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Hands down, parents are the greatest influencers of their childrenâs faith formation. If youâre a Christian parent reading this, you feel the gravity of your responsibility. You know the joy and exasperation, the awe and challenge of the parenting journey, and you deeply desire to see your son or daughter become the person God made them to be.
As we continue our Faith Formation discussion, letâs ask these questions:
How are we encouraging, equipping, and partnering with families? How are we utilizing other ministries within the church to do the same? Are we resourcing and running childrenâs ministry, church services, small groups, and other ministries in essentially the same way we did twenty years ago? Are we passing on traditions and programs, only to have lost a clear focus on the very faith they are meant to foster?Links:
Faith Formation Guide: Free Guide
Ministry Spark Topic-Related Webinar: Faith Formation: Parents & Families
7 Ways to Encourage Todayâs Parents as Spiritual Influencers at Home: Free Guide
Ministry Spark Newsletter (Free Resources Monthly)
INCM Website
David C. Cook Website
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Within the context of a healthy, whole-church approach to faith formation, childrenâs ministry plays an undeniably crucial role.
In 2005, David Kinnaman, now president of Barna Group, summed up why: âYoung people are spiritual sponges whose most impressionable years are too important to pass up.â His statement remains as true as ever.
As we continue our Faith Formation discussion, letâs ask these questions: Are we resourcing and running childrenâs ministry in essentially the same way we did twenty years ago? Are we passing on traditions and programs, only to have lost a clear focus on the very faith they are meant to foster?
Links:
Faith Formation Guide: Free Guide
Ministry Spark Topic-Related Webinar: Faith Formation: Childrenâs Ministry
Ministry Spark Newsletter (Free Resources Monthly)
INCM Website
David C. Cook Website
Social Media Links
Britany Nelson
Kirsten Hitchcock
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Christianity is counter-cultural in America. The wind is no longer at our backs. But thatâs not necessarily a bad thing. If we have been lulled by fair weather, our faith can become stronger as we adapt to the changes in our cultural environment.
Considering this change, itâs wise to ask ourselves: How are we partnering with other areas of the church for ministry to children? Are we resourcing and running church services, small groups, and other ministries in essentially the same way we did twenty years ago? Are we passing on traditions and programs, only to have lost a clear focus on the very faith they are meant to foster?
Overview of episode:
What is the church's role in faith formation? (5:45)
How does the church partner with families? (18:40)
Final words of encouragement. (31:28)
Links:
Faith Formation Guide: Free Guide
Ministry Spark Topic-Related Webinar: Faith Formation: Church as a Whole
Ministry Spark Newsletter (Free Resources Monthly)
INCM Website
David C. Cook Website
Social Media Links:
Lynne Howard
Kristi McElheney
Byron Ragains
Liza Gant
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What is spiritual formation and why is it important? (5:31)
Simply put, spiritual formation is discipleship. Itâs what we all signed up to do and why weâre doing what weâre doing. We want to see the next generation live out a vibrant faith for their lifetime.
What is spiritual formation not? (14:19)
Why is this topic important for us to define and talk about? (25:35)
WIth spiritual formation, itâs imperative that we are authentic, trustworthy, and willing to get out of the way. We must create space for kids and families to encounter the living God.
Letâs ask: How are we going to teach in such a way that it transcends only becoming a childhood belief system? And how can we help foster formation in the homes of the children and families we serve.
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Links:
Ministry Spark Faith Formation Topic Related Articles
Ministry Spark Newsletter (Free Resources Monthly)
INCM Website
David C. Cook Website
Social Media:
Sam Luce
Becca Stone
Byron Ragains
Liza Gant
INCM
David C. Cook
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Spiritual formation is taking place every moment of every day. Whether intentional or not, every person is being spiritually formed in the big moments and the small.
Through intentionality, prayer, and the leading of the Holy Spirit, childrenâs ministry leaders and families, together, can lean into everyday moments as children come to know, love, and follow Jesus.
