Support Children and Young Adults in their Discipleship

Growing a church is not simply about welcoming more people.

It's about becoming a community where people of every age can encounter God, belong and flourish.

When children and young people are at the heart of our vision, the whole Church is strengthened. Their presence brings energy, honesty, creativity and hope. Their needs and their gifts remind us of our calling to be a genuinely intergenerational body, where faith is shared, lived and passed on.

This page is for churches who want to grow with intention. Whether you already recognise the importance of children's and youth ministry or are just beginning to explore it, here you will find guidance, ideas and tools to help you shape growth strategy that includes, and prioritises, the youngest members of your community.

We offer insights into:

• what helps families feel welcome
• how intergenerational worship can deepen discipleship for everyone
• how to build ministries that are safe, sustainable and rooted in the realities of today's childhood and adolescence.

You'll also find examples of good practice, training opportunities and ways to connect with others who are on the same journey. A church that grows with children and young people in mind becomes a church that grows in faith, depth and mission. This is your starting point for imagining and building that future.