Articles

In Ministry: An Interview with Gary Lindsay on Effective Leadership in the 21st Century

by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. Gary Lindsay has been in ministry to children for over 15 years. During that time, he has had the opportunity to work with many different groups in a variety of settings….

In Review: Encouragement for the Sowers of the Seed

by Ben Edwards, Vice President of CBN International Superbook is a ministry partner with INCM. INCM celebrates with them, the journey God has taken them on, as they launch a new curriculum product. I am reminded of Matthew 13, where Jesus teaches about the farmer…

In Belize: Bold Discipleship – From Belize to Your Backyard

by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. Karen Rhodes and her husband David, the Founders of Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus, know the impact of bold discipleship. They have seen lives changed through their work with the children in…

In Thought: The Spiritual Lives of Children’s Books

by Dr. Tommy Sanders When talking with a 10-year-old and his parents about conversion, I asked him what sin was. He quickly responded, “Reading Harry Potter books.” Well, I had not heard that one before. The sad thing is that I am hooked on reading…

In Support: What Every Parent Should Know Before Sending Kids to Camp

by Meredith Teasley Kids grow up way too fast, and before you know it, they are asking to go to camp. Maybe you want your own child to have the same experience you had at a summer camp as a kid. This can be a…

In Focus: Jane Austen’s Take on Curriculum

by Linda Weddle Hmm … what? Well, the famous 19th-century English novelist was a rector’s daughter. Her dad supplemented his income by tutoring young boys, so she probably knew a thing or two about curriculum. But even if Jane didn’t understand scope and sequence, we…

In Focus: Leading Up: Building A Healthy Relationship with Your Senior Pastor

by Brian Dollar As I travel around the country, speaking to kids’ pastors and volunteers, I hear some of them say, “My senior pastor doesn’t get me,” “I’d love to do some big things for our kids’ ministry, but my pastor doesn’t share my vision,”…

Three Leadership Arts Essential to Children’s Ministry

by Michael Chanley Patterns and Wisdom Patterns simplify things. They show repetition which enables one to predict what comes next. The predictive nature of a pattern is something we teach children at the earliest ages. You see it in preschool handouts and in elementary-aged math….

Starting with the End in Mind

Gina McClain Parents of preschoolers seem to have a wealth of dreams for their children. They’re in a season of life where the possibilities outweigh the impossibilities. At this point, they could be holding the next president, a star quarterback, or the first in their…