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Introducing The Kids Church Cookbook

I'm excited to announce the release of The Kids Church Cookbook, a project I have been working on for over 3 years! This is a massive 7-part rewrite of my classic Kids Church Book, expanded and supplemented, and now including 7 training videos as well!

The Kids Church CookbookEach installment features an idea-packed and training-rich 25+ page PDF Manual and a 15+ minute Training Video (check out photos of the video shoot on my blog!)

Here's an overview of Part 1, Called to be a Chef of God's Word: "This introductory unit establishes your role as a Chef of God's Word and lays the foundation for the rest of the book.

It is loaded with tips and secrets on planning, launching, and running a successful children's church as well as addressing the issue of whether or not to have a kids church in the midst of a resurgence of emphasis on family ministry."

We've worked hard to update this kids church resource to greatly equip and encourage your efforts in ministry.  Plus, we've added a cost-saving Subscription Plan to make it more affordable (Kidology Members can save a few bucks more!)

If you have any questions about The Kids Church Cookbook, feel free to ask me in the Kidology Forums!


Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
NOW AVAILABLE: The Kids Church Cookbook: Part 1
The Kids Church CookbookThe Kids Church Cookbook cooks up Karl Bastian's secrets for what it takes to be a Chef of the Word of God -- and he should know, having served up over 1,000 Kids Church services! This resource is loaded with insightful instruction and practical training that will help both beginners and veterans.

There are 7 individual training installments to The Kids Church Cookbook, each featuring a 25+ page PDF as the "main course," along with a "side dish" consisting of a 15+ minute Training Video.

The first installment, Called to be a Chef of God's Word, is now available for immediate download for just $11.99 if you are a Kidology Premium Member.

» Order Part 1: Called to be a Chef of God's Word
» Learn more about The Kids Church Cookbook
Kidology Zones: 1,000's of Ideas and Growing!
Kidology ZonesKidology's Zones are a knowledge base full of thousands of ideas... and growing.  They feature easy-to-search summaries and Facebook integration so you can discuss the ideas submitted by others. Many submissions include downloadable attachments so you can customize the concepts for your own ministry!

Selected Zone posts are freely accessible, while others require Kidology Basic or Premium Membership.

Here are some recent submissions to check out!
» Explore Kidology's Zones
Karl + Video = Humorous Cookbook introduction!
The Kids Church CookbookGet a "taste" of The Kids Church Cookbook via this introductory video from Karl Bastian, featuring an overview of the 7 installments that make up the series.

A note from Karl:
"You are invited to sit back, relax, and enjoy this 19-minute video that will introduce you to the Cookbook concept as well as show you just what a wonderful REAL CHEF I am when it comes to food.

Perhaps, when it is done, you may think I should stick to children's ministry and not real food, but it was fun to make, if not to eat!"

» Watch introduction video NOW!
Unbridled, a Kidology Women's Retreat - May 24-26, 2010
Unbridled"I discovered when I took a little time out for me, I didn't feel quite so exhausted the next day... I also learned that I could praise God from the saddle for His amazing creation. 

Riding at 3P Ranch became my time of quiet worship, my time to pray and my peace in the insanity of ministry.  It became my refuge in times of turmoil. From this need in my own life, Unbridled was born."

- Children's Pastor Kim Bobb, via the Unbridled Blog



Are you looking for something fun and refreshing to plug into this spring? Well, look no further than Unbridled.

Unbridled is our 2nd annual Kidology Women's Retreat at 3P Ranch in Circleville, Ohio, from May 24-26, 2010. We will be learning about horses, saddling up, hiking, spending time in the Word, having bonfires, enjoying nature, laughing, and bonding together.

Take a break, get away from the busyness of ministry, and listen to what the Lord has for you! Join us at Unbridled, only 6 spots available!

» Learn more at the all-new UnbridledRetreat.org
» Are you a guy?  Yosemite Summit is the option for you!
Talkin' Christmas in the Forums
Kidology ForumsWith Christmas coming "oh, too soon," questions are flying in the Kidology Forums regarding how to best prepare for this holiday.

Here are just a few conversations that are taking place as we gear up for December 25:

Do you have a question?  Can you contribute to the discussion and help someone else?  Drop by the Kidology Forums and chime in!

» Get answers in the Kidology Forums
Save on the Cookbook with Subscription Plan
The Kids Church CookbookLooking for a way to save on The Kids Church Cookbook?  Kidology is excited to announce our pre-paid Subscription Plan!

If you prepay for all 7 Cookbook installments using our $69.99 Subscription Plan, you'll save almost $14! Plus, you'll be the first to receive a new installment when it becomes available, ahead of those who purchase each installment individually.

Finally, after all 7 installments have been published, you'll be mailed a FREE CD-ROM featuring Parts 1-7, every video of The Kids Church Cooking Show, and other bonus features.

» Subscribe for just $69.99 and save!
Jumbo Stacks from Speed Stacks
Jumbo StacksSpeed Stacks Jumbo Stacks are a perfect way to turn up the fun and add more movement at the same time.

Floor relays and doubles stacking are a whole new challenge with these large scale cups. Three different color sets of 12 Jumbo cups are included so the whole group can participate at once.

"I love how Speed Stacks keeps innovating on a simple concept that kids love," notes Karl Bastian.  "It's a tool that helps adults connect and engage with children in a highly interactive and competitive way, but where the playing field is truly level."

Each Jumbo Cup is 10.8 inches high x 9.2 inches in diameter.


» Learn more about Jumbo Stacks - Kidology Members save $10
» Kidologist.com: Karl talks about Jumbo Stacks
Don't miss the Thanksgiving Zone!
ThanksgivingGobble up large helpings of Kidology Thanksgiving ideas! From historical to fun, we've got a wide variety of lessons, articles, and ideas for you to use this holiday in your children's ministry.

(Unfortunately, this Zone does not include any recipes for making Snoopy's famous Thanksgiving dinner of jelly beans, toast, and popcorn -- if you haven't a clue what that means, then you might want to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!)

» Explore the Thanksgiving Zone
» Ask Thanksgiving questions in the Forums
Coming November 20: DiscipleTown Unit 3
DiscipleTownWith over 200 churches already using the first two units of our new  DiscipleTown Kid's Church curriculum, you may be asking, "When is Unit 3 going to be available?"

The next installment will be released November 20 and is titled "How to Grow Spiritual Fruit".  Moving forward, a new DiscipleTown installment will arrive each month throughout the school year.

Haven't tried DiscipleTown yet?  What are you waiting for?  Each unit is designed to stand-alone or be used with other installments.  Plus, being available via download, it's quick to get and quite affordable!

» Unit 2: "How to Use My Bible" - Kidology Members save $5
» Unit 1: "How to Worship" - Kidology Members save $5
» Learn more about DiscipleTown curriculum