Children & young people Resources

Sam Donoghue, Head of Children and Youth for the Diocese of London, reflects on the exciting findings of the latest research from Youth for Christ.

Diane Grano leads Lightwave church in Red Lodge, an area of rural new housing in Suffolk. The church plant is growing new disciples and working with surrounding rural villages to revitalise their mission and discipleship. For Diane, recognising where discipleship begins is vital.

Chris Curtis, CEO of Youthscape, outlines some key focuses to help the Church grow its work with young people.

Dr Grace Bally-Balogun, CCX Church Plant Enabler, reflects on the complexities of culture, and how we can navigate change within our church cultures successfully

Rachel Gardner shares the latest insights from Youthscape's research, transporting Multiply 2024 delegates into a conversation with a group of young people as they examine the story of Zacchaeus.

Laura Hancock, National Ministries Director of Youth for Christ, shares her thoughts and hopes for youth outreach in the Church today, drawing on the insights of the latest Youth for Christ research.

Laura Hancock, National Ministries Director of Youth for Christ, shares her thoughts and hopes for youth outreach in the Church today, drawing on the insights of the latest Youth for Christ research.

Many of us have experienced all-age worship that isn’t being enjoyed by anyone. It’s hard to keep a three-year-old, 13-year-old and 83-year-old equally engaged! That’s why people often get discouraged by intergenerational worship, enduring it, rather than enjoying it.

Finding people to help with youth work can be challenging – volunteers seem to have been in short supply in lots of areas of church life since the pandemic. What’s more, youth work can be intimidating, especially if you feel out of touch with teenagers. “What have I got in common with a 14-year-old!”

In seeking to increase the strategic partnership opportunities between the Church and education settings, the Church of England is launching the FLOURISH network of worshipping communities in schools and Further Education (FE) colleges in autumn 2024.

When most teens don’t attend church or know the Christian story, how can we engage and help them discover God’s love? Andy Milne, Team Leader of Missional Youth Church Network, shares his insights.