Jul2021
Where are the Annas and Simeons?
Indeed for what purpose do we older folks exist, other than to care for, instruct and bring up the young? | Martin Luther Forty days after Jesus was born, his parents took him on his first big outing. They went to the temple in Jerusalem (Luke 2:22-40). Imagine the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions these… Read more
Jul2021
Faith at Home – sharing your faith
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 was given with the express purpose of encouraging a lifelong pursuit of a love for God that would envelop every molecule of a child’s being and existence: “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them… Read more
May2021
8 steps for nurturing faith
The goal of nurturing Christian faith across the generations and equipping people to live as disciples of Jesushas guided Christian Churches for 2000 years. In the twenty-first century, faith formation involves intentionally planning a journey of lifelong discipleship.
Oct2017
Serving together
You’ve heard the saying, “Families that pray together, stay together.” And I agree, but I think there’s a similar common bond to those individuals who serve together. We form a family-like bond that keeps us together through the ups and downs of life.
Sep2017
Who is this Martin Luther?
If we know where we came from, we may better know where to go. If we know who we came from, we may better understand who we are…. 2017 see’s the 500 years since the reformation of the church celebration in full swing. Who was this Martin Luther?
Aug2017
Biblical literacy is a rising issue
Biblical literacy is a rising issue in both Australia and the western world. It would seem that parents are not reading the Bible with their children, and in turn, children do not know how to read the Bible and understand it, or use it as a vehicle for hearing God speak to them in their everyday life.
Jun2017
How to lead a Creative Response
Participating in a creative response is taking the time, after having heard the word of God, to use your unique gifts and talents to process what you have heard. It is a time to reflect and co-create with the help of the Holy Spirit. It is a wonderful opportunity to make meaning of what was shared.
May2017
Creating shared experiences
Something special, something unique, takes place between parent/caregivers and their children. Something precious and valuable. Something desirable. At the very heart of family, we yearn to be with each other, despite all our failings and differences, spending quality time together to create shared experiences can help to foster relationships and connect each other.
May2017
Christ in our Kindy
The team at Grow Ministries is passionate about serving the LCA. We do what we do because we want to see congregations and schools become vibrant places where people of all generations are growing in their faith together.
Apr2017
Nurturing faith through prayer
Encouraging our children in their faith What kind of adults do we want our children to become? How do we help shape our children’s values and beliefs? How do we help them be a positive influence in their community? Research highlights four keys that can help positively shape our children’s faith, values and character. Prayer… Read more