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What Do You Want from Me, God?

This article was written by Chad McDaniel, Sr. School Advisor for World Vision. It is a paid promotion. What do you want from me, God? I asked this question as I sought to move the churches I served beyond arguments around music styles, the placement…

God’s Plan, God’s Timing

A few weeks ago, I shared a few thoughts with you from the events recorded in John chapter 11 about the healing of Lazarus. I would like to offer a few more insights from that story that I believe are relevant for you and me…

Why Should a Children’s Ministry Leader Consider the Engage Family Ministry Certificate?

Many thousands of leaders love Children’s Pastors Conference and have been coming for years (if not decades)! Every year, we also have hundreds of leaders come for their very first time. They’re all coming because they serve in children’s ministry. But did you know at…

Creating a Culture of Belonging

What does it mean to belong? In our culture today, we “belong” to a lot of things. But what does it mean to know you belong? That goes a little deeper. Knowing deep down you belong is more than a name on a roster or…

Let God Deal With Everything Else

When you hear the phrase “let it go” you almost instantly think of the hit song from Disney’s animated film “Frozen”. But while reading in the book of John this week, the phrase “let it go” served as a great reminder. We pick up the…

What Is the Value of Midweek Programming?

Midweek programs for kids are being cut in many churches. The reasons range from a lack of resources, volunteers, and interest. However, despite these obstacles, the value of midweek programming is substantial. This article aims to explore the significance of these programs and encourages churches…

An Anxious Generation — Now What?

“Erosion doesn’t excite people.” This is what I thought recently while reading a news story about an 1800s farmhouse in England that’s beginning to hang over the edge of a cliff due to seaside erosion. The historical home is about to be demolished to prevent it…

Volunteers: The Meaning of Discipleship

This post was written by Emily Hall, a guest writer for INCM. As a Kids Ministry leader, you’ve got a lot to do – and you know you can’t do it alone. Thank God for those people who show up week in and week out…

Leadership Fluency: Mastering the Language of Leadership

How would you define leadership? What analogies or metaphors would you use to describe it? For many, leadership conjures pictures of business gurus, sports coaches, and war heroes. Leaders are often associated with words like guidance, influence, direction, and ownership. But have you ever correlated…