In leadership

Click on a speakers name to see a short biography. 

These sessions are particularly aimed at those who lead and develop ministry teams. Other than the Heather Hughes session at 2pm on Saturday they are being hosted by members of the Children Matter! executive.

Check out other streams for more topics and some more practical sessions.

Saturday 2.00pm 
The discipleship of children: are we structured right in both content and intent? Ian White
‘Discipleship’ and ‘Nurture’ are buzz words in children’s ministry, and seen as important in the role of the children’s worker. But are we structured for a deeper intentional discipling of children, and what does that look like? 

Involving teenagers in children's ministry and training them in leadership Heather Hughes with Rebecca & Sarah
At what age should young people start helping? What are the benefits of involving them? What does it mean to train them in leadership? How do I spot gifting? With top tips from the teens themselves!

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.

Saturday 5.00pm

Passing on the baton: ensuring continuity of good practice as leaders move to new positions Ali Campbell
A critical moment in a 400m relay is the baton change! How do we successfully hand over to the next generation or as we move on? How do we prepare others? How do we create a team dynamic that when we do go there’s barely a ripple?

Sunday 9.15am 
Faith development in practice: some examples of successful groups and a time for discussion Chaired by Ruth Hassall with Lianne Smith and others

Sunday 10.45am 
Feeding your soul: a time for refreshment Ruth Hassall
An opportunity to take an hour out from a busy programme and a busy life to respond to Jesus’ invitation to ‘keep company with him and learn to live freely and lightly’ (Matthew 11:30)

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