Creating a thriving culture of all-age discipleship

Interview with Tammy Preston, who will present a webinar series on her research into intergenerational communities and developing preaching for all ages.

Help keep our children safe

Baptist churches need to be safe communities for all of us. That’s why we’re providing free Child Protection Policy training for anyone who works with…

Reflections of a Children and Families Pastor

Looking back on 24 years of ministry, Glenis shares what she's learned.

Baptist kids enriching worship in Aotearoa

Kids’ Band from South West Baptist Church (Ōtautahi) release 4 singles.

Empowering children during divorce and separation

“If we want to prepare them for their future, we need to help them adequately process their present reality”.

From Ropeholders to Whiria Kids

A proposal for the relaunch of Ropeholders, a programme weaving children into God's work in the world.

Intergenerate

Not long until Intergenerate! Read some of the intergenerational discipling vision behind this event and how you can be a part of it.

Stuck for Matariki celebration ideas?

More ideas from Ōtūmoetai Baptist Church on how to celebrate Matariki in an intergenerational way.

WAY2GO – A children’s ministry training event coming near you!

Connect and discuss the key foundations of our ministry with children and their families.

“COVID? Who cares about COVID. Look what is happening to our precious son!”

Kathryn Heslop shares how illness has impacted her son and how the church can genuinely love and care for family members struggling with their health.

5 things parents want you to know in order to help their neurodiverse kids

Jenny Lee, a professional educator who serves in several community roles, including Rotorua Baptist’s Kids Church, shares advice on how the church can support neurodiverse…

Getting COVID creative

Many churches hold Light Parties or other Halloween alternative events on or around the 31st October. In Auckland, with memories of a second lockdown still…

There’s a happy moon in my side

There’s A Happy Moon in my Side helps children unpack their feelings and learn positive ways to deal with the emotions they experience.

School life

We love sharing the different ways God is transforming the communities we are a part of. Here we feature two reports.

Faith formation in the home

How can we raise children and teens to become lifelong followers of Jesus? Family Pastor Jan Ozanne and Senior Pastor Andrew Brown say the process is easier,…

A party for children with disabilities

The Kids’ Box

Earlier this year we were discussing the fact that we currently didn’t have many young families at the church and that our children weren’t visible…