03 December 2021

CARE conversation


Today I was pleased to talk remotely with the latest cohort of young people in the CARE Leadership Programme in the United Kingdom. CARE stands for Christian Action, Research, and Education, and its website tells us what it is all about:

For over 20 years CARE has been equipping a generation of Christians to be salt and light in our culture. This 12 month graduate programme gives a unique insight into Parliament, political advocacy and Christian leadership.

The Leadership Programme provides talented Christian graduates, who have a desire to serve the Lord in public life, the opportunity to experience a year in Parliament or a policy-shaping NGO.

For four days a week, graduates are placed with a Parliamentarian or in an NGO, helping with speech writing, research, advocacy and public relations. Most internships are London-based, but we also offer Parliamentary placements in Edinburgh at the Scottish Parliament and occasionally media and business placements. This eleven month educational programme provides a unique insight into Parliament and how it works.

Successful applicants are matched with an internship tailored to their interests and career plan.

Additionally, for one day a week, graduates participate in an intensive study programme that includes theology, political theory and training in leadership skills. The Programme includes termly residential weekends, essays, presentations and projects, pitched at post-graduate level.

Placements are with Parliamentarians across the political spectrum.

Among the books graduates read is Political Visions and Illusions, and today's remote gathering took the form of a question-and-answer session with the author. A wonderful experience indeed. May God bless these young adults as they seek ways to serve his kingdom in the political realm.

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