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April 04, 2006
Jack of all trades for the Master and Son
Just had a fascinating discussion paper from Ali who wonders if churches actually really want a qualified youth worker or do, in fact, want someone who can do/be the following ......
• Child Psychologist
• Theologian
• Taxi Driver
• Chef
• Negotiator
• Bouncer
• Preacher
• Trainer
• Volunteer Recruitment Officer
• A DIY Construction Expert
• A Doctor/Nurse and Ambulance Driver
• Counsellor
• Entertainer
• Teacher
• An Assembly Taker
• An Artist
• A Computer Expert
• An SMS Texter
• Fashion Guru
• A Musician
• A Committee Chair
• Film Critic
• Referee
• Caretaker
• PA and Sound System Consultant
• Housemaid
• Health and Safety/Risk Assessment and Child Protection Adviser
• Holiday Rep. and Tour Organiser!!
Any others you would add from your experience?
Posted by ian at April 4, 2006 11:43 AM
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Great title - should be the next album for Switchfoot or someone !
Posted by: Stu P the Autostuhlmeister at April 4, 2006 12:32 PM
You forgot recycler of rubbish (egg cartons, yoghurt pots, kellogs boxes etc) and babysitter!!
Posted by: Alison at April 4, 2006 01:56 PM
shed builder?
Posted by: miz at April 5, 2006 12:27 PM
I would:
skit director and stir-upper (as in, one who can somehow magically coerce youth into doing things)
Posted by: Scott at April 7, 2006 05:59 PM