Family Discipleship & Ministry

A Guided Mentoring Programme

Mel Lacy and Jane Watkins

Thursdays
2–4 pm BST (GMT+1)

cost £500

This mentoring programme is designed for those serving in children’s, youth, or family ministry who are eager to equip parents to disciple their children. Through rich biblical teaching, historical perspectives, and practical training, we will explore how to cultivate a Christ-centred home in partnership with the local church.

Over the course of eight sessions, participants will engage with carefully selected reading, teaching, and discussion within a small group setting. Expect around four hours of reading, watching, or listening per month. In addition to group learning, each participant will receive a 60-minute individual consultation to apply key insights to their specific ministry context.

The programme includes two books and a journal, offering space to reflect and implement what you are learning. Our goal is to equip you to support families at every stage—from early childhood to adolescence—and to encourage homes that thrive in gospel life.

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TIMETABLE
9th October 2025
The Foundation: What does the Bible say about family ministry?
13th November 2025
The Story So Far: Historical and modern models of family ministry
11th December 2025
The Team Right Now: Roles in family ministry—parents, extended family, and the church
22nd January 2026
Leading by Example: Personal discipleship and collaborating with church leaders
26th February 2026
Laying Foundations: Supporting families with young children in worship and faith formation
19th March 2026
Navigating the Teen Years: Equipping parents to disciple teenagers
21st May 2026
Mission and Delight: Encouraging families to live on mission and enjoy God
18th June 2026
The Big Q&A: Addressing key challenges and applying insights

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