Kidology Newsletter - August 2005


	August 2005 Newsletter

EMPHASIS ON PARENT PARTNERSHIPS
With fall approaching and everyone preparing for the new school year, this time around I'm attempting to make partnering with parents something I DO rather than something I TRY. I believe this can be accomplished by doing what any other partnership does - invite, agree on what it means, and then follow through. In the past we just shot stuff at parents and hoped they used it... and then acted surprised when they didn't do it. I encourage you to please keep parents in mind as you plan your upcoming kids' programs.

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

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES
As a part of the EFCA's Great Lakes District Annual Conference on October 19-20, Kidology To Go is proud to provide the Children's Ministry Track of sessions during the event. Even better, this collection of seminars is FREE for all Professional and Group Members of Kidology.

» Want to attend? Learn how!


	THE OWNER'S MANUAL A skit about a girl who can't control her new toy robot because she refuses to read the owner's manual. That's what's provided by Kidology contributors James & Karen Williams. The point? Why it's important for us to read the Bible. First, get yourself a robot... yeah, seriously! » See what else you'll need


	KABOOM! DISCOVERING WHO GOD IS These curriculum units from River's Edge allow kids to understand and comprehend the attributes of God. Through fun and simple science experiments children learn how God's character traits apply to their lives. A PowerPoint presentation is provided to complement each lesson. » Now available in the Kidology Store!


	1 MONTH AWAY: KID U COLUMBUS Make sure you register today for Kidology University Columbus, held at Grove City Church of the Nazarene near Columbus, OH. This acclaimed blitz of creativity takes place September 16-17, 2005, so mark your calendars! Learn from the Kidologist, Bill Allison, Rob Biagi, David and Teesha Laflin, and more! » Don't wait... register today!


	PLANNING FOR NARNIA "We are planning a mid-week program where we run 5-week rotations of VBS-type curriculum," writes Network Forums member splympton. "My pastor wants me to do a rotation around The Chronicles of Narnia starting in January. Is there any material out there already?" » Narnia is gonna be hot!


	KIDOLOGY JOINS COLLEGE FACULTY Pastor Karl Bastian has recently been added to the faculty at Children's Ministries University Online, a fully-accredited, 30-credit certificate program in children's ministries which can be completed online. Karl will be facilitating various courses in the near future. » CMUO: View Faculty


	BECOMING A CHILDREN'S PASTOR "I have been serving in ministry in some form since 1984 and children ministry since 1993," writes Network Forums member Scott_Phillips. "I have prayed about this and feel it is time to dive-in head first and become a Children's Pastor. My dilemma is how do I go about finding the right place to serve?" » Where do you start?


	ORDER OF THE ANCIENT - CHAPTER 18 Karl Bastian's children's adventure continues... "The gun flew from the guard's hands, discharging one blast as it did. The guard managed to stop his own fall. As Josiah rolled back to his feet and turned to face his now unarmed opponent, he instinctively ducked..." » Read Chapter 18 and share your feedback

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