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Kidology Crash CourseWhat are the secrets for connecting with kids? How can you make your classroom one that kids will talk about years from now? How do you share the Gospel with children in more creative and effective ways? What's the best way to unleash your own creativity?

You've always wanted to become a "Kidologist" and master the ways of "Kidology"!  Now is your chance to spend an entire day with me and learn my ministry secrets in person.  It's a great opportunity to take your own personal ministry technique up several notches in 2011!

On March 15, 2011, spend an entire day with me in San Diego at the Town and Country Resort.  In this very informal learning environment, I'll take you on a learning journey through my 4 favorite training sessions.

The cost is only $69... and I'll make it worth your investment with the resources you will receive that day!

Learn more about this Kidology Crash Course...

Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
Kidology To Go: Idea Swaps & RV Christmas Decorating
Kidology To GoMarty Martin and the rest of the Kidology To Go crew recently wrapped up a training event in Wichita, KS
We always end each session with a time of questions, answers and idea swapping. It never fails that I get some great ideas through this idea swap meet. Yesterday as we were sharing methods of classroom and behavior management, one of the ladies in the group had a great concept she shared with us. >> Keep reading recap
As the Martins head into the holiday season, they are staying in the spirit of things by decorating the Kidology To Go Mobile Training RV, with the help of their puppet friend and One Way Street ambassador, Kevin Shutterbug. >> View Kevin's decorating slideshow

Next on the roadmap is New Mexico in January, specifically the Roswell and Carlsbad areas, followed by Kingman, Arizona.

If you or a church in your area would like to host a Kidology To Go event, drop us a line and we'll be in touch!
FREE December/January Curriculum
God's Path CurriculumDiscovering God's Path is a 3-year curriculum that Kidology is releasing on a quarterly rotation schedule. It is FREE to Kidology Premium Members via the Kidology Zones.

These easy-to-use, reproducible lessons are ideal for your weekend or midweek programs for kids in grades 2-5.   If your curriculum budget has shrunk and you are seeking affordable alternatives, let your Kidology Membership come to the rescue!

December/January Curriculum Rotation Schedule:
» Learn more about God's Path Curriculum
» Have a question? Ask in the Forums!
» Join Kidology with a Premium Membership!
Future of CM: Cliff, Houser, Kummer, Zonio, Johnson
Leadership Forum with Greg BairdWe're continuing to host discussion of Greg Baird's The Future of Children's Ministry article series in the Leadership Forum on Kidology.org.

Greg asked 18 kidmin leaders what they think lies in store for children's ministry and they responded with articles posted on his site, KidMin360.com.


Kidology Basic and Premium Members can react and ask questions with Greg and others in the Leadership Forum.  Jump in!

Read articles by...

» Jonathan Cliff
» Tina Houser
» Tony Kummer
» Henry Zonio
» Mike Johnson
Learn from Karl at CPC!
CPCThe Children's Pastors' Conference is the premier Christian ministry conference that focuses exclusively on children's and family ministry. Brought to you by the International Network of Children's Ministry (INCM), CPC 2011 will take place in both Orlando, FL (January 12-15) and San Diego, CA (March 15-18).

The beginning of CPC features optional pre-conference workshops called Fast Tracks. Kidology founder Karl Bastian will be presenting a Fast Track at the San Diego CPC location on March 15.

» Learn more about CPC and Karl's Fast Track
» Official Website: INCM.org
» Discuss CPC in the Kidology Forums
» Kidologist.com: Why Go To CPC?
Free Bulletin Insert for December
Bulletin InsertsHeritage Builders monthly "Generation to Generation" bulletin inserts are available for FREE download to all Kidology Premium Members. This great resource is ideal to use in your church.
  • Features content focused on training parents to spiritually nurture their children
    • Practical ideas for spiritual formation at home
    • Positive Parenting information
    • Financial tips
    • Family Night ideas
  • Equip parents with a "take home" resource each month
  • Develop parents' skills, knowledge and confidence in discussing spiritual issues at home
  • Repurposable content that can also be used on website and family e-newsletters
  • Bulletin-friendly printable format with 8 ½ by 5 ½ design in black & white or color
» Download December's insert NOW
Just 10 days 'til The Voyage of the Dawn Treader!
Voyage of the Dawn TreaderThe theatrical debut of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader hits theaters on December 10.  Is your children's ministry ready to journey into Narnia?

Download a free sample of our 10 lesson series and see what's available to help your kids set sail through the 3rd installment of C.S. Lewis' excursion through The Chronicles of Narnia.

» Download Dawn Treader Sample (PDF, 5.4MB)


Written by children's pastor Nicki Straza, this downloadable study includes everything you need to plan, organize, and teach the adventures found in this magical book. Experience King Caspian's voyage through magic waters to the End of the World!

Just $25 for Kidology Premium Members! 

» Order via the Kidology Store
» Discuss Narnia curriculum in the Kidology Forums

Get creative ideas in the Christmas Zone
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'll find complete Christmas Lessons like Wise Kids Still Seek Him (a 3-part series) to a theme like Birthday Party for Jesus. How about devotionals such as Why Come as a Child? or performance ideas like Why Christmas?

You may need to fire up some Christmas music to get you in the proper mood, but it will be worth it!

» Explore the Chistmas Zone for ideas!
» Shop the Kidology Store for Christmas resources
The Kid's Church Cookbook - Part 6: The Kitchen Crew
Part 5: Getting CreativeGet your copy of...
The Kids Church Cookbook - Part 6: The Kitchen Crew

This installment will help you develop your ministry's upper elementary children into leaders. Learn what happens back in the kitchen when you put kids in charge, as well as how to engage parents and other adults to help in children's church.

You'll also receive a "side dish" consisting of a 20+ minute Training Video as part of The Kids Church Cooking Show... Episode 6 - Games! Enhance your teaching in children's church through the use of engaging activities & games.

Kidology Premium Members can pick up this installment for just $11.99. Save more by pre-paying for all 7 Kids Church Cookbook installments using our Subscription Plan option!

» Part 6: The Kitchen Crew - Members save $3
» Part 5: Getting Creative
» Part 4: Choosing Ingredients
» Part 3: Developing the Recipe
» Part 2: Setting the Mood
» Part 1: Called to be a Chef of God's Word
» Learn more about The Kids Church Cookbook
Christmas Bingo - Just $7
Christmas BingoAre you looking for a quick and easy activity for Christmas? Try Christmas Bingo, by Susan E. Harper, author of Easter Bingo and the The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe 10-Lesson Series.

Includes...
  • 35 different reproducible Christmas Bingo Cards
  • 1 reproducible Christmas Bingo Master Card
  • 1 reproducible Number Card
  • 1 reproducible Game Direction Sheet
  • Grade School Word Version
  • Preschool Picture-Only Version
  • Color Sheets for Transparencies
  • Suggested Lesson Plan
Ideal for kids who know the Christmas story, as well as those who don't, these fully reproducible sheets are ready for your printer.  Available as immediate download!

» Just $7 in the Kidology Store