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20
Feb2023

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

20
Jan2023

Supporting homes to talk about faith

  “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

10
Jan2023

Blessing of the Backpacks

As leaders in congregations we can help others understand and recognise how God is present in everyday life. These events can impact the building of a connected faith community.

17
Aug2022

A new disciple – a congregation’s confirmation journey

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 surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. | Matthew 28:19-20   The Confirmation… Read more

26
Nov2021

Celebrating special moments – Graduation

At the heart of equipping people for their lifelong faith formation are the Four Key Faith Practices: Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, and Rituals and Traditions. Growing Faith Moments have been created to encourage congregations and families to celebrate those special moments that happen in our life. It’s a gentle way of bringing God into everyday life…. Read more

03
Nov2021

Encouraging Acts of Service

Guiding Principle #9 | Opportunities are given to participate in acts of service that show the love of Christ. We grow in faith and discipleship by engaging in acts of service to those in need. Jesus calls us to be humble; he showed us this in a most intimate way when he washed the feet… Read more

28
Oct2021

Encouraging our young people’s gifts

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 shows that parents continue to be the greatest influence on their children’s faith. As parents,… Read more

24
Sep2021

Learning to Grow Together

Grow Coaching is an interactive process that helps individuals, ministry teams and congregations to practise vibrant faith in a changing world. Through Grow Coaching, we work intentionally with congregations to re-think child, youth and family ministry in the 21st century. Grow Ministries began the ‘gathering’ phase of coaching congregations in the Western Darling Downs in… Read more

10
Sep2021

Encouraging lifelong faith

In the 21st century, faith formation involves planning a journey of lifelong discipleship with opportunities of experiencing, learning, and practicing the Christian faith as we look to follow Jesus. Historically, congregations have invested many hours of time and financial resources in programs focused on the first two decades of a person’s life. However, these days… Read more

22
Apr2021

An intergenerational confirmation resource

A FLEXIBLE WAY FOR ALL AGES TO GROW Grow Disciples is a resource emerging from a Grow Ministries goal to assist pastors and congregations reflect on their approaches to confirmation. In Grow Disciples you will experience a refreshing shift from providing a confirmation class to building a community. Through intergenerational relationships, conversation and practical applications… Read more

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