Growing Youth Ministry

Growing Youth Ministry is a 12-month training course designed to develop and strengthen skills to work with young people and advance the Gospel.

Visit our ministry website at www.growingyouthministry.org.uk

There will be a Children & Youth Leaders network session that you can choose to join at EQUIP 2026 - "Good News for Gen Z: Equipping Churches to Reach Youth Today"

Reaching Gen Z doesn’t require a bigger budget or a trendy youth programme—it requires understanding, intentionality and a willingness to build genuine relationships. In this practical seminar, we’ll explore who Gen Z are, the questions they’re asking, and how churches of every size can share the good news of Jesus in ways that connect with young people today. Expect biblical encouragement, practical ideas and real-life examples from ministry across Wales.

Join the breakout session at Glenwood Church on Saturday 26th September to hear more.

More information about EQUIP 2026 can be found here.

The stream’s session at EQUIP 2025 was “Understanding the mission to Gen Z & Gen Alpha”

During the Children & Youth Leaders network session held during the EQUIP 2025 conference, Mike Thomas (leader at Rumney Chapel, Cardiff, and WLF Youth Training Director) shares ideas of how to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha with the Good News about Jesus.

Watch the recording of the session below.

The stream’s sessions at EQUIP 2022 were:

  • Session One (Online) | Thu 22 Sept 6.30-7.30
    “Why the Church must not give up on the next generation”
    We’ll join a panel of Children and Youth Workers from across Wales to chat through a major discussion (why we mustn’t give up and practical steps forward) and answer questions from those joining us on Zoom.
  • Session Two (In-person) | Sat 24 Sept 10.00-11.10 – Held at Glenwood Church, Cardiff
    “Help! Where have all the volunteers gone?”
    Interactive practical session on how to restart, retrain, and regrow your Church’s ministry with advice from special guests.