Relationships, connection, and community are some of the biggest needs with our families today. Creating a solid relationship foundation with the parents in our ministries is key in setting families up for success when it comes to Spiritual Formation. How do you plan on building a relationship with them? Here are some practices to try.
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Part of Children’s Ministry is engaging parents in their child’s discipleship journey. So, you’ve met a child’s parents and learned their name, but now what? How do you go from simply saying hello to building a connection?Remember, engaging with parents can be just as intimidating for them as it is for you.
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This post was written by Crystal Mazzuca, an INCM Blog Team member. I met Julie when I first started attending my church. She was walking in front of me with a MOPS magazine, and, being the extrovert that I am, I immediately introduced myself to her and boldly asked if I could join her at
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Your ministry is amazing! You are passionate and dedicated, and you pour out your enthusiasm week after week, month after month, year after year! And yet, sometimes it can feel like you’re the only one who is totally sold out and bought into the mission of reaching kids for Jesus.
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This post was written by Melissa Hendrickson, a member of the INCM Blog team. Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, or whichever days your church meets are challenging times to get to know the adults of the families you serve. As you check children into their classes and help new guests find their way, there isn’t time
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As a mom and Children’s Ministry Leader, I would often practice what I would preach with my own sons. I desired to teach my boys biblical truths and foundations of the faith in practical ways that they could apply the Word of God and its principles to their lives even in their elementary years. I realized that I could teach…
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This post was written by Angie Hooie, a member of the INCM Blog team. I’ve been in kid’s ministry vocationally for 7 years. When I first started in ministry, I wasn’t really sure what I was getting myself into–but I did know that it wasn’t just “childcare!” I would have told you at the time
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It is projected that 80 percent of Millennials will have families by 2023. Did you know that over half of this generation already has kids? As a children’s and family ministry leader, you likely wrestle often with two questions. The truth is that the future of the kids in your ministry and your church depends
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Gina McClain Parents of preschoolers seem to have a wealth of dreams for their children. They’re in a season of life where the possibilities outweigh the impossibilities. At this point, they could be holding the next president, a star quarterback, or the first in their family to earn a doctorate. As a ministry leader, how
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by Kirk Weaver NOW HIRING! Children’s Ministry Director. Responsible for developing a state-of-the-art children’s ministry facility. Abundant resources for purchasing curriculum and training Sunday School teachers. Too good to be true? Yes…but perhaps not for the reasons you think. There is an alignment problem within children’s ministry. We spend more money today than ever before
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