Jan2022
Where did they go and what can we do ?
Where did the young people go and what can we do about it? Have you ever found yourself asking this or similar questions? Do you sit in church and look around at the generations of people visible on Sunday mornings and wonder what happened? As parents, grandparents, and those involved in the work and life… Read more
Sep2021
Helping young people build a sense of belonging in your community
During the Grow Coaching journey, we refer to the importance of rethinking our ministry to children, young people, and their families. What are we rethinking? In our workshops you will be asked the question: “Who or what has influenced your life of faith?” How would you answer? We hear responses like, parents, grandparents, pastor, Sunday… Read more
Jul2021
Where are the Annas and Simeons?
Indeed for what purpose do we older folks exist, other than to care for, instruct and bring up the young? | Martin Luther Forty days after Jesus was born, his parents took him on his first big outing. They went to the temple in Jerusalem (Luke 2:22-40). Imagine the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions these… Read more
Jul2021
Faith at Home – sharing your faith
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 was given with the express purpose of encouraging a lifelong pursuit of a love for God that would envelop every molecule of a child’s being and existence: “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them… Read more
Jun2021
Walking together by building relationships
At Grow Ministries we are often talking about being ‘relational’ in ministry. We have been known to say things like: ‘Prioritise relationships over programs’, or ‘It’s all about the relationships!’ But what do we mean when we say these things? Being ‘relational’ is one of those terms that has been used so much that its… Read more
May2018
Something good to talk about
Grow Ministries wanted to provide young adults with a resource for when they meet together that encourages them as they journey in faith together. WHAT ARE TALKING POINTS? Designed to create a very open discussion platform No pre-reading or planning required Created to be as flexible as needed or they can be followed as prescribed… Read more