It was an absolute pleasure to share a platform with Craig Young, the founder of “BrixKidz.” His simple but innovative style of sharing the gospel with kids is also appealing to adults too because he uses science and practical experiences using everyday items to teach the mysteries of the gospel. The kids love his presentations because they always learn something new they can show their friends at school. To cap it off, he is a likeable guy.
I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing uncle Craige working with the children from Brixkidz (now UCY) for the past year. He is very patient and encouraging towards them. He makes every child feel accepted; this way of thinking has also been exhibited in the children he works with, when they interact with each other. He sees the talent in each child he works with and offers the environment for these talents to grow and be used for God's work. Keep up the excellent work; your reward will be great.
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I had the pleasure of meeting Craige at our Pathfinders Day, which was held at Beckton Maranatha SDA Church. The theme for the day was 'Go Tell The World.'
' Craige's presentation was engaging, creative and relevant. His use of experiments to depict the theme of the day made the presentation practical for all to implement.
After the service, I learned that he is a teacher. The Lord has blessed Craige with this ministry to 'Go Tell the World' using a range of mediums, such as storytelling. I pray that his ministry will continue to grow from strength to strength and that many souls will be blessed.
Uncle Craige’s passion and drive to support children and young people are second to none. Over the last several years, our children have been blessed by the outstanding VBS programs. During the pandemic, Uncle Craige showed his innovation and creativity by developing an online platform for children to connect and express themselves. My children thoroughly enjoy weekly online Friday favourites and have gained so much confidence in presenting and have developed their technical skills. I am sure these skills will be very valuable in the future. Uncle Craige and Brixkidz also did an excellent program at our church in Battersea, which was terrific and the first of many. We appreciate the many opportunities children have had to showcase their talents. The roadshows have been fantastic, and Craige has been willing to take them wherever requested. The practical lessons are always presented in such an innovative manner that children find them easy to understand. We pray that this ministry continues to grow from strength to strength. Thank you so much for your hard work and commitment.
'Since meeting Craige a few years ago, he remains constant in his demeanour, very calm, always smiling, always has a joke, you cannot help but smile; I don't think anyone has ever been in his presence and left not smiling.
During Brixkidz's time at Brixton, I could see the quality performance the children were able to present at each event. This could only be possible with a well-organised, patient, dedicated, creative and approachable person.
The work I saw Craige did with the children was impressive, and he is more than capable of bringing out the best in any child, and I want to wish him the best as he continues to give children the opportunity to be the best they can.'
It has been incredible to witness the marvellous work that Craige Young has put into BrixKidz. His vision and passion helped shape the programmes into the success they are today. Seeing his work ethic and dedication has been nothing short of inspiring.
It is always a joy to witness the children's love for the programme; their enthusiasm while engaging with the various services is infectious and shared by adults too. With God's guidance, I know that Craige will remain on this path and continue to do more brilliant work.
I have been privileged to be a part of the Brixkidz team from the beginning as a Sabbath School teacher at Brixton SDA church. I can honestly say that Craige has been an inspiration to my family and me as the Children's Ministry Leader.
Craige is a very down-to-earth and grounded individual who loves God and enjoys working with children and young people. My children have been a part of Brixkidz from a very young age, and it has been a blessing to them that their experiences with Brixkidz are helping them during their teenage years. The love and respect they have for Craige are just amazing.
Craige is passionate about helping children and young people to succeed and be their best at whatever they do. He is also a great team player and is a joy to work with and be around. I pray that God will continue to use you as a blessing to everyone you come in contact with.
May God bless your talent and ministry as you continue working for Him.
I found Craige to be young at heart, always interacting with kids and keeping them capivated with whatever he is doing with them. My son enjoys working with Craige because he understands him. You see, my son is easily distracted due to having autism and ADHD and Craige just know how to keep him calm and when he wants to help he allows him to which makes him feel good about himself. He told me that Craige makes him feel wanted and that he is not a bother to be around. Well Brixkidz and Craige to me has done wonders for my kids and others and he has my support, Now he is on Adventist Radio London and getting the world involved, I am not surprised, so well done Craige - don't ever stop doing what you are doing. Kids need people like you always.
Craige is a visionary. His ability to bring the Bible alive using creative aides is phenomenal.
