Kidology.org
Save $50 on CPC!

I attended my first Children's Pastors' Conference back in the mid 1990's and haven't missed a single CPC since. I've lost track, but I believe I've been to over 35 CPCs! Yes, I have done workshops, hosted roundtables, taken church tours, and exhibited products, but even during seasons of life when I was taking a break from active ministry, I still attended! Why? Because CPC is not only good for ministry, it is good for relationships and the soul.

There are many good conferences out there, and you ought to visit many of them. But none come close to the networking power, breadth of resources, quality of speakers, quantity of options, and level of excellence you find at the Children's Pastors' Conference. It is obvious they have been at this for years and know exactly what they are doing.

Come find out for yourself!  I hope to see you in San Diego from March 14-17.  I will be working in the DiscipleLand booth telling people about DiscipleTown, and we'll also be hosting a Kidology Gathering.

Keep reading for information on how you can save $50 on your registration for CPC!

Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
Easter Lessons: Amazing Race, Amazin' Grace
The Amazing Race
Inspired by The Amazing Race television show, Amazing Race, Amazin' Grace is a 4-week series of lessons that journey through the Easter story. 

During the adventure, each "team" will meet significant characters, including Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate, Judas Iscariot, a Roman Centaur, Simon Peter, and Barabbas.  As with the TV namesake, kids will have to find their own way along the route while encountering Roadblocks & Detours. At the end of each day, a Pit Stop features a short devotional giving the perspective of one of the characters.

These lessons are FREE to Kidology Premium Members and include downloadable Microsoft Word and PowerPoint files to help you teach the story.

» Get started with Amazing Race, Amazin' Grace
» Also of interest: Amazing Race Camp Theme Notebook
Children's Pastors' Conference: San Diego 2009
CPCINCM's annual Children's Pastors' Conference takes place in San Diego, CA during March 14-17 at the Town & Country Hotel and Conference Center.

Thanks to our friends at INCM, we're happy to offer you a Discount Code that will save you $50 on attending CPC.  Simply use KID10 while you are processing your registration!

» INCM.org: Register online for CPC
» Kidologist.com: I'll Give You $50 To Join Me at CPC
» Learn more about the Children's Pastors' Conference
» Official CPC Blog
Ready for St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day
Now you can easily create a memorable party day full of impact for the children and families in your church.

The St. Patrick's Day Extreme Party Plan from Children's Church Stuff is all about sharing the gospel. The lesson includes the History of St. Patrick's Day, along with games, crafts, snacks, and extras to make the day extra fun!

» Only $9.50 via the Kidology Store!
DiscipleTown Unit #6 arrives March 15
"How to Make Good Friends"Are you ready for DiscipleTown Unit #6 - How to Make Good Choices?  It's coming March 15!

In the meantime, make sure you are caught up on other DiscipleTown Kid's Church curriculum releases, including: 
  1. How to Worship God
  2. How to Use My Bible
  3. How to Grow Spiritual Fruit
  4. How to Make Good Friends
  5. How to Follow God's Plan
This curriculum was developed by Karl Bastian, a veteran children's pastor who has written and led more than 1,000 children's church services in a variety of settings.

Whether you lead in a small urban church, a large suburban church, or a mobile church, you need a curriculum that is unique, flexible, and affordable. In DiscipleTown, you'll find a customizable curriculum that seems like it was written by someone just like you... because it was!

»
Learn more about DiscipleTown curriculum
Easter Bingo Game
Easter Bingo
Are you looking for a quick and easy activity for Easter Sunday? How about Easter Bingo by Susan E. Harper, author of the popular The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Companion Study.

These fully reproducible sheets are just waiting to be photocopied. Available for immediate download!

Includes:
  • 35 different reproducible Easter Bingo Cards
  • 1 reproducible Easter Bingo Master Card
  • 1 reproducible Number Card
  • 1 reproducible Game Direction Sheet
  • Grade School Word Version
  • Preschool Picture-Only Version
  • Reproducible Coloring Sheets
  • Color Sheets for Transparencies
  • Suggested Lesson Plan
» Just $7 for Kidology members!
Easter Background Graphics
Worship Photos
Worship Photos: Easter Art is an eclectic collection of Easter season imagery from vintage art, stained glass windows, and stylized digital photos. This assortment of festive images is designed with Easter in mind.

All images are 1024 x 768 pixel resolution JPG files which can be used in any presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint. This download version of Easter Art provides you with 125 unique images.

» Worship Photos: Easter Art
» Worship Photos: Easter - The Passion & Power
» Worship Photos: Easter - The Last Days of Jesus
Eggceptional Easter Stuff
Easter Zone
We all know that Easter is more than bunnies and Marshmallow Peeps! But how do you relate Christ's resurrection with your kids?

If you are a Kidology Member, grab some fresh ideas eggsploring our collection of Easter resources in the Zones. There's still time to pull everything together for Easter Sunday.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

» Visit Kidology's Easter Zone!
Kidology Open Source Curriculum
Kidology Open Source CurriculumKidology Open Source Curriculum is a collection of teaching tools you download, remix, and share with others!

Get a complete 3-year children's ministry curriculum for FREE.  This collection consists of three 1-year programs: Old Testament Chronological Study, New Testament Chronological Study, and Value Keepers of the Bible

All you need is a Kidology Membership - whether that be at the FREE Basic level or the all-access Premium option -- to download our Open Source Curriculum.

Then go ahead and upload your changes to the curriculum so that others can use it as well.  Each unit features interactive discussions via the Kidology Forums.  Pull down the content, modify it, and upload your new version. 

Let's do something collaborative and benefit everyone who works with kids at church, school, and home!


» Learn more about Kidology Open Source Curriculum
» Discuss this FREE curriculum in the Forums
» Join Kidology with a Basic or Premium Membership!