Peer Ministry

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What is the purpose of the Diocesan Peer Ministry Program?

The Peer Ministry Program seeks to fulfill our mission by providing an opportunity for high school students in the Diocese of Kansas to grow in their faith, receive training in ministry and life skills, assume roles of liturgical leadership, welcome other students into the body of Christ, and develop other young leaders.

How do the Peer Ministers serve the Diocese?


Peer Ministers are encouraged to develop a practice of a personal daily devotional. They receive training in ministry through 2 yearly retreats in addition to the “hands on” training of assuming leadership responsibilities at diocesan youth events. Finally, peer ministers seek to “reproduce” leaders by mentoring peers and inviting them to partake in leadership.

What is the process to become a Diocesan Peer Minister?


Episcopal youth in the diocese wishing to become a Peer Minister should submit an application signed by their parish priest and include 2 letters of recommendation. Applications for 2009-2010 will be sent to parishes this summer and available here to download.

Can Peer Ministry be done at the Parish Level?


Definitely! To learn more about how to start a Peer Ministry group at your parish, contact the Youth Missioner or visit the National Peer Ministry Web Site.

2008 - 2009 Peer Ministers

 

2008-09 Peer Ministers

Peter Bastian - St. James, Wichita

Katie Burk - Grace Cathedral, Topeka

Maggie Burk - Grace Cathedral, Topeka

Hannah Clayton - St. James, Wichita

Spencer Collett - STMAA, Mission

Emily Cook - St. Luke's, Shawnee

Rachel Haley - St. Margaret's, Lawrence

Sarah Haley - St. Margaret's, Lawrence

Laurina Hannan - St. Luke's, Wamego

Garrison Holmberg - St. James, Wichita

Tristan Holmberg - St. James, Wichita

Tyler Kerr - Good Shepherd, Wichita

Derek Kruger - St. Matthew's, Newton

Ashley Petty - St. James, Wichita

Rose Pruiksma - St. Thomas, Holton

Sara Pyle - St. Michael's, Mission

Katie Rhodes - Good Shepherd, Wichita

Kathryn Rush - St. Michael's, Mission

What's Next?

The Peer Ministers will be serving at MIQRA and other diocesan youth events throughout the year.

The Spring Peer Ministry Retreat is scheduled for April 18-19, 2008.


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