Kidologists Zone
This is the place to find things written or submitted by the creator of Kidology.org, Karl Bastian.
Use Karl's creativity to your advantage! Browse his ideas, plans, games, and more, and use them as is or adapt them for your ministry!
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Crazy Countdown 20 - Rubiks 6x6
In this Crazy Countdown, Pastor Karl demonstrates a Rubiks 6x6 being solved. |
Rubiks Countdowns | ||
Crazy Countdown 19 - Rubiks 4x4
In this Crazy Countdown, Pastor Karl demonstrates a Rubiks 4x4 being solved. |
Rubiks Countdowns | ||
Crazy Countdown 18 - Rubiks 1x1, 2x2 and 3x3
Watch the Rubiks 1x1, 2x and 3x3 being solved right before your eyes! |
Rubiks Countdowns | ||
Kidmin Talk #118 - April 17th, 2019
Kidmin Talk #118 - Karl gives his personal review of the new Pilgrim's Progress movie that is coming out April 18th and 20th, 2019. Was it too scary? Why should you go see it? After a screening at his church, Karl shares how well it was received and gives some sneak peek highlights of the film. |
Inside Scoop on New Pilgrim's Progress Movie | ||
Dead Sea Audio Files
Easter Scripture Readings in a whole new way! |
Easter Audio Files | ||
Recruiting Tool: Job Description Flyers
Customizable Job Description Flyers |
Recruiting | ||
Easter EGGstravaganza Show
Overview of Karl's Easter Outreach Family Game Show |
Easter Outreach | ||
Ministry Management Part 4 - Meeting Management
Part 4 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - 8 Principles that will make your meetings matter! |
Meeting Management | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 17
The Ark in still parked in Pastor Karl's office because Bible Man and Fozzy Bear have even more Noah and the Ark jokes for Kermit while counting down for Kid's Church! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Noah, Part 2 | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 16
There is an Ark in Pastor Karl's office as Bible Man and Fozzy Bear flood Kermit with jokes about Noah and the Ark while counting down for Kid's Church! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Noah, Part 1 | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 15
Pastor Karl and his toys are back! This time Adam and Eve join the show as Bible Man and Fozzy Bear drive Kermit crazy with Bible Jokes while counting down for Kid's Church to start! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Adam and Eve | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 14
Pastor Karl and his toys are back as Moses joins Kermit the Frog, Bible Man and Fozzy Bear for some Bible Jokes while counting down for Kid's Church to start! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Moses | ||
Karl Explains Fortnite
Karl explains what Fortnite is and how to use it to better connect with your kids. |
Fortnite | ||
Highlight Videos - Why You Need to Make Them (and How)
The why and how of ministry highlight videos with lots of samples. |
Ministry Highlight Video | ||
Kidmin Talk #117 - March 4th 2019
Kidmin Talk #117 - Karl welcomes Pastor Jason Noble onto the show, the pastor who was at the center of the incredible story in the new movie, Breakthrough. They talk about the movie, but also how to minister in the midst of change and crisis. Jason, a kids pastor who became a lead pastor also has some unique insight on how to have more success working with your senior pastor. |
Interview with Jason Noble from Breakthrough Movie | ||
Recruiting Tool: Fun RSVP Menu Style Flyer
Your recruiting should be fun and attractive! Here is an RSVP Card to "Reserve a Spot in the Children's Ministry," complete with a complete menu of ways a volunteer can get invoved. Custom serving has arrived! |
Recruiting Flyer | ||
Ministry Management Part 3 - Volunteer Management
Recruiting is only the beginning! Effective ministry managers must learn how to process new volunteers so that they are placed in the right position, with the right training, and in a way that will keep them serving for years to come! You won't have to recruit as much if you retain volunteers God has already given you! In this video, veteran and full-time Children's Pastor, Karl Bastian shares his easy but comprehensive process for making sure no new volunteers slip through the cracks! |
Volunteer Management | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 13
Wordless Book Series - Color Green. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Green | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 12
Wordless Book Series - Color Gold. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Gold | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 11
Wordless Book Series - Color White. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color White | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 10
Wordless Book Series - Color Red. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Red | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 09
Wordless Book Series - Color Black. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Black | ||
