Episode 13: Missional toddler groups, with Juz Paice

Is your church looking to connect with parents and young children in your community? Perhaps you've had a parent and toddler group meeting in your church hall for many years, but do people know it's associated with your church? Is there much crossover between the people who come and the people who turn up on Sunday mornings?

Melanie talks to Juz Paice, Head of Kids Mission and Ministry at St Peter's in Harrow, discussing how to make your toddler group distinctively Christian and missional without scaring everyone away. Juz shares her extensive experience, having worked with under fives for 40 years, and provides practical advice on integrating faith into toddler groups, building community, and making meaningful connections.

We explore how to make the link between church and toddler groups stronger, the importance of church leadership involvement, and the potential for toddler groups to serve as a launch pad for other church activities and ministries. Juz highlights the significance of understanding your community's specific needs and tailoring your approach accordingly.

Join us for an insightful conversation that will inspire and equip you to make the most of your church's toddler group as a powerful tool for outreach and ministry.

 

See also:

Juz's article unpacking this topic in Roots Children and Youth magazine, Issue 134 (Nov/Dec 2024), and online (Roots subscribers only).

Root's Under 5's curriculum for your toddler group

1277 Make them count, a national network of toddler groups, on facebook

National Childbirth Trust