Age of Conversion and the Faith of the Family
Discover how the faith commitment of parents influences the age at which individuals embrace Christianity, reinforcing the importance of familial faith practices.
Youth Ministry is More Than Future Fruit
Why do we do children’s and youth ministry? Is it so that in 5-10 years’ time we can have faithful adult disciples of Jesus who can become children’s and youth ministry leaders?
Home Discipleship Resources: Equipping parents to disciple their kids
A variety of helpful resources to encourage families to disciple their children at home
Cultivating an Intergenerational Heart
While the practice of intergeneration in a local church does not necessarily mean that children have to be present in the main worship service, this is one way in which many churches seek to bring generations together.
Who Do You Think Knows God The Best?
“If Christianity was illegal, and you were charged with being a believer, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”.
When We Say, “Discipleship”, They Hear, “Programs”
Because of the values of our culture, it is no surprise that when we say, “Discipleship”, they hear, “Programs”. This is what our parents have been enculturated to expect, and it is what we have been enculturated to provide.
Leader or Friend
Both friendship and leadership are essential characteristics and concepts that we ought to hold dearly. However, taking one without the other can lead to an imbalance in our practice.
Church and U2 concerts: exploring what ‘family’ means for the local church
How well do you know the other members of your church? Do you feel that you belong at church? Is it an essential community for you? So much so, that it is difficult to imagine spending a weekend without seeing other congregation members.
Intergenerational Church from the Child’s Perspective
What does intergenerational ministry look like from the child’s perspective?
Rosters and Missing Church
How many weeks a year can I ask parents and other adults of my church to join the children’s ministry roster?
Peer Evangelism Part 3: The Surprising Gospel Results of a Quiet Life
How to encourage our teenagers to be evangelists through a peaceful and quiet life.
Peer Evangelism Part 2: Equipping the Evangelists
Strategies that our young people can use to evangelise those in their various spheres of influence.
Peer Evangelism Part 1: Convincing Teens of the Gospel Need
Evangelism is at the heart of the Christian faith. Sharing the Gospel, the ‘good news’, of the Kingdom of God is the first thing that Jesus did in his public ministry. Learn how to equip your youth to engage in evangelistic conversations.
Promoting a Culture of Constructive Feedback
How to create a culture of giving and receiving feedback, so that as a leadership team, we are all growing together in our ministry.
Helping Our Kids to Serve
Learn how to engage in ministry as a family, bringing up the next generation to serve.
Building a Children’s Ministry Teaching Time: Lessons From Lego Masters
Building a Children’s Ministry Teaching Time: Lessons From Lego Masters
Milestones in family ministry
Using life’s milestones to reflect on the faithfulness of God in your family.
Faith in Preschoolers: the place of imagination
Use a preschooler’s imagination to disciple them well in the gospel