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Exploring Story and Faith in Children's Ministry: The Forgetful Prince

In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz, talks with Matt and Lauren Redmond, authors of the children's book 'The Forgetful Prince'. They discuss the role of storytelling, art, and literature in the spiritual formation of children and the partnership between church and home in nurturing faith. The conversation delves into themes of the book such as adoption, identity, and belonging, and explores how these concepts are foundational for both children and adults in understanding their place in God's family. Additionally, they highlight additional resources developed for churches to use the book as a curriculum, and touch upon Matt's work with Anglicare in foster care and adoption. The podcast emphasises the importance of community in raising children within a Christian context and the potential for stories like 'The Forgetful Prince' to impact both the young and old by reminding them of their identity in Christ.
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Show Notes:
Buy the book at Youthworks MediaDownload curriculum and extra resources at TheForgetfulPrince.comGet training for your church at Youthworks Training Ministry Teams

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Tim Beilharz and Annemarie Rivers, both children's ministry advisors for YouthWorks in Sydney, delve into the topic of group management and discipline within children's ministry settings. They explore the challenges of maintaining discipline in a way that aligns with Gospel values, emphasising the importance of relational, respectful, and restorative approaches. 
Annemarie shares insights on the potential disconnect between traditional disciplinary methods and the goals of children's ministry, advocating for approaches that reflect the church's role as a family and the leaders' roles as coaches rather than authoritative figures. They also discuss the value of viewing behavioural issues as opportunities for discipleship, the importance of setting realistic expectations, and the role of relationships and trust in effective ministry.
The conversation concludes with the mention of YouthWorks' new Training Ministry Teams platform, designed to help ministry leaders train their teams effectively.
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Show notes:
Article: Gospel-shaped Discipline and Sin in Children’s Ministry by Annemarie RiversArticle: Responding to Big Emotions in Children by Annemarie RiversTraining Ministry Teams - get Youthworks training sessions to run training at your churchYouthwork Ministry Training - book an advisor to run training at your church

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast Tim Beilharz (Youthworks MST) hosts a discussion with Mike Dicker, principal of YouthWorks College, Emma Collette, executive minister at Church Hill Anglican, and Mark Schroeder, school chaplain at Broughton Anglican College into the integration of Christian beliefs in the education sector.
The episode covers the importance of thinking Christianly about education, especially for those teaching outside Christian schools. It also explores the newly launched Center for Christian Education, which focuses on theological education and training for teachers to effectively weave their faith into their teaching and interactions in various educational settings.
The guests share personal experiences and the perceived impact of Christian teachings in building moral and spiritual foundations in students' lives. This episode encourages existing and aspiring teachers to integrate their faith into their professional lives, offering a holistic approach to education that nurtures students' spiritual growth alongside their academic achievements.

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In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, host Al James from YouthWorks in Sydney, is joined by Sam Davidson, the Director of Family Ministry at Norwest Anglican Church.
They discuss strategies for building a culture of serving within kids' ministries, highlighting the importance of integrating children into various church activities, such as tech support, greeting, and teaching roles.
The discussion covers practical approaches to encourage serving, incorporating theology and research supporting the benefits of engaging youth in ministry roles for their spiritual growth and church retention.
Sam also emphasises the role of parental involvement in nurturing a serving mindset among children.

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In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast you will
listen in on the book launch evening for 'Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry', edited by Dr. Ruth Lukabyo.
The book, featuring contributions from Youthworks College lecturers and other authors from Australian churches and Bible colleges, aims to bridge theological principles with practical youth ministry. Highlights include introductions to the book and its themes, a panel discussion with Dr. Ruth Lukabyo, Lionel
Windsor, Tim Beilharz, and Naomi DeVries, covering a range of topics from ecclesiology, identity, wisdom, and the importance of intergenerational ministry.
The conversation underscores the necessity of grounding youth ministry in robust theological and biblical foundations while addressing the practical implications of such an approach for ministry within the church context.

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Buy the book:
- In Australia at The Wandering Bookseller
- In US at Amazon
- or your preferred bookseller

Tim Beilharz talks with David Rietveld, who brings his experience in youth and senior ministry to discuss the challenges and strategies for nurturing youth and children's ministry in today's post-Christian world.
Rietveld, the author of 'Being Christian After Christendom,' addresses navigating ministry in a post-Christian society and the importance of understanding and communicating the gospel effectively in a world where traditional Christian values no longer hold the same influence.
The discussion emphasises listening and understanding the yearnings of today's youth, forming Christian communities that exemplify Christian values, and confidently, yet gently, introducing the gospel in a way that resonates with the post-Christian worldview.
The episode underlines the importance of creating a distinct, positive Christian identity and community for effective ministry in contemporary culture.

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Links:

⁠Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry ⁠edited by Ruth Lukabyo
Being Christian After Christendom by David Rietveld