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.
Three acronyms that changed my SRE teaching
Learn three acronyms that will help you set expectations and manage behavior in SRE classes.
Responding to questions in SRE - Part 1
A two part process to help you decide how to respond to questions in SRE.
Investing in your leaders
Invest in your youth leaders to see their effectiveness in ministry grow.
Applying the Bible in SRE and Kids' Church
3 simple questions you can use to show children why learning about Jesus matters in SRE and Kids’ Church
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.
What I learned from launching a regional youth ministry during COVID
See how a COVID collaboration between neighbouring parishes leads them to become more effective at evangelising and discipling the young people in their area longterm
The gospel antidote to teens' belief others are more popular
Navigating online waters with teens will always be tricky but we have a much better story to offer than anything ever posted on Instagram
3 simple questions to help young people learn cultural discernment
The three simple questions that help young people navigate any part of culture they encounter
Three steps to a strong SRE lesson
How to use the rule of threes to teach more effective SRE lessons
Helping young people build resilient faith
Reading four books may fee unattainable but Youthworks makes this easier by giving you summaries of key learnings from recent literature on building resilient faith in youth
How a church in Western Sydney encourages youth to serve
Youth Pastor, Rehan Prins, shares how MBM actively seek to train their youth to serve the body of Christ
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
How to help new families feel welcome at church
Three things that significantly impact whether a family feels welcome when they come to church
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
Connecting visitors into church community
Learn how to be mindful and creative about connecting visitors into your church community
Three ways to integrate young people into church
Know the importance of integrating children into God’s wider church