Why our Theology of Sin Matters
Talking about sin can seem negative and risky, especially when kids are part of the equation. Yet it is undeniably important if we want to be faithfully teaching God’s Word and pointing young people to Jesus.
How we understand sin will impact not only how we seek to disciple young people but also how we understand ourselves. Here’s a few observations on how our theology of sin speaks into our life and ministries.
The long-term fruit of SRE
Be encouraged by Adam’s experience of running into a past SRE student he taught 20 years ago. Through SRE, Adam had sown seeds which now, it appears, God is growing. Praise God that SRE is producing long-term fruit in peoples lives!
Benefits of Teaching SRE
As people who value ministry to children and young people, we don’t need convincing of the importance of SRE teaching. Yet despite this, we’re often finding ourselves having to make the call-out for more SRE teachers in our local primary and high schools.
Jenn helps us see how different groups of people in our churches might be able to look at SRE in a new and different way.
The Questions Kids Always Ask in Primary SRE Classes
Here are some ways you can prepare yourself when the tough questions come up in your SRE class.
Three acronyms that changed my SRE teaching
Asking these Big Questions in your SRE class will allow your students to learn the most important points of the lesson
Keeping it real in SRE
Helping young people see that SRE is not like other subjects at school. It’s about a God who is very real and wonderfully good. A God we can not only learn about but be in right relationship with, because of Jesus.
Seven ways to keep your SRE lessons engaging
Practical steps to make your SRE lessons engaging and keeping your kids focused.
Sword of the Spirit Drills for Children, Youth and Leaders
A drill you could use to teach children, youth, leaders and parents to handle the Bible well.
Preparing and Delivering an SRE Lesson (Module 3 Refresher)
A refresher of the Module 3 training, Preparing and Delivering a Lesson (Primary).
Teaching High School Special Needs SRE
Hear Linda’s encouraging story of teaching SRE to a high school special needs class.
Supporting your School SRE Coordinator
Have you ever seriously considered what is involved in being a School SRE Coordinator? Consider what it looks like from their perspective as SRE settles back into part of the normal school week.
Tailoring your SRE lessons to meet student needs
How to teach your SRE lesson in a way that allows each student to learn effectively.
Little steps for big gains: building SRE in your local high school
What are the steps to building SRE in our schools? Here are a few that you might consider taking.
Back to basics in SRE
As a new year begins and the SRE Teacher’s Manuals are pulled out and dusted off, it’s a great time to remember the basics of an effective SRE lesson and set a goal for continued improvement.
SRE Fact Sheet: SRE Boards
This resource provides a picture of how SRE Boards operate in NSW across multiple groups and stakeholders.
Asking Big Questions in SRE Lessons – C-cycle
As you prepare for your lessons this year, ask this one question: Who will lead God’s people God’s way?
The “Invisible Backpack” I Carry into SRE Every Week
Learn Jen Phillips’ tips and tricks, phrases and analogies that you can use in your SRE classes over and over again.
Please Call Me. A Letter From a Parent to Children’s Ministers.
Tips on how to have a good phone call with parents.
Lockdown 2.0 - Creative ministry ideas for children and families
Creative ideas that children’s ministry leaders are adopting during COVID lockdown.
How to love your SRE class when lessons are cancelled.
SRE lessons are currently on hold at many schools due to COVID-19, but we can still care for our students.