• When we talk about teaching kids in the church, how have things changed over the past five years?
• What are some general theological and psychological principles we should keep in mind?
• If someone wants to learn more, what are some good resources?

• reachhurtingkids.com/teaching 
• The Reach Hurting Kids Workshop
• Amber Pike Instagram
• “Intentional Children’s Ministry: How Your Church Can Disciple Children with a Lifelong Faith in Jesus” by Amber Pike
• church.renewanation.org 

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Reaching Hurting Kids Instagram

• Why do we need to approach worship differently now than five years ago? What's changed? 
• What are some basic theological or psychological principles you think are important in kids' worship?
• What are some worship strategies you'd want leaders to try? 

• reachhurtingkids.com/worship
• “Sweet Sound: The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship” by Yancy Wideman Richmond
• Heartbeat Curriculum by Yancy Wideman Richmond
• Little Praise Party by Yancy Wideman Richmond
• KidMin Worship by Yancy Wideman Richmond

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• What has changed over the past five years? 
• What are some key principles we should keep in mind when we talk about small groups?
• What are some practical strategies that can help us create small groups that actually work?
• Are there resources that can help our listeners grow in this area?

• Small Groups
• The Reach Hurting Kids Workshop (Module 4)
• Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reach Hurting Kids by Lori & Robert Crosby

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• Why do we need to revisit this topic? What has changed over the past five years? 
• What core theological or psychological principles do we need to keep in mind?
• What are some specific, practical strategies we can use to build stronger relationships with kids and help them open up?
• What resources do you have to help ministry leaders grow in this area?
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• reachhurtingkids.com/play 
• The Reach Hurting Kids Workshop
• Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reach Hurting Kids by Lori & Robert Crosby

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• What has changed as far as safety and abuse prevention in the past 5 years? 

• What core theological or psychological principles do we need to keep in mind?

• What are some specific, practical strategies children’s ministry leaders can use right now? 

• reachhurtingkids.com/safety

• ECAP Standards

• ECAP Membership

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INCM

• When we talk about ADHD and autism, these are things that we’ve known about for a while. Has anything changed over the past five years?
• What are some theological or psychological principles we should keep in mind when working with children with ADHD or autism?
• What are some practical steps or strategies we can implement to minister more effectively to kids with ADHD or autism?
• So, what are some resources you can share with listeners who want to grow in the way they’re serving kids with ADHD and autism?

• Website for Reaching Hurting Kids
• The Reach Hurting Kids workshop
• Key Ministry
• “Mental Health and the Church” by Steve Grcevich
• “Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely” by Kim Botto
• “Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including Kids with Special Needs” by Katie Wetherbee & Katie Philo

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Questions answered:

• Why do we need to talk about childhood anxiety and depression? Particularly in the last 5 years?  
• When caring for kids with anxiety and depression, what are some theological and psychological principles we should keep in mind?
• What are some practical strategies or steps we can take to care for kids in our ministries who struggle with anxiety or depression?
• What are some resources you can share with listeners who want to care more effectively for kids with anxiety and depression?

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INCM Host - Liza Gant

RHK Team - Robert & Lori Crosby and Kayla Smith

• What has changed in the last 5 years regarding challenging behaviors? And how to handle them? 
• Why is pivoting in children’s ministry critical now? 
• What core theological and psychological principles do we need to keep in mind? 
• What specific tools can be used to handle challenging behaviors? 

• Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reach Hurting Kids by Lori & Robert Crosby- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1666715743
• The Reach Hurting Kids workshop - reachhurtingkids.com/workshop
• reachhurtingkids.com/discipline

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Join us for season 3 of the INCM Podcast.

Children’s ministry has changed. Since COVID-19, churches have faced drops in engagement, volunteer shortages, and rising behavioral and mental health challenges. If we want to reach today’s kids in today’s culture, we need to pivot.

But that doesn’t mean chasing trends. It means using best practices—strategies rooted in sound theological and psychological principles that have been proven to work.

Partnering with Reach Hurting Kids Institute, we’re bringing you modern-day solutions for a thriving, inclusive ministry. Each episode gives practical takeaways that you can use this Sunday to create a transformative ministry for all kids.

Episode 1 is coming Friday, June 6.

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Children are inundated with messages every single day about their identity. It’s our job to help them to know what is always true—what God says is true. 

Because what kids believe about themselves influences their thoughts and decisions. 

We can help kids discover that their identity is found in God’s Big Story—where Jesus is Lord and the Holy Spirit is present. And we need to leave room for their big questions and big ideas while leaving no doubt about who God is or who they are in Him. 

Our kids are image-bearing children of God, and we can declare this truth over them!

Links:

Known, Loved, Led: Helping Children Know Who They Were Created to Be: Free Guide

Ministry Spark Topic-Related Webinar: Known, Loved, Led: Helping Children Know Who They Were Created to Be

Ministry Spark Newsletter (Free Resources Monthly)

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David C. Cook Website