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5 Ways to Improve the Church Experience for the Whole Family

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I’ve often wondered: Why is attending Church so hard on a family? Take a look at all the ads we see about how the family might spend the weekend. We see boat trips, beach trips, ball games, and meals together. The world says weekends are times to be, play, and stay together. But the church has created a different experience. At church, kids are placed in four separate ministries, with multiple different leaders, and so many different rules and regulations. In this article, we’re going to discuss how to create a more cohesive family experience for leaders to enact so families find themselves in the church over a lifetime.

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More Than Managing Behavior: Best Education Practices to Use in Children’s Ministry

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Whatever your wish list is when it comes to handling challenging behavior in your ministry, here is some great news: God provides, and there is a whole field in Education dedicated to addressing behaviors in children. This article will outline some of the best practices in behavior management from the Education world that you can apply in your children’s ministry.

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10 Reasons Short-Term Curriculum Works for Small Churches

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This article is for the small church leader who is contemplating the wins and opportunities for this coming year especially when it comes to discipleship through weekly lessons, particularly through short-term curriculum for small churches. Here are the 10 reasons short-term curriculums might be a great alternative for you!

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

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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 you were just given. Or maybe you are a veteran looking for ways to stay on top of your budget! As children’s ministry leaders, we have been entrusted with money to budget and steward for your church and God’s kingdom. Being wise with our financial decisions is a key part of integrity in ministry, whether your budget is $500 or $50,000. Take a look at these five tips to make your budget work for you!

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

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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 if you’re brand new, you might feel a little overwhelmed.

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Get Feedback for Great Events

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Event feedback is so helpful in creating great long-term events and deciding what new events to add to your ministries. With holiday events right around the corner, you might be trying something new or wondering how effective your current events are at meeting your ministry’s goals for the event. The best way to assess your

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How to Get Feedback to Improve Your Children’s Ministry

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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 to get feedback to improve your children’s ministry. Here are 5.

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5 Business Practices for Ministry to Get Organized and Stay Ahead

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This guest post was written by Sarah Ables. Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run, but hurry and scurry puts you further behind. – Proverbs 21:5 MSG You have likely heard it said before that the church should not be run like a business. While I mostly agree with that statement, I do

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8 Steps for Effective Delegation

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This post was written by Angie Hooie, a member of the INCM Blog team. Are there any other Type A personalities out there like me who want all the control? I didn’t think so… (Eyeroll.) I think I can do all the things and that I don’t need any help. I regularly think, “It will

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Key Factors for Planning Children’s Ministry Events

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This guest post was written by Preston Plentl. From Easter events to VBS, Kids Camps to Fall Fests, as a Children’s Ministry Leader you do some or all of these. Large events are inevitable in a Children’s Ministry calendar year. They are a natural part of your workflow. They can either be a joyful blessing

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3. Ministry Administration

5 Ways to Improve the Church Experience for the Whole Family

More Than Managing Behavior: Best Education Practices to Use in Children’s Ministry

10 Reasons Short-Term Curriculum Works for Small Churches

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

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

Get Feedback for Great Events

How to Get Feedback to Improve Your Children’s Ministry

5 Business Practices for Ministry to Get Organized and Stay Ahead

8 Steps for Effective Delegation

Key Factors for Planning Children’s Ministry Events

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