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Three Ways Leaders Can Help Families in Medical Crisis
When my daughter Eliza landed unexpectedly in the NICU the day after she was born, I felt as though the floor had dropped out from underneath me. I was overwhelmed, crippled by fear and exhaustion. We had not planned for a five-week hospital stay, and…
Creating Clear Mission and Vision Statements for Your Children’s Ministry
As a ministry leader, you probably have big plans, grand ideas, multiple initiatives, and lofty goals that you want to accomplish. We all start there but isn’t it true that usually within a few years the shine and excitement have faded, and we are thrilled…
10 Scary Things That Today’s Kids Think
This article was written by Chuck Peters, Director of Lifeway Kids. My team and I have done a deep dive into research on Gen Z and Generation Alpha to help Kids and Student Ministry leaders better understand how we can best reach the next generation…
Creating a Children’s Ministry Assistant Job with Your Role in Mind
Ministries that are growing can encounter new challenges and opportunities. Throughout the history of God’s people, spiritual leaders have needed to expand their influence by raising up leaders to help maintain existing and new responsibilities. In Exodus 18, Jethro encouraged Moses to expand his leadership…
Planning Outreach Events for Greater Impact
A leader only has a few opportunities to put on events that impact their external community. You may only get 2-3 chances a year to do an outward-facing family-friendly event, inviting people from your town or region. Hopefully, these considerations will help improve the impact…
Three Reasons Ministry Leaders Can’t Ignore Digital Discipleship
This is an excerpt from “Time to Update: 7 Areas to Integrate Digital Discipleship into Your Children’s Ministry Strategy” by Brittany Nelson, creator of DeeperKidMin.com and INCM Partner. There are many positive and negative opinions about the next generation’s obsession with the digital world and…
Called to Serve: An Operation Christmas Child Testimony
This article was written by INCM Partner Samaritan’s Purse. My name is Edouard Ndecky. In my country in West Africa, over 95% of the population is not Christian. It is a very difficult place to follow Jesus. But I am blessed because I was raised…
Creating Rhythms for Time Management
This post was written by Melissa Hendrickson, an INCM Blog Team member. Time management looks different for everyone, but these three rhythms can help simplify any schedule.   1. Yearly Planning When thinking about how best to manage your time, it is helpful to begin by…
3 Things Potential Volunteers Need To Hear From a Children’s Ministry Leader
I have been a volunteer in the Children’s Ministry at my church for 9 years. Yes, I have a calling and a passion for the discipleship of kids and families, but knowing the benefits of volunteering is what keeps me coming back. I’m not talking about the…
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