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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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Fundraising for Your Ministry 101

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This post was written by Crystal Mazzuca, a member of the INCM Blog team. In 2005 I was visiting every church, home, and business that I’d ever had any connection with in order to ask them to support my family in our dream of serving as full-time missionaries in Swaziland, Africa. In case you didn’t

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The Importance of Keeping Your Children’s Ministry Safe

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This guest post was written by the Protect My Ministry Team. Ministries for children and youth give young people a hopeful, uplifting message of God’s love for each of us – but leaders of these ministries must never forget the threats and dangers that exist in our world. Almost daily we are confronted with what

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9 Essential Elements of a Kid’s Church Service

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This guest post was written by Hillsong Kids. Kids’ church services are a big deal. They’re the place where kids learn to worship, where they practice sharing their faith with others, and where they can be themselves without feeling like they’re all wrong. There’s no one way to do things; kids’ ministries are as varied

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3. Ministry Administration

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

Fundraising for Your Ministry 101

9 Essential Elements of a Kid’s Church Service

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