Articles

Passing on the Legacy of Faith

by Mike Heinz Adapted from an article for “Home Base” January 2011 In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus’ disciples prevent children from coming to Jesus. It is clear that this had been going on for some time before Jesus intervenes. The Greek indicates that parents “kept bringing”…

The Case for Men in Children’s Ministries

by Dr. J. Michael Broyles The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. Recently, at the Children’s Pastors Conference in San Diego, CA, I asked the workshop learners how many men were volunteers in their children’s ministries. Most were in the 5-15%…

Planning Events that Don’t Suck the Life out of You

by Tim Scheidler (Part one of a two-part series) Three words: best idea ever. That is exactly what I was thinking about an event I was planning for our families on a cool February evening a few years ago. Nothing could deter my passion for…

Planning a Sports Camp for Any Church

by Deane Hartzell Done properly, a Sports Camp can: be done with a church of any size. enhance the spiritual growth of the church. bring churches together through a sports camp partnership. allow new families the opportunity to become acquainted with your church. bring great…

Sizzling Summer Programs

by Keith McManus Summer is a great time of the year for your Children’s Ministry to experience growth while at the same time impacting your kid’s lives through creative, fun and entertaining programs. Turn those ordinary dog days of summer into extra ordinary sizzling super…

Sitch Leading

by Alan Nelson Most children and preteens use the same style of leading, over and over, without considering alternatives. The primary reason is that typically, no one has explained the multiple ways of leading and how certain styles fit specific situations. As young leader developers,…

Sending Disciples into an Increasingly Hostile World

by Chad Miller In the midst of emerging trends in this postmodern, post-Christian culture, the call and measure of ministry – or our marching orders – have not changed. We are called to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… (Matthew 28:19a ESV).” But,…

Ministry to the Single-Parent Family

by Linda Ranson Jacobs In 1985, I became a single parent. I also began praying for direction in this new life as a single parent. As I searched the scriptures, the Lord took me to Isaiah 61:1-3. “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on…

Conflict in Ministry

by Kurt Goble Fourteen years ago I stepped into the position of Children’s Pastor at a 100 year-old church. My charge was to get our children’s ministry up-to-date. But there were some members who did not want to see change. So began my first season…