GROWING THE REACH OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Since my first Children's Pastors' Conference (CPC) in the mid-90's, I've been impressed with the hard work that the International Network of Children's Ministry (INCM) performs in creating a premier conference for those of us who work with kids. Over the past decade, children's ministry has "come into its own," and CPC has been a driving force behind that success. During this same period, Kidology.org has established itself as the leading website for children's ministry by providing insight, resources, and encouragement to thousands of children's ministry workers daily.

Playing off each of these strengths, earlier this month Kidology helped INCM relaunch their website, INCM.org. In addition, we just opened a new Resource Directory to help you find what you are looking for in the world of children's ministry. In 2005 we are committed to doing whatever we can to equip and encourage you in your mission. Stay tuned!

Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"

INTRODUCING THE RESOURCE DIRECTORY
We're excited to launch the Kidology Resource Directory! Serving as an online Yellow Pages, the Resource Directory provides listings that may be helpful to those involved in children's ministry. Find something that needs to be added? Submit it yourself. It's easy and free!

» Let your mouse do the clicking!

Kidology extends a warm welcome to those who attended CPC Anaheim earlier in the month... amidst the rain, floods, and mudslides of "sunny" California. You may be asking yourself, "now that I have this membership to Kidology, what do I do with it?" Other Kidology members have a few ideas.

» Learn from the Network Forums conversation

Recently, we launched the Kidology Job Center, where you can upload resumes and look for new positions. But what about writing a good cover letter? Rev. Greg Braly shares these tips on helping your job application stand out from the rest.

» Getting past the resume

If rocks from Bible times could talk would they keep silent about the amazing events they witnessed? No way! Learn more via the God Rocks! series of DVDs, CDs, and other resources now available in the Kidology Store. This animated series features characters that support an exciting Bible story.

» Kidology members receive discounted prices

KidsReach is a New Zealand-based ministry that runs Christian kids camps in Sri Lanka. Their founder, David Goodman, is a frequent contributor to Kidology.org. Right now, their organization is in an ideal position to provide practical help to Christian pastors and ministries immediately in the wake of the deadly tsunamis.

» Find out how you can help

» INCM.org: Read the announcement

Not to be confused with Yoda of Star Wars fame, the video-based teachings of Noduh, the Wise One go hand-in-hand with the God's Team curriculum unit found in the Kid's Church Lessons Zone. Chapters 1 through 4 are now available for your teaching use and personal enjoyment. How are you using these?

» Just don't tell George Lucas

FRUITFUL FEBRUARY
Need a plan for next month? Pastor Ryan Frank shares that February is a great month to build excitement in your children's ministry! Use this month as an opportunity to remind the kids about the importance of bearing good fruit. "For example, each week give the children fruit on their way home."

» Get your plans in motion