Kidology has been successfully coaching kidmin workers for years.  Here's a note from one of our recent Kidology Coaching graduates:

 

I want to thank you for organizing the Kidology Coaching program. It has helped me tremendously and I have learned both ministry and life skills through the material and my coach. 

 

I joined Kidology and the coaching program about three years ago. When I first joined I was in a position where I was leading a Children's Ministry with NO experience and feeling very overwhelmed. When I started there were only between 15 and 20 kids. I originally was looking for a coach to give me some direction and advice. As I sit here three years later, I realize that I have achieved both of these through Kidology Coaching.  

 

However, I have gained so much more...

 

» Keep reading "More Than Just a Coach" via Kidologist.com

» Learn about Kidology Coaching

With summer over (no crying!), it's time to follow up with all the new kids and families who attended your VBS!

 

But how do you start?  Fall planning and volunteer recruiting are now in high gear.  Don't let those great post-VBS intentions turn quickly into forgotten memories.

 

Kidology to the rescue!  

 

This VBS Follow Up Kit contains over 20 ready-to-send templates in editable Microsoft Word format that make following up on your Summer Outreach Program fast and easy! From thanking your volunteers, to explaining spiritual decisions to parents, and all the way to sending monthly seasonal invitations to church, this Follow Up Kit makes reaching out to the children who came to VBS a snap!  

 

» Just $19.95 for Premium Members

Sure, Thanksgiving often is confused with the start of the Christmas shopping season, but there's so much more. 

It's a time to "Give Thanks" -  and that's exactly what you can teach with single lessons from River's Edge and High Voltage. How about a 2-week series from RealFun?

Also, check out TruthQuest's 5-week Living Thanksgiving series that dives into the origins, history, and significance of the holiday.  Grab some Harvest Seeds candy to share, and then host a Give Thanks Day or Bee Grateful Day party!

Plus, use your Kidology Membership to explore ideas submitted by others in our resourceful Thanksgiving Zone!

» Thanksgiving Curriculum
» Fall Resource Guide
» Thanksgiving Zone

Your family wants to go on a missions trip. Paying for one person to go isn't too expensive, but paying for the whole family? Raising support can be tough for one person, let alone the whole family!

Here are some ideas for how you and your family can raise the monetary and prayer support you need to go on a missions trip together...

»  Keep reading: "How to Raise Support..."  

 

Also, don't miss these other recent Zone articles and ideas:

» Priority #1- Communication with Parents  

» Delegation is a MUST in Children's Ministry 

» Why We Need Sunday School Ministry 

» Don't Blink! 

» What the Gospel Demands of Parents 

During the You Big Bully series from Kids Power Company, you'll help kids identify what bullying is, why people bully others, what to do if it happens to you, and what to do if they observe it happening to others.

 

You Big Bully discusses the three types of bullying and how to deal with each:

• Verbal (name calling, threats, taunts, put-downs, and insults, etc.)
• Physical (hitting, kicking, spitting, poking, etc.)
• Relational (spreading rumors/gossip, excluding others, cyber-bullying, etc.)

This curriculum includes PowerPoint slides, take home family devotion sheets, small group discussion sheets, object lessons, character/puppet skits, games, related movie clip suggestions, review questions and so much more!  

   

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