Events and training
The Parenting for Faith team lead and are part of a variety of events. You'll find a list of our upcoming events below.
If you're interested in training, read about the types of training we offer.
Upcoming events
- Parenting as a Church Leader days - an opportunity for church leaders to gather together to be encouraged and equipped on issues particular to parenting their own children
- Parenting for Faith - the unConference, Sep 26 - 28, 2018 Warwickshire - a gathering for those in the local church who are passionate about supporting and equipping parents and carers to raise children and teens in a lasting and vibrant two-way relationship with God. Hosted by Rachel Turner and the Parenting for Faith team.
Join a community of people who are passionate about parenting for faith for a weekend of sharing, exploration, inspiration and fun! Whether you’ve just discovered parenting for faith or you’ve been running the course for years, this will be a place to share, learn and laugh as we explore how we can be the church that enables parents and carers to flourish. Parenting for faith looks different in every church and we’ll be sharing our triumphs and disasters, cheering each other on, worshipping and together listening to God for our next steps.
Speaking schedule
Training for Clergy and session for parents and children's leaders, March 29, 2019 Ely Diocese
Rachel will be running an afternoon for clergy and church workers on helping children connect with God, and an evening for parents and children's leaders on the same topic.
Parenting as a Church Leader days
Parenting as a Church Leader daysBeing a church leader affects every part of our lives, including our children. We all want to be good parents and good leaders, seeing our children flourish spiritually and emotionally - but how can we do that well? Parenting as a church leader requires unique skills and choices, and it can feel a lonely journey.
Our Parenting as a Church Leader days offer an opportunity for church leaders to gather together to be encouraged and equipped on issues particular to parenting their own children in the context of church leadership.
What happens on the day
Hear the results of research, share your experience with others, talk honestly about your journey and hear from those who've walked this path before.
Through thinking about the four foundations church leaders' children need, we'll be exploring the parent vs church leader tension of living in the goldfish bowl, and discovering how best to position our children to flourish in their connection with God and with the church.
These days are open to all serving on church leadership teams and those training for church leadership.
Example timetable
9.30 - 10.00 Arrival and refreshments
10.00 - 11.00 Session 1: The four foundations church leaders' children need
11.00 - 11.30 Break
11.30 - 13.00 Session 2: The parent vs church leader tension in the goldfish bowl
13.00 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.00 Session 3: Helping our children spiritually flourish at home and church
Cost
£20 per person including lunch.
Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.
Upcoming dates:
17 May 2018 at St Chad's Church, Romiley, SK6 4BN
13 June 2018 at Greyfriars Church, Reading, RG1 1EH
27 June 2018 at Westwood Church, Coventry, CV4 8GN
Types of training we offer
The Parenting for Faith team lead and are part of a variety of events.
Once you know what you want, send us an enquiry.
The qualification
We’re creating a qualification for church leaders and children’s and youth leaders to gain skills to equip and support those who spiritually parent. Join our email list and we'll share more information when it's available.
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