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Growing Strong Kids Through Spiritual Practices

This post was written by Cera Talamantes, a member of the INCM Blog team. Christian Spiritual Practices are habits that help people grow their spiritual muscles stronger and create the opportunity to come closer to God – internally and externally – as they mature in…

From Overwhelmed to On Top: How to Handle Children’s Ministry Money Like A Rockstar

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your children’s ministry budget? You’re not alone! Children’s Ministry budgeting can be a challenge, no matter how long you’ve been in ministry. Maybe you are new in Children’s Ministry and have no idea what to do with the budget…

Helping Hurting Kids Learn and Heal From Trauma

The word “trauma” arises more and more often among communities invested in caring for children. It is a heartbreaking reality of our world – two out of three kids will experience at least one traumatic event during their childhood. These events have devastating effects on…

Good Friday Goodbye, Easter Hello

“It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” John 13:1 Today on Good…

Ask 3 Questions to Reach Every Family in Your Community

This is a guest post by Jen Edwards, a kid’s ministry coach and consultant. The families in your church matter, and so do the families outside your church. God has positioned you and the church you are in to uniquely serve the families around you…

Taking Kids Deeper into God’s Word

This guest post was written by Coleen Cotton. Teaching kids the Bible can be one of the most rewarding responsibilities in a leader’s ministry life. But how do you do it with the same stories in new ways that go deeper? Church experts are watching…

Planning VBS: 5 Things to Know

VBS is typically an action-packed, week-long experience where kids encounter the love of God through stories, worship, games, crafts, and activities. Maybe you’re starting your own church VBS for the first time, or you’re looking to refresh the experience after many years of learning. As…

5 Points to Ponder when Your Soul is Overwhelmed

Ministry can be challenging work. There is always a lot to manage. Despite our best intentions, we can find ourselves tired, depleted, and overwhelmed. If you’re in this spot, we want this article to be an encouragement to you. When we don’t find the right rhythms, keep…

What to Do When You’re New to Children’s Ministry

If you’re new to children’s ministry you might be wondering: What do I do first? You’ve either received training or been handed a ministry handbook and are now left to put on a ministry to kids, whether you have done it before or not. And…