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. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:11:36 CST MIS RSSFeed Generator 1.0 An exciting form of outreach in the perfect location for reaching kids. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:12:52 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14808 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14808 zone.post@kidology.org Outreach, Missions, Event Exciting family fun night with devotional on Joshua 4. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:29:26 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14795 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14795 zone.post@kidology.org Family Night, Activities, Rocks Use interactive elements to engage your preteens and hold their attention. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:24:54 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14773 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14773 zone.post@kidology.org Interactive, Illustrate, Experience Make recruiting fun while you purposefully involve your volunteers in the process. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:15:54 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14805 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14805 zone.post@kidology.org Volunteers, Relationships Make your Children's Ministry an even safer environment with these suggestions from saftey and security experts. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:32:52 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14804 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14804 zone.post@kidology.org Child Saftey, Security, Volunteer Saftey This is an object lesson or a group activity which will help explain that God sometimes has a different perspective than we do. Isaiah 55:9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Tue, 8 May 2012 12:58:19 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14761 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14761 zone.post@kidology.org Perspective, Kids are encouraged to meet with God first thing in the morning to ask for encouragement for their day ahead. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:54:50 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14747 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14747 zone.post@kidology.org Prayer in the morning Karl Bastian reviews Michelle Anthony's books, Spiritual Parenting and The Big God Story. Thu, 3 May 2012 21:14:06 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14803 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14803 zone.post@kidology.org Spiritual Parenting Karl talks about ways to Keep It S.I.M.P.L.E. in your ministry when you are starting to feel overwhelmed (Post includes an MP3) Thu, 3 May 2012 20:14:49 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14802 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14802 zone.post@kidology.org Leadership Volunteers During the month of May, Kidology Premium Members can download TruthQuest's Drive! VBS for $1 ($99 value). It's our way of saying thanks for being a Premium Member! Wed, 2 May 2012 10:41:57 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14801 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14801 zone.post@kidology.org $1 May Curriculum Download I want to do a an overnight with my 5th-6th graders (split boys/girls) with a focused study before they move up to the Student Ministry. Anyone have suggestions on some good studies you've used or seen? I'm looking at Group's "You're Designed to Shine" possibly for the girls. No idea for boys. S... (more) Wed, 16 May 2012 15:47:43 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10026 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10026 forum.post@kidology.org Thanks a bunch, that is exactly what I was looking for! Wed, 16 May 2012 15:10:06 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10021 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10021 forum.post@kidology.org Military strategy is quite fascinating, how is it that rather equipped armies can make fatal errors yet small forces sometimes conquer impossible odds. It does encourage me in ministry seeing the impressive battles of Scripture and knowing that I am on God's side...hopefully not running off ahead. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:52:05 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 forum.post@kidology.org Military strategy is quite fascinating, how is it that rather equipped armies can make fatal errors yet small forces sometimes conquer impossible odds. It does encourage me in ministry seeing the impressive battles of Scripture and knowing that I am on God's side...hopefully not running off ahead. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:57 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 forum.post@kidology.org There is a "successful" talk in my church asking if the materials we choose to teach kids achieve the objectives we set out to do.  Is there a form or evaluation for parents /students or teachers to fill out?  Does these evaluation work? To me it sounds more like formality ... (more) Wed, 16 May 2012 12:58:39 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10024 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10024 forum.post@kidology.org Does this have any Curriculum in it? Wed, 16 May 2012 11:46:50 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8286 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8286 forum.post@kidology.org I am reading that book right now, as well as No Man Left Behind!Art Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:19 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 forum.post@kidology.org MinisterJoel,  I am a Children's Minister and have just recently went through the same ordeal.  However, I pursued and obtained my CDL in the State of Alabama.  It has made my life so much easier and then it has its drawbacks with perks.  My church purchased a 29 passenger bus fr... (more) Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:58 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10021 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10021 forum.post@kidology.org [QUOTE=lindy1] I just accepted a children's pastorate at a good sized church.  Today was the first Sunday.  I have lots of cm experience and have never had discipline issues with kids.  These kids walked in and read to tear the person leading limb by limb.  I didn't know the names so I could call th... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 23:43:38 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4200 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4200 forum.post@kidology.org Very excited to have Joel host the show this week, I leave Thursday for Yosemite Summit! I should probably explain Joel's reference to me giving him the nickname, Burrito! (no, it's not a reference to his size.... or smell!) When I visited his church a few years ago to speak at a conference he put o... