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   A New Normal is HereOn a recent overseas trip, the President of the United States used a phrase that caught my ear. He mentioned a "New Normal", suggesting that Americans must prepare to accept current unemployment rates as staying steady into the future.
This got me thinking that there is a "New Normal" in children's ministry as well. Things  have changed! What was was once considered "normal" is rapidly changing! As I watch my 4-year-old use my iPhone or iPad, I see that his world is going to be much different than mine. Indeed, he has had his own iPod Touch because at age 2 he was caught operating my iPhone without any instruction. I knew he needed to be equipped to embrace his world.
Perhaps you are following the discussions in the Leadership Forum, where Greg Baird has invited 18 authors to write about The Future of Children's Ministry.
What are you doing in your ministry to embrace this New Normal? Or does your ministry still look like it did 10 years ago? There are no easy answers, but I can tell you this: When you were a kid, you could tell which teachers were with it, and which weren't, and you gravitated toward the teachers who were "hip."
And now you are in the position of being the one they evaluate. Take a hard look at youself and your ministry. Don't be written off by your kids. The effectiveness of your ministry is at stake, and it may only take a few minor tweaks to win them over and show them YOU are "hip!"
Got a cool idea? Tweet it to me @Kidologist
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
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Future of CM: Shallenberger, Hudson, McKee, Guevara, Dolan
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 We're continuing to host discussion of Greg Baird's The Future of Children's Ministry article series in the Leadership Forum on Kidology.org.
Greg asked 18 kidmin leaders what they think lies in store for children's ministry and they responded with articles posted on his site, KidMin360.com.
Kidology Basic and Premium Members can react and ask questions with Greg and others in the Leadership Forum. Jump in!
Read articles by...
» Larry Shallenberger
» Dale Hudson
» Matt McKee
» Matt Guevara
» Amy Dolan
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Last chance for Thanksgiving ideas!
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Free Bulletin Inserts
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 Heritage Builders monthly "Generation to Generation" bulletin inserts are available for FREE download to all Kidology Premium Members. This great resource is ideal to use in your church.
- Features content focused on training parents to spiritually nurture their children
- Practical ideas for spiritual formation at home
- Positive Parenting information
- Financial tips
- Family Night ideas
- Equip parents with a "take home" resource each month
- Develop parents' skills, knowledge and confidence in discussing spiritual issues at home
- Repurposable content that can also be used on website and family e-newsletters
- Bulletin-friendly printable format with 8 ½ by 5 ½ design in black & white or color
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Download Sample of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Series
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 Are you curious about Kidology's 10-lesson Narnia companion curriculum series for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?
Download a free sample of the series and see what's available to help your kids set sail into the 3rd installment of C.S. Lewis' excursion through The Chronicles of Narnia.
» Download Dawn Treader Sample (PDF, 5.4MB)
Written by children's pastor Nicki Straza, this downloadable study includes everything you need to plan, organize, and teach the adventures found in this magical book. Experience King Caspian's voyage through magic waters to the End of the World!
Just $25 for Kidology Premium Members!
» Order via the Kidology Store
» Discuss Narnia curriculum in the Kidology Forums
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Kidology To Go: New Mexico and Arizona in January
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 If case you were wondering, the Kidology To Go Mobile Training RV is heading to New Mexico in January, specifically the Roswell and Carlsbad areas.
They'll also be heading to Kingman, Arizona. (Bonus points if you started singing "Route 66" after reading that!)
If you or a church in your area would like to host a Kidology To Go event, drop us a line and we'll be in touch!
In the meantime, don't miss the latest video update from our puppet host, Kevin Shutterbug. This time, Kevin explores cooking in an RV!
» Puppet Kevin Shutterbug talks cooking! - thanks to One Way Street
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Have you stopped by the Christmas Zone?
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 Are you looking for ideas to use during the Christmas season? Stop by our packed Christmas Zone for lessons, creative tips, and other ideas submitted by children's ministry folks just like you!
You may need to fire up some Christmas music to get you in the proper mood, but it will be worth it!
» Explore the Chistmas Zone for ideas!
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The Kid's Church Cookbook - Part 6: The Kitchen Crew
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DiscipleTown #9 - How to Build Character
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