BE STILL
"Be Still and Know That I am God." We are all familiar with this verse from Psalm 46:10. But living it, that is often something we are not as familiar with. How do you get your mind, soul, and life QUIET enough to truly hear God speak? One of the best ways is to GET AWAY from the busyness of daily life and ministry and spend time alone with God.

When was the last time you spent some time just with God - not doing anything for Him, just being with Him? Well, that is what eight children's pastors and I just got to do for a week in one of the most spectacular National Parks in America. Check out the Yosemite Summit report and video... and consider whether God might be calling you GET AWAY and get with Him.

He is patiently waiting. What are you waiting for?

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

ONLINE TRAINING LAB #4: "Partnering with Parents "
Since its debut last month, the 4th installment of Kidology Online Training has been one of our most popular. This Special Edition Leadership Lab, titled Partnering with Parents, is our LARGEST LAB to DATE, packed with great training materials and tons of bonus features!

If the very thought of 'family ministry' and 'partnering with parents' stirs up feelings of failure and discouragement, maybe it's time to change the way you think about ministering to kids and parents! In this Leadership Lab, Karl Bastian offers a fresh approach that will both challenge and energize, offering a unique perspective on the topic.

Purchase the accompanying Leadership Lab Download Kit for the complete training experience!

» Start "Partnering with Parents" course online
» Continue with the Leadership Lab Download Kit

Kidology Online Training is exclusive to Professional and Group Members.
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FATHER'S DAY IS SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Believe it or not, Father's Day is coming soon... it's Sunday, June 15! Hop over to the Kidology Father's Day Zone for some great ideas. Not only will you find help in appreciating dads, but some good techniques for teaching who really is the World's #1 Dad!

» Take a look at the Father's Day Zone!

MOVIE REVIEW: INDIANA JONES 4
"Many kids will enjoy Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but many will have nightmares as well," notes Kidology CP Team member Marty Martin.

"Some parents who take their children to see this movie will wish they hadn't. The special effects, hair-raising adventure scenes, and the classic sarcastic Indiana Jones humor will please fans of this series."

As with all Kidology movie reviews, we provide children's ministry-oriented teaching tools such as an overview, areas of concern, teachable themes with scripture, and discussion questions.

» Read the Review
» Discuss the Film in the Forums!

Also of interest:
» Dr. Jones and the Secret of the Lost Keys Kids Church Curriculum
» Dr. Jones in a Foreign Land Kids Church Curriculum

GARAGE SALE: SAVE GAS, SHOP ONLINE
Recently, some Kidology members snapped up some great deals in the Kidology Garage Sale. Have you taken a look lately? Today is a great time to shop for a good bargain!

• Catechumen Computer Game (Windows)
• Dog Costume (Full body)
• Olympus 8x Optical Digital Camera SOLD in 5 min!
• Palm Tungsten T3
• Palm Tungsten E
• Palm Zire 71 with Slide Opening Camera
• Heart Rope Trick
• Foundations Curriculum by Karyn Henley
• Discipleland Level 3 (ages 8-10) Teacher Guides - Set of 4
• Complete Set of Narnia Action Figures

» Shop the Kidology Garage Sale!
» Sell your used items

YOSEMITE SUMMIT: RECAP
Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, writes: "The first Yosemite Summit report is live and includes a highlight video you'll enjoy. (And if you didn't read about our bear encounter, you might enjoy that too!)"

Take a look at some photos from this year's UNconference and feel free to share some comments as well. Yes, there will be one in 2009!

» YosemiteSummit.org: Recap and Photos
» Talk about Yosemite Summit in the Network Forums

KID U CHICAGO: LAB PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT
As part of the 4-day Kidology University Chicago training conference that takes place October 1-4, two days are set aside for what we call Leadership Labs.

These are interactions with top-notch trainers, where you spend extended time focused on the topics being discussed, while at the same time networking with other ministry leaders.

Presenters for the Leadership Labs include Jim Wideman (Leadership), Greg Baird (Evaluation), Dave & Rennie Garda (Team Building), Scott Turansky & Joanne Miller (Family Ministry), and Karl Bastian (Spiritual Health).

Have you registered for Kidology University Chicago yet? What are you waiting for? Never has a conference offered so much for so little cash!

» Learn more about Kid U Leadership Labs
» Register for this conference today!

MINISTRY BUDGETS
From the Kidology Network Forums: "I'm curious to know the range of budgets for Children's Ministries throughout the U.S. and abroad. Does your budget include salaries and stipends? Are you responsible for raising all or some of your budget (through offerings, donations, fund raisers)"

» Join the conversation and share!

CM BlogWatch: THE LATEST
Kidology's CM BlogWatch, part of the Kidology Network Forums, highlights notable children's ministry-related posts from around the blogosphere. Here are a few entries to discover and discuss:

• Family Friendly vs. Family Centric
  from Elemental Children's Ministry
• Violence and Abuse in the Home
  from ChildrensMinistry.com
• Volunteers: Tips for Recruiting
  from Glen Woods: Children's Ministry Conversation
• What CM blogs I'm reading
  from Children's Ministry Online
• Why "Preaching"?
  from Children's Ministry and Culture

Whether you are plugged into cyberspace or new to this crazy Internet thing, the CM BlogWatch is a great way to catch a glipse of what others in the children's ministry world are thinking.

» Check out more interesting entries via Kidology's CM BlogWatch