http://www.kidology.org Keep up with the latest updates to your favorite independent children's ministry resource, Kidology.org. en-us Copyright 2006 Kidology, Inc. Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:48:07 CST MIS RSSFeed Generator 1.0 We all love kids! Here are some very practical ideas of way to SHOW it! Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:16:33 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=109 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=109 zone.post@kidology.org Shepherding Children Jesus in My Neighborhood - Part 3 -- This is a FREE lesson and video download (for Premium members) on JESUS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. The video features Jesus visiting a boy for his bedtime prayers and giving him a surprise answer to prayer! Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:42:28 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14150 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14150 zone.post@kidology.org Jesus in My Neighborhood Series (3 of 3) Jesus in My Neighborhood - Part 2 -- This is a FREE lesson and video download (for Premium members) on WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR. The video has puppets answering the question, "Who is Your Neighbor?" Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:09:04 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14124 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14124 zone.post@kidology.org Jesus in My Neighborhood Series (2 of 3) In this essay I question whether we typically have appropriate age-level expectations for children whom we influence in the church. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 14:03:31 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14111 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14111 zone.post@kidology.org Teaching Bible Character Museum is a simple way to bring Bible characters to life, using either adult/teen volunteers, or older children. This can be used for just about any context, so read on! Sun, 5 Sep 2010 14:02:06 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14110 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14110 zone.post@kidology.org Live Action Theater A review of Ivy Beckwith's book, Formational Children's Ministry. My review is generally favorable, although I do challenge some of the assumptions set forth by the author. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:59:20 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14109 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14109 zone.post@kidology.org Book Review A book review of Out of the Basement: A Holistic Approach to Children s Ministry by Diane C. Olson. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:49:59 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14108 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14108 zone.post@kidology.org Book Review This review is considers the work of an Anglican writer, mining insights which might be helpful in other theological contexts, particularly in the evangelical setting. Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:47:52 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14107 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14107 zone.post@kidology.org Book Review In his seminal book Will Our Children Have Faith John H. Westerhoff, III grapples with the state of Christian Education. Originally published in 1976 by Seabury Press and later revised, expanded and republished in 2000 by Morehouse Publishing, Westerhoff s discourse deserves wider consideration fr... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:46:30 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14106 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14106 zone.post@kidology.org Book Review Last year I began a new initiative in my church which developed into a form of parent coaching. It is very loosely based on Karl Bastian s VIP strategy, which can be found in the Leadership Lab 4, Partnering with Parents. This post suggests one possible scenario which can lead a family toward partic... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:38:07 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14104 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14104 zone.post@kidology.org Parent Coaching I wish I could do this. I am already committed that day. This looks great. How are you doing? Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:47:44 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8953 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8953 forum.post@kidology.org Hey guys, just wanted to let you know about a one day seminar in Virginia. Here's the link - Jim Wideman is our featured Childrens speaker. Innovate Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:14:21 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8953 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8953 forum.post@kidology.org [QUOTE=wbman] Oh, well. Gotta save my $$ for Yosemite Summit anyway.[/QUOTE] Tom, it's free if you watch now. But if you watch later you'll have to pay for it. Appreciated Michael Hyatt from Thomas Nelson helping me ask the right questions in my current season of life: "What does this (unemploym... (more) Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:30:49 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 forum.post@kidology.org Take a tour of the Kidology To Go RV and see where the Martin family will be living over the next few years. Let s take a look at both the interior and exterior. Watch the video tour! Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:16:08 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8832 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8832 forum.post@kidology.org We've got two more confirmed Kidology To Go locations: November 11, 2010 New Life Community Church Gardner, OK Register Online November 20, 2010 Asbury Church Wichita, KS Register Online Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:12:46 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8832 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8832 forum.post@kidology.org Risk everything to reach everyone! That is what I am talking about! Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:05:13 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 forum.post@kidology.org Good point, one I will pray for guidance on. We actually have a curriculum thru the Fall. I modified a VBS curriculum actually, using the themes for each day and using them over a few weeks, adapting as needed depending on attendance and the kids' interest. It's worked fairly well, but I need a good... (more) Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:00:28 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 forum.post@kidology.org Part of my question to you... is what is on your heart to teach them? What do they need to learn or apply? Asking these questions gives room for the Holy Spirit to lead you in picking a curriculum.   