The resources below are not directly connected to us, so disclaimer: We don’t necessarily approve of everything you might find on them.
Websites
Understanding Gen Z – Recruiting, training, and leading the next generation. An invaluable resource to help you navigate and lead through these times of change.
NSW Baptists Playtime Resources – A NSW ministry to equip and resource your Playtime be an effective mission for your local community families. Plenty for playgroups & evangelism!
Child and Adolescent Psychologist Kirrilee Smout comes highly recommended.
Teaching Kids to Pray for Miracles – article from childrensministry.com
Kimochis – SMG has some great information around wellbeing using Kimochis.
Kids Hope – A great program around mentoring kids in schools.
Conferences
Books
Post Modern Children’s Ministry – Ministry to Children in the 21st Century (Ivy Beckwith)
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions – Why Children Should be your Church’s #1 Priority (George Barna)
Collide – Exploring Intergenerational Ministry (Tammy Tolman)
The Jesus Storybook Bible (Sally Lloyd-Jones)
Action Bible (Sergio Cariello)
A Righteous Brood – Hugh Halter has written an excellent little e-book on how to be on mission as a family.
Multimedia
Colin Buchanan and Compassion have teamed up to provide some great FREE resources.
Sean W Smith – A Christian Singer/Songwriter based in Adelaide
Chris Jaensch – A Christian Singer/Songwriter based in Adelaide
Anton’s Antics – This guy (Stephen Shearsby) does one-man gospel shows for children and families, but also has DVDs and resources.
Sermon Notes: Kids Edition – A helpful worksheet for kids to use during services.