What is a Ministry Partner?

SWYM exists to serve local churches across the South West of England. We want to help churches from Lands End to Gloucester, to Swindon, to Salisbury establish the best models of ministry, stand in partnership together, and learn from each other.

The term ‘Ministry Partner’ emphasises the desire of SWYM to work with churches and projects that have a heart, and vision to reach their community. We want to work in genuine partnership, where both parties seek to serve one another. SWYM works with many Ministry Partners across the South West, all with unique and varying projects.

We want to resource the local church by providing quality training, both regionally and locally. Our day events are ideal for supporting your children’s and youth leaders, giving access to national speakers and practitioners.

We also encourage churches to consider taking on a trainee – investing in a young leader whilst helping you develop your own local ministry. You may know someone (locally, or through your networks) who could train in ministry either based with you, or with another of our Ministry Partners.