February 2005 Newsletter

 
 

SPELLING WITH A CLOCK
How do you spell love? The best way is T-I-M-E. If you love God, your family, or the kids in your ministry, the best way to show it is not with words or gifts - it is with time. Don't neglect your TIME with God in the midst of your ministry. Make sure your family sees that you value TIME with them more than 'working' for God. Consider setting aside some TIME for a kid in your ministry who needs it most. At the end of your life you won't wish you'd gotten more bulletin boards done; you'll wish you'd spent more TIME with those you love. Until next "time"...

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

 

DARTH VADER ON MINISTRY
No, we haven't gone crazy! Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, offers up this galactic look at how forgetting your Primary Objectives can open the door for attack by your Enemy. If it can happen to the Mr. Formerly-Anakin-Skywalker, then it can surely happen to you!

» Not even the Ewoks can help

KIDOLOGY UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
2005 brings three Kidology University training conferences. The first on the schedule is Kid U Chicago, March 18-19, which has been held since 1999 at The Village Church of Barrington (Barrington, IL). This event attracts hundreds, providing a consistent focus on ideas and techniques that you can actually use!

» Special discount if you register online by March 1

COACHING BLESSINGS AND CURSES
"Every children's ministry needs a gifted leader who is able lead by coaching," writes Kidology contributor Larry Shallenberger. "The role of the coach is to 'teach the play' and then give the team the tools to execute it... In Jesus' day, they called it discipleship."

» How are you at coaching your children's ministry?

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HAVE YOU PLAYED PRINCIPALITY?
Designed to illustrate the powers of prayer and faith, this is the latest collectible card game for 2 players, ages 8 and up. Kids lead the Angelic Hosts of Heaven against the dark Deceivers and their fiendish Minions. Newsletter readers like yourself get a special discount this month!
  • Save $3 via the Kidology Store
    Promotional Code: PCARDGM (Expires 2/28)

» Ideal for fans of collectible card games

WELCOME CPC KANSAS CITY ATTENDEES!
For those of you who braved the long walks between hotels at CPC Kansas City (admit it, you loved "The Link"), Kidology welcomes you! You may be asking yourself, "What do I do with this membership to Kidology?" Other Kidology members chime in with a few ideas.

» Learn from this Network Forums conversation
» View photos from the Kansas City conference
» Share your feedback about CPC

SEEKING OTHER WEBSITES?
Looking for other Internet destinations to help your children's ministry needs? Hop on over to the Kidology Resource Directory, our online Yellow Pages. Here you can find a list of additional websites that provide online tools, reference materials, and helpful concepts.

» It's OK to visit other websites; we still like you!

ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT?
Here's a creative teaching idea from Kidology contributor Rick Blevins... it involves snap-together model car kits! "Sometimes life is like a jumbled mess of pieces, but God places all the parts there to make something cool out of it if we will follow His instructions."

» Ever try building a model without directions?

VBS SCHEDULING
"What month do you hold VBS?" asks Network Forums member BJ Martin. Do you hold it in the traditional months of June, July, or August, or do other timeframes work for you? Share what your church does, why you have that plan, and what has worked best for you!

» Is your VBS really a 'Vacation'?

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