On Stand Sunday, Christians around the world stand for the children and families in foster care. Stand Sunday is an opportunity for our churches to stand and acknowledge our calling as the family of God, responsible for the protection, advocacy and care for the vulnerable children in our local communities. In Australia, there is around 50,000 […]
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Children’s Workers are the Greatest (Mark 9:33-37)
From the DoM (Director of Movement) In God’s upside-down kingdom, things are very different. They are just not what we expect. What we regard as important becomes insignificant (e.g. wealth) and what we see as relatively trivial has top billing (e.g. helping). So it comes as no surprise that somehow children have a key role […]
New Faith in the Home Resources
FAITHFUL FAMILIES – Traci Smith Add family faith moments to your daily routine with little or no prep, and share meaningful spiritual experiences with your children! Traci Smith, a pastor and mother of three, offers ways to discover and develop new spiritual practices as a family, whether you’re a new seeker or a lifelong follower. Faithful […]
Healthy Relationships
A resource from Australian Baptist Ministries The Healthy Relationships Video Project originally grew out of a recognition that Covid-19 presented challenges for families and individuals that we have never seen before including but not limited to: Significantly increased time together Great disruption to normal routine Isolation from friends and extended family members Restrictions on activities […]
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Reflections of our Leaders & Pastors over the COVID season
This week we caught up with our pastors and leaders of children’s & family ministry to reflect on the season of COVID restrictions, and to look ahead as they begin to ease. We talked about highs and lows, wins and losses, dreams for the future and practical ideas to help as we navigate this new […]