Kidologists Zone

Karl presents his Biblical Philosophy of Children's Ministry, why you should have one, and a Word doc version so you can modify it for your own ministry use.

A tragedy is happening! The Bible is a rare object in most children's ministries today. What are the steps for action that we need to take?

We do not need to be afraid, because Jesus is our helper in times of need. Use this object lesson to communicate this important truth to children!  

Using a toaster to demonstrate to children that Christians do not need to be afraid of death!

Exciting relay that gets all the kids involved as they work as a team to pass the water.

Originally published in Groups CM Mag Professional Edition, Karl challenges your thinking about church communication from "How can I better get information out?" to "Why aren't they listening?"

Help kids understand how much what we read can shape us through this object lesson.

Here is a simple and fun game you can do at almost any time in your ministry.

Karl answers Greg Baird on what is the ONE THING that is most important aside from his walk with God.

Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, made this contribution to the book What Matters Now in Children's Ministry.

Teach kids about repentance in a memorable way through this exciting game. Make your lesson visual and active.

Do you ever feel like your whole ministry is about to come crashing down? This may encourage you...  

Help your kids understand gifts and the impact they make when you receive them at the right time.

Encourage the kids in your ministry to repent from their sins.

Karl Bastian reviews Michelle Anthony's books, Spiritual Parenting and The Big God Story.

Karl talks about ways to Keep It S.I.M.P.L.E. in your ministry when you are starting to feel overwhelmed (Post includes an MP3)

Ideas for communication with leaders and volunteers

Maybe The Hunger Games ought to have been titled Mirror Mirror, since in many ways it mirrors our culture today.

Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, reviews a pre-release of the movie October Baby due in theaters March 23, 2012

How do you evaluate kids Bible knowledge? Schools test kids, why not at church? People are often surprised to learn that the Kidologist had quarterly testing in his Sunday School. Here he explains why and how.

Helps the kids see the importance of how they represent the kingdom through a humorous object lesson.

Teach your kids about the consequences of their choices through a fun object lesson using dominoes!

How important is technology to our ministries? How important should it be to the decisions we make?

Encourage missionaries by having your kids write letters to them.

Instructions on how to create a book of all your kids testimonies.

An inspiring story from Karl about at 67 year old that is not making excuses when it comes to ministry.

Fun impromptu acting game that gets your kids outside of their box and thinking creatively.

Learn to turn something boring into something creative, the way disney does.

Have your kids race with this fun relay as they transfer water.

Get your kids praying for each other using this simple activity.

Cup stacking game that applies to help brothers and sisters learn to respect each other.

A visual way to teach your kids what repentance means.

Use this Prediction Illusion to lead kids into a lesson on the prophetic books of the bible.

Show kids that the Bible is many books combined.

Help your kids learn about the change becoming a Christian makes by sharing your testimony.

Creative way to visually teach your kids to have a better attitude using a "Whine Menu".

Teach your kids about acceptance and get the volunteers involved with this fun activity or theme.

Take pillow fighting to a whole new level with these fun rules!

Exciting magic trick where you can peel a banana showing that it is pre-sliced.

Classic indoor/outdoor kids game for kindergarten through middleschool.

Engage your small group with this activity that teaches them to stay focused on Jesus.

Encourage Families to Look for Jesus this Christmas.

Simple way to present the gospel message using 8 verses from Romans.

Teach your kids how to be missionaries and start your service off with this exciting activity.

Fun game to open your lesson with where kids go and search for the lost sheep.

Small group activity that helps your kids check thier attitude

Have your kids play this fun game as you take Rock-Paper-Scissors to the next level!

A fun interactive way to explain how God wrote the Bible when it had human authors.

Teach your kids to remain strong in God through this exciting object lesson

Teach kids about the different translations in the Bible in a way that they will remember, by acting it out.