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Ministry rises or falls on leadership. You may have entered into kids ministry because you were good at, well, ministry to kids. But now that you are in charge, you need to grow as a leader. Kidology is here to help!

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Plus We're Not All That Different

Here are some common “themes” of ministry that are literally worldwide.  

Leadership
Starter What 2020 Reminded Me About Kidmin Leaders

"When Covid hit, I was reminded of a few things that are true about kidmin leaders."

Leadership
Plus What Kind of Leader are You? Perfect? Excellent? Or Good Enough?

Is 'Good Enough' good enough?

Leadership
Free What Type of Kids Pastor Are You?

Do you know your strengths and weaknesses in ministry? Are you surrounded by people who can fill in where you lack? This is how you build a strong kids ministry. 

Leadership,
Free When Kidmin Breaks Your Heart

God reached down and touched our hearts thru Jesus. He wants us to do the same for the hurting families and children in our midst.

Leadership, Caring
Plus When You Say 'Easy', They Hear 'Unimportant'

Are you making it too 'easy' for volunteers? Maybe it's time to challenge them. 

Recruiting, Training Volunteers
Plus Why I Never Liked January

Since when are goals only for January? You can set goals any time of year... like now!

Goal Setting, Leadership
Plus Why People Aren't Excited about Your Children's Ministry

Do you feel tired and frustrated by the lack of support and excitement for your ministry? Here are strategic questions to ask to help you examine why.

Vision, Volunteers, Parents
Plus Your Worst Teacher is Better than the Best Video

Videos are fun, but live teachers are better... even the bad ones!

Teaching
Plus Feedback is Your Friend

Many a leader sabotaged his or her ministry simply because they were not teachable. How and why you should SEEK out feedback.

Leadership Development
Plus Ministry OUTSIDE the Walls of the Church

Karl's Workshop Notes and Audio for "Ministry Outside the Walls of the Church"

Evangelism
Plus Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 1: Be Prayerful

Part 1 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 10: Be Faithful

Part 10 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 2: Be Accountable

Part 2 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 3: Be Prepared

Part 3 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 4: Be Biblical

Part 4 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 5: Be Joyful

Part 5 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming An Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 6: Be Friendly

Part 6 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 7: Be Relevant

Part 7 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 8: Be Creative

Part 8 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Plus Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher - Part 9: Be Yourself

Part 9 of a 10 part series on teaching like Jesus did!

Becoming an Excellent Children's Ministry Teacher
Free The Strategy of Jesus

Lessons that I learned from the strategic ways of Jesus. These may be quick to read but,like all of the things of Jesus, pack a great punch.

Leadership
Starter Supporting Kids with Special Needs in Your Children's Ministry

We are entrusted with the incredible privilege of loving and leading God’s precious children. Some may need a little extra care and support due to special needs or behavior challenges.

Special Needs
Starter Reframing Negatives to Positives: A Powerful Tool for Parents

Support parents in guiding their children toward a biblical perspective on challenges. 

Parenting
Starter The Scriptural Mandate for Children's Ministry

Children are not merely the future of the church; they are a vital part of it now.

Investing in Children
Starter The IF ONLY's of Kids Ministry

Let’s be honest. Kids Ministry is TOUGH. Yes, it is full of joy, but it seems equally loaded with challenges.

Equipped for Ministry
Starter Thriving in Ministry: Lessons Learned from Decades in Ministry

7 lessons Karl has learned that can help you sustain your ministry without losing your soul, your family, or your joy.

Ministry that Endures
Starter Kidology Lab Notes: Abraham Lincoln - An Example for Today's Children's Ministry Leaders

5 practical applications that can inspire us to be “Honest Abe’s” for the children of this generation.

Kidology Lab Notes - Abraham Lincoln
Starter Kidology Lab Notes: A Rational Faith - What I Learned from Josh McDowell

Josh McDowell’s story is compelling. A former atheist, he set out to disprove Christianity.

Kidology Lab Notes - Josh McDowell
Starter Kidology Lab Notes: D.L. Moody - A Life Devoted to Reaching the Lost, Starting with Children

Dwight L. Moody is a name that stands tall in the history of evangelism.

Kidology Lab Notes - D. L. Moody
Starter Kidology Lab Notes: Corrie ten Boom - Lessons in Ministry Courage

Corrie ten Boom's story is a powerful reminder of what it means to live a life of faith, courage, and conviction.

Kidology Lab Notes - Corrie ten Boom
Starter Kidology Lab Notes: Tina Houser - A Creative Champion for Children's Ministry

Tina Houser was one of the most creative and prolific content creators I have ever known.

Kidology Lab Notes - Houser
Starter Kidology Lab Notes: Henrietta Mears - Pioneer of Modern Sunday School and Children's Ministry

Henrietta Cornelia Mears was one of the most influential Christian educators of the 20th century, shaping the future of Sunday School and profoundly impacting children’s ministry.

Kidology Lab Notes - Mears
Starter Kidology Lab Notes: Albert Einstein - From Curious Child to World-Changing Physicist

Albert Einstein is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientific minds in history. Could you be nurturing the next great mind?

Kidology Lab Notes - Einstein
Starter The Story of Kidology Continues in 2025!

Kidology started in 1994 while the Internet was still a mystery to most people. There was no eBay, PayPal, YouTube, or Google, and Amazon had just barely launched.

Kidology Origins
Starter The Wise Men Gave with the Future in Mind

As you think about your gifts this season, I encourage you to prayerfully consider the ministries that are making a difference for Jesus.

Giving
Starter Make Table Talkers a Part of Your 2025 Family Ministry Strategy!

Table Talkers are the perfect solution to kickstart family conversations and incorporate spiritual growth into everyday life.

Connect Families
Starter The Story of Three Trees (God's Trees)

This is Karl's version of the beautiful fable of The Three Trees. Ideal for Christmas or Easter.

Faith Adventure
Starter Take your kids to Narnia and back!

Take your kids to Narnia and back!

Faith Adventure
Starter This Isn't Just a Great Tool... It's the Whole Toolbox!

The Ultimate Toolbox for Children’s Ministry is packed with practical, organized, and ready-to-use tools. It is NOT just another book — it’s a lifesaver.

Ministry Building
Starter Start a New Tradition with a Christmas Countdown Chain!

Try this simple, interactive, and educational way to help kids stay focused on the Reason for the Season!

Christmas
Starter You Are Going to CRUSH Your Next BIG Event!

Explore the critical "Why, What, When, Where, Who, and How" of event planning.  

Events
Starter Jesus Was a Zombie!

How can we encourage our kids to ask questions and truly grasp what they’re reading in the Bible?

Understanding the Bible
Starter Got Training? How to Recruit and KEEP Volunteers!

Did you know that on-going training not only helps retain volunteers but also empowers them to serve more effectively?

Recruiting
Starter A Church on the Corner is NOT Enough!

We must get outside the walls of our church to reach those who won't enter the walls of our church!

Evangelism
Starter So Much To Do!

There's a way to get MORE done in LESS time!

Task Management
Starter Keep Parents in the Loop!

Learn helpful tips to better communicate with parents in your ministry!

Communication
Starter Tips for Working with Kids with Special Needs

How do we reach out to children with special needs and behavioral challenges in our ministry?

Special Needs Ministry
Starter I asked AI to Wish Me a Happy Birthday!

"Happy Birthday, Pastor Karl, from your AI Friend!"

Life Lessons
Starter Are You Ready for the Next Crisis in Your Ministry?

In children’s ministry, crises are a guarantee. It's not if, but when.

Crisis Management
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