Ali Campbell
@alicampbell68.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant. Write / Read / Draw.
Adding value where I can.
Adding value where I can.
Having recently ditched X for good. I'm kind of back, having not posted for a couple of months on here - anything new? Hello? Do reply if you see this in your feed!
December 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Having recently ditched X for good. I'm kind of back, having not posted for a couple of months on here - anything new? Hello? Do reply if you see this in your feed!
Line Management and Supervision Training!
DATES CONFIRMED - 20th October or 6th November (7.30 - 9.00pm on Zoom).
Covering the essentials and some top tips for creating an environment where children's, youth and family ministers can thrive! Interested? Drop me an email - ali@theresource.org.uk
DATES CONFIRMED - 20th October or 6th November (7.30 - 9.00pm on Zoom).
Covering the essentials and some top tips for creating an environment where children's, youth and family ministers can thrive! Interested? Drop me an email - ali@theresource.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Line Management and Supervision Training!
DATES CONFIRMED - 20th October or 6th November (7.30 - 9.00pm on Zoom).
Covering the essentials and some top tips for creating an environment where children's, youth and family ministers can thrive! Interested? Drop me an email - ali@theresource.org.uk
DATES CONFIRMED - 20th October or 6th November (7.30 - 9.00pm on Zoom).
Covering the essentials and some top tips for creating an environment where children's, youth and family ministers can thrive! Interested? Drop me an email - ali@theresource.org.uk
Mentoring Slots still available!
It can be really helpful having an objective external sounding board - and that is what I offer! Sometimes churches pay for the mentoring (always great when a church sees the value!), but I also have a cheaper rate if you need to pay for it yourself!
Interested?
It can be really helpful having an objective external sounding board - and that is what I offer! Sometimes churches pay for the mentoring (always great when a church sees the value!), but I also have a cheaper rate if you need to pay for it yourself!
Interested?
September 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Mentoring Slots still available!
It can be really helpful having an objective external sounding board - and that is what I offer! Sometimes churches pay for the mentoring (always great when a church sees the value!), but I also have a cheaper rate if you need to pay for it yourself!
Interested?
It can be really helpful having an objective external sounding board - and that is what I offer! Sometimes churches pay for the mentoring (always great when a church sees the value!), but I also have a cheaper rate if you need to pay for it yourself!
Interested?
Three Tools for encouraging discussion and engagement with young people.
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Three Tools for encouraging discussion and engagement with young people.
Jesus had a youth group, we call them his disciples - let's use the tools Jesus used in our ministry with young people.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Three Tools for encouraging discussion and engagement with young people.
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I'm sharing this not because I always got it right, but because it matters. Life happens, distractions are everywhere - but, aiming for this makes such a difference.
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Pick Up and Drop Off
Be prayerful, be present, be patient
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September 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I'm sharing this not because I always got it right, but because it matters. Life happens, distractions are everywhere - but, aiming for this makes such a difference.
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Hey, not posted for a while because . . . been getting going properly on substack! Do check out my articles there and why not subscribe :)
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Adding value to others in ministry | Ali Campbell | Substack
Reflective practice for leadership, personal growth, balance in life and ministry and living with hope in a broken and unjust world. What are you passing on? Click to read Adding value to others in mi...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Hey, not posted for a while because . . . been getting going properly on substack! Do check out my articles there and why not subscribe :)
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This blog is full of truth & righteous anger about 'The Church's' silence on d!sability benefit cuts.
"D!sabled people are used in the argument against assisted dying, but we're not prayed for when we face losing what helps us to live!"
thatsjustthewaythingsare.blogspot.com/2025/06/when...
"D!sabled people are used in the argument against assisted dying, but we're not prayed for when we face losing what helps us to live!"
thatsjustthewaythingsare.blogspot.com/2025/06/when...
When The Church Fails to Speak Out on Behalf of the Voiceless
The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill is now here, and it's everything the green paper threatened. On the front page i...
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June 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
This blog is full of truth & righteous anger about 'The Church's' silence on d!sability benefit cuts.
"D!sabled people are used in the argument against assisted dying, but we're not prayed for when we face losing what helps us to live!"
thatsjustthewaythingsare.blogspot.com/2025/06/when...
"D!sabled people are used in the argument against assisted dying, but we're not prayed for when we face losing what helps us to live!"
thatsjustthewaythingsare.blogspot.com/2025/06/when...
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This is one of my favorite not funny memes.
May 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This is one of my favorite not funny memes.
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I had a great time a few weeks ago chatting with the lovely Melanie Cave from Roots for Churches about all things Children's Ministry - How do we journey well with struggling children? What is challenging behaviour and why does it happen? What is trauma?
Have a watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhOS...
Have a watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhOS...
S3E2 Behaviour & Trauma Informed Children's Ministry, with Lisa Campbell
YouTube video by Roots for Churches
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January 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I had a great time a few weeks ago chatting with the lovely Melanie Cave from Roots for Churches about all things Children's Ministry - How do we journey well with struggling children? What is challenging behaviour and why does it happen? What is trauma?
Have a watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhOS...
Have a watch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhOS...
@alasdairlane.bsky.social thanks for the follow - and great first name, mine is same spelling - though I've been known as 'Ali' for about 30 years. Great to connect :)
January 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
@alasdairlane.bsky.social thanks for the follow - and great first name, mine is same spelling - though I've been known as 'Ali' for about 30 years. Great to connect :)
Argh! What is said at the end of the first paragraph of this article about the beliefs of senior leaders in the Church of England (I can't read the rest behind a paywall) just ISN'T TRUE.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-...
www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-...
