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• Lotterywest Not-for-Profit Grants [31 KB]11 Jan 08A grant of up to $10,000 that could apply to some church situations. Follow the link in the download for full details.

ACYM PublicationsThe full set of our advertising and Newsletter's for the year as well as some archived material.

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• ACYM Planner 2009 [5.5 MB]09 Apr 09A complete events calendar for CEBS (Boys Ministry Australia), GFS (Girls Friendly Society) and ACYM. Includes contact details for each organisation.

ArticlesSharpen your skills, thoughts and practice with these articles

• American Youth Ministry Models-An Australian Perspective [58.51 KB]11 Jan 07A paper delivered at the National Theology of Youth Ministry Conference in 2005. This cutting analysis re-thinks Australia's readiness to take up American ways of doing youth ministry. A thought-provoking article.

• Social Competence & Resilience [772.19 KB]11 Jan 07, , Andrew Fuller, La Trobe UniversityA brief paper introducing secular research on holistic views of adolescent health. Worth reflecting on in light of the church's excellent contribution in this regard.

• The place of a Lectionary-Led Congregation [13.09 KB]23 Jan 07, , Seasons of the SpiritA brief article by the folk at Seasons of the Spirit, (a Uniting Church program). It explains the place of a lectionary-based church year. A contrast with the approach which more directly follows books of the Bible. This may help you decide what your youth ministry might follow.

• Youth Group and Copyright [37.5 KB]20 Dec 08A very helpful article by a lawyer who specialises in copyright for churches. This will give you the low-down on uses of movies, DVD's and music in your youth ministry.

Audio downloadsGreat talks about youth ministry from some of the best in the field. Enjoy our pick of Australian speakers.

• History of Youth Ministry in Australia-(Part 1) [5.79 MB]23 Jan 07From our friends in South Australia, this first talk helps us understand why Parish Youth Ministry is how we find it today. (part 1 of talk 1).

• History of Youth Ministry in Australia-(Part 2) [5.57 MB]23 Jan 07From our friends in South Australia, this first talk helps us understand why Youth Ministry is how we find it today. (part 2 of talk 1).

• How to Develop a Youth Ministry in your Church (Part 1) [6.07 MB]02 Jan 07An examination of how to grow a youth minstry in the Anglican Church in Australia. It includes some case studies of successful parish strategies (part 1 of talk 2).

• How to Develop a Youth Ministry in your Church (Part 2) [5.45 MB]02 Jan 07The conclusion of the talk above (part 2 of talk 2).

General DownloadsA bunch of downloads not specifically related to youth ministry.

• Federal Police Clearance [59.87 KB]04 Apr 07, , Federal PoliceThis is the Application form.
  The Anglican Church in Perth requires youth leaders to get one of these. They are available at a discounted rate of $10 if you are a volunteer. Contact Church Office to get your discounted Police Clearance on 9325 7455.

• Working With Children Check-booklet [3.11 MB]04 Apr 09Information booklet for the state government WWC Check. Every youth leader will need this COMPULSORY card, so download this booklet and make sure you are complying with what is now state law.

Other Youth Ministry Organisations A range of promotional material and general information on some of the many local and national youth ministries

• GAP YEAR [532.84 KB]05 Jan 07A great program that allows you to use your year off to have a full year on with GOD!
  Travel, learn and GROW.
  Church Army are the evangelists of the Anglican Church

Youth Ministry Programming - Tips, Samples & Ideas A range of material which you can use for your week-to-week programming. From new games to Bible studies. SEND US YOUR LATEST AND WE WILL ADD IT HERE!

• Bible Games for Youth Groups [48 KB]13 Jun 07Here are 15 easy to play games that make getting to know the bible fun!
  

• Creative ways to Pray in Youth Group [30.5 KB]24 Jan 07, , Julie MoserSome 20 different tips on PRAYER from Youth Groups around Australia.

• Daily Life-Simulation Game [1.01 MB]14 Jan 07, , TEARA great short simulation game for youth groups on the day in a life of a child in the developing world. Go to our LINKS page for more simulation games from TEAR.

• INCITE Magazine [807.26 KB]14 Apr 07, , TEAR AustraliaA free bi-annual resource full of simulation games, bible studies and activities on social justice for Youth Groups.

• Philippians Quiet Time Sheets [705.41 KB]13 Jun 07, , Jon ThorpeShort, reflective and youth friendly. These 13 quick devotions go through the book of Philippinas. These are a handy addition to any groups following Philippinas in Youth Surge this year.

• Portrait Bingo [19.5 KB]24 Jan 07An old mixer revamped! This variation on the old version requires time spent drawing the subject listed.
  
  A quick way to introduce new members to a group. First to finish wins!

• Sample - Studies 2 Go - What is a Christian? [29.44 KB]24 Jan 09, , Julie MoserA free bible study-from Julie Moser's popular book Studies to Go. This study includes Leader's notes and is photocopiable.
  30 studies in the full version.