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October 18, 2016
 
 

Where is the Ministry "Pause" Button?

 

Too often ministry feels like the Fast Forward button is stuck, or maybe even the Skip button has caused you to miss out on some much needed down time, or family time. If only there were a Ministry Remote you could use to hit Pause or even Stop once in a while.

 

After over twenty years in full time children’s ministry, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to survive and thrive in ministry... and I learned many of the lessons the hard way.

 

In our Kidology Online Training area you will find many helpful training resources, such as this audio recording from a few years ago when I spoke on this topic for an online conference. You will learn what it means to be a “proactive leader,” and how to say “NO” to the ever present demands in ministry. Learn some tips on how to get along with your senior pastor as well as insight on how to prioritize your family. This is a workshop that many have said had a dramatic impact on their life and ministry.

 

Listen Now!

 

 

Because Jesus Loves Children,

 

Pastor Karl Bastian

The Kidologist

 

P.S. You may also enjoy: Take Your Life Back from the Church 

 
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Trunk or Treat Outreach
 

Provide a safe alternative for families on Halloween by organizing your own Trunk or Treat outreach event!

 

The Trunk or Treat Halloween Outreach Planning Guide helps redeem a frustrating holiday for Christians. By providing you with the tools to host a successful fall outreach event, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to share the Gospel with families.  This bridge-building is great for connecting with those who may not visit your church at any other time throughout the year.

 

Authored by 3 experienced children's pastors, this Guide outlines how you can make Halloween a time to love kids, minister to families, and serve the community together as a church.

 

»  Download for $9.99

 
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Worship Response Stations
 

Jesse Joyner shares with us ideas for how to use worship station. They allow kids to express themselves in ways that they are most comfortable.

 

"Some kids respond well with hands-on and interactive activities while others are fine being still or reading. Most kids have a variety of learning styles inside of them anyway, so it’s good to have the different stations so they can move around freely as they like."

 

»  Read the full article in the Kidology Zones!

 
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Take the Spiritual Next Steps
 

Next Steps for Kids has been used for decades by Kidology folks, and now this child-parent course has been updated for your ministry! In addition to student handouts, teacher tools, memory verse cards and bonus PowerPoints to make teaching more visual, we also developed a companion Student edition so it can be used with middle schoolers as well.

 

Partner with your parents to help them guide their children through the Next Steps in their faith by teaming up to study Salvation, Baptism, Communion and Discipleship. This four week course that you offer to parents to take with their kids helps to lay a foundation that will last a lifetime.

 

»  Check out Next Steps for Kids and Next Steps for Students 

 
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Articles and Resources for Leaders and Administrators
 
So, you're in charge of the Children's Ministry?  HELP IS HERE!
 
Whether you are a Children's Pastor, Director, Coordinator, or Hold-it-all-together-er, the fact is you need ideas, and you need them fast!  If you're looking for a sample policy manual, a permission slip, or other administrative help, this is the place to look!

 

If you have a question or issue you would like to see addressed here, please contact us. We have a team of veteran children's ministry administrators ready to help. 

 

»  See what help you can find in the Kidology Administration Zone

 
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Free 3-Year God's Path Curriculum
 

It's never too late to start Discovering God's Path.  This 3-year curriculum is released on a quarterly rotation schedule, and 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!

 

»  Learn more about God's Path Curriculum 

»  Have a question? Ask in the Forums!

»  Join Kidology with a Premium Membership! 

 
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Kidology 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.

 

Mark it on your calendar and register today:

Thursday Oct. 6-Monday Oct. 10, 2016

 

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

»  Register today for this unique experience!

 
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