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   Is This Your Letter?Dear Senior Pastor,
I'm thinking of quitting.
Don't get me wrong. I love my job. I love the kids. I even love you, most of the time. (J/K) It's just that I feel like I hardly know God any more. I know that sounds crazy, I'm a pastor for crying out loud! But speaking of crying - if I was really honest with you (and with God), I might just cry out. But I don't dare. I just keep on the happy face, stay busy, and hope no one knows how empty I feel inside sometimes. No, most of the time.
Busyness is my secret to survival. But if I could get away from all this "ministry stuff," just for a little while - I think it would do wonders for my soul... and for the ministry. Ultimately the kids would benefit too, because everything I do would be more genuine coming from someone who isn't going through the motions. Rather, they would be impacted by someone who has literally walked with God for a few days.
Do you think the ministry could survive a few days without me while I go reconnect with God? My family needs me to. I really need it. My soul needs it. I promise you, it's the best thing you could send me to right now. I'll be back before you know it, and I'll be a different person. For I will have been with God, without distraction.
Thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
YOU
P.S...
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| Unbridled: You're already crazy, so why not attend? |
 "As a Children's Pastor, I often find myself doing things I never thought I would try... at least not while in a sane state of mind. I have jumped off cliffs and into lakes; I have wallowed in a giant slime pit and taken a headfirst dive down the Slip n' Slide; I have even locked myself in an old firehouse with 200 plus preteens and stayed up all night.
I have done all of these crazy things for the sake of teaching kids about Jesus. I am sure you have your own insane stories about things you have done for the sake of the kids in your ministries.
My question to you is this: When was the last time you did something crazy just for you?"
- Children's Pastor Kim Bobb, via the Unbridled Blog
Unbridled is our 3nd annual Kidology Women's Retreat at 3P Ranch in Circleville, Ohio, from May 16-18, 2011. 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, but hurry before it's too late. » Learn more at UnbridledRetreat.org» View photos of previous Unbridled retreats |
| Yosemite Summit: An Open Letter to Senior Pastors |
 "To Senior Pastors,
You may be wondering why you should allow your children's pastor to go on this "un"-conference - when for the same funds you could send them to some other conference without the "un" in front of it? Why should you grant a staff member the time and the limited resources to go hiking around the woods when there will be no workshops, no exhibit hall, and no famous speaker to fill them up with the latest in ideas, resources or training?..."
- A Letter to Senior Pastors, via the Yosemite Summit Blog
This 5-day adventure takes place May 22-26, 2011 at Yosemite National Park in California.
Limited to 8 men, it's a unique opportunity to get away from the office, the church, the phones, the Internet, and the busyness of life and ministry. Recuperate with fellow ministers while hiking, worshiping, and enjoying genuinely refreshing fellowship surrounded by vistas that only God could create. » Learn more about Yosemite Summit» Register today! Only 3 spots remaining! |
| Jesus is Real 4-Week Easter Curriculum |
 Tadpole Tails brings you Jesus is Real, a 4-week, sitcom-style video curriculum series featuring the news team from Breaking Action Daily News. This small-town newscast is dead last in the ratings until the skeptical producer, Bentley, orders news anchor Walter Riley to report that Jesus is a fake.
With the help of a young boy and a mysterious janitor, Walter's investigative reporting leads him to a pastor, professor, physician, and printer.
Each episode sheds new light on the fact that Jesus is real! While this may be "good news" to Walter, it causes lots of tension with the B.A.D. news team. .
» View samples in the Kidology Store |
| Save $25 on Go Fish VBS |
 If you are looking for a VBS option that's a refreshing break from your traditional choices, then look no further than these two kits from Go Fish.
Kickin' It Old School
With a retro 80s concert theme, your leaders and kids will be "hands on" with the Bible. This VBS uses classic hymns from their Go Fish's Kickin' It Old School album, and your kids will love the new songs, videos, skits, crafts, snacks, and karaoke times!
Backstage With the Bible
Take your kids to the ultimate "concert" experience each day to worship and sing with the Go Fish Guys! After that, it's time to go backstage, tour a recording studio, and most importantly - learn about the Bible!
Kidology Member Exclusive: Save $25 on either VBS via the Kidology Store.
Plus, the person who places the 10th order of either VBS will get it FREE! That's right, you'll be refunded your purchase price. So don't miss out on these great Kidology deals!
» Explore these Go Fish VBS kits! |
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Mailed every Monday morning, inside you'll find quick shortcuts to the latest articles, ideas, discussions, resources, and more from the world of Kidology. Plus, each issue will include the return of our famous "Manic Monday" discount to use in the Kidology Store - exclusive to subscribers of this newsletter!
This new e-mail is a great compliment to the existing newsletter you are reading right now, so you won't want to miss it!
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| Kidology Exclusive Easter Special: My Awesome God - The Easter Story |
 Easter Sunday is typically a high attendance day in church and Sunday School. Here's a new and creative way to help your children and families focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ... My Awesome God: The Easter Story book from DiscipleLand:
- 7 Easter stories help children embrace what the Bible says about God - who He is, what He is like, and what He does
- Each story is crafted to engage younger children, and is faithful to the Biblical text
- Vibrant art, bursting with rich detail, fills every page
Every young child, parent, and grandparent needs a copy of this 16-page Easter Storybook.
Kidology Exclusive: Twenty Books for the Price of Ten
BUY ONE SET OF 10 BOOKS - GET ANOTHER SET FREE!
At this price, you can give one to every child as a GIFT on Easter Sunday!
» Just $19.90 in the Kidology Store
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| Easter Resources Guide |
 We know you use Kidology for great ideas, such as those found in our Easter Zone.
If you are looking for more resources, such as helpful curriculum, here's a guide to some Easter products in the Kidology Store you should explore!
You'll find single and multi-week curriculums, holiday-themed countdowns, music, and even candy!
» Easter Resources Guide |
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