Safe and Secure Training Video Promo
A Child Security Training Video for use in Your Ministry. |
Child Security Training Video | ||
Kidmin Talk #116 - February 11th 2019
Kidmin Talk #116 - This Special Edition Kidmin Talk features 17 year old Camille McKeever interviewing Karl for a school assignment as she prepares for a career in kids ministry. Learn some never before told stories from how Karl got into kids ministry and how Kidology started. |
Interview with a Future Kids Pastor | ||
Recruiting Tool: Valentine's Cards
Send home Valentine's that are also recruiting cards that invite folks to join the children's ministry in sharing God's love with children. |
Recruiting | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 08
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show - Part 4 | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 07
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show - Part 3 | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 06
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show - Part 2 | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 05
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show: Part 1 | ||
Ministry Management Part 2 - Team Management
Part 2 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - Four powerful principles for managing a ministry team. |
Team Management | ||
Kidmin Talk #115 - January 12th 2019
Kidmin Talk #115 - Pastor Karl wants to make you look good in 2019 by providing tools for YOU, your leaders, your parents and your kids - plus recruiting tools and more for 2019! Watch this short Kidmin Talk to learn about Kidology's NEW Booster Packs! Kidology is going to make your ministry better and easier in 2019! |
Give Your Kidmin a BOOST in 2019 | ||
Ministry Management Part 1 - Personal Management
In this video, Pastor Karl shares four areas that need addressing in order to maintain personal organization and practical tips to manage your schedule, your space, your stuff and your soul. |
Personal Management | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 04
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
More Bible Character Auditions | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 03
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Bible Character Auditions | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 02
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Bible is an Amazing Book | ||
Toybox Tales Crazy Countdown 01
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Bring Your Bible to Church | ||
Recruiting Tool: NEW YEAR Flyer
A fun flyer to invite folks to consider the ONE New Years Resolution that will take care of all of them: Serving in kids ministry! |
New Year Recruiting Flyer | ||
Oh! You'd Better Watch Out! (Jesus Christ is Coming Again!)
My version of a Christmas Classic. Instead of watching out for Santa, kids ought to be watching out for Jesus... He's coming again! |
FUN Christmas Song | ||
Christmas Donut Games
Everyone loves donuts! Here are some Christmas Donut Games! No donuts included, but all the fun graphics you need! |
Christmas Game | ||
Christmas Word Guess! Game
Here is a FUN Christmas Word Guess Game to introduce any lesson during the Christmas season. |
Christmas Game | ||
Christmas Tic-Tac-Toe
A Fun Free Christmas Game - Tic-Tac-Toe Christmas Style! Download this fun themed pre-service game that kids will love! |
Christmas Game | ||
Place Jesus in the Manger Game
A twist on the classic Pin the Tail on the Donkey Game. |
Christmas Game | ||
Kidmin Talk #114 - December 2nd, 2018
Kidmin Talk #114 - Pastor Karl shares four keys to ending your ministry year well and setting yourself up for success in the next year! |
Ending the Year Well | ||
Reaching Disconnected Families
Pastor Karl addresses this critical issue that faces all of our ministries. Families visit our church, and don't return. Or, families that once were regular, fade away and we wonder what happened to them. How do we bring them back? |
Family Ministry | ||
Karl's Concert of Prayer
Pastor Karl shares the details of the Concert of Prayer he hosted at his church. |
Prayer | ||
Batty Fears
A game to help kids address the fears they face. |
Fear | ||
Kidmin Talk #113- October 22nd, 2018
Kidmin Talk #113 - Pastor Karl shares an object lesson that could just change your life! Plus, he answers the question, how important is it to be on the cutting edge in children's ministry? His answer may surprise you! |
The Object Lesson of Life, Technology and More! | ||
Kidmin Talk #112- September 28th, 2018
Kidmin Talk #112 - Pastor Karl found a box on his front porch - what could it be?!?! It was the FIRST COPY of his new book, Kidology's Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry! Learn what's inside. |
The Unboxing of Karl's newest book! | ||
Kidmin Talk #110 - September 4th, 2018
Kidmin Talk #110 covers teaching kids grace, Fortnite, health in ministry, and more! |
Zarf, Grace, Fortnite and More! | ||
NOAH'S ARK ANIMAL MIX UP
A super fun mixer game that introduces Noah and the Ark |
Noah's Ark |