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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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