About This Site

This blog originally started in April 2004 as an experiment. Part of its purpose was to allow me space to critically reflect on my youth work practice. By writing up my thoughts for others to read, it enabled me to better understand my own actions.

In 2006 I decided to focus the site on my experiences in youth work and youth ministry. To that end, I try and post relevant information that may be of interest to those working with young people. I hope you find it useful!

About Me

I’m a Youth Worker in Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK. I’m married to the beautiful Kirsty and we have a wonderful daughter. I love music, movies, reading, design & photography, food and of course, young people.

I’ve been in children’s and youth work since 1991 when I started volunteering at a church club aged 11. Years of being involved in running that club led me to a Part-Time, temporary role for The WIRE Project under Spurgeon’s which soon became a Full-Time post including training at YMCA George Williams College thanks to The Rank Foundation. I worked at The WIRE for 8 years developing relationships with children, young people and families in the local community, during which time we gained much recognition for our creative and groundbreaking work. The project closed in March 2007 after failing to sustain long-term core funding for our work.

I currently work for Arun Community Church as Youth & Schools Worker. My role has three main aspects; Church, Community and Schools, and I help oversea the various activities for children and young people that are run under these headings. Kirsty and I both attend this church where I occasionally lead worship too.

I now hold a full professional youth work qualification in Informal & Community Education. Click here for more.