Kidologist's Zone

Urgency is a 2-sided coin. 

What are you trying that will only succeed if God is in it?

We’ve all had events creep up on us. We KNOW that preparation is the key to success, but why is it so hard to be prepared in advance?

Have you ever wanted to quit? Toss in the towel? Take this job and… well, you get the idea. Just remind yourself of one simple fact...

If you want to have a productive and successful week of ministry, allow me to give you a few practical tips on how be in an INTENTIONAL LEADER.

THE NEW YEAR IS HERE! How's it going so far?

Fun super-hero-themed postcards designed to make joining the kids ministry team easy and inviting!

Some things you likely never knew about Psalm 118 that are pretty cool!  

A FUN Party Plan for Celebrating the Birthday of JESUS!

Host a CANDY PANCAKE BREAKFAST for the kids! It’s something they will LOVE, TALK ABOUT, and LOOK FORWARD TO, and even BRING A FRIEND!

Sample letter to send parents when a child makes a decision to accept Jesus as their Savior at church.

Just a punny pizza-themed note for saying thanks.

These Customizable Conversation Cards get kids talking - but they work like a game!

Pastor Karl's Children's Ministry Manual from his church in Colorado (updated 2022)

5 Minute Roller Coaster Countdown Video

You'll never gain fame or glory in children's ministry. So are YOU called?

The Apostle Paul said when he became a man he put away childish things, but then Jesus said we are to come to Him as children. How do we connect with children, relationally, while maintaining the respect of adults? Pastor Karl - a self-identified "big kid" explains how to keep that tricky balance.

100 EASY (and FUN) ways to show LOVE to your kids

A way to help kids (and adults) get more out of their Bible reading time.

An invitation to church that kids can give their friends: "If you think church is boring, you've never been to MY church!"

A Super Fun Game using only plastic cups!

Why I will NEVER make time for my family ever again!

This is a retelling of the classic story of The Three Trees written by Karl Bastian, provided here in three different formats. The original author is unknown. This is Karl's version of the beautiful fable. Ideal for Christmas or Easter.

FREE DOWNLOAD! A fun, simple and effective way for kids to share the GOOD NEWS of Jesus with their friends!

Children's Church Rules and Rewards

Pastor Karl training leaders on how to include parents in children's ministry. (Recruiting tips too!)

Played like the classic card game War, only with kids movie characters instead!

It's a game of silhouettes! Can your kids recognize the characters?

Based on the classic "Three of These Things" Game, but uses characters from children's fims.

Lyrics for classic song Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord.

Fun game for introducing a Bible verse.

This is an EASY but AMAZING magic trick using 100 Bible names.

This is a fun on screen word puzzle to get kids talking about biblical phrases.

A super cool Magic Trick / Object Lesson that illustrates why sometimes God says no to our plans. He has a bigger plan!

Social Distance Game where kids pass a balloon around using only their elbows. They learn about how we REALLY win in life!

This simple, fun activity will help kids discover the power of saying "I'm Sorry."

Social Distance Game where kids try to guess who is hiding the spies. Ideal for story of Rahab and the Spies.

A Word from Wilbur - Imagination Time Machine is a 4-part short video series in which the host, Wilbur, vists some Old Testament characters to learn some important life lessons.

A Silly Social Distance Game where try to remember objects as they are removed.

A Silly Social Distance Game where kids have fun with silly words and numbers!

Game where kids try to win by not getting tooooo greedy!

A Word from Wilbur - ZOOM Series is a 5-part short video series that introduces kids to the first five books of the Bible and features some fun drone videos.

Social Distance Game where kids try to navigate a giant maze on the floor.

Social Distance Game where kids try to navigate a giant maze on the floor.

Social Distance Game where kids play Tic-Tac-Toe with their entire body!

Social Distance Game where kids try to figure out a word or phrase before the Snowman melts!

Social Distance Game where kids try to avoid being winked at in order to survive.

Social Distance Game where kids try to finish a Life-Sized Board Game!

Social Distance Game where kids try to follow instructions carefully!

Social Distance Game where kids sit or stand based on facts or opinons.