Family ministry

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Friday 5.00pm
Practical ideas for families to share at home Cathy Kyte
Enjoying faith as part of family life should be as natural as any other aspect. This seminar gives practical ideas to help families move from the guilt of “we ought” to the fun of “we want”!

Saturday 2.00pm 
Toddler groups: an opportunity for community engagement Fiona Burt
Looking at the opportunities open to churches when they engage with local families through parent and toddler groups, this seminar will provide ideas, advice and stories to reveal the true value of such groups.

Saturday 3.30pm 
How should churches support parents in faith development? George Barna
Based on research among parents who raised spiritual champions, we will identify six dimensions of parenting that are crucial, and the critical parenting activities related to each dimension.

Child friendly church Jane Leadbetter
What makes a church child-friendly? Do we automatically include children or try to fit them in? Practical help in welcoming and integrating children and their families into the worshipping life of their church.

Saturday 5.00pm

Parenting courses: why and how? Lindsay Melluish
Looking at the benefits of running a course and some of the practical ideas that will help yours to work well. Come and be inspired to make a difference to the families in your community!

Sunday 9.15am
Faith at home: why, how and who? Jane Butcher
Is it important? How can we positively encourage parents and carers to be involved with in this area? How can we support and encourage them once they are?

Presenting the Gospel to secular congregations Dennis Pethers
Reaching secular people. How do we make sense to them? Looking at ways to communicate in ways that connect to people who don’t read the bible. How to integrate church into them!

Sunday 10.45am 
How to build a vision for you Family Ministry? Pauline Burdett

Is it a ‘catch-all’ or specific? How might Family Minsitry develop in your community and in your church? Identifying 'your' Family Worker’s role and the characteristics and qualifications they might need. 

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