The Pursuit – The Next Chapter
Monday 8th November 2021, 8pm, The Village Hotel, Dudley.
Next Gen Borough Hubs gather again
After months and months of meeting on Zoom, we’re happy to announce that our Next Gen Borough Hubs will be meeting in person again in September and October.
In the spotlight…Emmanuel School, Walsall
As children return to school this week for the start of the Autumn term, we explore the impact of independent Christian schools on the pupils that attend and staff they employ by spotlighting Emmanuel School in Walsall.
Gender Fluidity Conference
The Theology Network invite you to join with Christian leaders from across the Midlands at a two-day conference to explore the issue of gender fluidity with the help of two experts in this field.
Churches work together to tackle youth unemployment
In order to tackle the growing unemployment statistics amongst 16-24 year-olds, central government has invested £2 billion in an initiative called “Kickstart” and churches across the Diocese of Lichfield are taking full advantage of it.
Regather, Recover, Reimagine.
After a year of extremely hard work, enduring the “unknown” and extended furlough for many, those working in youth and children’s ministry are extremely tired.
Anxiety training for youth & children’s workers
Love Black Country Next Gen are excited to be partnering with Reality Youth Trust again to offer youth workers the chance to become licensed anxiety trainers for young people.
“Do you get into trouble if you don’t go to church?” Answering real questions from real children.
Teaching RE to primary school children is not without its challenges and children’s workers in Dudley and Wolverhampton have been working together to help teachers communicate the Christian faith to their pupils.
Increasing need for education chaplaincy as schools return
As they return to school on 8th March after months out of formal education, thousands of children and young people across the Black Country will require far greater support than simply what school teachers are able to offer. Local churches can provide essential pastoral support for schools through chaplaincy partnerships and this has never been more essential than it is now.
Millennials, Gen Z and God’s Remnant
The reality of the state of the next generation in terms of their battles with mental health, the digital life and an ever-decreasing Christian faith is stark. Yet God will always have a remnant that remain faithful to him even in the most desperate of circumstances. Join Tim Barton as he explores how God is moving within the Next Generation in the Church of the Black Country in unassuming but significant ways.
Pray for the Next Generation – Together
Wednesday 3rd March, 7:30pm on Zoom.
521 children to be fed in Dudley this half term
15 churches, several organisations and hundreds of volunteers are working together to ensure children in Dudley do not go hungry this half term.
24 emerging leaders meet to dream about the future
On Wednesday 27th January 2021, 24 emerging leaders between the ages of 18-25, gathered on Zoom to meet for the first time, share and receive input into their leadership roles in both church and professional roles.
Emerge – calling all emerging leaders!
An exciting new leadership development initiative will be launching in the Black Country in 2021, investing in emerging Christian leaders in every sphere of society.
Next Gen Review of 2020
Despite lockdown, churches across the area have continued to work together to support children and young people in all four boroughs of the Black Country and we’re excited to share a video which highlights just some of the ways that we’ve been able to continue to pursue the next generation together this year.
In the Spotlight…The King Alfred School, Gornal
Utter the phrase “Independent Christian School” and you will most likely conjure up mental images of expensive private establishments run by religious extremists who brainwash their pupils and refuse to teach Science or Sex Education. One new Christian school in Gornal is working hard to challenge this stereotype.
Meet the Next Gen Bens!
Over the last 12 months, Love Black Country have released two Next Gen Borough Champions to connect kids and youth workers in Walsall and Sandwell. So, we thought it’s high time we introduced the world to our new Next Gen Borough Champions and found out a little bit more about them.
110 children fed by joint Christian project during August lockdown
Churches in Dudley have worked together throughout August to provide food and activity packs to vulnerable families and children. We interviewed Lisa Parkes to find out all about the project and the vision behind it.
Dance Videos Resources for Churches
LBC Next Gen have created a series of dance videos to popular worship songs for churches and children’s ministries to use in their online kids sessions, family services and kids/holiday clubs.
Pray for the Next Generation returning to school
Next week, thousands of Black Country children and young people will be returning to school for the first time in 6 months and they need our prayers. LBC have produced a useful video to help people to pray for them.
Back to school: supporting children & teenagers out of lockdown
How will a generation of children and young people, who have spent the last 5 months in lockdown, cope with going back to school? This summer, LBC Next Gen have been working hard to equip Next Gen Workers to provide the support that will be needed.