We all share the desire to see the Christian faith passed on to the next generation. But how does disciple-making in the family context take place most effectively? How can parents strike a balance between supporting their child’s developing faith whilst juggling the pressures of everyday living? How can churches best support and equip parents in this vital task? What role do salaried staff play in facilitating disciple-making in the home? This seminar will explore these issues, enabling churches to consider how biblical principles and research findings may be practically applied in individual settings.

Sarah Holmes’ entire life has been shaped by family and children. From her earliest days assisting her mother run children’s church, to Sunday school roles, to kids’ club initiatives in church circles, and now concentrating on her PhD studies on family faith practices, Sarah’s life has been committed to family discipleship and passing on faith to the next generation.

Sarah lives in Wirral, near Liverpool with her husband Richard and three children Ruth, Anna and Joshua.