Show Notes:

A concise collection of excerpts from the Children’s Ministry Network Conference (March 2026) on how churches and children’s ministries can respond to a changing, multicultural UK. Melanie Cave introduces the theme, followed by Dr Israel Olofinjana on intercultural theology, Dr Phoebe Owen on identity, and Nathaniel Jennings on intercultural discipleship.

Listeners will hear theological foundations, real-life challenges for second- and third-generation children, practical ideas for worship and leadership, and tips for building relational, justice-aware, intergenerational ministries.

Books & Articles:

• Great book on cultural awareness to notice and celebrate and work with difference: The Culture Map
• Israel’s latest book: Polyphonic God
• Treasures of the nations, an article about third culture kids (TCKs) by Nathaniel Jennings
• The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures by Jayson Georges

Podcasts/Videos:

• Roots for Churches Intercultural church playlist. Includes ‘Treasures of the nations’ video used in worship and Phoebe Owen’s spoken word about identity
• OMF Podcast series- Building Intercultural Church
• Interview with Jessie Tang about Intercultural worship

Training and Resources:

• Intercultural church training: Phoebe’s organisation runs courses, and monthly huddle groups online
• OMF intercultural training for churches:

Songs for intercultural/ multi-lingual worship: https://songs2serve.eu/

Networks for ongoing support:

• Anglican Network for Intercultural Churches www.anic.org.uk
• Intercultural Churches UK www.interculturalchurches.org
• EA One People Commission www.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/one-people-commission
• Weave www.icctgathering.net
• OMF intercultural Ministry www.omf.org/uk/get-involved/intercultural-ministry