My alarm went off at 6.30am as usual, heralding a new day. I fumbled for the phone so I could swipe the screen; the slumber function would give me a welcome...
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There comes a time in the life of every individual when they have to stand up and speak the truth. And so, today, I am boldly and unashamedly declaring:...
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Imagine this: she looked at me with horrible disdain in her face and threw my artwork down on the desk. “What is this rubbish? My nana could have drawn...
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Dream: think strategically and with vision about our work in schools.Develop:consider different skills we need to grow for our work in schools.Do: an idea...
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Growing up, I had no Christian background or any great guidance about how to approach life. I witnessed a lot of violence from an early age. I got kicked...
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Recharge is a Bible study just for you, to nurture your own relationship with God. So stop, sit, breathe and read. This month, Mark Griffiths returns to...
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Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God-time during your day. You can break this story up and tell it part by part,...
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Children may well have heard the stories of Jesus’ baptism and temptation before, but these craft ideas help them get into stories where they may have...
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Despite the good news that child arrests in England and Wales have fallen by 64 per cent in the past six years, our churches need to step up and bridge...
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The Local Government Association recently announced that councils across the UK will face a £2bn funding gap in children’s social care by 2020. This will...
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Why do we do craft with children? How should we approach creative activities? Are there practical things that can help? Mina munns is on hand to help
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The recent (entirely uncorroborated) rumours about our beloved Justin Bieber cutting short his recent tour to start a church got us thinking. What would...
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The end of summer brings the start of a new school year - first days, nerves, new teachers… And while only a fraction of children and young people are...
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Some people don’t believe in God. Others think that that if God is real, he’s not nice. One reason for this is the idea of hell. How can someone nice send...
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Meeting aim: To discover that God keeps his promises.Bible passage: Isaiah 7:10-14; 9:2-7; Micah 5:2-5Key verse: “For a child will be born to us, a son...
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As a teenage football fan of a team 250 miles away from my home, it was much easier to get to watch them play when they visited local clubs nearer to home....
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Large events are an important part of our youth and children’s ministries. But with many of them selling albums, books and merchandise, have we turned...
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What do Emma Watson, Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Hanks all have in common? Aside from being incredibly famous, rich, successful and almost universally loved,...
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Water games are a fun way to cool off in hot weather with groups of children and young people. If the weather stays balmy into September, head outside...
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Meeting aim: To explore why Jesus’ baptism and temptation were so significant and what they teach us about trusting and following God.Bible passage: Luke...
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The Alpha Youth film series has been translated into 19 languages and used in 49 countries, giving young people across the world the chance to explore...
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What is it?: The Light Party pack gives activities for ages 5 through to 18. They help churches host a fun-filled event that can introduce children from...
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This year, we camped overlooking the sea. One of the things I loved was how the view changed every hour, every day. The coastline was littered with massive...
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Gareth Crispin is the youth, children and families minister for a church in Cheshire. He’s also studying for a PhD in family ministry and intergenerational...
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Meeting aim: To discover why Jesus began his public ministry in this way and what it teaches us about the nature of God.Bible passage: Luke 4:16-30
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Meeting aim: To discover why Jesus began his public ministry in this way and what it teaches us about the nature of God.Bible passage: Luke 4:14-30
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As another school year starts, inevitably, at some point over the next 12 months, we’ll hear both sides of the ongoing debate about sex ed at schools....
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I don’t know about you, but I love a good conference. The opportunity to take some time away from the busyness of everyday ministry and get alongside like-minded...
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