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Register for Breakouts at CPC23

We’ve just busted open registration for Breakouts at CPC23! When you attend CPC23, there are so many things to look forward to. From the General Session Speakers to the Resource Center. From networking with new friends to learning from a veteran leader in a one-on-one…

Creative Volunteer Roles in Kids Ministry

We all need volunteers to run ministries. No matter the size of your church or staff, you rely on volunteers to do the work. And it’s not because you aren’t capable. In so many instances, you can do a lot of the ministry amazingly on…

14 Easy Ideas for Engaging Parents

Part of Children’s Ministry is engaging parents in their child’s discipleship journey. So, you’ve met a child’s parents and learned their name, but now what? How do you go from simply saying hello to building a connection?Remember, engaging with parents can be just as intimidating…

Working with Challenging Kids: A Change of Heart

We walked away defeated. Another week where our plans were ruined, or so we thought, by five unruly 4th-grade boys. Later that week as I met with our Children’s Ministry Leadership team, we talked about the possible next steps. We’d been praying that these boys…

How to Get Feedback to Improve Your Children’s Ministry

When you hear the word feedback, what do you think? In the ministry setting, knowing the needs, wants, and expectations of parents can set your ministry up for success, both in event planning and in the spiritual growth of your kids. There are several ways…

4 Tips to Prepare Your Volunteers for Sunday

Your volunteers are busy. Many of them are working full or part-time, taking care of their children. Attending PTA meetings, mom’s groups, or classes. Carting kids to soccer, football, or dance. Or are just trying to manage their household. Whether moms or dads, empty nesters,…

Connecting Disconnected Parents to Your Ministry

This post was written by Crystal Mazzuca, an INCM Blog Team member. I met Julie when I first started attending my church. She was walking in front of me with a MOPS magazine, and, being the extrovert that I am, I immediately introduced myself to…

4 Tips for Including Men in Your Children’s Ministry

Like many children’s ministers, I joined the ranks by being an over-eager volunteer turned employee. When I was in the basement volunteering, only 1% of our volunteers were men. I didn’t have a male Sunday School teacher until I was 16 years old. It seems…

Building Children’s Ministry Buy-In With Key Families

Your ministry is amazing! You are passionate and dedicated, and you pour out your enthusiasm week after week, month after month, year after year! And yet, sometimes it can feel like you’re the only one who is totally sold out and bought into the mission…