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 23:30:45 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 forum.post@kidology.org This thread is for discussion of Kidmin Talk #031 Continuing our month of guest hosts (while Karl is off hiking at Yosemite Summit), we're excited to welcome Joel Smith, Children and Family Pastor at Lake Bible Church, located near Portland, OR.  Who would have thought that ancient military stra... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 18:12:53 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10023 forum.post@kidology.org (Thanks for starting a fresh thread! See? Before I even could get here, you are getting some specific help and encouragement.) Good stuff up there. First of all, (I hate sounding like a sales plug, so if you can't afford it, e-mail support and we'll send it to you for free - but consider getting ... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 18:12:52 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10020 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10020 forum.post@kidology.org We are having a marriage weekend at our church and I am in charge of childcare. The hours are Friday 6:30-9:30 Saturday 8:30-3:45 We've done this a few years now and every year our nursery group is different. This year we have so far 5 kids signed up. A 6 month old, a 2 year old and 3 toddlers ... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:11 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10022 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10022 forum.post@kidology.org [QUOTE=wendynoeli] Wow I've just been exposed to Kidology and I'm so upset that I didn't find it sooner. It's been such a blessing to my life as a Children's Pastor and its ministered to my personal life so thank you! May God continue to Bless you guys. [/QUOTE] Wendy, Thank you so much for your enc... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 14:28:32 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007 forum.post@kidology.org We've done a lock-in with the boys and the girls at the church before, where we stayed awake all night. PM me and I will give you a schedule of that night. We did something different every hour to help them and me stay awake. I love the ideas that I have read about doing things for people in the ... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 12:39:18 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9996 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9996 forum.post@kidology.org Wow I've just been exposed to Kidology and I'm so upset that I didn't find it sooner. It's been such a blessing to my life as a Children's Pastor and its ministered to my personal life so thank you! May God continue to Bless you guys. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:59:29 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10007 forum.post@kidology.org Also - With kids who are experiencing pain around this issue.  I might go to Joseph.  Sin happens in our lives and the effects of other's sin does hurt us, but our God is bigger than that!  He uses everything for our good and his glory.  Tue, 15 May 2012 06:12:42 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8033 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8033 forum.post@kidology.org Wayne - I just want to say Amen to your comments.  We so often get tripped up because on some level we really don't believe sin is sin.  And we ALL sin this side of heaven.  One other point, if we shy away from the topic of marriage and divorce entirely, how will these children ... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 06:08:37 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8033 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8033 forum.post@kidology.org My first thought is, "Do you have a CDL driver already at the church?" (I don't know if you've checked this out or not.)  If not, or if that person is not willing or able to help you, keep reading.I'm not sure if you are asking about hiring a driver or getting a license for yourself.&... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:20:15 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10021 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10021 forum.post@kidology.org Hey, If the group isn't too big, then I am sure that doing an Olympics camp will be a ton of fun for them! If you are looking for a lesson to do with that competition, I would recommend you check out 2 Timothy 4:6-8. Paul's analogies would fit perfectly with what the kids are doing and make the les... (more) Mon, 14 May 2012 23:32:51 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9946 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9946 forum.post@kidology.org There is a Children's Ministry Director job opening in Fri, 4 May 2012 22:33:53 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=505 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=505 Northeast There is a CHILDREN'S PASTOR job opening in MO Fri, 4 May 2012 22:32:30 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=504 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=504 Midwest There is a Children's Ministries Assistant Director job opening in IL Fri, 4 May 2012 22:31:26 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=503 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=503 Midwest There is a Director of Children and Family Ministries job opening in TN Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:01:47 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=500 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=500 Southeast There is a Children's Ministries Pastor job opening in OR Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:13:26 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=483 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=483 Northwest There is a Children's Ministry Administrator job opening in MO Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:12:32 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=498 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=498 Midwest There is a Associate Pastor of Children & Families job opening in Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:11:55 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=497 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=497 Midwest There is a Elementary Coordinator job opening in IN Thu, 1 Mar 2012 21:28:11 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=495 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=495 Midwest There is a Early Childhood Coordinator job opening in IN Thu, 1 Mar 2012 21:27:31 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=494 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=494 Midwest There is a Children's Director job opening in Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:33:30 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=493 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=493 Southeast Free, Printable Certificates for the children in your life. At CertificateTemplate.org, you will find all different kinds of free, printable ceritficates for children. