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   The Training Cycle  When I was a young boy, my dad had a framed sign in his office that read:
I do.
You watch. I do. You help. You do. I help. You do. I watch. This summarizes the process of discipleship or training it a nutshell. This summer, I volunteered at my church to teach the preschool Bible stories for our church's sports camp. One of the leaders had to teach the same Bible stories a few weeks later for the second week of sports camp which I unfortunately could not be at. I boxed up all my props, provided her video recordings of my teaching, and spent a little time coaching her. She did great!
This week she was on a mission trip to Nairobi and posted a photo to my Facebook Wall. Imagine the joy in seeing my "student" using the same technique so many miles away! I had provided kids "waves" and illustrated Peter walking on water out among them by using action figures. Here was Shelly doing the same lesson on a mission trip! I did. She watched. Now she did! I watch. That is what equipping and encouraging is all about. I live for this! Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist" |
| DiscipleTown #14 - How to Navigate the Old Testament |
 We've tackled the New Testament. Now it's time to jump back in time!
How to Navigate the Old Testament is Unit 14 in the DiscipleTown Kid's Church curriculum series from Karl Bastian and DiscipleLand.
For 4,000 years, the Old Testament has molded Jewish civil, religious, social, and economic life. Few children today, however, can relate to OT customs that appear to be outdated and irrelevant. This is your opportunity to open their eyes to the enduring significance of God's Word.
In this unit, they will learn how the Old Testament fits together, with its 39 books falling into three groups: History, Poetry, and Prophecy.
» How to Navigate the Old Testament - Members save $5
» Recommended worship music: God Rocks! My World
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» Learn more about DiscipleTown curriculum |
| Puzzles, Balloons, and Job Tips in the Kidology Zones |
"Here was my dilemma," writes Karl Bastian. "I would meet kids out and about in public, strike up a conversation, and want to invite them to church. These conversations happen naturally all the time, at the mall, in a toy store, at the movies, in line at fast food stores..."
» Keep reading "Pocket Puzzle Evangelism?"
Other recent additions to the Kidology Zones:
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| Speed Stacks Pro Series Cups |
 New in the Kidology Store...
Speed Stacks Pro Series Cups are for stackers who want to take their stacking to the next level. The large center hole improves air venting and reduces down stacking time. The perforated friction pad reduces sliding fumbles.
Developed in conjunction with the world's top stackers, they include special features and are approved by the WSSA for competition use. Available in black or clear, they also feature the patented Quick Release stem and include the Stacker Training DVD.
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| What's in your Kidmin Toolkit? |
 Let's suppose you had to pack for a week of teaching & ministry and all you could pack was a small "Kidmin Toolkit" - what would you pack into YOUR travel kit?
A Bible? Naturally. An iPad? Perhaps. A yo-yo? A small puppet? I'd pack a bag of Jolly Ranchers and a sling shot! Some action figures? Remember, this is all you will have for a week of ministry.
What would you put in YOUR Toolkit? Post your list on Karl Bastian's blog and he'll mail those with the best responses a prize pack worth over $50!
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| Sept/Oct/Nov Schedule: Discovering God's Path Curriculum | |
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| Fall Curriculum in the Kidology Store |
 If you are looking for curriculum to kick off your Fall season, drop by the Kidology Store to shop an array of independent and affordable curriculum providers.
You'll find options for preschool and beyond, single-week lessons to entire quarters, and lots of creative themes.
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