Growing Faith Foundation
Growing Faith is the movement that exists to put children, young people and families instinctively at the heart of all the mission and ministry of the Church by changing the culture of the Church of England. It comes from the vision set by the House of Bishops and endorsed by General Synod in 2019. It involves churches, schools, and households working together to help children, young people, and families have life in all its fullness.
The Growing Faith Foundation seeks to benefit children and young people, helping them create the world they want to live in, specifically through the lens of the Christian faith. Every Diocese supports this work through their Partners in Growing Faith, who meet together with the national team once a term. The Foundation is developing work in five main areas: Chaplaincy, Learning Hubs, Networks, Programmes, and Research. It also works closely alongside the Growing Faith Younger Leaders’ team within the National Society for Education.
To find out more about Growing Faith, contact us.
Programmes
Our Growing Faith Strategic Leaders’ Programme is a one-year course aimed at leaders and inspiring leaders working in the spheres of home, church, and school. The Programme provides a space for a collaborative learning community, which models the intersections of Growing Faith, professionally develops leaders and aspiring leaders bringing sustained change in a range of contexts, and has a transformative impact on children and young people’s faith formation.
Networks
Hope-filled, peer-to-peer networks facilitating spaces for learning, encouragement, and support.
Updates & resources
Read our latest news and stories here.
Chaplaincy
Chaplains can be found in schools and colleges across the UK in a range of different styles, offering pastoral care, spiritual guidance, a friendly face, and a listening ear to children, young people, and staff.
Hubs & research
Learn about our Growing Faith Hubs; centres of innovation and creativity across the spheres of church, home, and school, as well as the research projects underpinning and advancing the work and principles of the Growing Faith Foundation.
