Family

One of the most intentional ways to allow faith to grow is in the ways we care for each other. As parents we often have a never-ending list of things scrolling through our minds. It takes a lot of mental space to hold all of the things we need to know about each member of… Read more

For some students 2021 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

We have already looked at three of the five love languages of touch, words and time. The last two love languages 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… Read more

Everyone is welcome. Hospitality – when we welcome another into our space we are declaring there is always room for more, we have more to share and that no one is excluded. Sharing what we have in the gifts of hospitality can be a big deal, or it can be in the very ordinary, daily… Read more

Creating a Sabbath space Sabbath is God’s gift to us. It is a time we set apart to rest from work, to worship God, to tend to our spirit, and to bless others. Knowing that people need rest in order to flourish, God created (and modelled) a weekly time of Sabbath rest. Here are a… Read more

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7 No longer can evangelism be one program or ministry function alongside others. Rather, in an evangelising (or missional) church culture, speaking the name of Jesus Christ and telling the story of what God has done for us will… Read more

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And… 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

‘Intergenerational ministry takes place when people from at least two generations intentionally gather for the same activity in the name of Christ, interacting with one another in ways which reflect mutual respect and appreciation.’ Grow Ministries Intergenerational Guiding Principle Every congregation can be intentionally intergenerational in its ministry and faith formation experiences. In the book,… Read more

The Bible plays a significant role in the life of a Christian, through it we read and hear God’s promises to us. The words bring us joy, comfort, peace and knowledge. But how do we read it? It is not just one book. It is a library of 66 books written by at least 39… Read more