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How to Think About Re-Entry

This post was written by Christie Penner Worden, a member of the INCM Blog team. I like words a lot. I like the power they hold. I like the way they can invite us to see differently. I like their historical roots and nature, and…

Leading Kids to the God of Grace

This post was written by Leann Woelk, a member of the INCM Blog team. Several years ago, when my son was 5 years old, he was having a terrible time going to sleep. He was restless, and every time I checked on him I could…

Parents Taking the Lead

This post was written by Angie Hooie, a member of the INCM Blog team. I’ve been in kid’s ministry vocationally for 7 years. When I first started in ministry, I wasn’t really sure what I was getting myself into–but I did know that it wasn’t…

Are You Ready for Change?

This post was written by Angie Hooie, a member of the INCM Blog team. During this pandemic, what is the most asked question? If I had to guess, it would probably be, “How are you doing?” I wonder, how are you answering that question? For…

Reframing Your Approach to Leadership in 2020

This post was written by Sharon Rundell, a member of the INCM Blog team. Before the shutdown in March of 2020, I had been a Family Life Director at two different churches for over ten years. I lead in a large suburban church for a…

Building a Staff with No Budget

This guest post was written by Josh Denhart. Before I transitioned to my current role, I was a Children’s Pastor with a large, paid Children’s Ministry staff working with me. However, I didn’t start that job with a large, paid staff. I systematically developed a…

Love One Another

This post was written by Derek Jones, a member of the INCM Blog team. I’ve known about Pat Williams since I first watched Shaquille O’Neal play for the Orlando Magic. His leadership in the NBA launched major basketball stars, created future coaches, and took many…

3 Ways to Think Clearly in Cloudy Times

“I just didn’t realize how much I took my ability to think clearly for granted before this.” she sighed. I could feel through the screen on our Zoom call how much the fog of this season was discouraging her perspective about her leadership. Many of…

Time Is a Precious Gift

This post was written by Ana Zugheri, a member of the INCM Blog team. “God has given us two wonderful gifts: time and choices.” – Jacquetta Smith, Executive Director of the Prayer Institute Isn’t this a wonderful reminder? I tend to forget that time is…