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Jan2021

New Year – New Beginnings

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

17
Dec2020

Connection by sharing our gifts

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

17
Dec2020

The spiritual practice of hospitality

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

17
Dec2020

The spiritual practice of rest

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

23
Oct2020

Encouraging home devotions

We know that in every way and every day, Jesus is calling us into a deeper and closer relationship with him. We know that this doesn’t just happen once a week for an hour at church or an hour in our small groups. As parents, we have been blessed with the joy and gift to… Read more

23
Oct2020

The language of love

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

16
Oct2020

What is intergenerational ministry?

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

16
Oct2020

The love language of quality time

Let’s unpack what it looks like to give and express the love language of quality time. And given we are all spending a lot more time together as family in our homes, at present– what a great opportunity to engage with each other in this way. In their book The Five Love Languages of Children,… Read more

01
Oct2020

Learning the language of love

In our quarterly magazine Grow Together, we have been encouraging parents to find ways to connect with their children, and together as a family.  One of our deepest longings is to belong, and when we connect with others we gain a sense that we belong together. May these simple ideas and thoughts inspire you to… Read more

24
Sep2020

A practical guide

‘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

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  • Who We Are
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    • About Us
    • Strategic Plan
    • Guiding Principles
    • Grow Coaching
    • Grow Training
    • Grow Leadership
    • National Youth Forum
    • Contact Us
  • 10 Guiding Principles
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    • Leadership
    • Intergenerational
    • Faith at Home
    • Mentoring
    • Lifelong Faith Formation
    • Peer Relationships
    • Personal Crisis
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    • Acts of Service
    • Missional
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    • Grow Disciples
    • Equipping Sheets
    • Faith Trail Ministry
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      • Faith Trail – First Baptism Anniversary
    • Free resources
    • First Communion – Parent led
    • GIFT (Growing in Faith Together)
    • GROW together
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    • Growing Faith Moments
    • Talking Points
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  • Online Journal
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