It's Fall Checklist Time!
In the classic Children’s Ministry Handbook, The Art of War, Kidmin Guru Sun Tzu writes, “Every battle is won before it’s ever fought.” Which simply means, preparation is everything. He also writes, “The children’s pastor who wins makes many calculations in his office before the battle is fought. The children’s pastor who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.” (OK, I changed ‘general’ to ‘children’s pastor’ and ‘temple’ to ‘office’ – but you see my point!)
Yes, Sundays can be a battle to get through – but the prepared leader sees victory! For some help on being prepared, visit my blog and join me as we work on developing a Fall Check List to get ready for a great new year of ministry!
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl Bastian
a.k.a. The Kidologist
Back to School with Jesus
Is It Recess Yet? is a 4 Week BACK TO SCHOOL Series by Karl Bastian! The purpose is to help get kids excited about school in the fall and see it in a new light. Instead of just somewhere they have to go to learn, they will be challenged to see school as a place they can shine for Jesus by being more like Him. They will be encouraged to do their best, understanding that God has a plan for each of us, and preparing for that plan is very important.
They will also be reminded not to compare themselves to others, but to see that God made them special and unique and no one else can be or do what they are meant to accomplish in this life.
The secret is to be like Jesus, who at a young age the Bible says "grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52, the theme verse for this unit.)
» Purchase this curriculum in the Kidology Store!
Protect My Ministry = Affordable Background Checks
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Find out how you can get $6 background checks with Protect My Ministry!
Do You REALLY Believe in Prayer?
 Of course, as Christians we are called to pray in everything. But how big of a role does it really play in your ministry? Matt Norman shares his experiences with prayer (or lack of it) in running his ministry.
"We often talk about and teach the importance of prayer. If you went back and read my old posts you would see prayer and its importance in many of my writings. Still I have to ask the question: "Do I REALLY believe in the power and importance of prayer?""
» Are you ready to allow for more prayer and less doing it on your own?
You Don't Have to Fear the Fall!
 This season brings a lot of scary challenges, but DON'T FEAR THE FALL! Kidology is here to help with our Fall Resource Guide!
Click over for all the help you need! Be prepared with seasonal curriculum, experienced coaching, and creative children's ministry tools from a resource you can trust.
Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Discipleship, and Games galore... you'll find the resources you need!
There's nothing scary about that!
» Fall Resource Guide
Audio Adventures for Your Ministry
 TruthQuest Audio Adventures are episode-based audio dramas created by TruthQuest Ministries, the Children's Ministry of LIFE Fellowship Church (Westminster, CO) and creators of the versatile Truthopolis curriculum.
Sometimes described as "Adventures in Odyssey meets Looney Tunes," these hilarious audio dramas offer entertainment and Bible learning that people of all ages will enjoy!
Kidology Premium Members can download all 24 adventures for FREE!
» Not a member? Download Episode 1 to preview this series.
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