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Resources and guidance articles for working alongside children and young people
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Under-pressure
Starting from scratch
Prayer spaces in schools
Tips for running a youth group online
Chris Neilands suggests some tips to make the experience a little easier
Discipleship series
A series of articles, interviews and reflections about what it means to be a disciple and how those working alongside children and young people can encourage and support them in their discipleship.
Nye Children's spirituality series
Using drama with children & young people
Insights, practical tips and workshop ideas
What is Godly play?
The concepts and practices of Godly Play are gaining popularity in the UK. Some writers for ROOTS echo its ideas of storytelling in the Use the Bible material they provide. Here, Jerome Berryman – who developed Godly Play – outlines the thinking behind it.
The Book that reads me
An introduction to inductive Bible study
Forms and planning sheets
Children's session planning sheet and Consent form for activities with young people
A guide to using Picture pointers
Can youth groups meet in homes?
Dr Sam Richards argues for the importance of continuing to allow young people to meet in people's homes.
The gift of your tiny children's group
Finding and keeping volunteers
Minecraft church
Supporting young people with ADHD
The power of singing
Playful faith
Gail Adcock explores the value of fun when helping children to discover more about God.
What does the Bible say about predestination?
When we are going through difficult circumstances, it is natural to ask whether these tough times are just random or if they are part of some kind of wider plan that God has for our lives. Many Christians will turn to the Bible for wisdom on this but, at first glance, a slightly confusing picture can seem to emerge.
First steps towards intergenerational ministry: ready, steady, go!
In the 4th in the series, Dr Sam Richards explores how to model intergenerational principles and take baby steps towards intergenerational church, gaining buy-in from leaders and members, young and old.