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A COOKIE OR A CAR?
My wife and I are so enjoying our daily Advent celebrations each evening with our son. As we gather around the fireplace, we unveil the next Playmobile nativity figure, then we read the Christmas story as our little boy fills in the details.
This time is capped off by singing "Away in a Manger" and watching Luke roleplay the story with the growing collection of nativity figures. Finally, it's his favorite time... a visit to the mommy-made Advent Tree where every ornament holds a daily treat: "A Cookie or a Car."
Oh, how we love to give gifts to our children, especially things we know they'll enjoy. How much more so does our Heavenly Father delight in revealing to us a little more of His divine Story each day, while providing us gifts He knows we'll enjoy? When you get into your PJ's, don't forget to say "Thanks, Papa."
Keep reading to find our gifts to you this month. We hope it will equip and encourage YOU as you share God's Story with the kids you love. There is also an opportunity for you to bless us and get a very special gift in return! Thanks for your friendship!
Because
Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
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ARTICLE: KEEP CHRIST IN YOUR MINISTRY
 "I have no doubt that children's ministry leaders and volunteers will keep 'Christ in Christmas' during this season," writes Kidology founder Karl Bastian.
"I am more concerned about whether we will keep a relationship with Jesus at the center of our life and ministry. Christmas serves as a perfect object lesson on this topic because Christ slips away from our ministries the same way He slips out of Christmas."
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Read the full article!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY PODCAST IS BACK!
 The Children's Ministry Podcast returns with Episode 8. This FREE series presented by Kidology.org features Karl Bastian and his sidekick Gus. Enjoy the story of how Karl got into children's ministry as a child as well as insight into why we must engage kids from within the context of their culture.
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Download and listen to Episode 8
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HAVE YOU USED THE CHRISTMAS ZONE YET?
 Are you looking for ideas to use during the Christmas season? Stop by our packed Christmas Zone for lessons, creative tips, and other ideas submitted by children's ministry folks just like you! You may need to fire up some Christmas music to get you in the proper mood, but it will be worth it!
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Explore the Christmas Zone for ideas!
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UPDATE: KIDOLOGY COACHING
 Barney Kinard, Kidology Coaching Instructor, chimes in with an update: "There are now 9 students in the program. Also, for a limited time, we have waived the application and registration fee, so it's more affordable!"
Kidology Coaching provides a veteran children's ministry professional who guides you through a 12-unit curriculum that covers 26 foundational areas of ministry.
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Learn more about Kidology Coaching
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WHAT IS YOUR DREAM?
 From the Kidology Network Forums: "I invite you to dream with me. What is your dream for your ministry in the coming year and beyond? What do you hope to accomplish? Are there any dreams which seem impossible, yet you hold them deep in your heart? Share here. Let's inspire and encourage each other!"
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