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A dozen ways to help baptism families feel welcome in church

These simple suggestions will help your church to offer a warm welcome when a family visits for their child’s baptism.

Connecting with families from Advent to Epiphany

Ideas and resources to help you encourage families to join in with services, fellowship and prayer during Christmas.

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?

How and when to use a BSL interpreter for a Church of England-led funeral

Learn about the circumstances in which a BSL interpreter would be needed for this kind of service, and how to hire one.

How church leaders can innovate, envision and motivate

Key facts and helpful resources to assist your church in creating effective leadership, and overall vision to achieve growth.

How churches can actively engage with the local context

Churches that have a good understanding of the area that they are serving are more likely to be growing.

How churches can build a welcoming culture

Here are resources to assist your church in creating a welcoming atmosphere which reflects belonging and caring.

How to actively encourage children and young people to explore faith

Engaging children, families, and younger generations is vital for church growth.

How to attract, welcome and care for families considering a Christening

Help families with babies discover that your church is a place of welcome for them.

How to begin to harness the practices of community organising for church growth

This short blog suggests ways you might begin to apply the approach of community organising to growing your church.

How to connect with families around Hallowe’en

Ideas and resources to support ministry to families around All Hallows’ Eve.

How to connect with families around Lent

A gentle way to welcome families into a church setting while sharing a Christian tradition at the start of Lent.

How to create a regular slot on Sundays for everyday faith stories

Ensure that everyday faith stories are captured and shared, and learn about the practicalities of recording and sharing them.

How to develop a clear mission & purpose for your church

These resources can help churches with setting out a clear plan to succeed with growth in numbers.

How to find, book and deploy BSL interpreters

This document provides guidance on how to source and effectively use a BSL/English Interpreter.

How to gather legal data for a wedding with warmth

How can you bring personal warmth and friendliness even when gathering essential legal information for a wedding?