Kidologist's 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. Use them as is or adapt them for your ministry!

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Plus A Word from Wilbur - ZOOM Series

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.

Pentateuch Overview
Plus Pool Noodle Games!

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

Social Distance Game
Plus Tape Maze!

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

Social Distance Game
Plus Kid-Sized Tic-Tac-Toe

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

Social Distance Game
Plus Snowman Melt

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

Social Distance Game
Plus Wink 'Em

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

Social Distance Game
Plus Kid-Sized Chutes and Ladders

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

Social Distance Game
Plus Pastor Simon Says!

Social Distance Game where kids try to follow instructions carefully!

Social Distance Game
Plus Stand or Sit

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

Social Distance Game
Plus FLIP IT!

Social Distance Game where kids guess a coin flip and either are out or remain depending on how they guessed!

Social Distance Game
Plus A Word from Wilbur - Wisdom Series

A Word from Wilbur - Wisdom Series is a 4-part short video series on Wisdom from the Book of James featuring special guest, Noduh the Wise One.

Wisdom from James
Plus Welcome Back Signs

Just some fun friendly signs you can use to welcome folks back to church!

Covid-19 Reopen Resource
Plus Flash Class: How to Edit in iMovie

Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org and creator of Kids Church Online, did a LIVE EDIT of his next Kids Church Online service while explaining so you can see how it's done!

Online Ministry
Plus My Easter Comic Book

Your children can now create their very own Easter Comic Book! You provide the comic, they provide the illustrations!

Easter Activity
Plus The Trading Game

Here is a game to help kids discover why trading with Jesus is always the best choice!

Rich Young Ruler
Plus Cast Your Burdens Game

A fast, fun game that illustrates why we should cast our burdens upon Jesus.

Worry
Plus You Can't Out-Give God! (Money Magic Trick)

A story and illusion demonstrating generosity.

Generosity or Giving
Free Kidmin Talk #127 - February 11th, 2020

Easter is coming! How do you plan effective outreach events? Karl shares insights from his EGGstravaganza Easter event at his church, and reveals his new book, A Bright Idea.

Event Planning
Free Kidmin Talk #126 - February 3rd, 2020

How to staff the kids ministry when it's in critical condition. Stanley Mearse joins Karl Bastian as they discuss how to recruit when it seems like there aren't enough people to fit your needs. Today's show sponsored by Protect My Ministry.

Recruiting
Free Kidmin Talk #125 - January 21, 2020

CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more! Today's show sponsored by the amazing follow up book, My Brand New Life.

Family Ministry and More
Plus The Complaining Game

Help kids turn complaints around and see the positive.

Complaining
Free Kidmin Talk #124 - December 19th, 2019

Kidmin Talk #124 - Introducing Kidology Master Classes Kidminism - We never grow alone or in a vacuum! Starting in 2020, Pastor Karl will be leading a series of Master Classes to help you take your personal development as well as your ministry to the next level beginning with a course in January titled, “Thriving in Ministry.” Learn more in this video sponsored by The Kids Visual Study Bible from Zonderkidz.com

Kidology Master Class
Free Kidmin Talk #123 - December 13th, 2019

Kidmin Talk #123 - The Nativity Challenge! A new Christmas Game from Pastor Karl Bastian. Sponsored by The Jesus Storybook Bible from Zonderkidz.com

The Nativity Challenge
Plus Crazy Christmas Countdown 51

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this fifth and final episode, the Wisemen see a sign in the sky and begin their journey to meet a little boy named Jesus!

Christmas Countdown!
Plus Crazy Christmas Countdown 50

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this fourth episode, Mary and Joseph arrive in Bethlehem, and after struggling to find a place to stay, Baby Jesus is finally born!

Christmas Countdown!
Plus Crazy Christmas Countdown 49

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this third episode, the shepherds learn that a very special baby has been born!

Christmas Countdown!
Plus Crazy Christmas Countdown 48

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this second episode, Joseph proposes to Mary with his Donkey 4000, just before both learn that God has a very special plan for their first baby!

Christmas Countdown!
Plus Crazy Christmas Countdown 47

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this first episode Zechariah learns his wife will have a son who will be named John who will announce the arrival of the Savior of the World!