In this podcast series, INCM and David C Cook aim to equip childrenâs ministry leaders, volunteers, parents, and leaders in childrenâs lives to pass on a faith that grows in the everyday moments of lifeâbig and small. Through conversations with childrenâs and family ministry leaders, curriculum developers, parents, and followers of Jesusâthis six-episode series will speak to you as you follow Jesus and point children to Him.
Links:
INCM Website
David C. Cook Websie
Ministry Spark Newsletter (Free Resources Monthly)
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In the episode, we conclude our series with a conversation that clarifies and summarizes the role of childrenâs ministry in caring for the hurting. This will help us as childrenâs ministry leaders develop perspective for what it really means to be ambassadors of reconciliation.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
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Trauma Free World Website
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In this episode, the conversation will help to equip you to know how to de-escalate hard situations with kids, create greater trust with children who are communicating with their behaviors, and empower you and your teams to build and maintain meaningful relationships with kids.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
Link:
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Trauma Free World Website
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In the episode, the conversation will equip you to know how to create a greater connection with parents from a trauma-competent standpoint and empower them to further the ministry in areas that matter to them.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
Link:
incm.org
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Trauma Free World Website
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In this episode, Julie Cooper and Michayla White are going to continue the conversation by digging into what it looks like for us to build safe communities around the kids we serve. This is really going to help us as childrenâs ministry leaders to develop trauma-informed teams that reach all kids with the love of Jesus
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
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Membership
Trauma Free World Website
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In this episode, we discuss Trauma Informed Environments. This conversation will equip you to know how to nurture and develop environments where kids feel safe and where they can truly have the opportunity to connect with Jesus.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
Link:
incm.org
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Membership
Trauma Free World Website
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In the episode, Julie Cooper and Michayla White continue the conversation on the Churchâs Role in Trauma Competency, but we will explore how our own stories inform how we show up in ministry to kids and others. This will help us as childrenâs ministry leaders grow in self-awareness and empower us to show up more compassionately as leaders.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
Link:
incm.org
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Membership
Trauma Free World Website
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We will dig into this topic with Julie Cooper and a special guest, Kim Botto. This conversation will equip you to know how to approach the topic of trauma-informed care with your volunteer team and empower you to think through how we can use trauma competency to help us think more strategically about how we build our teams.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
Link:
incm.org
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Membership
Trauma Free World Website
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In this episode, we are going to be discussing the Churchâs Role in Trauma Competency, specifically as it relates to senior leadership and staff. This conversation will equip you to know how to approach the topic of trauma-informed care as a church staff, as well as empower you to think through the ways this impacts how your church serves your community on a weekly basis
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
Link:
incm.org
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Membership
Trauma Free World Website
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In this episode, we are discussing how trauma shows up behaviorally in children. This is really going to help us as childrenâs ministry leaders to identify and more clearly understand some of the tough behaviors we can experience in our ministries
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
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Trauma Free World Website
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In this episode, we discuss How Trauma Impacts the Child Biologically with Julie Cooper and a special guest, Dr. Chris Corbett. This conversation will equip you to understand how trauma impacts a childâs biology, and it sets the foundation to understanding the way these impacts show up in behavior.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
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Trauma Free World Website
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Today, we are going to be Debunking Common Misconceptions About Trauma with Julie Cooper and a special guest, Dr. Chris Corbett. This episode will equip you to understand how to address three common misconceptions that surround trauma.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
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In this first episode, weâre setting a foundation for the entire series... answering questions like what is trauma? And what research supports the idea of trauma-informed care?
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
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incm.org
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Trauma Free World Website
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In partnership with Trauma Free World, the International Network of Children's Ministry presents Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry - a podcast series dedicated to equipping children's ministry teams in order to elevate trauma-informed care of kids and families in the Church. We believe children's ministry is the most futuristic and strategic ministry of the Church. When you're on the front lines of this crucial ministry, you need to be informed about how to effectively serve today's kids and equipped to create environments where ALL kids can meet with Jesus. And preparing you to do that is what this podcast is all about.
Welcome to the INCM Podcast.
For more information on the INCM or Trauma Free World, click the links below.
This twelve-episode season will launch on April 8th and will release each Friday.
Link:
incm.org
Facebook
Instagram
Membership
Trauma Free World Website