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:14:18 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=876 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=876 Websites Full Color ministry banners for your children's ministry Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:13:26 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=875 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=875 Products Object Lesson Central 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, 13 Feb 2012 14:45:46 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 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:59:18 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=874 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=874 Curriculum KidCheck is a leading provider of secure, web-based children's check-in software and check-in station solutions for churches. KidCheck delivers easy-to-use, reliable and secure check-in systems backed by expert, personal service and support. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:20:39 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=535 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=535 Products The Good News in Color for Kids by Rev. Dennis Barta. Most witnessing tools for children are designed for adults to share with kids; this tool is designed for kids to use with kids. 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What Baptism Is All About for Kids by Rev. Dennis Barta. When children ask to be baptized this booklet will help prepare them for one of the most meaningful experiences of their Christian life. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:19:30 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=870 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=870 Products DC4K or DivorceCare for Kids is a biblically based, Christ-centered ministry tool designed to bring healing to children of divorce. It points them to God and introduces them to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It can also be an outreach for churches to use in their local communities. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:41:41 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=128 http://www.kidology.org/network/directory/listing_detail.asp?listing_id=128 Products Lessons on creation and the flood. Used 13 lesson curriculum. Includes posters and activity sheets. Fri, 20 Mar 3012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3750 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3750 A wonderful collection of teaching tools and classroom resources for Sunday School or Children s Church. 52 ways to teach children to pray (the reproducible pages have been torn out but are all here) 52 ways to teach memory verses (very good) Bible Story Coloring Pages from Gospel Light (very g... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3954 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3954 A small set of Children s Church and Sunday School Teacher Resources. Sunday School Ideas: Bible Crafts, Games, Puppets and Stories for Grades 1-2 (good) Teaching to Wonder: Spiritual Growth Through Imagination and Movement by Judy Gattis Smith (good) Using Gods World In Christian Education by ... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3955 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3955 A small set of Children s Church and Sunday School Teacher Resources. Child Evangelism Fellowship s Patriarchs: 5 Complete Lessons for the lives of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (brand new) Child Evangelism Fellowship s Joseph: 5 Complete Lessons for the flannel board covering the life of Joseph (bra... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3956 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3956 Gently used 7 disc DVD set of Howard Hendricks s 7 Laws of the Teacher: Applied Principles of Learning. The DVDs have been watched but are in excellent condition. The Course Notebook is like new. The topics on the DVDs are Law 1 Teacher, Law 2 Education, Law 3 Activity, Law 4 Communication, Law 5 He... (more) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3950 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3950 Gently used Summer 2008 Leader Guide with lesson plans for 13 weeks. Sing Along Songs DVD volume 10. Sing Along Songs Volume 10 CD. Songs From FaithWeaver CD Summer 2008. Skit book. Several Interactive Gizmos, although unsure if complete set of gizmos. The Teacher s Lesson guide has some pencil mark... (more) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3939 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3939 Gently used Fall 2008 Leader Guide with lesson plans for 13 weeks. Skit book. Projects with a Purpose book. 1 Interactive Gizmo.The Teacher s Lesson guide has some pencil markings and has been torn out of the book and put into paper clipped lesson sections but otherwise everything is in good used co... (more) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3940 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3940 Gently used Winter 2008-2009 Leader Guide with lesson plans for 13 weeks. Sing Along Songs DVD volume 12. Sing Along Songs Volume 12 CD. Songs From FaithWeaver CD Winter 2007-2008. Projects With A Purpose Leader Guide. Several Interactive Gizmos, although unsure if complete set of gizmos. The Teache... (more) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3941 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3941 Gently used Fall 2009 Leader Guide with lesson plans for 13 weeks. Sing Along Songs DVD volume 3. Songs From FaithWeaver CD Fall 2009. KidsOwn Worship Fall 2009 DVD. Projects With A Purpose Leader Guide. Skit book. Several Interactive Gizmos, although unsure if complete set of gizmos.The Teacher s ... (more) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3942 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3942 Gently used Winter 2009-2010 Leader Guide with lesson plans for 13 weeks. Sing Along Songs DVD volume 4. Songs From FaithWeaver CD Winter 2009-2010. Projects With A Purpose Leader Guide. Skit book. Several Interactive Gizmos, although unsure if complete set of gizmos. The Teacher s Lesson guide has ... (more) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3943 http://www.kidology.org/store/catalog.asp?item=3943