Blogs & Articles
Who Do You Think Knows God The Best?
Of all the people you know, who do you think knows God the best? What is it about that person that makes you think the person knows God?
As both a parent and a ministry leader, I hope that the children in my spheres of influence would have me somewhere towards the top of their lists. But it is the second question that gives me pause, convicts me of my faith practices and challenges me in my relationship with these young people to align my professed beliefs with concrete action.
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?
Are you a leader, or a friend, of the young people you lead? What are the strengths or each and do you have to choose?
Church and U2 concerts: exploring what ‘family’ means for the local church
Is your church more like a family, or a pseudo-community?
Intergenerational Church from the Child’s Perspective
When intergenerational ministry is done right, the outcome for the child is incredible.
Rosters and Missing Church
Do we miss church when we serve in Children's Ministry? That all depends on what we think church, and Children's Ministry, is all about.
Promoting a Culture of Constructive Feedback
How can we create a culture of giving and receiving feedback, so that as a leadership team, we are all growing together in our ministry?
The Importance of Children’s and Youth Ministry
A long form article on the importance of children’s and youth ministry for the Sydney Anglican Diocese.
Lockdown 2.0 - Creative Ministry Ideas For Children And Families
More creative ideas of how churches are responding to the most recent Sydney lockdown.
Five Youth and Children’s Ministry Strategies for Lockdown 2021
As we enter another season of lockdown, here are some strategies to enable you to minister well.
Building a Children Ministry Teaching Time: Lessons From Lego Masters
Building a children’s ministry teaching time is a lot like putting together a winning build on Lego Masters.
Helping Our Kids to Serve
My prayer for kids is that they genuinely participate in the body of Christ, and they learn that serving is part and parcel of being a disciple.
1 Timothy and Titus 2: Gathering Across Generations
We cannot mature as disciples of Jesus when we are limited to gathering with those who are just like us.
Faith in Preschoolers: The Place of Imagination
Using a preschooler’s imagination to disciple them well in the gospel.
Recruiting Well
This effective model will help you learn how to recruit more leaders into your ministry team.
How To Close The Family Ministry Feedback Loop
Be encouraged to reach out to the families at your church for feedback to help equip them for continued home discipleship.
6 Creative Ideas for Children’s Ministry Through Coronavirus
Many churches have found creative and caring solutions to children’s ministry in our coronavirus world.
Finding Security and Comfort in the Good News Amidst Anxiety
During our changing times, Jesus’ promise in John 14 can bring us comfort and joy.
How To Encourage Men To Serve In Children’s Ministry
By encouraging the men in your congregation to serve in children’s ministry you’ll be creating a diverse ministry team to care for the next generation.
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