Introducing the accessibility Bible
Bec Baines recommends an accessible edition of the NIV - the NIRV.
How does a leader turn up well?
Five ways all leaders need to turn up in the lives of the kids and youth they lead.
The tyranny of balance and life to the full
In our ministries, may we let loose the good things and leave behind the banality of balance.
Responding to questions in SRE - Part 1
A two part process to help you decide how to respond to questions in SRE.
Adapting your lessons to engage every child
The most effective children’s ministry is characterised by relational discipleship. This means we aren’t just concerned about delivery a good lesson, but about helping each individual child to know and respond to Jesus.
Strengthening single-parent families strengthens the church
Many Christians who divorce end up falling away from their church at the time when they, and the kids, are at their most vulnerable and most needing of love and support. Learn how you can help.
Launching gatherings that Grab, Lift and Fuse young people
Tips to help you model and train your leaders to take the opportunity to open gatherings with love for the audience
Milestones in family ministry
Using life’s milestones to reflect on the faithfulness of God in your family.
The 7 Principles of Effective Ministry to Children and Youth
Read our 7 principles for effective ministry to know our goals and vision for ministry to young people in every church.
Faith in Preschoolers: the place of imagination
Use a preschooler’s imagination to disciple them well in the gospel
Three ways to integrate young people into church
Know the importance of integrating children into God’s wider church
Three ways to care for those you lead
Investing in the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of your leaders will bring longevity to your ministries
What impact has COVID-19 had on Youth and Children’s Ministry?
A report which has researched how how youth and children’s ministers were affected by COVID-19 this year
Using ‘Think, Pair, Share’ with kids and youth
Think, Pair, Share is a great tool to generate meaningful discussion, participation from everyone in the group as well as allows everyone a chance to think deeper.
How to bridge the generational gap between children and adults during COVID
Be equipped to generate a culture of intergenerational discipelship between children and adults in the life of your churches
How to close the family ministry feedback loop
Be encouraged to reach out to the families at your church for feedback, to help equip them for continued home discipleship.
Restarting a disciple-making children’s ministry
Help kids respond and grow in faith through your children’s ministry with these questions.
How to have helpful and safe calls with kids
Be intentional and connect with the kids from your church and kids club while prioritising safe ministry.
Helping children understand grief and change
Help children understand their grief and sadness amidst COVID-19 by letting them express their feelings.
6 creative ideas for children's ministry through coronavirus
Many churches have found creative and caring solutions to children’s ministry in our coronavirus world.