Kidology Newsletter


	June 2006 Newsletter

TRAINING KIDS TO SERVE
It's hard to believe, but I just finished my fourteenth year of K.C. Krew (Kids' Church Krew). This is my group of 5-6th graders who help plan, prepare, and pull off Kids' Church every week. While there are many avenues to children's ministry, my K.C. Krew has always been my favorite. I like to think it's Jesus' model of ministry - He ministered to the masses, but he poured his life into a handful of young people who carried on His ministry after He left. My prayer is that serving at church will become something children do naturally. It's no mystery to me why so many adults have no interest in serving; the church trained them through childhood and youth to come to church and sit and watch… and then we wonder why they won't volunteer. It's about time we taught kids to serve... so they will never stop!

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

BIBLE READING PLAN FOR KIDS
Kidology contributor Gerry Galbreath shares the following downloadable PDF: "This is a daily Bible Reading Plan with several options for kids to follow. It also gives tips for how to get the most out of Bible study and helps them select a Bible version that is easy for them to understand."

» Download this helpful tool today!

KIDOLOGY FORUM Q&A SERIES: SETH CROFTON
The Kidology Forum Q&A Series is a periodic opportunity for Kidology members to ask questions and hear from established communicators, trainers, and educators in the realm of children's ministry.

Starting Monday, June 26, we're happy to welcome Seth Crofton, a Christian game producer who focuses on the world of gaming and mass media. Here's your chance to ask Seth about the popular trading card games, comics, and cartoons found in today's culture. It all takes place over a 5-day period. (Plus, you might win a game!)

» Post your question for Seth!
» Read Seth's article: "The $14 Billion Land Grab for Kids"

START YOUR ENGINES WITH AUTO B GOOD
Did you know that the animated Disney/Pixar film Cars has been the #1 movie the past two weeks? Get up to speed with this "talking car" trend by checking out the computer-animated Auto B Good series. 5 Auto B Good episodes on DVD are now available in the Kidology Store!

» Discussion about Auto B Good in the Network Forums
» Pick up an episode on DVD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
» Consider a DVD Combo Pack: Episodes 1 & 2 and Episodes 3 & 4


	WHAT IS A "REGULAR ATTENDEE"? "We're revising our child protection policy," writes Network Forums member jrsimpson. "One sample I've been using states 'No volunteer will be allowed to work with children until s/he has been a member or regular attendee for a minimum of six (6) months.' How would your church define a 'Regular Attendee'?" » Chime in with your thoughts...


	TIMBUKTOONS COUNTDOWNS VOLUME 2 DVD The Timbuktoons series is known for creative "Scripture Shorts", but now you can use that same exciting style of animation to let your kids know you are about to start your children's ministry event! In the Timbuktoons Countdowns: Volume 2 DVD, you get 4 countdowns (both with and without soundtracks), PLUS alternate soundtrack versions! » Kidology members save $1 on this DVD! » Also New: Sports Ministry and Fruit of the Spirit Cartoon Packs

JOB CENTER: CHILDREN'S PASTOR IN MISSOURI
"Located near a large university and Air Force base in Missouri, we average 1,500 in worship and have a beautiful new children's building. We have a great Senior Pastor but we need a Children's Pastor who can develop our programming and volunteer staff. We're reaching a lot of people and need help!"

» Apply for this job today!

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	PASTORKARL.COM: THEY ALL FALL DOWN! Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, got an opportunity recently to visit an elementary school to teach sport stacking to a class of 4th graders. Check out the photos, see how he pulled a lesson out of plastic cups, and watch the video of a large wall falling! » PastorKarl.com: Building a solid foundation


	RESOURCE DIRECTORY SPOTLIGHT: KIDZMATTER.COM The Kidology Resource Directory features links to oodles of products and organizations related to children's ministry. You may want to check out the recently relaunched KidzMatter.com, hosted by Kidology contributor Ryan Frank. Let your fingers do the walking (or perhaps more accurately, your mouse do the clicking!) » Explore this Resource Directory featured link...

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