There is lots of great free content on kidology, but its only a program without God'... (more) Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:22:10 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 forum.post@kidology.org Might be fun to stop whatever you are doing at 10:10AM and play some "10" games/trivia on 10-10-10 for 10 minutes! Something fun regarding the 10 commandments, 10 plagues, 10 virgins, giving 10%, 10 nations...10 generations from God to Noah or from Shem to Abraham...just saying... Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:22:02 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8945 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8945 forum.post@kidology.org Me too, Have an outreach meeting and then I have to be the head grillmaster at our Daycare's Welcome picnic. Wishing I had an Ipad where I could watch while I grill. Oh, well. Gotta save my $$ for Yosemite Summit anyway. Thu, 9 Sep 2010 09:30:58 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 forum.post@kidology.org Just what I needed to know, thanks! Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:47:44 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 forum.post@kidology.org I will be attending off and on during the day. Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:55:29 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8950 forum.post@kidology.org I want to thank all of you for your advice.  I've been packing for 3 days and I haven't begun to make a dent.  I filled the dumpster up twice.  We will move the first week of November.  Trying to get ready as soon as possible because my daughter has a high risk pregnanc... (more) Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:20:18 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8940 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8940 forum.post@kidology.org [QUOTE=jrader] Baptism and communion, prayer and worship [/QUOTE] Just want to make sure you are aware that there is a complete series on salvation, baptism, communion and discipleship here on Kidology that I keep thinking we ought to sell in the store, but for now (and for years) it's just been tuc... (more) Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:46:56 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8943 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8943 forum.post@kidology.org No, Elevate isn't too complex for this size group. You can make it complex, but you can run it nice and simple. I have about the same amount of time with my kids, from about 12-20 of them per week. I did Elevate over the summer and it was wonderful. Keeping it simple, we skipped the worship songs ... (more) Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:42:37 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 forum.post@kidology.org This is exactly the kind of answers I am looking for - what about you? What topics do you wish you had curriculum for? Or, as Glen mentioned - what creative curriculum ideas have never been tried? You could be part of the start of a very cool thing here - jump in and share: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:35:22 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8943 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8943 forum.post@kidology.org Here's a more basic question... is Elevate too complex for such a small group? Thanks! Wed, 8 Sep 2010 21:31:35 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8952 forum.post@kidology.org Whoa, Glen! That would be awesome! I love our Elevate curriculum. I thought I would never love a curriculum. I have written and rewritten so much. This has been a great fit for us. The topics that we do go off road for are generally doctrinal. I doubt any curriculum could satisfy every denomi... (more) Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:27:32 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8943 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8943 forum.post@kidology.org It worked great for me Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:25:04 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8298 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8298 forum.post@kidology.org Wow!! Thanks to all of you for the GREAT ideas! This has definitely given me a wonderful place to start from. I know I'll be using this discussion forum as a resource many times as I get started in this new congregation. I'd love to hear more ideas from others! Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:16:41 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8948 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8948 forum.post@kidology.org There is a Children's Director job opening in Fl Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:14:47 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=433 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=433 Southeast There is a Children's Ministry Director job opening in GA Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:13:06 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=432 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=432 Southeast There is a Family & Children Pastor job opening in IL Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:40:36 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=373 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=373 Midwest There is a Children's Ministry Pastor/Director job opening in AZ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:55:28 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=420 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=420 Southwest There is a Early Childhood Ministries Director/Pastor job opening in CO Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:11:54 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=431 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=431 Southwest There is a Early Childhood Ministry Intern job opening in CA Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:59:44 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=430 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=430 Southwest There is a Children's Pastor job opening in PA Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:49:58 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=421 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=421 Northeast There is a Children's Minister job opening in IL Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:28:59 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=429 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=429 Midwest There is a Ministry Director job opening in IN Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:22:05 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=428 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=428 Midwest There is a Intern or Apprentice in Children's & Family Ministries job opening in ON Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:38:23 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=413 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=413 International Becomeahero.org is a site that tries to supply helps and ideas to supplement children's lessons. It also has many articles to help in leadership training for people in various ministries. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:14:46 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=844 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=844 Websites Superior church management software to support your ministry. Robust Children's Check In, Membership, Attendance Tracking, Reporting & Much More! Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:18:03 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=843 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=843 Products RDS is a full featured church software with features for child check-in, attendance and membership tracking and other features. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:04:09 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=842 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=842 Products Child Check-in Software Streamline your check-in process while increasing security. Print nametags, security receipts, automatically record attendance and assign kids to rooms. Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:43:20 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=838 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=838 Products Mailchimp allows you to send up to 3000 emails a month free of charge. They have templates, allow you to create your own templates, and even provide reporting on how your email blast was opened and when. I have a number of mailing lists in mailchimp and it is a great way to keep in contact with th... (more) Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:41:40 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=837 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=837 Websites By the Book offers software to the hispanic church. You can track donations, visitors, groups and classes, and you can keep the children safe through live child check in. By the Book ofrece software para la iglesia hispana. Puede seguir sus contribuciones, visitantes, grupos y clases, y puede gua... (more) Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:16:20 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=836 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=836 Spanish Support site for a rotation Sunday School curriculum book. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:14:32 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=835 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=835 Curriculum Evangelism through Clowning and Circus Stunts! Witness the power of the Holy Spirit at work in a way that reaches all age levels from 3 to a 103! This is extreme evangelism that will have your community and church wanting more! Presented by Chexs the clown. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:12:52 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=832 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=832 Performers Collection of pictures and ideas from children's ministry spaces across the country. Includes themed environments and play attractions. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:11:50 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=831 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=831 Websites Brenda has worked in children's ministries for nearly 30 years. She started as a Sunday School worker with 5 kids, no curriculum and no budget. Recently Brenda spent 11 years as a Children's Ministry Director for a church of over 1,000, overseeing more than 200 volunteers, a paid staff and hundred... (more) Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:08:40 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=830 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=830 Trainers Come with us to a very strange town, a place where people live their lives upside down. Now that doesn't mean the people there stand on their heads or that you'd climb to the ceiling to get into your bed. It's the wrong choices they make that we call "upside down." And some of their choices are the ... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2752 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2752 Attention, Recruits! We want YOU to join recruits Boston and Beans as they seek to join one of the most elite military units of all time. Each week Sergeant Niece teaches them lessons from the life of Joshua on courage, helping others, following God, remembering the great things God has done, prayer... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2753 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2753 Using Our Physical Bodies in Obedience to God Is your robot causing you problems? Well tune in to Dr. Tomorrow's Robot Repair Shop to learn how to fix those faulty robot parts. And while you are here, you'll learn how to associate a part of your body with a Biblical truth. In this new Elevate ser... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2754 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2754 Includes: Base pack with copies of Small Group Leader DVD, Watch It & Train DVD, Perform It Live! DVD. Deep in the heart of the jungle two daring adventurers search for what could possibly be the greatest treasure of all time. But what they find along the way will be more valuable than any ch... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2755 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2755 Includes: Base pack with copies of Small Group Leader DVD, Watch It & Train DVD, Perform It Live! DVD. Twitch, the newest employee at Berry Blast Theme Park has a lot to learn about what makes a great park employee. In order to be the best Berry Blast has to offer, Twitch has to master joy, p... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2756 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2756 Includes: Base pack with copies of Small Group Leader DVD, Watch It & Train DVD, Perform It Live! DVD. Trapped on an island they think is deserted, two castaways, Aaron and Jamie, face hunger, weather, something they think is a large bird, and the sound of something they can't even see. Will ... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2757 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2757 Includes: Base pack with copies of Small Group Leader DVD, Watch It & Train DVD, Perform It Live! DVD. Lions and Donkeys and Ravens, oh my! The animals are the main characters of Zooplosion. Watch the Bible Stories through the eyes of the animals in the Bible and see how God always provides. ... (more) Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2758 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2758 On top of this mountain, we do everything to the EXTREME! From skiing to snowboarding, ice sculpting to snowball fights, nothing is too EXTREME! for us. Especially living EXTREME! lives for God. This series takes an EXTREME! look at the teachings of Jesus. Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2748 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2748 Grab your tool belt and join Newton, Dot and Spike at the construction yard! The Great SkyBridge Showdown is not just about building a bridge, you'll also use the stories of Exodus to build trust for God. Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2743 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2743 Curriculum from 4 based off the book The Bait of Satan Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2744 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=2744