Lights for Christ is a model to help Christian disciples live out their baptismal calling to be lights in the world – to live for Jesus in their daily lives.
We do this by:
- Receiving Christ’s light (being with Jesus/deepening our relationship with Jesus)
- Walking in Christ’s light (becoming more like Jesus)
- Reflecting Christ’s light (sharing Jesus with others)
Rule of Life
Having a Rule of Life can help you take small but important steps forward in your faith journey as you grow as a disciple. Having a Rule of Life is making some decisions about the way you want to live and then living it!
Online Communities
Recommended resources
Prayer
A resource for people not necessarily with any church connection or interest, but open to finding out about God
From LICC – Credit card-sized prayer cards around the 6Ms as featured in the Fruitfulness on the Frontline series
Created to give busy parents fun, easy ways to do faith at home together
The Teenage Prayer Experiment Notebook – An interactive and experiential journal introducing prayer practices to teenagers
Bible
The Beginners Bible Curriculum – introduce children to the stories and characters of the Bible with this 30-lesson children’s curriculum.
Youth Bible Study Guide (Book) – one of a series of study guides for young people
YouVersion – free Bible app containing many different versions.
Lectio for Families – a free devotional app that helps families to read the Bible and explore faith through conversation and prayer together.
Worship
Youth Work Worship – a resource exploring what worship is, why we should worship and ways in which we can worship God.
Youth Worship Songs – a list of songs that work well in a student ministry setting.
Exploring Christianity
Youth Alpha – designed to engage students in conversations about life, faith and Jesus.
Christianity Explored – CY is a series of seven fast-paced sessions exploring the identity, mission and call of Jesus.
Discipleship
A media-based discipleship resource aimed at young people who have just started their journey as a Christian
For churched 11-14s to grow in their relationship with God and sharing faith with others
From BRF – equipping parents to raise God-connected children and teens
Social action
Caring for Creation – A resource pack for Christian youth five marks of mission.
Climate Justice Youth Resource – climate resources for curious, creative and caring young people who want to change the world.
Burning Down the House – a survey of 630 young Christians from the UK. 14-19 year-olds were asked about their thoughts on the climate, the church and their faith.
Youth Social Action – designed to help Careers Leaders understand the range of activities that come under the umbrella term of ‘youth social action’.
YFC – Social Action – this Home Learning Project investigates how belief in the authority of the Bible affects Christians’ lives.
Identity and well-being
A media-based discipleship resource aimed at young people who have just started their journey as a Christian
From the Children’s Society. Mental health resources co-designed by young people and mental health professionals
Loads of downloadable resources – HOW TO HELP… THE PLANET, BE HEALTHY, FRIENDSHIPS, CONFIDENCE and more
Youthscape Mental Health Resource Hub – a wide range of information, resources and advice around supporting young people’s mental and emotional health – and your own.
Seasonal
Travelling Light at Home – a five-part journey through Advent.
Christingle Prayer – a Christingle Prayer from Lights for Christ.
Messy Church Christmas ideas – Craft ideas from St John Mexborough & St Margaret Swinton with the themes of: the story of Christingle explained, Advent wreath, Christmas cards, lollipop stick decorations, Advent baubles.
Ministry and education
Beyond the Children’s Corner (Book) – Beyond the Children’s Corner is a practical handbook to help churches become more welcoming to children and families in worship.
Children and Family Ministry Handbook – got a volunteer crisis? Need help choosing curriculum? Wondering how to balance ministry, health and life?
Christian Youth Work in Theory and Practice (Book) – Churches today face unique challenges as they seek to help young people engage with the Christian faith and youth workers, whether employed or volunteer, play a key role in supporting this process.
Go Teach – Bible teaching material for use with children and young people aged from 3 to 14 years.
Scripture Union Resources – loads of resources to help you share the good news of Jesus with the next generation.
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We believe churches should welcome and integrate children and their families into the worshipping life of their church.