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The Kids Church Cookbook - Part 1 is now available!

Called to be a Chef of God's Word, Part 1 of The Kids Church Cookbook written by Karl Bastian, is available for immediate download!

New Member? Enjoy a FREE Professional Edition!

During the month of November, all new Kidology Premium Members will receive a FREE COPY of Children's Ministry Professional Edition - Learn more!

DiscipleTown Unit 2 is now available!

"How to Use My Bible", Unit 2 of this Kid's Church curriculum developed by Karl Bastian and DiscipleLand, is available for immediate download!

Jumbo Stacks are HUGE!

Jumbo Stacks from Speed Stacks. These things are huge! 10 inches tall. Ideal for floor relays and group stacking events. 3 sets of 12 cups each.  Order your set today!

Children's Ministry Podcast

Episode 13 of the Children's Ministry Podcast is now online. "It’s All About Relationships" with Karl & Gus! Download today... and subscribe via iTunes!

Are you coming to Unbridled?

Unbridled is a 3-day getaway for women in children's ministry.  This 2nd annual retreat takes place May 24-26, 2010 at 3P Ranch in Circleville, OH. Learn more!

Registration OPEN for Yosemite Summit

The 3rd annual Yosemite Summit is a 5-day personal sabbatical for male children's pastors that takes place May 23-27, 2010 at Yosemite National Park. Register TODAY!

Looking for Christmas curriculum?

The Stars of Christmas, created by Kidology Board Member Dan Huffman and the Willow Creek Association, is a 4-week curriculum based on an awards show format!

Members save on Children's Ministry Magazine!

This Fall, Kidology Premium Members get substantial discounts on Group's Children's Ministry Magazine ($10 Off) and Children's Ministry Professional Edition ($15 Off).

Order of the Ancient Discussion Guide

Now available by popular demand is the Order of the Ancient 38-page PDF Discussion Guide, perfect for groups reading Karl Bastian's adventure novel for kids.

Buy USED and SAVE in the Garage Sale

As you head into fall, make your children's ministry dollars stretch farther by shopping for bargains on gently-used items in the Kidology Garage Sale!

Got a Question?

Looking to connect with others in children's ministry?  Spend some time in the Kidology Discussion Forums. You've got questions, we've got answers!

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I'm a Banana

Member Exclusive Sneak Peek at Object Talks from DiscipleTown Unit #3 Due out November 20th!

Redeeming Santa

If you work in Children's Ministry every year you are presented with the same conundrum: What do you do with Santa? No matter how hard you work on curriculum... no matter what nuances you add... no matter the sparkle and shine you give to the Nativity... the big, fat guy in the red suit looms in the corner of the room.This year there are two great resources to redeem Santa, really Saint Nicholas

Cut and Restrawed

We have all been separated from God because of our sin. Jesus alone was perfect, died for our sins, and rose from the grave. If we accept Him we can be restored to a relationship with God.

Tract to Attach to Candy

Celebrate Easter on Halloween

Play Doh Heart

As we sin, we corrupt and break up our hearts, but when we ask God to forgive us he puts us back together and even makes our hearts new.

Strong as a Water Balloon

Every person was born with a desire to sin, but the Holy Spirit can help fight against sin. The Holy Spirit is the author of the Bible and He can use that to help you know the right way to live.

How to Become a Christian

This card is meant to be used as a tool to help explain the plan of salvation in a simple way to a child. It references our "second birthday" in Christ, making it a good tool if you do "Birthday Night" at AWANA. 3 cards per page, front and back.

Pick Your Words

We should think before we speak.

Reeses Cup Communion Devotional

Harvest Festival Shoebox Packing Party

Start an alternative Party with a purpose.

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Funny Stories

What is the most hilarious thing that has happened in your children's ministry?...

I am now unpopular with our youth group.

I agree with Todd. My most rewarding moments in Children's Ministry have come from developing the leadership gifts inside our young leaders. (kids and...

We Got Some Cash !

Praise the Lord.  He is good all the time and and more faithful than the breath we take.  I am happy for you....

We Got Some Cash !

Praise God!! Gotta love it when God surprises us with his blessings!...

Interactive Christmas Program from GROUP

Go to www.group.com and enter "instant Christmas pagent" in the search box. It brings up three preview pictures of products. The third one, on the far...

