EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDREN'S MINISTRY...
...I put into The Kidology Handbook. Well, not everything, but this newly updated, revised, and greatly expanded edition of The Kidology Handbook: Teacher's Edition packs a powerful punch of practical ideas and priceless principles for preparing and presenting pivotal lessons for little people of great potential. Each chapter provides penetrating pointers on how YOU can become a potent, persuasive, and perspicacious teacher. Download this portable powerhouse of practical principles and you'll be as proactively positioned as possible to promote positive and passionate piety, I promise! Plus, as an added perk, this PDF publication is an audiobook too! For more plentiful information on this pragmatic product, pump up the volume and play this video: The Kidology Handbook and You! We pray you'll be pleased!

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

TRUNK OR TREAT
"We are hosting our first Trunk or Treat this year," writes Network Forums member CASTmom. "Can anyone give me some advice on 'dos' and 'don'ts'. We are looking to focus less on the decor and more on a car show aspect by inviting classic car owners."

» What do you know about Trunk or Treat?

BOO! IT'S OUR HALLOWEEN ZONE!
Ghosts, goblins, and God? Halloween is a time when our culture becomes obsessed with death and the morbid. Origins and traditions aside, the reality is that it's one of the biggest kids' holidays in America. Redeem this time of year with creative ideas and resources.

» Treat yourself to our ministry tricks
» Ask Halloween questions in the Network Forums
» Looking for an alternative adventure? Try Order of the Ancient

DRAMA REVIEW: THE CHRISTMAS REWIND
Children's pastor Henry Zonio takes a look at Aaron Reynolds' holiday drama, The Christmas Rewind. "It's funny and very fast-paced, but ends on a very poignant note reminding us all that Christ's birth is something to celebrate and not gloss over in the busyness that can overwhelm us at Christmas."

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VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO KIDOLOGY COACHING
Curious about the recently-announced Kidology Coaching? Here's your chance to learn more without obligation. Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, interviews our first Kidology Coach, Barney Kinard. Watch this 17-minute video and get a glimpse of the topics, philosophy, and unique approach of this program.

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JELLY ON YOUR FACE
"Walk into the room with dark-colored jelly or jam around your lips and on your face. (I like to use peanut butter, but hey, you might be allergic!) Start teaching as you would normally do. Ignore the reactions from the children."

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ORDERED YOUR NEW KIDOLOGY HANDBOOK YET?
Learn the "Kidology Method" of relational ministry with The Kidology Handbook: Teacher's Edition. 143 pages via a full-color PDF, you'll find insightful instruction on preparing & teaching lessons, sharing the Gospel, shepherding kids, classroom discipline, and more.

» Order your copy today!
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WHAT HAVE YOU SOLD?
Did you know that some Kidology members have sold hundreds of dollars of children's ministry items via the Kidology Garage Sale... and you can join in on the action! Simply find something to sell, upload it to Kidology.org, and let us handle the rest. It couldn't be simpler!

» Shop the Kidology Garage Sale
» Sell your own items today!

TALKIN' HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2
From the Network Forums: "How do you address issues from movies like High School Musical and other shows/movies that come from places like the Disney Channel that show a world that is sooooo far from reality?" The recent debut of Disney's High School Musical 2 was the most-watched basic cable telecast ever.

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