to work in the media
8-10 June 2009, Swanwick, Derbyshire
The Churches’ Media Council is running a 3-day training academy this June to help young Christians to break into the exciting world of the media.

They are looking for 16 young Christians to produce a mock episode of a reality TV show called ‘Angels and Demons’ using video, audio and the web. The Academy is a 3-day training course where they will learn new skills and get some great experience for their CV. Successful applicants will be trained by industry professionals as part of a multimedia team.

Participants from last year’s course described it as “constructive, fun and entertaining”, “fantastic” and even “life-changing”!

Training and accommodation are all provided free of charge. All participants have to pay for are their travel and a £30 admin fee on registration.

For more information or to download an application form, visit or call 0845 652 0027.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15 May 2009.
Curious??? ... Take a peek at the output of last year’s academy

Job opportunities

Schools Worker
Organisation: The Feast
Salary: £21,000 - £23,000
Location: Sparkhill, Birmingham
Closing Date Fri 1 May 2009
Description Salary: £21,000 - £23,000 plus expenses
The Feast is a newly formed charity set up to develop work amongst Christian and Muslim teenagers. The charity is building on 8 years experience of this work by Youth Encounter
If you . . .
• Have relevant experience of schools or youth work
• Are committed to promoting and leading encounters between Christian and Muslim young people.
• Enjoy working in schools, churches and the community
Contact Details Then contact Andrew Smith, 0121 772 2722.
Closing date: Friday 1st May. Interviews 14th May.

Director of Church and Schools Resource
Organisation: Youth For Christ
Salary: £26,213 – £31,677
Location: Halesowen, Birmingham
Closing Date Thu 23 Apr 2009

YFC is part of Youth for Christ International, which specialises in communicating the Christian faith to young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to head up the Church & Schools Resource department delivering British Youth for Christ’s mission strategy.
An opportunity to lead YFC’s vibrant Church and Schools Resource team. Directing the development of resources such as Rock Solid, Mettle and ExploRE, and residentials such as Fort Rocky, you will have an opportunity to further establish YFC as a key provider of resources to both churches and schools. Through liaising with denominational leaders and key educationalists you will be aware of new opportunities and partnerships available to YFC in order to maximize effectiveness.

These are just some of the opportunities in which the Leadership Team member of Church & Schools Resource will become involved.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate effective skills in self-expression, both verbal and written, proven management ability, clear vision, imagination to see new opportunities and the ability to work as part of a team.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post to be filled by a committed evangelical Christian. Regulation 7(2) of the Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003 applies.

Salary in the range of £26,213 – £31,677 a year according to experience

Closing date: 23rd April 2009 Interview date: 08th May 2009

Contact Details For further details please contact Leon Coates or Chris Nightingale on 0121 502 9620,

YFC is an investor in people and works towards equal opportunities.