The end of the Church of England
A personal journey through doubt and belief in the Church of England, after a conversation with a former vicar.
www.spectator.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Argh! What is said at the end of the first paragraph of this article about the beliefs of senior leaders in the Church of England (I can't read the rest behind a paywall) just ISN'T TRUE.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-...
www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-...
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'I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.' #quotes #GKChesterton
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
January 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
'I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.' #quotes #GKChesterton
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
'I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.' #quotes #GKChesterton
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
January 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
'I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.' #quotes #GKChesterton
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
I love that, 'gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'.
So, I'm going to be sketching the covers of the books I read in 2025 - trying to get back in to drawing / sketching. First up, 'The Old Ways' by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social - luminous, fascinating, gob-smacking and just beautifully written.
#sketching
#sketching
January 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
So, I'm going to be sketching the covers of the books I read in 2025 - trying to get back in to drawing / sketching. First up, 'The Old Ways' by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social - luminous, fascinating, gob-smacking and just beautifully written.
#sketching
#sketching
See you in 2025.
December 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM
See you in 2025.
I write a newsletter for those in children's, youth and family ministry. Would you like to receive it? Drop me a message with your email address and I'll add you! #newsletter #ministry #kidmin #family #leadership #youthministry
December 20, 2024 at 7:59 AM
I write a newsletter for those in children's, youth and family ministry. Would you like to receive it? Drop me a message with your email address and I'll add you! #newsletter #ministry #kidmin #family #leadership #youthministry
Two back to back long days, now broken down on way home! Really need to get back tonight (daughters 17th tomorrow) - do pray that RAC get here swiftly! Argh.
December 11, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Two back to back long days, now broken down on way home! Really need to get back tonight (daughters 17th tomorrow) - do pray that RAC get here swiftly! Argh.
Still buzzing from Carols at the Castle. Thrilled that youngest daughter sang in the band and SMASHED it, also thrilled that our small town (Clitheroe) could gather 2,500 people for this annual event! #Christmas #Carols
December 2, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Still buzzing from Carols at the Castle. Thrilled that youngest daughter sang in the band and SMASHED it, also thrilled that our small town (Clitheroe) could gather 2,500 people for this annual event! #Christmas #Carols
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London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated
November 26, 2024 at 9:11 AM
London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated
Something I heard over the weekend that I’m pondering, ‘Jesus taught at the pace of a walk or a meal’.
November 26, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Something I heard over the weekend that I’m pondering, ‘Jesus taught at the pace of a walk or a meal’.
This is pretty shocking, but not a surprise. SEN in particular needs an overhaul with a focus on therapeutic practice, the wellbeing of the children and young people, rather than grades and behaviour policies that aren't fit for purpose.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 10:48 AM
This is pretty shocking, but not a surprise. SEN in particular needs an overhaul with a focus on therapeutic practice, the wellbeing of the children and young people, rather than grades and behaviour policies that aren't fit for purpose.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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To be clear: I love the Guardian & Observer. I have devoted 20 years of my life to it. I believe it’s one of the most important platforms for liberal journalism in the world. And I’m one of 700+ journalists who believe this is profoundly wrong
700+ journalists at Britain’s only liberal newspaper(s) believe that something has gone so profoundly wrong in their own organisation that 93% of them have voted to go on strike
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Guardian strike: Staff agree 48-hour walkout over Observer sale to Tortoise
Guardian strike vote: Staff agree 48-hour walkout in protest at proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media
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November 20, 2024 at 11:24 PM
To be clear: I love the Guardian & Observer. I have devoted 20 years of my life to it. I believe it’s one of the most important platforms for liberal journalism in the world. And I’m one of 700+ journalists who believe this is profoundly wrong
Hey, are you planning on being at the National Youth Ministry Weekend? Check out this article I wrote about mentoring with the #NYMW24 in mind : www.youthscape.co.uk/services/you...
Oh, and it would be great to get social here on @bsky.app over the weekend - hope to see you there!
Oh, and it would be great to get social here on @bsky.app over the weekend - hope to see you there!
Mentoring - an essential tool for growth and reflection for youth workers (and everyone else)
This year we're offering free informal coaching and mentoring at The National Youth Ministry Weekend. Ali Campbell explains why it's so important...
www.youthscape.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Hey, are you planning on being at the National Youth Ministry Weekend? Check out this article I wrote about mentoring with the #NYMW24 in mind : www.youthscape.co.uk/services/you...
Oh, and it would be great to get social here on @bsky.app over the weekend - hope to see you there!
Oh, and it would be great to get social here on @bsky.app over the weekend - hope to see you there!
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It’s no coincidence that Jesus’s primary metaphors for ministry were not soldiers, hunters, or builders,
But shepherds, farmers, and fisherman.
The humility. The unpredictability. The chaos. The waiting. None of it means we failed.
This is just what faithfulness looks like.
But shepherds, farmers, and fisherman.
The humility. The unpredictability. The chaos. The waiting. None of it means we failed.
This is just what faithfulness looks like.
November 20, 2024 at 1:08 AM
It’s no coincidence that Jesus’s primary metaphors for ministry were not soldiers, hunters, or builders,
But shepherds, farmers, and fisherman.
The humility. The unpredictability. The chaos. The waiting. None of it means we failed.
This is just what faithfulness looks like.
But shepherds, farmers, and fisherman.
The humility. The unpredictability. The chaos. The waiting. None of it means we failed.
This is just what faithfulness looks like.