Apr2019
Growing Deeper
But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. Luke 8:15 Have you ever considered yourself a co-worker in creation? As God’s companions we are invited to work in the garden of our family or household. God… Read more
Mar2019
Growing Faith Moments
At the heart of equipping people for their lifelong faith formation are the Four Key Faith Practices: Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, and Rituals and Traditions. Growing Faith Moments are an addition to the Growing Faith at Home resource and a companion to the Faith Trail resources. Like Faith Trail, the Growing Faith Moments are designed to… Read more
Dec2018
Celebrating Primary School Graduation
At the heart of equipping people for their lifelong faith formation are the Four Key Faith Practices: Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, and Rituals and Traditions. Growing Faith Moments have been created to encourage congregations and families to celebrate those special moments that happen in our life. It’s a gentle way of bringing God into everyday life…. Read more
Aug2018
Family Service
As people of faith, we want to encourage the members of our church family to continually grow in their faith. Our primary goal as followers of Christ is that all should know who their heavenly Father is and that He wishes to have an intimate and purpose-filled relationship with each and every one of His precious children. The Four keys of Caring… Read more
May2018
Something good to talk about
Grow Ministries wanted to provide young adults with a resource for when they meet together that encourages them as they journey in faith together. WHAT ARE TALKING POINTS? Designed to create a very open discussion platform No pre-reading or planning required Created to be as flexible as needed or they can be followed as prescribed… Read more
May2018
Putting God’s word on our hearts
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie… Read more
Oct2017
Serving together
You’ve heard the saying, “Families that pray together, stay together.” And I agree, but I think there’s a similar common bond to those individuals who serve together. We form a family-like bond that keeps us together through the ups and downs of life.
Sep2017
Who is this Martin Luther?
If we know where we came from, we may better know where to go. If we know who we came from, we may better understand who we are…. 2017 see’s the 500 years since the reformation of the church celebration in full swing. Who was this Martin Luther?
Aug2017
Biblical literacy is a rising issue
Biblical literacy is a rising issue in both Australia and the western world. It would seem that parents are not reading the Bible with their children, and in turn, children do not know how to read the Bible and understand it, or use it as a vehicle for hearing God speak to them in their everyday life.
Jun2017
How to lead a Creative Response
Participating in a creative response is taking the time, after having heard the word of God, to use your unique gifts and talents to process what you have heard. It is a time to reflect and co-create with the help of the Holy Spirit. It is a wonderful opportunity to make meaning of what was shared.