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In Spiritual Formation: Who’s the Hero

by Teresa Welch During my 15-year tenure as a children’s minister, I was proud of how much Bible content the children learned. But now I wonder if that was enough. Whether it was through Sunday school, kids worship, youth groups, or summer programs like church…

In Worship: Making Music Matter at Your VBS

This article was written by Yancy, a guest writer for INCM. Whether we’re 8 or 80, worship is a vital part of our connection with God. That’s why songs and music are such an important part of your VBS program as tools to connect with…

Recruiting … a quick lesson from Nehemiah

by Michael Chanley I’m always a little bit amazed at the diversity of things one must master to lead in children’s ministry. Often we are like Nehemiah, trained as one thing and thrust into a plethora of other roles. Nehemiah, as you know, went from…

Brand New in Children’s Ministry with Sam Luce

This Post was written by Amanda Brady, a guest writer for INCM. I have had the unique experience of serving in children’s ministry on both ends of the spectrum. I served for eight years at a megachurch that had a couple of thousand kids each…

In Ministry: An Interview with Hillsong’s David Wakerley

by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. Most people would consider me well educated. I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Christian education. My education has proven very valuable in writing curriculum and…

In Practice: Seven Sensational Tips to Recruiting a Sensational Volunteer Team

by Bo Harrington The one constant in children’s ministry is recruiting volunteers. It seems we never have enough. This doesn’t have to be. There are a lot of people in your churches ready to serve with you. They are waiting on you to be ready…

In Prayer: How Churches Can Help Children Pray

by Katie Barbee There are so many things we, as adults, must teach children about prayer—persistence being one of them. I believe that teaching children how to pray certainly starts at home. After praying for a baby brother or sister for nearly one and one-half…

In Leadership: Passing the Baton

by Karen Wingate After teaching children in the local church for more than thirty years, I have reached two conclusions. First, there’s never enough time to teach all I want to teach. Second, my students may not be ready to hear what I have to…

In Ministry: An Interview with Dr. Denise Muir-Kjesbo on Thriving as a Woman in Ministry

by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. In college I had a pastor tell me to only go into the ministry if I couldn’t find contentment in doing anything else. I didn’t completely understand what he meant by…