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You Don't Have to Fear the Fall!
Fall Resource Guide

This season brings a lot of scary challenges, but DON'T FEAR THE FALL! Kidology is here to help with our Fall Resource Guide!

 

Click over for all the help you need!  Be prepared with seasonal curriculum, experienced coaching, and creative children's ministry tools from a resource you can trust.  

Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Discipleship, and Games galore... you'll find the resources you need!

There's nothing spooky about that!

 

Kidology Handbook - $20 for 20 Days
Handbook and Cookbook $20 for 20 days on the Kidology Handbook for Premium Members now through August 20th. Even if you're not a Member, you still save with our discounted price!
 
The Kidology Handbook: Teacher's Edition is the comprehensive ministry manual to use as a blueprint for an effective teaching ministry. Now revised and expanded, it also features a bonus audiobook version read by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist.

Learn the "Kidology Method" of relational ministry, in addition to insightful instruction on preparing & teaching lessons, sharing the Gospel, shepherding kids, classroom discipline, and more.

This Handbook Download contains:
  • PDF to print
  • MP3 Audiobook, as read by Karl Bastian 

ADDED BONUS: get The Kid's Church Cookbook for 50% off the Premium Member Price, regardless of Membership Level! Purchase the Cookbook for $35 when you also purchase the Handbook! But hurry; this deal is only available through August 20th!    

 

What is The Kids Church Cookbook?   

This ministry resource cooks up Karl Bastian's secrets for what it takes to be a Chef of the Word of God. There are 7 individual training installments, including an idea-packed and training-rich 279-page PDF as the "main course," along with a "side dish" consisting of seven 30+ minute Training Videos called "The Kids Church Cooking Show."

 

The Kids Church Cookbook download includes all 7 installments:

  • Part 1: Called to be a Chef of God's Word 
  • Part 2: Setting the Mood
  • Part 3: Developing the Recipe
  • Part 4: Choosing Ingredients
  • Part 5: Getting Creative
  • Part 6: The Kitchen Crew
  • Part 7: Menu Planning 
Be a Super Safe Hero with KidCheck Mobile!
KidCheck
KidCheck Children's Check In Systems streamlines your check-in process, improves security, and creates a positive parent and visitor experience. From easy-to-use software, including mobile check-in, to complete check-in stations, KidCheck has you covered.

KidCheck's NEW mobile check-in platform combines the ease-of-use and security features available in its children's check-in solution with the added flexibility and mobility tablet devices provide. The mobile check-in app provides the additional convenience of allowing volunteers or employees to walk around the facility with a tablet device to quickly and easily check in families.

KidCheck's Mobile Check-In Solution Includes:  

  •     Extensive security features to safely check children in and out
  •     Unique parent maintained accounts designating authorized and unauthorized guardians
  •     Check-in by phone number or scannable key tag
  •     Easily check children in to appropriate classes or services for accurate attendance tracking
  •     Print child labels and guardian receipts with unique matching security codes
  •     Add visitors
  •     Take and add photos to parent/guardian KidCheck account
  •     Add notes and allergy information to display on child name badge
  •     Utilize in kiosk mode for self check-in or provide to volunteers/employees to walk around
  •     Free, personal support and training available six days a week, including Sunday morning!

 

See KidCheck in action!  Request a FREE demo.

 

As a benefit of being a Kidology Premium Member, you receive 10% off the monthly subscription cost for a full year when you sign up for KidCheck's secure children's check-in solution.  

 

View Member Discount Information   

 

Register Now for the Kidology Coaching Summit! 
Coaching Summit
Whether you are a Kidology Coaching Graduate, current student, or looking to discover what Kidology Coaching is all about - this will be a weekend that can transform you and your ministry.

The Kidology Coaching Summit is an intimate Coaching Retreat limited to a very small group of children's ministry professionals who will enjoy a unique weekend of professional enrichment with Karl Bastian and his team of trained coaches. Attendees will be able to address specific areas of need as well as be challenged in new areas. Both one on one and group sessions will address specific areas of need as well as general areas of leadership and administration.

