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Connect Through Special Events

Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. Special events are definitely not a one size fits all kind of thing. There are lots of factors that can affect the success of your event. One thing that children’s ministers need to be aware…

Teaching the Littlest Learners God’s Word

by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. All children’s ministers cringe when they hear the word, whether it is coming from the mouth of a parent, a pastor, or some other person that just doesn’t have a clue. Come…

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…