His unique presentation skills. include fun activities that make learning the Bible relatable, memorable and understandable for all ages.
Under Craige’s guidance children flourish, tailoring learning outcomes so all in attendance are able to take something away. The empowering gift of confidence building, were Craige has assisted those shy children in reciting Bible Scriptures, becoming presenters, singers, preachers and mentors. He understands children, where he can structurally develop their skills and talents.
Our children are our future, with the help of Criage and Brixkidz our future is secure.
Those who can, teach and Craige is one impactful teacher.
It’s hard to express in words the gratitude I feel for Brixkidz. The endless talents and creativity displayed whenever the show is on, is an endless joy to watch. Craige, you are really and truly exceptional in the way you have nutured the children to the point where some are now confident presenters in their own rights. What you give to the children is truly remarkable. Under your guidance, the children have developed a love of learning, not just the bible, but also the world through their very one eyes. They have thrown themselves heart and soul into the productions and work very hard to put up great performances, week in week out.
I have really enjoyed Brixkidz and I always look forward to the notifications indicating the program is live on facebook.
I believe, through your continued leadership and dedication, Brixkidz will continue to grow from strength to strength.
Thanks to you and your team for such an inspiration.
It has been an inspiration to watch Craige as he pours into those around him with so much passion. I had the absolute pleasure of work with him and the Brixkidz for a Christmas production on Adventist Radio London. His professional, attentiveness and enthusiasm was remarkable. I'm looking forward to working with him again on future ministry projects
On several occasions, I've been privy, along with a big gathering of children and parents, to see Craige Young make a BrixKidz presentation.
I was blown away by the simple, everyday resources/objects he uses to make stories of the Bible come alive. Children and adults are engaged from start to finish as they are encouraged to participate in the planned activities.
His presentations are family orientated, promote discussion for their enquiring minds and are structured to help the children come to know Jesus for themselves.
I want to encourage Craige and the team of children and young people he works with to continue presenting Jesus in such a fun but practical and meaningful way.
Keep up the excellent work as you allow the Holy Spirit to inspire you to inspire young minds.
Dear Mr Young, I want to congratulate you on the positive and empowering work you are doing with the children on the Brixkidz program. It is always a pleasure to watch, especially the Friday Favourites, and listen to the children expressing faith in songs and praise. Please continue to be the beacon of light for our children at this time.
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As the SEC’s Children’s Ministries Director, it has been a joy to work with Craige Young and his independent ministry Brixkidz. I am enormously appreciative of this ministry which has been so valuable over the two-year lockdown period where the partnership between SEC Children’s Ministries and Brixkidz enabled the production of children’s programmes to bless children from across the South England Conference and beyond. I wish Craige every success with his ministry.
We first heard about Brix Kidz at the South England Conference Camp Meeting earlier this year, and what a fantastic programme it was. We as a family had never participated in the children’s programme at the Camp meeting, and I must say that both children and I enjoyed every minute of it. Jerusalem Marketplace was so well thought programme with children in mind. It was well planned and executed, and although it had children with various age groups attending, it was run so smoothly. Uncle Craig and the team are so welcoming and friendly that we felt like part of the family by the end of the week. 😊
I have asked my children what they thought of the programme and what they enjoyed the best, and my son, age 4, loved the songs the best. His favourite was ‘Shalom’. My daughter, age 6, also loved all the singing, but she also liked listening to the stories and all the crafts, with her favourite being basket weaving. I, as a parent, loved how each team member, including adults and young people, had a heart in this programme and the passion to teach children not only to learn more about Jesus but to love Him too.
It was evident how much thought and love was put into this programme. From all the stories, dressing up in costumes, sourcing fantastic activities and memory boxes with the Bible verses, to organising a daily newsletter. I think it all together made the experience of what Jesus’ life in Jerusalem could have been like more realistic to 21st-century children. Absolutely brilliant! Thank you all for everything.
It's inspiring to watch Brixkidz and see how Uncle Craige has and continues to impact young people's lives. As adults, we tend to forget about the children, but Uncle Craige has put the children first in educating them about God and other aspects of life. Uncle Craige's ministry helps children to showcase their talent in writing, to sing, acting and much more. He has incredible leadership skills and is a great role model for children and adults.