 

It will be a weekend of Equipping and Encouraging like you've never experienced!

  

Students will go home with practical advice, a clear sense of purpose, and with the accountability and guidance needed to follow through on the decisions and lessons learned. This is a personalized training event for the professional leader.
  • Meet the Kidology Coaches
  • Enjoy Dinner at Karl Bastian's Home
  • Spend a Day in Breckenridge at the Grand Lodge on Peak 7
  • Benefit from one on one and group coaching experiences
Back to School with Jesus

Is It Recess Yet?
Is It Recess Yet? is a 4 Week BACK TO SCHOOL Series by Karl Bastian! The purpose is to help get kids excited about school in the fall and see it in a new light. Instead of just somewhere they have to go to learn, they will be challenged to see school as a place they can shine for Jesus by being more like Him. They will be encouraged to do their best, understanding that God has a plan for each of us, and preparing for that plan is very important.

They will also be reminded not to compare themselves to others, but to see that God made them special and unique and no one else can be or do what they are meant to accomplish in this life. The secret is to be like Jesus, who at a young age the Bible says "grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52, the theme verse for this unit.)

FREE Curriculum Download for Premium Members!
» Or you can sign up today!

A Goliath App!
Kidmin Talk
Karl interviews Gerald Hinson, creator of the amazing new David vs. Goliath App from RighteousTales.com. Learn about this incredible new iPad app for kids as well as tips for using the iPad for engaging kids at church. Features a special guest appearance by Karl's eight year old son, Luke.

You can win a free David and Goliath poster...find out how!
»  Download this app for FREE!
»  Ask Gerald your questions in the Forum Discussion

Be sure to see all the app links in the show notes!
And check out this blog post on help for iPad use in Kidmin!

Kick your Bible Memory into Overdrive with Impress Kids! 
Impress Kids
Impress Kids is an awesome web-based service to help your kids memorize the Bible!

Using video, visual effects, audio, games and activities, Impress Kids keeps scripture in front of children all week long.   
   
This is a web-based service that uses video, visual effects, audio, games and activities to help your kids memorize the Bible. It's a pretty awesome way to keep scripture in front of children all week long.
     
Cool, huh? Try out Impress Kids for FREE using their 14-day trial.  Their "Revive" promotion includes 50%, 60%, and 70% discounts on all new subscriptions -- PLUS your pricing is locked in as long as your subscription stays active!   
 
» Click over to ImpressKids.com for all the details

Midweek Service: To Plan or Not to Plan
Midweek Service
Kidology Forum Member Pastor Paul Anglemyer asks for input on the benefits of planning a Midweek Service.

I have been asked by our lead pastor to give the pros and cons of a midweek service. Would you have one if you didn't have to? Why or why not?

Are there alternatives to Wednesday night programs? Could the Wednesday night be a night to prepare for Sunday? (puppet practice, worship practice, etc.)

What would you say if your lead pastor asked you to give the pros and cons of your midweek service?

2 Years of Curriculum for One Low Price! 
BibleStoryCards
For ages 5 to 12, but enjoyed by all, this curriculum kit includes both the BibleStoryCards Old Testament and New Testament Card Packs and their corresponding coloring books, SuperCards, and Storytelling and Review Guides.

The Storytelling and Review Guides are designed to provide a variety of storytelling methods with maximum flexibility-packed with tips, questions, games, maps, and charts to enhance your storytelling skills. Each of the stories is colorfully illustrated on the front and includes a Bible story, memory verse, and review questions on the back. The coloring book contains pictures identical to the corresponding BibleStoryCards and are easily reproduced so all students have their own.

Build a strong biblical foundation for your children today with proven and effective learning tools for use in Sunday school, children's ministry, or at home!

»  Get your Complete 2-Year Curriculum Kit today! 
»  Kidology Premium Members save $5! Not a member? Sign up today