Due to the success of last years' Children's Ministry afternoon Conference, Moorlands in Partnership with Winchester Diocese are planning another one for the 18th of November. This years' special guest speaker will be Lucy Moore of the Bible Reading Fellowship, who inspired and developed 'Messy Church'. She will be joined by representatives from Scripture Union, Urban Saints and more.

Please keep your eye on this site for more details about this event in the coming weeks. We'll look forward to seeing you there!

11-25 August: We will be exhibiting at Soul Survivor, at the Royal Bath & West Show ground, Shepton Mallet. Come along and have a chat.

4 October: College based teaching programme begins. Find out more!

15 October: Graduation Ceremony at Christchurch Priory, from 7.00pm.

13 November: Open Day 9.30 am onwards. Book your place now!

18 November: Children's Ministry Conference, with Keynote Speaker, Lucy Moore. More details coming soon!

19-21 November: You will find us exhibiting at Youthwork, the Conference! At the Congress Theatre & Winter Gardens Conference Hall, Eastbourne.

7 December: Christmas Carol Service at Moorlands, with Winton Salvation Army Band, from 6.45pm. With mince pies too! Bring the whole family.

10 December: Autumn term ends.

Bearing fruit that will last in youth & community work

3 March 2010

Prominent and respected youth worker and author Len Kageler will be visiting Moorlands from 1-5 March, as part of his European tour. If you are a church leader or involved in youth work, you are invited to meet Len and learn from his 30 years of hands-on experience in youth and community work in New York.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to receive in-depth teaching from Len and our own experts in youth and community work: Course director Nigel Argall, and Deputy Principal Colin Bennett. Together they bring intelligence and relevance to this vital ministry.

There are two session to choose from, or join us for both!

Session One: Leading youth ministry which is sustainable.

Len Kageler with Colin Bennett

For whom? Church leaders & youth pastors

When? Wednesday 3 March - 3.00 - 5.30pm

Cost? A suggested donation of £5 is welcomed

Session Two: Growing fruit without beaking our backs!

Len Kageler with Nigel Argall

For whom? Youth workers & anyone involved in youth ministry

When? Wednesday 3 March - 6.30 - 8.30pm

Cost? A suggested donation of £5 is welcomed

If you would like to attend both sessions, you may stay and join our students for tea, for an extra charge of £3.00.

Book your place by emailing:

julie.austin@moorlands.ac.uk or calling reception on 01425 674500

Len Kageler, Ph.Dv is Professor of Youth Ministry at Nyack College, New York. He spent 20 years as a full time youth pastor. He speaks and presents seminars around North America and the world. He has written numerous books.
In 2009-2010: Len will be presenting seminars at the Canadian National Youth Workers Convention (December) and will give lectures in March in the United Kingdom at Moorlands College, Cambridge University, and the University of Glasgow.  In Summer 2010 he and Janet will move to the Netherlands for five weeks of seminars and ministry with Atlantic Bridge. His 2009-2010 research projects include Feminism and the Female Religious Youth Worker, The Youth Ministry Volunteer: The Untold Story, and Youth Ministry Graduates: A Longitudinal Study. Len is married to Janet and has three daughters. He is a serious runner and loves to backpack and ski.

Leader's Day

11 February 2010: 9.30am

Moorlands Principal Steve Brady invites 'home church' leaders of new students, to visit the College. This annual event brings leaders from around the country to gather together to share their leadership experiences, and discover how best to encourage their student through their time at College. Formal discussions emphasise the importance of strengthening the body of Christ through maintaining strong relationships between college, students and their home church leaders.
Moorlands continues to influence and impact the Dorset region of churches and beyond, as students who’ve received leadership training from leaders such as Ian Coffey, who joined Moorlands staff last year as Director of Leadership Training, graduate from college to become leaders themselves.

As part of the Evangelical Alliance’s initiative, Moorlands College is hosting a 'Bible Fresh’ launch, designed to help Christians re-engage with the Bible. Come along  in the afternoon, and be challenged to learn, and inspire others towards a greater desire to approach the Word of God with fresh vision and understanding.

Download PDF poster for more information!

Venue: Moorlands College

Date: 18 March

Time: 1.30 - 4.30pm

Cost: No charge - donations welcome

Dear Friends and Supporters,
 
We are delighted to invite you to this year's Moorlands Christmas event, which will be dedicated to supporting Hope Now ministries. Many of you may know of its founder Rev Vic Jackopson, who for many years has been involved in ground- breaking work for the Lord in prisons in the UK, South Africa and Ukraine. Those who attended 'Loving them to Life not Death', earlier this year, may be interested to know that Vic was very much involved in the ' trash can ' conversion of Colin Garnett, who has influenced many others involved in drug addiction. Over the last decade, Vic has focused his attentions on the Ukraine, where he has dedicated his life to those close to his heart; orphans and homeless children. With personal insight, Vic and his gifted young group from the Ukraine, will perform 'Close to the Heart'.

Come along at 6.00 pm on the 1 December, and experience for yourselves this special production performed by the very children, who have been helped by Hope Now. The enchanting mix of Ukrainian songs, dance, carols and a message from Vic himself, will surely make this a night to remember! So, please mark this occasion in your diary, for a Christmas event not to be missed and contact me to reserve your places, on  julie.austin@moorlands.ac.uk . The suggested donation of £5.00 per person will be given to Hope Now, children come free, mince pies too!
 
May the Lord Jesus bless you, this festive season!
Julie Austin