helping children find faith
Mum, am I bisexual?
Ed Drew
Date posted: 1 Jul 2023
Lucy was chopping vegetables in the kitchen when her nine-year-old daughter, Holly, said, ‘Mum, I think I might be bisexual.’
Lucy remembers putting down the knife, quietly taking a deep breath and choosing to ignore all the little voices that were screaming in her head. All good so far.
helping children find faith
The widespread miracle
Ed Drew
Date posted: 1 Nov 2023
Three-quarters of British parents of under fives have contact with a church through its toddler group.
That is extraordinary. Is there any other ministry in our nation that is reaching three-quarters of a demographic?
helping children find faith
New school year – new opportunity?
Ed Drew
Date posted: 1 Sep 2023
Uncomfortable shiny shoes. A new pencil case full of stationery treats. A staged photo on the doorstep, complete with fixed grin and new uniform. This is the evidence of a new school year.
For many families, there is far more happening beneath the social media surface.
helping children find faith
‘This is me’ – but is it?
Ed Drew
Date posted: 1 May 2023
There is an incredibly powerful song in the film The Greatest Showman called ‘This is me’.
It is sung by the cast of Barnum’s Circus. Audiences come to see them because each is in some way a ‘freak’, but together they are a tight-knit family. Against the finger-pointing and the pity, they sing together ‘This is me’. Their lives have been defined by rejection because of what they look like, whether it be their extreme height (or lack of it), their impressive beard (on a woman), their birthmarks, or their tattoos.
helping children find faith
Parents, you matter!
Ed Drew
Date posted: 1 Jan 2023
Multiple surveys consistently find that about three-quarters of the UK church came to faith before they left secondary school.
This is consistent with the Bible story (Prov. 22:6, Ps.78:1-6). Given the disproportionate influence of those first two decades of life, it is vital that we understand the key effective steps in ensuring we hand our faith onto the next generation.
Bible By The Beach – plus buns!
en staff
Date posted: 1 Jun 2023
Bibles were opened and buns enjoyed at this year’s Bible By The Beach convention in Eastbourne.
Those attending the event enjoyed expositions from Daniel with Alistair Begg – and the hard-working conference team of 180 staff and volunteers fortified their energy with special iced cakes (above right) displaying the conference’s white and blue seagull / Bible logo.
