KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Steve Carlisle

The Heart of the Matter: The Gospel, Leaders and Young People

How does a Christian leader minister in a ‘follow your heart’ world? At GROW Conference Steve Carlisle will speak to us about our hearts, the gospel, and discipling young people. How do we understand our own hearts, the hearts of those we minister to, and what implications does this have in our ministry?

Choose from our inspiring electives. Please note, some electives have a limited number of seats available due to room restrictions. Register early so you don’t miss out!

Partnering with Parents and Schools in Discipling Young People

CHILD/YOUTH FOCUS

Steve Carlisle

(Youth Works)

What is the place of the kids and youth ministry in the church? How does this interact with what students are gaining from home and school? How can churches, youth and children’s ministries partner with parents and schools in the discipleship of young people?

AI Basics for Ministry

Youth/Children’s Focus

Simon Hood

(Max7.org)

Discover how AI can serve your creativity and calling in children & youth ministry. This practical session introduces free tools and smart strategies to help you write Bible lessons, create songs and videos, and bring Gospel stories to life—all while staying faithful to Scripture and your ministry context.

Kicking the Application goal

Youth/Children’s Focus

Chris Jones

(Youthworks)

The right application for the particular passage for your young people.

Heart Tune Up: How inclusive of disability is your program?

CHILD/YOUTH FOCUS

Lyndal Rogers

(Embracing Ministries)

God’s heart for people with disability is clear! But how inclusive is your kids or youth ministry? What are you already doing well? How could you improve? This is a practical elective with ideas for your kids or youth work in the coming week. And it’s reflective also – what heart attitudes is your ministry demonstrating?

Using games to uncover our need to apply the bible in our lives

CHILDREN FOCUS

Adam Jolliffe

(Youthworks)

Adam will show you lots of tried and tested winning and creative ways to engage children from preschool to teenagers with the Bible. Even though this is a serious business, this seminar will not be quiet nor boring! You will walk away inspired with things that you want to try.