Kerith Families Blog
Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Your Family: Practical Tips for Christian Parents
In a busy, ever-changing world, nurturing spiritual growth within the family can be a grounding and deeply fulfilling experience. For Christian parents, guiding children in faith isn't just about imparting knowledge; it’s about building a home environment where faith is lived and felt daily. Here are some practical, heart-centred ways to foster a spiritually enriching home for your children.
Launching our kids into the big wide world!
have heard this statement regarding parenting numerous times when my children were young – “They grow so fast—hang in there, enjoy every moment!”.
Journey to Faith and Writing 'How to Parent Your Teen for a Life of Faith'
‘How to Parent Your Teen for a Life of Faith,’ was inspired by my challenging teenage years and the desire to be a better parent. This book fills a gap in resources for modern, faith-based parenting. I'm grateful for the support and collaboration that made it possible.
HELP! My child has asked to be baptised
At Kerith we love to encourage baptism because it’s a great the way to tell the world how God has changed your life and an opportunity to say that you have made a lifelong decision to commit your life to Him.
Prayer Spaces in Schools
Prayer Spaces is a movement of Christians who want to reach into the lives of children in their local schools to help them discover prayer.
Families Take-over – It takes a whole church to raise a child
You may remember a few months ago our mainland sites had a Youth Take-over Sunday. Well in November it was the kids’ turn with a Families Take-over!
Encounter at Summer Sanctuary
As a Youth Leader, most of the Jesus encounters I have experienced happened while I was together with young people in God’s presence and this year's Summer Sanctuary was another incredible encounter.
LIGHTBRINGERS: Freedom in Christ for Kids – prevention is better than cure
The Freedom in Christ Course has a proven track record of helping churches to help Christians become mature followers of Jesus. In the UK alone it’s been used by well over 200,000 people and has been run at Kerith for many years. It is an effective and powerful resource and now it’s available for children!
Silencing your inner critic
Create Hope was asked to write a blog for Kerith families and they felt the most important message they could share was one of encouragement.
Kerith Youth: The Kids Are Alright
Youth work isn’t just about telling teenagers about Jesus; it’s about training them up to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Heb. 12:2
Shine Bright!
With 95% of under-18s not in church, the task of reaching them is huge. But so too is the opportunity!