Faith in Kids Faith In Parents #137 | Talking Toddler Groups
š¶ Join in the enthusiastic, creative and inspiring conversation as Helen and Anna talk all things toddler group with us!
š This episode has it all - big stats, good snacks, great stories and a big vision for what a toddler group looks like with Jesus at the heart.
ā”ļø Share this episode with the hero in you church family who lugs toys, bakes cakes, loves people and keeps going - they are awesome! š¤©
People:
Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids
Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Anna Watkin - is the Women & Childrenās Worker for St Gilesā Church Derby and before that worked for Trinity Church Buxton. Overseeing the 0-11s ministry, she thinks that helping children and families get to know Jesus is the best thing in the world! She co-hosts a pretend podcast with one of her nieces, called āThe A&A Podcastā, that they record together and then make their family listen to.
Helen Barnsley - is married to Dave, with three children (two grown up, one in Y7, all still living at home) They live in Buxton, Derbyshire. Her main ministry involvement is their toddler group, but as a minister's wife, she is busy with all things church. She is currently enjoying doing more comms work with the church's website & social media. Her toddler can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
Resources:
- Faith in Kids resources for toddler groups can be found here.
- In particular there are three series of stories (God made, God cares & God saves) as well as instructions for running the āJunior Jiversā music group.
- The 1277 facebook forum is a helpful place to ask questions about your toddler group.