Mission and Children: The Next 10 Years

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We’ll gather from the 23-24 May to look at our calling, our context and the many creative ways that we can share in God’s mission to children. What does the next decade hold for mission to children? We’ll be looking at key biblical principles and working models with thinkers, trainers, practitioners and those engaged in creative mission. There’ll be time for discussion, prayer and fellowship. …. Read More

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Evangelism UK: MA and PhD evangelism research papers WANTED

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MA and PhD evangelism research papers WANTED

The Churches Group for Evangelisation is working in partnership with the Sheffield Centre to provide open access to research papers in evangelism. Each thesis must be already formally accreditted, either MA or PhD, in a topic related to ‘sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’. These papers are now wanted before the website ‘SCOLER’ goes public on June 1st: http://www.cte.org.uk/Publisher/Article.aspx?ID=310487

via Evangelism UK: MA and PhD evangelism research papers WANTED.

Anyone out there got this type of paper in relation to work with Children? Send it in but also let us know at Children Matter

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Schools get King James Bible to mark 400th anniversary

May 18, 2012

BBC News – Schools get King James Bible to mark 400th anniversary. Schools in England will be sent copies of the King James Bible from this week to mark its 400th anniversary. Education Secretary Michael Gove said the text had had “an immense influence” on the English-speaking world. He said pupils should learn about its [...]

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4 Questions Families Have When They Walk Through Your Church Doors

May 18, 2012

There are 4 questions new families are asking themselves when they walk in your church doors.  If you answer these questions correctly, their hearts can open up to God’s love.  Watch this short video to make sure you know what the questions are and that you have the right answers. Find it via 4 Questions [...]

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Why Proverbs 22:6 is Not a Guarantee

May 18, 2012

“Train up a child and when he is old he will not depart from it.”  Proverbs 22:6 This is one of the most often quoted verses about raising children.  I have heard people use it as a guarantee that if a parent or church raises a child correctly, they will grow up to love and [...]

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Two fifths of new mums struggling to cope, says NSPCC

May 18, 2012

Up to 40 per cent of new mothers are struggling to handle the demands of looking after their newborn baby, a poll by the NSPCC has found. Three quarters of mums would have liked more professional advice before their baby was born. Image: Morguefile The charity, which commissioned a YouGov survey of more than 500 [...]

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New Assembly Resource – Bible Based

May 18, 2012

A new website has just been launched that will be welcomed by any hard pressed schools worker looking for ideas for collective worship. www.biblebasedassemblies.com Bible-based assemblies are exactly what they say. They are assembly ideas for collective worship, based on Biblical characters and/or truths found in the Bible. All assemblies have been developed and used [...]

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Research Post about Messy Church

May 18, 2012

The Faculty of Education and Theology at York St John University is seeking applications from candidates interested in pursuing a PhD research project in the area of Practical and Empirical Theology. The project will involve an evaluation of the Messy Church movement in the UK, and the studentship is part-funded by the St Christophers College [...]

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The Barna Group – State of the Church & Family

May 16, 2012

Why arent more families engaged in congregations? Find out more about the parenting environment and parents expectations of churches. This research-based report is filled with information and insight, easy to use and provides practical application for church and ministry leaders.This report is designed for ministry planning and strategy to reach todays families, content for sermons, [...]

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Scripture Memory for Families by the Bible Bee

May 11, 2012

Sure, it can feel intimidating to think about providing Biblical learning at home.  Parents feel unqualified, too busy, or that the kids won’t listen.  But, they miss the greatest gift as parents if they don’t disciple their kids.  The Bible Bee wants to help you help the families of your church.  This summertime program is [...]

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Free downloadable pictures illustrating stories from the Bible

May 10, 2012

From their website Our part is to give you the images and a Bible reference. Your part is to bring the story to life, in your words, for your audience. With each story you can also download a Story Planner PDF showing thumbnail images and brief details of what is happening in each scene. You [...]

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