Family Ministry

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

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

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

‘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

The leader of the future isn’t a person. It is a team. It is a group of people gifted and called by God to lead. It is a community drawn together by a sense of the possible within a congregation and committed to making God’s kingdom just a bit more real in their time and… Read more

Church at home by Jodi Brook – Director of Grow Ministries As we reflect on the impact of the pandemic, we are coming to the realisation that it will not be a short-term experience. Perhaps like me, you are wondering what the future world will look like. What will next year look like? How will… Read more

By Jodi Brook – Grow Ministries Director Studies continue to confirm that parents are the most influential faith nurturers in the lives of their children. This means that one of the best places for young people to ‘catch’ faith is in the home. Research also reveals that grandparents also play a vital role in a… Read more

By Rachel Schilling Grow Ministries Congregation Coach Our previous article focused on how congregations can support families and children, we now move into how families can encourage their children during this time. In the sudden shift to close churches and move all our ministries on-line I wonder where did all the children go? Of course,… Read more

By Rachel Schilling Grow Ministries Congregation Coach In the sudden shift to close churches and move all our ministries on-line I wonder where did all the children go? Of course, we know they are at home, with the rest of us – but where is their presence in this body of Christ as we know… Read more