Ali Campbell
Ali Campbell is a youth and children’s ministry consultant.
ArticleIt’s not all on you
Ali Campbell invites you to really believe in ‘teamwork’ for your own sanity and their flourishing
ArticleWhen a volunteer isn’t cutting It
Ouch. This is one of the toughest assignments you will face if you are the lead worker for children’s, youth or family ministry.
Article3 ways to make ‘drop off and pick up’ precious times in the term ahead
How valuable were chats with your parents on the journey to school?
ArticleLead yourself – nobody else will
Ali Campbell lives by a maxim he believes can help you, whether you are a full time worker, or a volunteer.
ArticleBeing a dad is an incredible privilege - here’s how to make the most of it
What’s the best part of being a parent?
ArticleEnabling children’s, youth and family ministers to flourish
Toolbox: leading and managing volunteers and staff
ArticleThis baffling Oscar-winning movie gave me some surprising insights as a Christian parent
Are you a fan of sci-fi?
ArticleThe Rings of Power. What message is being given to your children?
Will you be following this epic drama?
ArticleGreat expectations
There are many expectations in our ministry – those held by church leadership, young people, parents and families and the congregation to name but a few. And when thinking about these, it’s important to distinguish between two things – expectations related to a role description (what you expect someone to do) and expectations related to a person specification (who you expect someone to be).
ArticleIntroducing Paraklesis
In 2019 I carried out a survey on behalf of the Bishop of Leicester in to the terms and conditions of salaried children’s, youth and families ministers across the UK. Over 630 took part to share their reflections and experiences.
Faith at homeParenting your teenage children
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus turns to his followers and says: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). The first picture Jesus uses to illustrate this is “a city on a hill” which has come to represent the Church. As we gather together as this community of ‘called-out ones’, which is what Church literally means, we are to be this light. The second picture is a “lamp on a stand”, whose job is to “give light to everyone in the house”.
