SU Victoria

An Orange leaders is any leader who connects other leaders and parents in order to build faith in the next generation.
What worked yesterday in ministry may not work today – and what works today may not work tomorrow. This book can help you to do an honest assessment of your ministry and develop strategies for moving on with change and become a skilled modifier of programs or strategies that need change.

Here at last, the ORANGE resources children and family ministry folk have been waiting for. ‘Imagine the impact when church and family collide’. This book guides you through the fusing and integration of two highly significant influences in a child’s life.
Reggie Joiner is the founder of the Think Orange group, a non profit organization seeking to train churches and ministry workers to create the best possible foundation for a child’s spiritual development. Highly recommended and used by CTM and SU children and families ministry staff.

From the brilliant Top Tips series, a book on catering to the different learning styles of children and young people. Sometimes a child who seems difficult or non-responsive is actually a child who learns best through mediums not being used in a program. Find out how to recognise who learns how, and tailor a program where every child feels happy, comfortable and eager to learn more.

Integrating Montessori principles into Christian teaching and play, Jerome Berryman has become well known for the compelling and positive results of his ideas on childrens’ spirituality and play.
Well-grounded, effective and delightful to read and learn from.

From the Xstream range for Age 8-11, this is a book for girls about God and them and their friends! Activity, journaling and bible reading notes.

A scripture Union classic by Ron Buckland, highly recommended by CTM and SU Children’s Ministry personnel. The leaders, preachers, poets and parents of 2050 are with us now – but they are still children. What you do in Children’s Ministry today has the power to change the world – and this book has the power to enlighten and transform your ministry.
Highly Recommended.

For ages 7-11: A book for boys about them, their friends and God. Challenges, fact and puzzles for boys to do on their own or with their mates.

By Australian Johnny Burns, this CD is full of crazy praise pop songs that Kids LOVE! Tested and recommended by childrens’ ministers from SU and CTM. Putting beat and rhythm and colour into singing their hearts out for God!

A fantastic book ordered by school, churches and families every year for any children going from Grade 6 into the new and often daunting world of Secondary School. Full of information, advice and tips about what it will be like and the meaning of new terms and phrases. This book is a great way to help kids feel more prepared and secure about undertaking this major transition.

Over 200 co-operative games and activities for 7-13 year olds.
For mid-week clubs, church groups and school groups.
A radically different approach that engenders co-operation, confidence and social skills – AND FUN!