Kidology Newsletter: Mr. Jobs, Ms. Bobbins, & Capt. Halloween!

I've long said, there are three types of people in the world:

   1.   Those who make things happen
   2.   Those who watch things happen
   3.   Those who say, "What just happened?"

Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs passed away on October 5. He was one of those who MADE things happen, and equipped others to make things happen too - which was why he was one of my heroes. A lot of people spend their time talking about what other people are creating; I prefer to actually CREATE.

When IBM said "Think" - he said "Think Different." Jobs didn't listen to conventional wisdom, he listened to his inner voice and went against the grain, doing what his instincts told him. Often it led to mistakes, however he never let that stop him from pushing toward his dreams. He had a vision of what people needed and he was relentless in giving people what he knew they needed.

That is why I created Kidology.org in 1994. I had a vision of what children's workers needed long before most were using the Internet. I hope that someday when I am gone, I too can be remembered as someone who never gave up, pressed on after mistakes, and pushed against the grain to give others what they need to succeed in their ministries.

While I have nowhere near his genius, I hope I have his tenacity to keep at it to the end.

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

Save $30 with preorder of Ms. Bobbins and Her Trees

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The Bobbins' had the finest Christmas trees in all the Fantastic World... until the Great Fall. Seasons have come and gone since, but Ms. Bobbins remains the same. She loathes the holiday that marks the tragic passing of her beloved husband. Can a young girl's quest to celebrate the memory of her mother thaw the icy heart of Ms. Bobbins, or is the freeze permanent?

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Join the hundreds who have already discovered our FREE weekly audio show, Kidmin Talk. Hosted by Karl Bastian, each installment tackles the current buzz in the "kidmin" world, looking at news, publications, resources, and topical conversation.

Our most recent episode...

Kidmin Talk #5 - October 18

Interview with Greg Baird about Kidmin Conference, Being a Discipling Ministry, and What Makes a Great Volunteer?

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Fall special from 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:

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