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Are We Raising Safe or Sent Kids?

Rethinking Christian Parenting in a Risk-Averse Culture

In today’s Western culture, the goal of parenting is often reduced to raising children who are happy, successful, and comfortable.
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Christology:

Why Prophet, Priest and King Matters for Children’s and Youth Ministry Today | Part 2

In part one of this blog, we briefly explored the threefold office of Christ and how it is presented in Scripture. In this second part, we will consider why this doctrine is significant for our ministry to children and young people.
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Christology:

Why Prophet, Priest and King Matters for Children’s and Youth Ministry Today

And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 17:3
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The Allure and Danger of WitchTok

Guiding the Next Generation Toward Biblical Truth

In a world where spirituality is increasingly explored online, TikTok has become a major platform for spiritual discovery among young people.
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Embracing the Joys and Challenges of a New Ministry Year

Ministry is an incredible vocation. Those of us who serve in children’s, youth, and family ministry are often at the heart of the most dynamic, joy-filled, and life-changing work within the church.
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Fear Not!

How Do We Get Our Anxious Kids Ready to Go Back to School?

For many families, the countdown to the first day of school is met with eager anticipation—and that’s not just from the parents!
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Starting Strong:

How to Pray for Our Kids This School Year

The supermarket shelves are heaving with back-to-school stationery, and the clothing aisles are awash with every iteration of grey and white school uniform! Back-to-school fever has begun.
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This year, our theme is ‘Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King’. We will use the traditional categories of Jesus as prophet, priest, and king to enhance our understanding of his life, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. Be prepared to be blown away by the majesty and beauty of the Lord Jesus!

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