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"You also like LEGO BLOCKS, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood."
1 Peter 2:5 KBV (Karl Bastian Version)

Lego House Imagine a giant tower of LEGO blocks, each with a name of one of your volunteers written on it. Spiritually, that is what your children's ministry looks like! A LEGO block, by itself can't be built into anything - but get a box of blocks, and the coolest creations can be made! Only your imagination can limit the possibilities. The same is true of your ministry. By yourself - you can't accomplish anything, but with a team of volunteers you can change the world!

That's why Paul says, "Encourage one another and BUILD EACH OTHER UP, just as in fact you are doing." (I Thessalonians 5:11)

If you'd like to share this devotional with your team, I've created a PowerPoint with images you can download to use at your next training session or even in "Big Church" like I did.  It may help you to recruit more "LEGO Blocks" for your children's ministry team!

Keep Building the Kingdom through Kids!

Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
 

Introducing Kidmin Talk, our new podcast
Kidmin Talk

Kidmin Talk is our new podcast, a weekly look at the world of children's ministry, hosted by Karl Bastian.  Each installment tackles the current buzz in the "kidmin" world, looking at news, publications, resources, and topical conversation, both from Kidology as well as other sources.  

Listen to each episode as you browse Kidology.org or subscribe in iTunes to listen on the go!  Shape the show with your discussion, comments, and feedback via Twitter, the Kidology Forums, or the Show Notes.  Plus, you just might win something!

  • Kidmin Talk #1
    Karl introduces Kidmin Talk, dives into conversation about some timely articles, and saves a dog! 

  • Kidmin Talk #2
    ABC's of Kidology kick off with the letter "A", first steps for a new or renewing leader, and speakers in the nursery? 

  • Kidmin Talk #3
    Recorded live from the mountains of Breckenridge, CO, Karl continues the ABC's of Kidology with the letter "B", explores the needs of new/renewing leaders, and introduces "Name Dropping!"
» Listen to each episode of Kidmin Talk!
Leaf Your Check-In Worries Behind! 
KidCheck

Our friends at KidCheck are running a Fall Special that's worth a good look!  For those not familiar, KidCheck provides easy-to-use, secure children's check-in solutions for churches.

 

Now through October 31, the first 200 customers to sign up with KidCheck will receive 20% off their monthly subscription cost for the first year.    

 

Leaf pen and paper behind and take a look at many of the unique benefits offered with KidCheck's web-based systems:
  • Streamline your check-in process - improving efficiency and saving valuable time
  • Increase security and build parent confidence
  • Provide a professional appearance and positive experience to members and visitors
  • Comprehensive reporting, analysis and exporting capabilities to easily track attendance
  • Expert, highly personal service 6 days a week - including Sunday mornings

» Hop over to KidCheck.com to learn more!     

 

The Stars of Christmas  
The Stars of Christmas

Looking for something innovative to use this holiday season? The Stars of Christmas is a revolutionary four-week, K-5 curriculum that delivers creative, Biblical content in a uniquely interactive, teacher-driven format.

 

It examines a different "Star" each week in a Grammy-style awards show that tells the entire Christmas story. Large Group lesson segments are provided on DVD, making lesson set-up simple. However, the teacher sets up and interacts with kids between each section, while integrated, age-appropriate Small Group segments help kids process the key concepts of the lessons with adult volunteers.

 

Created by the Willow Creek Association in collaboration with Dan Huffman -- Kidology Board Member and Children's Pastor at The Chapel, an innovative multi-site church in Illinois -- this Christmas series brings elements that kids remember while also being easy to use by staff and volunteers.

» Pick up The Stars of Christmas today!

DiscipleTown Old Testament/New Testament Combo 
DiscipleTown OT/NT ComboExclusively from Kidology...

Our Old Testament/New Testament Combo features 2 months of DiscipleTown curriculum for just $71.95! This special release covers all 66 books of the Bible and includes...

How to Navigate the Old Testament
DiscipleTown Unit #14
Few children today can relate to Old Testament customs that appear to be outdated and irrelevant. This is your opportunity to open their eyes to the enduring significance of God's Word.

How to Navigate the New Testament
DiscipleTown Unit #13
You'll take children on a tour that will unlock the mysteries of God's Word and give them confidence to navigate through the New Testament.

» Buy the Old/New Testament Combo! 
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday... NIGHT!
HalloweenScott Day is curious about your Sunday evening services.  Really, he is!  He posted a few questions in the Kidology Forums:

For those of you who do a Sunday night service, how well attended is your Sunday night service? Not only kids, but church wide?

If it is doing great with high attendance, what are you doing to encourage people to come? If it is not doing so good, why do you think that is?

Can you share your thoughts and help Scott out?

» Join the conversation in the Forums!
Kidology To Go on the News... and heading to Kentucky 
Kidology To Go

Kidology To Go is coming to Kentucky later this month.  

   

  • 10/22 - Florence, KY - Learn more
    Vineyard Christian Church     

 

Registration is FREE for Kidology Premium Members... and only $10 for everyone else.   

 

What else has the Kidology To Go crew been up to?  Here's your chance to catch up! 

» View the Travel Schedule

» Host Kidology To Go at your church!   

Boo!  It's our Halloween Zone! 
HalloweenGhosts, goblins, and God? Halloween is a time when our culture becomes obsessed with death and the morbid.

Origins and traditions aside, the reality is that it's one of the biggest kids' holidays in America. Redeem this time of year with creative ideas and resources.

» Treat yourself to our ministry tricks
» Ask Halloween questions in the Forums

Hark from the Herald: Christmas Play by Karl Bastian 
Super SaturdayHark from the Herald is a Christmas play that can be performed with live actors or puppet performers. Written by Karl Bastian, this download includes all the elements needed to produce this play, including...
  • Director & Actors Scripts
  • Staging Notes
  • Scene Overviews
  • Music Recommendations
  • Rehearsal Schedule
  • Sample Graphics
  • MP3 audio track for puppet performance
  • Reference videos from previous productions 
Hark is a reporter from the Herald and is assigned to do a story on the "true meaning of Christmas." Not knowing where to start, he goes to the house of Dr. Wipplestowski, a crazy inventor who sends him back in time to the first Christmas.

Available as immediate download! 

» Order via the Kidology Store 
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Discuss this Christmas play in the Kidology Forums 
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Learn more about "Hark from the Herald"