Kidologist's Zone

Thoughts on Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, a film NOT recommended for use in children's ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children's Ministry that Works!, which gives valuable insight on how to shape a complete ministry by some of the best-known minds in ministry: Jim Wideman, Christine Yount, Craig Jutila, Sue Miller and several others. In a way, this book is the mentor you never had!

The Kidology Report reviews George Barna's book, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, and emphasizes the importance of churches catching a vision for kids' ministry.

The Kidology Report interviews Andrew VanDerLinden, Children's Pastor at Aurora First Assembly of God (Aurora, CO)

The Kidology Report reviews Larry Fowler's book, Rock Solid Kids, and discusses the need for churches to give "Children's Ministry" back to parents.

The Kidology Report tackles the "Top 10 Trends in Children's Ministry" that will impact your ministry in the years ahead.

A four-lesson unit on the virtue of fairness

This object lesson was written for an Awana Grand Prix devotional to be used while the judges were determining the winner.

This trick will make it look like you can read kids' minds! However, you can then talk about how only God can really read our minds.

A spin-off of the paper bag commercials for Fandango.com this Dosango Unit is a fun unit that updates the WWJD concept with a fun beach theme!

A Kids Church unit with five lessons on determination using Paul, noah, Moses, Caleb and Joshua as examples of people who were determined to keep serving God despite many trials.

Camp experience, thanks to the Kidology Foundation

Relive the excitement and training experienced at Kidology University Chicago 2005!

Relive the excitement and training experienced at Kidology University Chicago 2005!

Relive the excitement and training experienced at Kidology University Chicago 2005!

Relive the excitement and training experienced at Kidology University Chicago 2005!

In the busyness of life and ministry, don't forget your Primary Objectives, because one thing is for sure: your Enemy won't.

Spoof of the Fandango.com movie ticket commericals which use paper bag characters. "Dosango" is an invented word by the Kidologist short for "Do Say 'n' Go".

This is just a funny LEGO video to the song Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone.

Spoof of the Fandango.com movie ticket commericals which use paper bag characters. "Dosango" is an invented word by the Kidologist short for "Do Say 'n' Go".

A video I made on vacation after a morning devotional walk, so those too wimpy to join me for morning walks could experience it....

This AWESOME video of the names of Jesus travels through space. You MUST see this!

Spoof of the Fandango.com movie ticket commericals which use paper bag characters. "Dosango" is an invented word by the Kidologist short for "Do Say 'n' Go".

This video is from a Kids Church workshop - it shows the 'behind the scenes' at the Kidologist's Kids Town set.

This PowerPoint introduces the discipline of thanksgiving to children. We live in a greedy world – kids will be challenged to develop an attitude of gratitude.

This PowerPoint introduces the discipline of solitude to children. We live in a busy world – kids will be challenged to ‘turn off the busyness’ and seek God.

This lesson introduces the discipline of thanksgiving to children. We live in a greedy world – kids will be challenged to develop an attitude of gratitude.

This lesson introduces the disciplines of fasting and simplicity to children. We live in a prosperous country – even our poorest are rich by the worlds standards. Kids will be challenged to think about how they can simplify their lives and focus better on God.

This lesson introduces the discipline of solitude to children. We live in a busy world – kids will be challenged to ‘turn off the busyness’ and seek God.

This lesson introduces the discipline of worship to children. Worship is more than singing and praying, it is anything we do to show God His worth to us. It is a Show of Worth.

This lesson introduces the discipline of worship to children. Worship is more than singing and praying, it is anything we do to show God His worth to us. It is a Show of Worth.

This PowerPoint introduces the concept of service as a spiritual discipline.

This lesson introduces the concept of service as a spiritual discipline.

This PowerPoint introduces the concept of giving as a spiritual discipline.

This PowerPoint introduces the discipline of prayer to children. While we often talk about HOW to pray with children (I hope), this lesson focuses on how to develop the discipline of prayer.

This PowerPoint introduces the concept of meditation to children. While realistic practical application of meditation may be beyond most children, it is still valuable to give them a fundamental introduction to the concept. Those with more spiritual maturity will benefit from it.

This PowerPoint introduces the Bible, how to read it, and a challenge to be disciplined in reading and studying it.

This lesson introduces the concept of giving as a spiritual discipline.

This lesson introduces the discipline of prayer to children. While we often talk about HOW to pray with children (I hope), this lesson focuses on how to develop the discipline of prayer.

You can put together a plain 'ol résumé, or you can create one that demonstrates the creativity and effort and zeal that you will put into your ministry once you are hired!

This lesson introduces the concept of meditation to children. While realistic practical application of meditation may be beyond most children, it is still valuable to give them a fundamental introduction to the concept. Those with more spiritual maturity will benefit from it.

This lesson introduces the Bible, how to read it, and a challenge to be disciplined in reading and studying it.

This lesson is an introduction to a unit on spiritual disciplines. The spiritual disciplines will be compared to training to play well on a baseball team.

On my palm pilot I keep a simple file I use for self-evaluation. It is posted here because it is requested often after I mention it in workshops.

this is a children's ministry promotional peice from my church that is requested whenever I mention it at conferences. You are welcome to adapt the idea for your own church.

This PowerPoint compares Baseball to Christianity. Was made as an introduction to a unit we are doing on spiritual disciples with a baseball theme. The lessons will be added to the Kids Church Zone.

Some advice on planning an all-nighter!

Take care of the "Big Rocks" in your life, and then worry about everything else. If you can't, then you simply are doing more than God is asking you to, and you need to take a hard look at your life and ministry. It may require some heart-searching prayer about what God is asking you to do.

When you stress over your ministry, you have taken the ministry away from God and have made it your responsibility to solve its problems.

Overall, a fun film to watch. Packed with fanciful inventions, multiple cultures, and traditional good guys and bad guys. If you are seeking a modern update on the Jules Verne book, you'll be disappointed. This isn't a "don't see" film, however I'd hesitate to recommend it to families in my church.