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This post was written by Marta Cortez, a member of the INCM Blog team. As children’s ministry leaders, we desire to see the children we serve and shepherd become passionate followers of Jesus. Our goal is to come alongside families to help their children know Jesus and have a relationship with Him. We also want […]
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This post was written by Samaritan’s Purse, a partner of INCM. Young people are becoming powerful Gospel witnesses in their rural communities. Peniel, 11, wants to be a doctor when she’s older so she can help people who are suffering. “I want to help people because I don’t want anyone in the hospital to die
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Our world is in the middle of a “kairos” moment. Have you ever heard that word before? It’s Greek (no, literally—it’s Greek). The best definition, in English, is: “a propitious moment for decision or action.” The world is at a decision point. Maybe you made the decision years ago. Or maybe this is all new for you.
But all of us are now faced with a critical question: How will you respond to the staggering loss of black life? There is, of course, a personal call to action.
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Children’s ministry leader, you have the most opportunity of any leader in the Church to shape what her future will look like. You lead the Church of today, but you also lead the Church of tomorrow. This is a weighty responsibility. We see all throughout Scripture that the spiritual formation and discipleship of children has
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Today’s post comes from Colleen Derr, Associate Professor Wesley Seminary. I didn’t know there was the option of “none”! Supposedly the fastest growing religious group in America is “none” – people who have no religious affiliation at all. I grew up in eastern PA during the 70s where everyone was either Catholic or Protestant –
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by Karen Apple Fall Festival is one of my favorite children’s ministry events. Because parents are looking for Halloween alternatives, it’s one of the best times to invite neighborhood kids to enjoy the fun. Scarecrows and hay bales illuminated with carved pumpkins shout “Fall Festival!” That’s the easy part. The challenge is making meaningful memories
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by Amanda Brady Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. It’s already October! Where has the year gone? Kids have gone back to school. We have made it past promotion weekend and getting all of the kids into their new rooms. We have chosen our curriculum for the year and we have our volunteers
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Children’s Pastor, Amanda Brady is a guest writer for INCM. Special events are definitely not a one size fits all kind of thing. There are lots of factors that can affect the success of your event. One thing that children’s ministers need to be aware of is the culture and the people that they are
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by Roger Fields Since 1996, Kidz Blitz has conducted hundreds of family events in every denomination acrossAmerica. Here are the secrets we have learned. WHY DO IT? Like anything else you do, you need a reason why you would want to conduct a family event. The last thing you need is more responsibility for no
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by Donna Lucas Christmas is over, CPC is here—and for me, VBS starts in just 25 weeks! My heart’s beating a little faster with anticipation (and I’ll admit it, a little fear)! I remember how those last few weeks before VBS can get crowded with millions of details. (Makes my palms sweat just thinking about
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