Building an effective youth ministry in a diverse church
Find out how St John's Parramatta is encouraging youth from all backgrounds to put their faith in Jesus.
Three intergenerational ideas for Easter
How you can encourage the mutual discipleship of children and adults in your church this Easter
Three ways to welcome new families
Welcoming is the first opportunity to show God's love to newcomers. How can you be effectively welcoming new families?
How to build a firm foundation
Find out how Youthworks College, under God, establishes firm foundations in the lives of future youth and children's ministers.
Your diary reveals what you think is important
Be intentional about planning your week to ensure you give time to the important things
Using workbooks in a multi-age classroom
With careful planning, student workbooks can be used just as effectively in a multi-age classroom as in a regular SRE classroom
Why noisy children in church matter
How churches can nurture children’s faith by allowing them to fully participate in services.
Finding quality and faithful rest in ministry
Burn out is a real and present danger for those in ministry. How can you balance your service and self-care? By remembering God and his promises.
Teaching kids to rest
We don't often teach our children about rest, but it is well worth thinking about how we can start them on the right track.
How to ensure ministry is not your idol
Do we love ministry more than we love God? Do we find value and worth in our ministry that should only be found in Christ?
Three things that will make you a more confident SRE teacher
Three tips for for engaging children with the Bible in SRE
Teaching my children to hate me
In Luke 14, Jesus says: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children...he cannot be my disciple." What does this mean for Christian families?
How to create SRE recruitment opportunities
The best ways to let potential teachers know about the many opportunities to serve young people through SRE
Questions that reveal the heart of the new leader
Having a clear and intentional conversation with a potential leader is a key element in recruiting godly leaders for youth and children’s ministry
Spotlight on Square One: Talking to kids about identity
This year's Square 1 speaker, Cam Harte, shares why talking about what it means to be human is so important for your kids.
The Christmas Spirit
With planning for Christmas-related church events well underway, Children's Minister Matt Keller explores the idea of 'Christmas spirit.'
9 creative ideas to celebrate Christmas with children
Looking for a unique approach to sharing the gospel this Christmas? Check out this list of engaging and faithful activities, perfect for children of various ages!
Here we go a carolling
Why you should including Christmas carols in your children’s ministry