Running the course

Tips, ideas and wisdom from experienced course leaders on how to run a Parenting for Faith course. Find out how to invite parents, work with churches and set up a group. We also have a page with simple steps explaining how to run a course and a webinar to help you. Get inspired by reading different ways that people have run the course.

If you are planning to run a Parenting for Faith course, please register it so we can pray for you and send you extra session support.

Top tips for leading a Parenting for Faith course online

23 Aug 2023

Becky Sedgwick

Lots of people choose to do the Parenting for Faith course online. If this is you, fear not! Those who've gone before you have left you lots of helpful tips.

Adapting resources and courses for your context

15 Mar 2023

Lucy Rycroft

There are many resources and courses out there for children's, youth and family leaders to use - but rarely can they be used 'off the shelf'.

Small changes making a big difference – changing church to support parents

09 Jan 2020

Becky Sedgwick

When Elise’s church ran the Parenting for Faith course through parent-led life groups, they made a decision to implement changes in their kids ministry that would reinforce what the parents were doing at home - with great results.

Why I recommend Parenting for Faith

07 Jan 2020

Becky Sedgwick

Lesley explains why she loves recommending Parenting for Faith.

Four keys to running your Parenting for Faith course

04 Nov 2019

Becky Sedgwick

We’ve been there. Put on a course, advertised it widely, booked the hall, sorted the refreshments, hoped and prayed for people to come and then … it flops.

Coping with different responses from parents

29 Jan 2018

Becky Sedgwick

As course leaders we want everyone to love the course - but sometimes they don't. How can we respond to parents who struggle?

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