New Kids Church Curriculum: DiscipleTown!

Karl, We're using DiscipleTown as the occasion to relaunch our children's wing with a Town theme. Big reveal scheduled for January (I'll send pics). ...

DiscipleTown Tips, Tricks, Tweaks

I'd love to hear ideas too. We are using this as a chance to redecorate and theme our CC areas with a town theme....

New Kids Church Curriculum: DiscipleTown!

Karl, We're using DiscipleTown as the occasion to relaunch our children's wing with a Town theme. Big reveal scheduled for January (I'll send pics). ...

I am now unpopular with our youth group.

I am so proud of you.  Good job!  Pat yourself on the back! These Youth were "training" your kids on how to act when they get that age.&nbs...

We Got Some Cash !

I am so very excited for you.  What a blessing that God doesn't have problems during this economic downturn!!!  Thanks for sharing!...


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Episode 1: Hats!
The kick-off episode of "The Kids Church Cooking Show", first training video for The Kids Church Cookbook, takes a look at how you can top things off by creatively using hats in your children's ministry.


Introduction to The Kids Church Cookbook
Get a "taste" of The Kids Church Cookbook via this introductory video from Karl Bastian, featuring an overview of the 7 installments that make up the series


Lab 05: Define, Refine and Shine
Are you exhausted? Stress robbing you of the joy of service? Let's learn how to evaluate your children's ministry, while also looking at keeping your life organized.



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DiscipleLand - Through the Bible Publishers
DiscipleLand's family of resources offer a wide variety of Bible curriculum choices for your children to use in church, school, or at home; individually or in a classroom; for one age or mixed age groups.


Gospel Light
Vacation Bible School Curriculum and Youth Curriculum - Relevant, cutting-edge teaching for 21st century youth. Adult Curriculum equipping you for effective ministry—with Bible studies and resources on crucial issues adults face today. Outside the US 805-644-9721


Bruce Barry's Wacky World Studios
Bruce Barry's Wacky World has been creating fun, child-friendly themed environments in churches throughout the world for over 15 years. Now you can create your own Bruce Barry themed environment on any budget. Log onto www.wackyworldstudios.com and check out their Themes-to-Go.


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The reThink Group partners with leaders to influence the next generation by providing innovative curriculum, resources and training. Its core strategy, ORANGE, combines the heart of the family (red) and the light of the church (yellow) to impact the spiritual direction of kids and students.


Alan Root
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BIG NEWS from Speed Stacks!

It is no secret to those who have been on Kidology.org for awhile that I am a HUGE fan of Speed Stacks. Perhaps you've seen my 32,000+ views YouTube video, or me beating then world champ Emily Fox, or challenging NFL Roookie of the Year Chicago Bears Tommie Harris, or read my Speed Stacks Object Lessons, or just read my Wacky Art of Kupstacko PowerPoint and scratched your head. What can I say? I love stacking cups really really fast!

In fact, I have been "sport stacking" since before I ever heard of Speed Stacks. I thought I invented it and used to claim it was the next Olympic sport and used my own version of stacking in kids church and at camp long before I ran into my first official Speed Stacks spokesperson, Roger Washburn and was excited to buy my first set of official Speed Stack cups. I showed him how I stacked and he TOOK MY CUPS AWAY until I promised I would stack according to the sanctioned rules of the WSSA. I crossed my heart, hoped to die and all that, and he allowed me to buy my first set of cups, and mini-cups, and a timer, and a  mat. Now I've got weighted cups, shirts, hats, a backpack, battlestack and more.

BUT HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT THEY HAVE NOW!? It is way too cool and a MUST HAVE for your children's ministry!

GIANT SPEED STACKS CUPS! I can't wait to do games with these! And you get a SET OF THREE for only about 100 George Washingtons! ($119 retail, $109 members)

ORDER YOUR JUMBO CUPS and let the Big Fun Begin! I think this is yet another great idea from Speed Stacks. I love how they keep innovating on a simple concept that kids love - and a tool that helps adults connect and engage with children in a highly interactive and competitive way but where the playing field is truly level.

If you have not discovered the power of Speed Stacks in your ministry, you really are missing out. But its never too late to start!

 

The Kids Church Cookbook
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The Kids Church Cookbook

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The Kids Church Cookbook: Part 1
"Called to be a Chef of God's Word"

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