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Thanks to social networking, I was able to meet up with @ronbrooks77 when I recently passed his way to speak at the Kids on the Rock Conference in Michigan.  We've been Twitter buds for awhile, but had Karl & Ronnever connected in person.  

After firing up the GPS, we soon were sharing ministry stories over chips & salsa at a local Chili's.  Ron even got to be the first to give me some feedback on a new ministry project I'm working on.

People often ask me if social networking is worth the time and energy.  Based on our experiences, I think Ron & I would both answer positively.  I love when e-mails and Twitter usernames become real names and faces. It doesn't happen often enough, but when it does, it is a real treat.

So when are you going to connect with me on Twitter and Facebook? We'll never get to enjoy a meal if we don't first connect online. I love sharing links, pictures, jokes, ideas, and resources. So join me in the social sphere, and maybe next time, the chips will be on me!

 

Because Jesus Loves Children,

Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"  

NEW CONTEST: Spring into the Kidology Garage Sale!  
Spring into the Kidology Garage Sale Contest

During the month of May, we invite you to find great deals and earn cash when you Spring into the Kidology Garage Sale.  You might just win something too!    

 

This month, we encourage you to Sell Your Items in the Kidology Garage Sale.  Every new product submitted will enter you into a contest to win 3 months of DiscipleTown curriculum.   

 

You get a new entry for each product submitted!  We'll be giving away multiple prizes, so don't miss out!  


» Start selling in the Garage Sale today!

 

Got a Buck? Get a VBS!   
Drive! VBS Thanks to our friends at TruthQuest, Kidology Premium Members can download the Drive! VBS for just $1 during the month of May!

To put it into perspective, this is a full VBS curriculum that retails at over $100. Download this for $1 and your Kidology Premium Member just paid for itself... and then some! Yes, membership does have its privileges!
 

Drive! VBS challenges kids to live their life with drive and determination. The theme revolves around a racing headquarters where the participants are rookie drivers, training to become champion race drivers in the race of life! 

 
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Get Drive! VBS for $1   

Communication with Leaders and Volunteers 
Communication There is an old saying that goes, "if you want to get a message across to a large group of people, you must say it seven times in seven ways." When it comes to church ministry, there is no doubt this is a great principle to take into every planning meeting for any program or event.

» Communicating When No One Reads   

 

Here are some recent Zone entries you should explore:

» Keepin' It Simple  

» Show Me Your Ways 

» Sublist: Deep & Wide 

» Those Wow Moments 

» Review: Spiritual Parenting & BIG GOD! 

» Recruitment Idea 

» Build a Good Reference Library 

Continue Your Journey Through Narnia 
Narnia CurriculumWere you one of the hundreds of Kidology Premium Members who downloaded a FREE copy of our The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe curriculum last month?  We hope you found it valuable!

If you'd like to continue your adventures through The Chronicles of Narnia, don't forget about Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Use Coupon Code NAR5MAY to knock off $5 on those units.  They make great off-season lessons or are ideal for a summer book/movie club!


» Narnia #2: Prince Caspian
» Narnia #3: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Always Be Careful to Examine Your Zipper... er, Zeal!
Kidmin Talk

Kids Ministry can wear you out, so how do you maintain your excitement?  Learn more as you tune into Kidmin Talk, the web show hosted by Karl Bastian.  

 

Kidmin Talk #29    

Examine Your Zipper?

 

Listen to each episode as you browse Kidology.org or subscribe in iTunes to listen on the go!   

 

Shape the show with your discussion, comments, and feedback via Twitter, the Kidology Forums, or the Show Notes. 

 

» Listen to each episode of Kidmin Talk!

FREE Bulletin Insert for May
Bulletin InsertsWe've got the May "Generation to Generation" bulletin insert ready for you, thanks to the folks at Heritage Builders.

These monthly inserts provide short articles about raising children of faith... and are available for FREE download to all Kidology Premium Members!

Topics for May include...
  • How to Make Your Home Peaceful, Untroubled, and Unafraid  
  • Make It Real with Clay! 
  • Kidology Corner, featuring a Family Devotional for mealtime
» Download May's insert NOW