BRF Online: On-demand support for youth leaders, church leaders, parents and carers
A flexible set of training resources for church leaders, youth and children’s leaders, church leaders, family ministry teams, parents and carers
WHETHER YOU ARE PARENTING TODDLERS, navigating teenage years, supporting grandparents, leading a church family ministry team, or simply wanting to help children and young people grow in faith, BRF Online offers practical, flexible support whenever you need it.
Think of it a little like Netflix or other streaming platforms — but designed specifically for Christian parents, carers, church leaders, youth leaders, children’s leaders and family ministry teams. Instead of box sets, you get a growing library of inspiring courses, practical training, videos, podcasts and downloadable resources to help you nurture faith at home and in church.
Free access for Church of England churches
A ministry membership normally costs £30 per year, but until April 2028, anyone connected with a Church of England church can access Parenting for Faith at BRF Online completely free of charge. Simply click this link.
That means leaders, volunteers, parents, carers and grandparents can all benefit from high-quality resources without cost being a barrier.
Learn when it suits you
One of the biggest strengths of BRF Online is its flexibility.
You can:
- Watch or listen on demand at a time that works for you
- Work through courses at your own pace
- Use resources on your own, with a partner, or alongside a friend
- Run courses in a small group or whole church setting
- Dip into individual sessions whenever you need encouragement or ideas
New content is added every week, so there is always something fresh to explore.
Courses and resources
Parenting for Faith
The original and well-known Parenting for Faith course helps parents and carers discover simple, everyday ways to help children and young people connect with God naturally and confidently.
Babies and Toddlers Bitesize
Short, practical sessions designed for busy parents and carers of little ones – Babies and Toddlers Bitesize. These sessions are suitable for people new to faith, those exploring their faith, and those who have been Christians for many years, and can be used in toddler and baby groups. New vox pop content will be added in Autumn 2026.
Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith
A supportive course for parents and carers – Parenting Teens for a Life of Faith course. navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of the teenage years.
Grandparenting for Faith
The Grandparenting for Faith course, made in partnership with CYM, equips the grandparent generation to grow and nurture faith in children and young people
Five Key Tools (new for September 2026)
A new Five Key Tools course is coming in September 2026, offering practical, accessible tools that can immediately be used in everyday life and ministry. Each session includes bonus content featuring real examples of people putting the tools into practice. There is also a helpful page on the Five Key Tools on the Church Support Hub.
Resources for Church and Ministry Leaders
BRF Online also provides substantial support for church leaders, children’s and youth workers, and family ministry teams, with a wide range of additional resources.
Deeper Rooted Lasting
This self-guided journey equips leaders to support and empower youth workers, volunteers, parents and carers in their churches. It includes:
- An extensive “how to” library
- Clear answers to common questions from leaders
- Real-life insights and stories
- Practical guides and ministry tools
- Discover the Deeper Rooted Lasting course.
Parenting as a Church Leader
A dedicated resource for leaders, the Parenting as a Church leader course, is aimed at church leaders who are also parents themselves, helping them navigate the unique realities of leading ministry while nurturing faith within their own family.
Baptism, Dedication and Thanksgiving
There are also videos and materials designed for families coming to church for infant baptism, dedication or thanksgiving — including those who may be completely new to church. These resources support churches to build meaningful connections and continue conversations about faith beyond the service itself. View the videos here.
Journey Together in community
BRF Online is, of course, not just about watching videos — it is about growing together and supporting each other. The community features allow you to:
- Share thoughts and ideas
- Ask questions
- Encourage one another
- Journey together in real time
If you are joining on your own, you can become part of a wider cohort of learners, finding community and support alongside others exploring the same material.
A Resource for the whole church family
Whether you are:
- A parent or carer trying to help your child or teenager grow in faith
- A grandparent wanting to play a spiritual role
- A church leader equipping families
- A volunteer supporting children and young people
- A small group looking for practical discussion material
BRF Online offers accessible, encouraging and practical support for every stage of the journey.
Parenting for Faith is one of four ministries at BRF Ministries. A ministry membership also gives you access to resources from Messy Church and Anna chaplaincy, as they are added. You also have the option to upgrade your membership to benefit from audiobooks and other videos and resources from BRF Resources.
