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Exploring Sports Ministry in the UK

An academic paper for the Journal of Religion and Society exploring the potential of sports ministry in the UK.

Faith and belonging among children in a hybrid intergenerational church

Research from the Diocese of Ely shares the impact of intergenerational church on the faith development of children.

Faithfulness, fun and fruit

Read the inspiring story of God’s provision and faithfulness in establishing church outreach in a deprived area of Cambridge.

Farmer John’s Farm: Rural resources for worship in churches and schools

This collection of short videos uses farming to bring the Bible to life and can be used for assemblies or all-age worship.

Find your joy: Ministry with children and young people

Consider how your gifts, compassion and experience could play a meaningful role in the lives of children and young people.

Five homemade baptism gifts that encourage faith at home

These giveaway ideas for baptism families make it special for them, and encourage the continuing journey of faith afterwards.

Five warm ways to handle wedding enquiries

A church’s response to wedding inquiries can win (or lose) a couple’s interest. How can you make the experience positive?

Flourishing churches reaching children, young people and families

Hear from churches who have used PRAY: Prioritise, Resource, Adapt, You to grow their young disciples.

For the city: Renew Wellbeing Café in Sheffield

Discover how St Thomas Crookes Church’s Renew Wellbeing Café offers a safe, welcoming space for all.

From Anecdote to Evidence

This report seeks to identify successful ministries and to understand the reasons behind numerical growth.

From Evidence to Action: Leaders’ guide

This guide assists church leaders in reflecting and acting on findings from research into growth.

From zero to 100: How Bubble Church is reaching children and families

‘We went from zero people to over a hundred people’: Bubble Church is reaching children and families across the country.

Funding guidelines for Lowest Income Communities (LInC)

Find out more about People and Partnerships Funding (PPF) and the guidelines around it.

Funding guidelines for Partnerships Funding

Find out more about People and Partnerships Funding (PPF) and the guidelines around it.

Funding Strategic Mission and Ministry

Read about the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment (SMMI) funding and how this helps dioceses.

Funeral reflection for home use

A resource to help anyone who is unable to attend a funeral.