S3E12 How a church holiday club can change your community, with Pam Elliott

Join Melanie Cave, Managing Director at Roots, and Pam Elliott, Roots Senior Editor, as they delve into the world of church holiday clubs. Discover how these vibrant settings can transform the lives of children, nurturing their faith and leadership skills.

Explore the benefits of holiday clubs in building community connections, forging deeper relationships, and fostering partnerships among local churches. Learn about Roots' latest holiday club offering, 'Kingdom Builders' — an immersive experience inspired by popular games like Minecraft, Lego, and Roblox, designed to engage young hearts and minds with the message of Jesus.

Whether you're already a Roots subscriber or seeking new ways to reach your community, this episode provides valuable insights and resources to inspire and empower your church's outreach efforts.

Keywords holiday clubs, church community, youth engagement, faith formation, children's ministry, Roots, leadership, community outreach, spiritual growth, church events   Takeaways

• Holiday clubs can significantly impact children's faith formation.
• Personal experiences in holiday clubs can shape future leaders.
• Engaging activities are essential for effective holiday clubs.
• Planning should start with available resources and volunteers.
• Collaboration between churches can enhance holiday club success.
• Holiday clubs meet community needs for childcare and social interaction.
• Building relationships during holiday clubs accelerates faith development.
• Roots provides a variety of holiday club resources for churches.
• Online safety is crucial when incorporating gaming themes.
• Donations can help cover costs and ensure commitment from participants.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Holiday Clubs  04:02 The impact of holiday clubs on faith formation 07:11 The importance of community engagement 10:18 Planning and running a holiday club 13:05 Roots holiday clubs overview 19:12 Exploring specific holiday club themes 26:25 Engaging with modern themes: Kingdom Builders 33:16 Conclusion and encouragement to engage 34:54 Introduction to Roots and GREAT church   Show notes

• Kingdom Builders Holiday Club for non-Roots subscribers
• Big Summer Holiday Bucket List holiday club for non-Roots subscribers
• Whizz! Bang! Wow! Holiday Club for non-Roots subscribers
• Subscribe to Roots to have all the above as part of your subscription
• Roots holiday club archive for Roots subscribers