Training

Building a team of brilliant volunteers for children’s ministry can be a huge headache. We know that it can dominate your time, kill your joy, and steal your sleep. Whether you are seeking to recruit new helpers or keep the ones you already have, let’s think about how we can partner with God to catch people’s hearts, not just their time. You will leave more confident and clearer on your next steps to shape a team that shows children Jesus. In this session we'll unpack wisdom from scripture, share some stories of what works, and explore practical tools and ideas in discussion together. Back by popular demand, Australian author Dave Moore will also be with us again to inspire and encourage us with practical strategies that will enable you to joyfully build a brilliant team without losing any more sleep!

Everybody loves a good story! And we know that the Bible is full of great stories for even the youngest hearers. A brilliant story that is told well is really captivating. In this Energise session we will be exploring creative storytelling and how we can make storytime more engaging for toddlers in our groups. We’ll hear from some experienced story tellers and suggest different methods for adding interactivity and interest - one size does not fit all! There will be time in groups to discuss new ideas and to think about how to utilise the different storytelling gifts that God has given your team. We hope you can join us.

Going to church can be daunting for many children - Will I make friends? What will I do? What if I miss my family? Let’s chat about how we can welcome children and cultivate safe spaces where they can grow in relationship with us, their peers, and with their heavenly Father.