Are you 18-25 years old with a hunger to get on and do something for God that makes a difference? Yes? then scent will suit you. |
Scent is a partnership between the London Baptist Association and Viz-A-Viz Ministries.
It is part of the Optimum Gap Year programme, but with a unique London Baptist flavour!
We offer you the chance to join the team for a year to receive excellent training, enjoy using your abilities to expand God’s kingdom and release your potential for Him. |
A year in which you will be stretched, challenged, trained and equipped to serve God. A chance to get involved, to make a Difference.
Why not see what God could do with your talents?
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You will get the chance to be involved in evangelism, community projects, youth work, Street Pastors and more - depending on your passions and skills and the opportunities available.
You will be based with a local church in London but also meeting together as a team.
As a young person who has a passion for Jesus you will be providing a valuable role model for young people in your area.
A host family is provided to give accommodation and meals throughout the year. You will have an allocated team leader who will co-ordinate and supervise your work load.
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06/07 Placements will be:
Upper Holloway and Camden Road Baptist Church
A busy church with many community links, wanting to strengthen their youth and children's work as well as experiment with new initiatives to out reach to the surrounding people.
Canonbury Baptist Church
A small church in the heart if Islington, looking to make a difference to the community and wanting to venture out into detached youth work.
Britannia Village, Royal Docks Community Church
An innovative congregation working from a community centre in Docklands 'Church' happens 7 days a week here with the many projects on the go and more longing to be released. |
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Through Scent and the Optimum Project Manager there will be training and pastoral support throughout the year. Volunteers meet with their local co-ordinator on a weekly basis as a group and individually at least once a term. In addition there will be support and supervision relevant and local to your specific placement. |
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Our training aims to cover three key areas - evangelism, spiritual and personal development. It is delivered in three ways:
• 3 weeks modular training (one week per term)
• Weekly spiritual/Biblical training
• On the job experiential training
We aim to challenge you, change you and equip you not just for this year but
as you move into your future with God.
Our training programme is recognised by Spurgeon’s College and on the successful completion of 6 modules, (see below), you will receive a Spurgeon’s Award.
The 6 study modules:
1 Reading and using your Bible
2 Knowing myself and others
3 The core skills of youth work
4 Sharing your faith in the 21st Century
5 Communicating your faith in schools
6 Radical discipleship |
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Scent is for 10 and a half months and requires £2,950 to be raised. You receive an allowance of £150 per month, accommodation, expenses covered and an excellent programme of training and support.
Participants from London Baptist Association churches may be eligible for financial assistance to meet the cost of joining the programme. |
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