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A Deeper, Rooted, Lasting Faith: Your Church’s Ministry to Parents and Carers course

Children and teenagers are with their parents and carers in the normal, everyday moments of life where God is so very present. At Parenting for Faith, we exist to resource parents and carers so that they can help their children and teens meet and know God.

Whether you’re a church leader, involved in children’s, youth or family ministry, or a volunteer, you’ll discover how this way of discipling fits into real life rather than adding another programme. We will explore how to help children and teens grow a faith that is deep, rooted in God, the Bible and community and lasts a lifetime. Both churches and individuals will leave with a clear next step and access to a wealth of free resources. Join us to explore a sustainable, confidence-building way to nurture lasting faith in the next generation.

There will be time for interaction, group discussion, and reflection on your own context too.

Jess Rodewald works for Parenting for Faith as the Development & Relationship Lead. She is ordained in the Church of England and has over 20 years experience working with families and churches.

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Early bird ticket #2798 £35

This is the early bird rate which cannot be used with any other discount offer. This is an online course delivered via Zoom.

Available Tickets: 10

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Standard online ticket #2798 £40

This is an online course delivered via Zoom.

Available Tickets: 40

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Portsmouth CMD ticket #2798 £0

This is an online course held via Zoom. This course is part of the Portsmouth Continuing Ministerial Development programme. Please use this ticket only If you are eligible for a free place. If you need to check eligibility and / or terms & conditions for the booking, please contact the Diocese directly.

Available Tickets: 4

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Dates & Times

07 Oct 2026

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Course code

2798

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This is an online course delivered via Zoom

Free places are set aside for those eligible for Portsmouth CMD

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What our students say

Riveting!

Book of Revelation course

Someone on the course said it was ‘riveting!’ This was exactly what I felt. The course was a total joy because of the tutor’s handouts, excellence and Sarum College hospitality.

Faith is an imaginative adventure

The Very Revd Dr Mark Oakley

I admire the work and tone of Sarum College very deeply. It is a community that takes theology and spirituality seriously, not as hobbies but as pursuits into understanding, and engaging in, a complex world.

Sarum College reminds us that faith is an imaginative adventure and that it is shaped by a questioning joy.

Vibrant approach to theology

Fr Azariah France-Williams

I’ve been particularly struck by the refreshing approach to theological education here. In a world, and indeed within parts of the church, where faith can sometimes feel stagnant or out of touch, Sarum offers a vibrant and relevant alternative. The courses encourage a bold exploration of profound ideas, connecting with truths that lie beneath the surface and fostering genuine personal growth, which feels particularly significant as I approach my 50th year. This counter-cultural spirit, which embraces depth and challenges ageism and fear, is truly remarkable. Sarum is a place where individuals can be transformed by engaging with a living and breathing faith.

Well worth taking the time

Disability Theology: Theory and Practice

I took time to attend the course out of a busy working week and it was well worth taking that time. I have so many things to ponder and reflect on from this course and a helpful further reading list to keep me going for a few months! Thank you Sarum College

Netflix, Theology and Pastoral Practice

Peter Butchers on his MA in Theology, Imagination and Culture student experience

How do cultural tropes, like those found in Black Mirror, help bridge the gap between what academic theology espouses and what the everyday Christian believes? In his research as a student on the MA in Theology, Imagination and Culture, Peter Butchers explored platonic philosophy, digital theology and eschatology, and pastoral practice around death and dying.

Rewarding Sabbatical Stay

The Revd Greg Syler, is Rector of Ascension & St. George’s, Resurrection Parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC USA, spent part of his ministry sabbatical at Sarum College in spring 2022.

His account of the experience begins: ‘I loved spending nearly three weeks of my ministry sabbatical at Sarum College earlier this year.

Not only did I rest, and rest well in the comfortable care of the Sarum College staff, I experienced very significant renewal and fresh insights.’

A Deeper, Rooted, Lasting Faith: Your Church’s Ministry to Parents and Carers