THE LOVE OF A FATHER: WHY FATHERS MATTER MORE THAN EVER

Absent fathers leave lasting scars, but healing is possible. Explore how loving fatherhood and faith can restore identity, purpose, and belonging.

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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN’S SPIRITUAL GROWTH?

A parent is a child’s most influential spiritual guide. Many feel unequipped for the task. Learn how faith communities can empower families through intention.

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BEING A 'TOGETHER' CHURCH: HOW INTERGENERATIONAL FAITH BUILDS STRONGER COMMUNITIES

Faith is caught, not just taught. A 'together church' grows when generations share life and faith - as seen in Scripture.

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SERVING GOD TOGETHER: BRINGING AGE GROUPS TOGETHER IN THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH

Jesus was very clear about the importance of children and over the centuries, the church has not ignored the message.

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PURPOSEFUL CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CHANGES A CULTURE

Sybil Baloyi is a woman of determination – what she decides, she does.. In 1995, she attended a life-changing Petra Institute course.

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DOELGERIGTE KINDERBEDIENING VERANDER 'N KULTUUR

Sybil Baloyi is 'n vasberade vrou wat sy besluit, doen sy, ongeag die opoffering. Sy het in 1995 'n kursus by Petra Instituut bygewoon.

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FUNDRAISING: BRINGING HEALING AND HOPE TO CHILDREN IN ANGOLA

Petra Institute has developed a proven strategy to address the trauma of large numbers of children, but we need your help to do so!

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LILLY'S STORY

The beauty of this story is that Lilly already understood at a young age that she was 'sent' to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others. 

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CHILDREN'S WORKER'S VOLUNTEER TRAINING

On Saturday, 14 January 2023, 60 volunteers from different denominations gathered at Living Word Centurion for a day of fellowship, growth, and learning.

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