The first three weeks will be devoted to
orientation - tour of the city, visiting various BCM departments and looking at some basic Biblical principles.
In the first three months Urban Challengers will be exposed to all the
evangelistic work of the Mission and to much of its social work and seasonal
projects.
After Christmas there will be opportunity for more specialisation and
individually tailored programmes.
Here's a breakdown of what you will be doing:
City Centre Outreach
◊ twice weekly open airs
◊ sketchboard/metalboard
◊ one-to-one evangelism
Everyone
has something to contribute. We work as a team. You will learn from
experienced staff and we will learn from you as well.
District Outreach
◊ door-to-door outreach
◊ church-linked visiting
◊ questionnaires
◊ BCM double-decker bus
Working in
twos or small teams. You will be eased into this work gently.
Christian Social Work
◊
with elderly - lunch clubs, home & hospital
visits
◊
with homeless - 'soup kitchen', friendship
evangelism
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with children - Christmas toy distribution
Children's Work
◊
schools - assemblies, RE lessons
◊
weekly & holiday kids' clubs - with BCM Bus
◊
weekend camp in June
◊
(optional) BCM Camp (a week in August)
Special Projects
◊
church Missions (weekend or full week)
◊
Lord Mayor's Show (late May) & Carnivals
◊
(optional) BCM's 'In2Mission' (July/August
for 2 weeks)
◊
(optional) visit with a City Mission
abroad for up to 2 weeks
Study
Core lectures:
Old Testament, New Testament,
Christian Doctrine.
Seminars and Workshops:
Apologetics,
Open air preaching, Dealing with thorny issues, Sketchboard, Door-to-door work,
Working with children, Cults & how to reach them, and many more.
Services and meetings:
Urban Challengers are often invited to take
part in different kinds of meetings, either individually or in small teams. To
begin with, these opportunities will be tailored to your experience and will
build up through the year. Sometimes you will be able to accompany staff on
their bookings and observe their approach.
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