Upcoming events
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Parenting for Faith is part of BRF Ministries.
You’ll be taken to BRF Resources to book any events.
September 2026:
NEW! Five Key Tools Journey
The Five Key Tools Course isn’t about becoming the perfect Christian parent or adding another thing to your to-do list.
It’s about journeying together, to discover five simple, practical tools that help children and teenagers naturally meet and know God in the everyday moments of family life.
Sign up to access the Five Key Tools Course on BRF Online, including videos, guided emails, resources and live support.
It’s not too late to join – sign up and we’ll send you all the sessions so far.
Join the journey for free until the end of 2026!
October 2026:
Parenting as a Church Leader Day
Leading a church and raising a family can bring some unique joys — and some unique pressures.
Join us for our Parenting as a Church Leader online training day, created specifically for church leaders navigating family life alongside ministry, whether you are in a paid or a voluntary role.
It’s a chance to make some space, think about your own family, and explore how church leadership and parenting can sit alongside one another.
Thursday 15 October 2026
9am–2.45pm
Online
The 1-day course is designed to fit within school hours, so that the school-run isn’t a barrier to being able to join.
We would love to have you with us as we explore how we can flourish as parents in this season of juggling multiple roles!
If you can’t make this one, we are holding another Parenting as a Church Leader Day on Weds 20th January
November:
Webinar with Faith in Later Life
Join us and Faith In Later Life, for a webinar aimed at church leaders and those who work with seniors, to hear from Becky Sedgewick on the concept of “Grandparenting for Faith”, covering the impactful role of grandparents and spiritual grandparents, with content from Becky’s book and a time of Q&A.
19 November 2026 at 1.30pm and repeated at 7.30pm
Info and booking here.
The Forge Gathering 2026
The Forge Gatherings from Parenting for Faith are online or residential retreats for local children’s, youth and families’ leaders (both paid and voluntary).
As well as sessions led by the Parenting for Faith team, there is time to worship and reflect. A key part of the Forge is learning from one another and sharing ideas and struggles, as well as having fun together. Our vision is that you will be encouraged and re-envisioned in your ministry!
You can read more about what The Forge is like here – and watch this promo video to get a feel for what it’s like to come along!
The next Forge Gathering will be 10-12th November 2026, at Cloverley Hall, Shropshire, SY13 4PH.
January 2027:
Parenting as a Church Leader Day
Leading a church and raising a family can bring some unique joys — and some unique pressures.
Join us for our Parenting as a Church Leader online training day, created specifically for church leaders navigating family life alongside ministry, whether you are in a paid or a voluntary role.
It’s a chance to make some space, think about your own family, and explore how church leadership and parenting can sit alongside one another.
Wednesday 20 January 2027
9am–2.45pm
Online
The 1-day course is designed to fit within school hours, so that the school-run isn’t a barrier to being able to join.
We would love to have you with us as we explore how we can flourish as parents in this season of juggling multiple roles!
Ongoing / any time:
The Qualification
The Certificate in Parenting for Faith course in association with Cliff College is available as an online course, which you can complete at your own pace.
Designed to stretch, inform and inspire those working in a professional or voluntary capacity with children, young people and families in churches, this course will equip you to successfully support parents and carers as they disciple their children and explore what parenting for faith might look like in your church and community.