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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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