LIVING WITH THE FUTURE IN MIND
I recently attended a wedding of one of my K.C. Krew kids from a previous ministry. While there, I got reconnected with a handful of "kids" who are now grown up. It was an encouraging reminder that no matter what happens in life, the best thing you can do is invest in the lives of children. None of these young adults commented on the ministry programs or lessons or paperwork that I did when I was their pastor. They remembered only stories of good times together having fun. Make sure your ministry doesn't rob you of ministry - real ministry - relationships with actual children! The weather is nice. Get out of the office and get out with some kids... it's all they will remember anyway.

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

MOVIE REVIEWS: SPIDER-MAN 3 and SHREK THE THIRD
It's summer movie season, resulting in the kids from your church hitting the theaters to take in the abundance of third movie sequels. The Kidology CP Team has been taking notes as well by providing children's ministry-specific movie reviews for Spider-Man 3 and Shrek the Third. They include descriptions of the films, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

» Review: Shrek the Third by Brett Richmond
» Review: Spider-Man 3 by Eric Ward

KIDOLOGY REPORT: PRETEEN MINISTRY & SUPERSTART!
The Kidology Report focuses on preteen ministry with a hands-on look at the SuperStart! conference. Print the Report and share it with your team. Don't miss the BONUS ONLINE FEATURES, including a highlight video and 45-minute audio interview with the Director of SuperStart!, Patrick Snow.

» Read this Kidology Report now!

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KIDOLOGY FORUM Q&A SERIES: PRETEEN MINISTRY
You've read the Kidology Report, now continue with the discussion! Starting Monday, May 28, we're very happy to welcome Patrick Snow and members of the SuperStart! team for a Kidology Forum Q&A Series discussion about preteen ministry. During this event, we'll be interacting with ideas about how to best minister to this age group. It all takes place over a 5-day period!

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. Want to participate but don't have a membership? Get one today!

» Post your questions in advance for the SuperStart! team!

Transcripts of recent Forum Q&A Series Events:
» David & Teesha Laflin (Gospel Magic)
» Michael Martin (Teaching Truth)
» Karyn Henley (Preschool)

LEADERSHIP FORUM WITH JIM WIDEMAN
Kidology is pleased to welcome noted children's pastor, speaker, and author Jim Wideman to the Kidology Network Forums. Jim is the Executive Director of Kids on the Move, the children's ministry at Church on the Move (Tulsa, OK), one of the fastest growing churches in the United States.

"Brother Jim" has been quite active in the Network Forums over the past few months, so we've invited him to host an area of his own. The Leadership Forum with Jim Wideman features discussion revolving around Jim's monthly teaching audio download called The Club. Kidology members can get a great discount on The Club while also joining the teaching, training, and interaction found in Jim's forum discussion.

We hope you find this addition to Kidology helpful to your ministry!

» Participate in the "Leadership Forum with Jim Wideman"
» Learn more about joining The Club

NEW PARENTING RESOURCES
The Kidology Store is excited to offer resources from the National Center for Biblical Parenting, including the book Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes in You and Your Kids! by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN. Included are eight Family Together Times that help raise the awareness level of honor in your family.

» Support this ministry by purchasing through the Kidology Store

Also take a look at...
» Kids Honor Club Children's Curriculum

ANNOUNCING A 'PATRIOTIC IDEA' CONTEST!
Do you have a creative idea that ties into patriotic holidays such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day?

It's time to put your ideas to use via Kidology's Patriotic Idea Contest. Simply submit an idea to Kidology and tag it to the "Patriotic Zone" from now through the end of June. Our Patriotic Idea Judging Department will vote on the best submission and award the winner a Kidology Prize Pack, full of fun stuff from the Kidology Store.

» Submit your 'Patriotic Idea' today!

INTRODUCING CM BLOGWATCH
As you surf online, you have probably noticed many children's ministry-related blogs, packed with great ideas and topics. But who has time to poke around and keep track of them all? Introducing Kidology's CM BlogWatch, part of the Kidology Network Forums. We'll be highlighting notable posts from the blogosphere, so you can discover and discuss the current buzz with other Kidology Members.

» Visit and comment in the "CM BlogWatch"

FATHER'S DAY ZONE
Father's Day will be upon us before you know it! (Sunday, June 17 to be exact). Therefore, you might find it helpful to click on over to Kidology's Father's Day Zone, packed with ideas for appreciating dads... and thoughts on teaching about the World's #1 Dad!

» Don't forget Dad... get some ideas!

TAKE A LOOK AT THE KIDOLOGY STORE
As Kidology is a non-profit organization, when you shop the Kidology Store, you also help to support this ministry and others. Here are some highlighted items from the Kidology Store you might find helpful, including some resources for Father's Day, graduation, and Independence Day:

• Father's Day Graphics Mini-Collection
  by Worship Photos - Kidology Members save $2
• OhMy! Blacklight Puppet
  by Out of the Box - Kidology Members save $5
• Heart Work Church Kit on DVD
  by National Center for Biblical Parenting
• Patriotism and American Pride Graphics Collection
  by Worship Photos - Kidology Members save $7
• Simple Illusions You Can Make DVD
  by David and Teesha Laflin - Kidology Members save $2
• Graduation Graphics Mini-Collection
  by Worship Photos - Kidology Members save $2
• Treasure Hunters Children's Curriculum
  by National Center for Biblical Parenting
• Patriotic Graphics Mini-Collection
  by Worship Photos - Kidology Members save $2
• Last Minute VBS Shopping?!
  You still have time to buy your curriculum!