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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…

In Ministry: An Interview with Matt Weston

by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. Matt Weston is a missionary. However, the journey God took him and his wife, Jennifer, on was not what they had planned. In fact, he didn’t plan to be a missionary…

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…