Articles

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…

Busting the ‘No Prep’ Myth

by Sheryl Haystead The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC PartnerGospel Light. What are the myths you used to believe in but do not anymore? The Tooth Fairy puts money under your pillow? Santa Claus brings gifts to good children? If you cross your…

A Restructuring of Priorities: Elementary

by Patrick Vail (Part three of a five-part series) Working with student ministries? You have got to be crazy! They do not even watch the kids. They run crazy. How are we going to find anything in common? All they do is play paintball and…

Preschool Worship

by Yancy Preschool worship is full of wiggles, giggles and fun but it can be more than just jumping up and down and spinning in a circle. I thought we could dig in and discuss how to help the preschoolers in your church have a…

Elevating Easter: Making it Easter-rific!

by Tina Houser This year I noticed that Christmas decorations were in the hobby stores by mid-July. People no longer wait until Thanksgiving to put up their tree or adorn their homes with twinkling lights. And the church begins its observance of Advent four weeks…

Give Them Jesus

by Donna Lucas The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6).” We adults have heard Jesus’ words, memorized them, taught them-but I…

MISSIONAL HEARTS: Give Kids a Heart for Missions

by Tracy Carpenter Embrace the reality that kids are not too young to change the world. Around the world, kids are making headlines every day. Some of these headlines are for outlandish activities, but many are for amazing acts of compassion and concern. All around…