Encouraging our children’s love languages – gifts and acts of service. These are two very tangible and outward signs of showing and giving love to others: gifts and acts of service. These very practical and effective ways of showing love help people to figure out how to connect with each other. Sound familiar? Do you… Read more

The words that we speak and the touch we give can communicate so much. Our speech can encourage those we love, as does a kind touch on the shoulder, a warm embrace, or simply holding hands as we walk and talk. Words of affirmation Children really enjoy hearing genuine and encouraging words spoken over them…. Read more

In their book The Five Love Languages of Children, Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell suggest that people – children and adults – express their love and receive expressions of love from others in five distinct ways: through words, gifts, service, time and touch. Quality time is a parent’s (or grandparents) gift to a child, saying,… Read more

Connection through Love Have you ever heard your child say ‘I don’t feel loved?’ It can, and should, stir us up a little as parents to be responsive to what that means for that child. Sometimes this is just a mismatch between the way they receive love and the way they are being loved. How… Read more

On any given Sunday we can look around our local church and see babies, children, young people and adults gathered to worship God. It is one of the only places in Western society where all generations are present. Each generation is a gift to the others. The young bring their energy and questions; the mature… Read more

The world is constantly changing, there’s no denying it. One of the most significant changes is the ability to connect across the country, across continents, across the world. We can share our thoughts, opinion and faith across the world with ease. But with this incredible technology comes the pressures to be constantly connected as we… Read more

Grow Kids is a new resource designed to help you as you help to ‘grow kids’ in knowing Jesus and responding to his love through worship and service. Designed as a teaching curriculum, Grow Kids offers opportunities to tailor sessions to suit your audience. Menu items will help to provide your group with the best… Read more

  “Most certainly father and mother are apostles, bishops, and priests to their children, for it is they who make them acquainted with the gospel.” Martin Luther What wonderful words from Luther! Advocating that parents are the primary sharers of faith. Growing Faith at Home is a simple tool to help you connect your weekend… Read more

How can we support our church communities and families to pass on the faith to children? Consider some of the following ideas for your congregation: Names are special Learn the names of the children and call them by name. Introduce them to other children and families by name. Wear name tags so the children and… Read more

For some students 2023 is a momentous year beginning something new and significant. Can you remember your first day of school, your first day of high school or your first day of year twelve? Or do you know someone who is about to begin their schooling journey. Growing Faith Moments provide an opportunity to prepare… Read more