Inspirational resources to encourage the church in children’s ministry

The tools you need to mobilise your church to reach this generation

www.wymad.org.ukVisit the website to order your DVD, download resources or share stories

is a partnership project from

The Consultative Group for Ministry among Children is anetwork of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Children Matter! is a movement of Christiansacross the UK working

together for children.

• Innovative video and animation • Inspirational resources

• Ready to use presentations

• Training and audit tools for leaders and volunteers

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Vitally Important: The Right Reverend Paul Butler, Bishop of Southampton, on why he sees children’s ministry as so vitally important.

Aim Lower: A fun cartoon explaining how children’s work can help the church ‘not mess up too much’ on Jesus’ Great Commission.

Next Generation: Children and young people talk about their world and how the church may be losing touch with them.

Like a Child: A visual meditation on the words of Jesus: ‘You will never get into God’s kingdom unless you enter it like a child!’

Vox Pops: Children on life and faith in their own words.

Reaching Every Child: A two-part video looking at reaching every child in the world for Jesus, through ten steps and effective partnerships.

Why Make a Difference: A presentation explaining why the church must act now on behalf of children.

How to Make a Difference: A practical presentation to help you take the next steps in reaching this generation.

Sunday Service Outline: A template and visuals for an all-age service focusing on children.

My Say: A cartoon-style questionnaire to help the children in your church to voice their thoughts.

The Journey: An audit tool to help you form vision and set direction on the journey to excellence in children’s ministry.

CORE Training Module: How to Be an Advocate for Children: A training tool for anyone working with children.

Make a Difference: Being a Healthy Church Training Tools: Seven resources to help churches work through the specifics of their children’s work.

Additional folders from the Baptist Union GB, CGMC and the URC.

With thanks to these supporting organisations and denominations:

All these resources are available on the Will You Make a Difference DVD. Order the DVD or download specific resources at

www.wymad.org.uk

The Will YOU make A difference? campaign sets out to help you tell the next generation about the message of Jesus.

Using the wide range of resources available you can encourage your church to set aside time during the year to:

• Review prayerfully existing work with children and young people • Celebrate their contribution in the life of the church and society

• Challenge the church to fresh vision and expression.

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