For this episode of Ponderings, Daniel speaks with Claire Bankole of Shift Youth + Community about COVID, fellowship, creative expressions of faith, her approach to ministry and reaching into communities.
Claire is a former medical doctor who left the profession to answer the call and began working in Christian youth and community ministry. She is currently National Director of Shift Youth + Community, a Christian movement that ‘work with churches, schools and other agencies to provide the best opportunities for young people and communities to find their purpose and their voice.’ She also shares her experience and advice as a Christian Life Coach.
Daniel is a gifted speaker, particularly on the topics of how community groups can partner with government, the role of faith in local services, and how to engage the community in local action.
Daniel previously worked as a history teacher in a London secondary school and later as training and development manager for a large voluntary sector organisation in east London.
Claire Bankole
Claire is a former medical doctor who left the profession to answer the call and began working in Christian youth and community ministry. She is currently National Director of Shift Youth + Community, a Christian movement that ‘work with churches, schools and other agencies to provide the best opportunities for young people and communities to find their purpose and their voice.’ She also shares her experience and advice as a Christian Life Coach.
