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What Really Matters in Toddler Groups?
Hint: It’s Not the Numbers!

In the world of toddler groups, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better. A bustling hall filled with parents, carers, and children might seem like a mark of success.

The Acceptable Addiction
Have We Normalised Digital Slavery?

In our hyper-connected, technology-driven world, the creeping dominance of digital devices in our children’s lives has become all too easy to overlook.

Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King
Beginning the Year Together in Fellowship and Discipleship

Today, 390 kids, youth, and family ministers from across the country gather for the Growing Young Disciples Residential Conference.

Praying for the Next Generation
New Year’s Reflection and Commitment

As one year ends and another begins, it’s natural to pause and reflect—remembering God’s faithfulness in the past and anticipating His plans for the future.

The Sexfluencer Phenomenon
What It Means for Today’s Youth

You may not have heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips—but chances are your young people have.

Review: Moana 2
Engaging thoughtfully with Disney’s latest on the big screen

Having burst onto the stage in 2016 with a captivating combination of sun, sand, sea, and stunning songs, Moana returns to the big screen this December with its much-anticipated sequel, Moana 2.

A Counter Cultural Christmas
Cultivating Grateful and Generous Hearts in Children

Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year for children, filled with lights, traditions, and—let’s be honest—an overwhelming focus on gifts.

Why Advent Feels Hard for Children’s and Youth Workers
and How to Find Hope Amid the Hustle

Advent is designed to be a season of waiting and reflection, marked by quiet anticipation of the joy to come at Christmas.

Hollow or Holy Christmas?
Restoring Awe and Wonder for the Next Generation

The Significance of Transcendence in This Season

Engaging Culture
Recognising the Echoes of Eden and Glimmers of Grace

For those of us who disciple children and young people, the question of how to engage with culture is an ongoing challenge.

All blogs are written by members of the GYD team unless otherwise stated.

Growing Young Disciples has a threefold mandate: to train, resource, and advise…

Meet the team…

6–9 January 2025.

Yarnfield Park.

Conference 2025

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!

Seminary level training in children’s, youth and family ministry.

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