17 quick and easy games for kids church and SRE classes
Quick and easy games requiring little or no prep to have up your sleeve for Kids Church and SRE classes
Why analogies of the Trinity fail
It is a great joy to teach children about the Bible but when it comes to the Trinity, metaphors and analogies fail us. How can you communicate the magnitude of God effectively to young people?
Understanding and teaching about the Holy Spirit
Teaching young people about the Holy Spirit often goes in the too hard basket. Join Dr David Höhne at HOUSE Conference, where he’ll be speaking on the Spirit’s person and work.
Running with the rowdy kids
Caring for rowdy and energetic young people takes a lot of patience and understanding
3 reasons why you should teach an Old Testament book at Youth Group
Teaching the Old Testament in youth group allows young people to gain a full understanding of their creator and how they relate to Him
Teaching Easter in SRE
Help SRE students understand the importance of Easter with these four activities
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?