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The curriculum changed… again.A scheduled leader cancelled on Saturday night… again.The finance committee advises you to reduce your budget… again. Ministry is full of change, much of it beyond our control. Unexpected changes can disrupt momentum, motivation, and threaten to steal our joy—so what must we do as leaders to navigate these changes? When things […]
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I, like many of you, am thick in the throes of raising active, athletic kids in the midst of ministry, marriage, and more. I constantly have dugout cheers reverberating in my brain with three softball players in our family. One of the most common cheers is “Go, Fight, Win!” This would be my cheer (and
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“Needs improvement.” Yikes. This might be the least favorite feedback to hear as leaders… or as humans. Why is it so hard to hear feedback on the areas that we need to work on? Even though we recognize we aren’t perfect and we certainly know we have things we need to improve on, why does
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Read this encouragement from INCM Interim Executive Director, Heather Eichler. Some seasons of ministry feel like a sprint. Summer can be one of those seasons: VBS, camp, family events, a more inconsistent schedule for volunteers, and a different rhythm in our ministries and own homes (and so much fun). As we start to make the
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This article was written by Nikki and Kory Jordan, founders of Gospel Games. It is a paid partnership. Obedience. It’s a word that can feel heavy—almost intimidating. It can stir up thoughts of restriction, obligation, or even resistance. But what if that’s not how God wants us to see it? What if obedience isn’t about
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As the Easter season quickly approaches, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of planning, rehearsals, enlisting additional volunteers, and ensuring that every detail of the kids’ services goes smoothly. After all, Easter is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, and the pressure to deliver a memorable, well-organized experience is immense.Â
Take Time to Celebrate Easter, Not Just Execute It Read More »
This article was written by Crystal Mazzuca, Hyfi Kids Content Editor and Resource Specialist for Lifeway Christian Resources. This is a paid promotion. When you hear the term “NextGen Ministry,” what comes to mind? Do you picture a space devoted to kids and students where they can be loud, messy, and have fun? Do you
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This article was written by INCM Executive Director Steve Adams. Over the years, I have participated in many mission trips. Each one impacted my life differently and yet as I reflect on those trips a particular pattern emerges. Whether standing in the slums of Mumbai, the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, the
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This article was written by the Ministry Spark Team from David C. Cook. It is a paid partnership. There is so much that goes into children’s ministry. You work tirelessly week after week, pouring yourself into relationships, lessons, and events that help children, and their families know Jesus. Your heart for Jesus and your love
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When you hear the phrase “let it go” you almost instantly think of the hit song from Disney’s animated film “Frozen”. But while reading in the book of John this week, the phrase “let it go” served as a great reminder. We pick up the story in John chapter 11 as a good friend of
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