Well … I was right!
God was asleep yesterday morning!
It’s probably the thought of singing hymns at 7.30 that put him off.
The rest of the day was spent looking at childrens work.
The real highlights of the day were the bible study and the case study that we went through in our small groups. I don’t think I learnt anything today in the main sessions that we could not have taught each other as a group with the skills that are already existing in this gret bunch of people. Once again experts came in, but I think that it’s in the sharing of ideas amongst ourselves and thinking aloud together tht the real ‘training’ occurs. If colleges could get their head around this they could save a lot of time and money!
It’s interesting that in training we are reminded that we are all individuals – yet we all have to do the same training so that we can be sure we all cover the same stuff. Bizarre! I feel a rant coming on so best stop!
The major highlight was escaping to the pub last night and playing Jenga while supping Tanglefoot Ale!
Anyway – must dash to the cathedral for prayer … 8am this morning – God must have made a complaint!
The Shiny Headed Prophet 
Rob,Yes, learning from one another is great when the skills exist in the group. I’m glad that’s the case for you. I, however, was trained at a college where the Pastoral Studies tutor was nobbled by the Principal after six weeks and made us all lead the sessions, which often led to shared ignorance!BTW, I hope you saw my plug for your blog yesterday.
Tanglefoot, God’s own brew that and I do hope He has it on tap in Heaven! Understand completely your rant on individuals who must be taught exactly the same… D’oH!