Youth Ministry Campus with Reign Ministries
Staff
Formation Tutor
James has an undergraduate degree in Applied Theology: Youth and Community from Moorlands College, and is completing a master’s degree in Applied Theology: Christian Leadership with Moorlands as well. He has worked for churches in Birmingham, Banbury and Aylesbury doing a mixture of youth, children’s and families’ work alongside his work with Reign Ministries UK. James is married with a young son, Elijah. When Elijah is not occupying his time then James can be found in a coffee shop with his nose in a book, or watching Derby County, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, or a number of other sports.
Campus Facilitator
Kyle first felt God’s tug on his heart for the vision of Reign Ministries while ministering to teenagers in Luton in 1994. His vision of bringing discipleship back to the heart of youth ministry was the impetus for the formation of the entire ministry. He has 25 years’ experience working with young people. Kyle directs the daily operations of Reign Ministries and oversees the team to work out the disciple-making vision.
Sarah Longbridge
Recruitment Enabler
Sarah has recently joined the team as recruitment enabler and is looking forward to supporting prospective students in the application process. She has a calling to encourage and help grow young people through teaching and volunteer roles within the local church. She loves to travel with her young family in their beloved motorhome, celebrating God’s creation and living life to the full!
Campus Facilitator
Darin is a coach at heart. He loves to develop young leaders to become effective in their local ministries. Darin also serves as Head of Training for Reign Ministries as he oversees Reign’s training programmes and resources. Darin has been discipling young people for 25 years and brings his love for young people into every part of our organisation.
Campus Facilitator
Jeremy’s first career was in electronic engineering in the field of medical x-ray diagnostics. Since his mid-twenties he has been an adult Christian educator, working in diverse formal and informal contexts for over forty years, aiming to build the Church and equip Christians for creative discipleship informed by enquiring Christian minds. Jeremy has a PhD in Systematic Theology (King’s College, London) and an MA in Biblical Interpretation (London Bible College). His theological interests include biblical studies and hermeneutics, systematic theology and ethics, church history, and practical theology (especially emotional literacy and pastoral care). Since retirement in 2017, he has completed co-supervising two PhDs, and continues to write books. Jeremy is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Our conference campuses deliver the same programme of teaching through two study weeks each year, combined with weekly online video contact for teaching, tutorials and cluster sessions. The Youth Ministry Campus is run by Reign Ministries in partnership with ForMission. Reign Ministries has a focus on youth ministry. You can find how more about Reign Ministries here: https://reignministries.co.uk/theology-degree/
Directions for the Youth Ministry Campus – ForMission
Youth Ministry Campus Venue: The Poplars, Dyke House Lane, Bromsberrow Heath, Ledbury, HR8 1QY
Driving directions to the Poplars:
From Birmingham:
Take the M5 South and exit at Junction 8 (M50)
Take the M50 and exit at Junction 2 (A417 towards Ledbury)
Turn Left onto Dyke House Lane
From London:
Take the M4 to Junction 15 (A419)
Take A419 (turns into A417) to the M5
Take the M5 to Junction 8 (M50)
Take the M50 and exit at Junction 2 (A417 towards Ledbury)
Turn Left onto Dyke House Lane
There is free parking on the premises that is clearly marked.
By Train:
The closest train station is Ledbury train station (4 miles).
Contact:
James Yielder (Formation Tutor)
jamesyielder@formission.org.uk
