Hosted by Bishop Malcolm Mcnaughton and the Diocese of Derby Growing Younger team, the Growing a Younger Church Conference Day will include content suitable for anyone interested in growing a younger church, including parents, youth and children's ministers, helpers, PCC members, wardens and or clergy.
Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at helping churches connect with and engage a younger audience. Learn from experienced speakers and share ideas with fellow attendees on how to make your church more appealing to younger generations. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to grow and revitalise your church community.
Topics include:
· Reaching ‘unchurched’ children and young people
· Mental health support
· Toddler Ministry and beyond
· Parenting for Faith in children
· Raising Teenagers in faith
· Missional Design – developing stepping stones for faith journeys
· Parenting children and young people with additional needs
· Nurturing faith in children and young people with additional needs
· Reading the bible with young people in 2025
With Bishop Malcom McNaughton, Andy Saunders from Lighthouse ministries, Nicola Rayner from The Child Behaviour Network and more to be announced!
Come along either on your own or as a group and learn something new, share your experiences and worship together.
Click this link to book your places at the Growing a Younger Church Conference Day!
The National Youth Ministry Weekend (NYMW) is an annual event for all Christians involved in supporting young people and helping with church youth work – whether you are a youth leader, church leader, paid worker or volunteer.
At NYMW you’ll find inspiration, encouragement, practical advice and the latest new resources. You’ll join more than a thousand others in our main sessions hearing from some of the leading youth ministry practitioners from around the world. You’ll be able to attend seminars on almost every aspect of Christian work with young people. Above all you’ll find an amazing mix of fun, encouragement and refreshment. It’s a weekend for everyone who loves young people and wants youth work to thrive in their church.
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