Christmas Countdown!
Free Recruiting Tool: The Perfect Gift

Download this invitation for parents to volunteer in their kids' ministry!

Recruiting
Starter Bible Ninja Warriors Super Sunday - UPDATED!

Bible Ninja Warriors will get kids excited about learning to use their Bibles and becoming more familiar with them.

Bible Learning
Plus CHURCH Escape Event Plan

By popular demand, here are ALL the files you need to plan a fun Escape Room event, but using your entire church!

FUN Event
Free Kidmin Talk #122 - October 29th, 2019

In this 122nd episode of Kidmin Talk, Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, is getting ready for Christmas! WIN a free Christmas Clue Hunt game, find out what Karl is teaching in December, and more!

Christmas is Coming! Are you ready?
Plus Crazy Countdown 46 - PEZ 1 Minute

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 1 minute countdown!

1 Minute PEZ Countdown
Plus Crazy Countdown 45 - PEZ 10 Minute

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 10 minute countdown!

10 Minute PEZ Countdown
Plus Crazy Countdown 44 - PEZ 5 Minute

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 5 minute countdown!

5 Minute PEZ Countdown
Plus Crazy Countdown 43 - PEZ 3 Minute

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 3 minute countdown!

3 Minute PEZ Countdown
Free Recruiting Tool: Turkey Jokes Postcard

Download these funny postcards to encourage your volunteers this season!

Recruiting
Free Kidmin Talk #121 - October 23rd, 2019

In this 121st episode of Kidmin Talk, Pastor Karl Bastian provides six principles for impacting every child on Sunday. Also, Karl offers an insiders review of KidCheck, the premiere children's ministry check-in system.

IMPACTing Every Child, Every Sunday, Plus KidCheck
Plus The 3 Penny Missionary Game

This simple, fun game helps children understand how a church is planted on the mission field.

Missions - Planting a Church
Free Kidmin Talk #120 - October 16th, 2019

Kidmin Talk #120 - Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, shares a musical outreach tool, a crazy object lesson, updates on conferences he'll be at and his first Kidology Kidminism. Listen to be Equipped and Encouraged!

Outreach Tool, Object Lesson, Conferences, & More!
All Access Ministry Management Part 12 - Ministry Management

Part 12 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - The most important part of Ministry Management IS the Ministry

People
All Access Ministry Management Part 11 - Budget Management

Part 11 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - Learn the Five Proactive Actions Required for Ministry Budgeting

Budgeting
Plus Crazy Countdown 42 - Vintage: Self-Control

It's a Vintage Toybox Tale Countdown where Davey and Goliath learn about self-control.

Vintage TBT - Self-Control
Free 50 Life Lessons Learned in 50 Years

For my 50th Birthday I wrote out 50 life lessons I have learned in my 50 years. Enjoy!

Life!
Free The Good Friend List

Fun puppet or skit routine that bring the Golden Rule to life!

Golden Rule
Free Mission Possible Assignment

A fun take home slip when teaching on the Golden Rule. (Luke 10:27b)

Golden Rule
Plus Perplex - The Last Shall Be First GAME

Kids hear "the last shall be first," this game helps them experience it!

Service - Selflessness
Plus Crazy Countdown 41 - Vintage: Running the Race

It's a Vintage Toybox Tale Countdown where Kermit and a host of toys compete in the Indianapolis 500 Inches to learn about how to WIN in the Race of Life!

Vintage TBT - Running the Race
Plus Crazy Countdown 40 - Vintage: Spiritual Health

It's a Vintage Toybox Tale Countdown where Kermit heads to McDonald's with Miss Piggy and Doctor Bunson Honeydew to find out what is healthy!

Vintage TBT - Spiritual Health
Plus Crazy Countdown 39 - Vintage: Faith

Its a Vintage Toybox Tale where Buzz Lightyear learns to fly through faith!

Vintage TBT - Faith
Kids Under Construction - Right Kidology Theorem Book - Right KidCheck Girl 2025 FUNtastic Bible Activity Book U-Turn Cards Gospel Presentation Andy and the Ants My Awesome Adventure DiscipleTown Unit 21 - Disciples Order of the Ancient Kidology Online Training
Kidology Curriculum

Kids Church Lessons
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