December 2006 Newsletter

 
 

TOP 10 TRENDS IN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Children's Ministry is always changing. Not only are the needs of the children and their families always changing, but so are the available tools to minister to them, and the strategies that churches employ to be effective in their efforts to reach and teach children for Jesus. This month we kick off a new publication, the Kidology Report. In our inaugural issue, our members address the "Top 10 Trends in Children's Ministry" that will impact your ministry in the years ahead. God is alive and well and moving in the area of Children's Ministry!

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

 

INTRODUCING THE KIDOLOGY REPORT
The Kidology Report is a publication that discusses important topics in children's ministry, tapping into the opinions of experienced children's pastors around the country. You not only can read it online at Kidology.org, but also print to share with others on your ministry team. The inaugural issue covers the Top 10 Trends in Children's Ministry!

» Print your copy... and share!

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INSTILLING KEY PRINCIPLES
"What do you consider to be the key principles/values/ideas that you'd want to instill in children from Kindergarten to around 5th grade?" asks Network Forums member MrShaun. "Barna research statistics show that the churches that appear effective in ministry seem to have a smaller set of these items"

» Do you agree? Join the Network Forums discussion!

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING KIDOLOGY
As you prayerfully consider your year-end giving, we kindly ask that you keep Kidology in mind with your gifts. Not only are donations to our ministry tax-deductible, but they also help us continue development of new online ministry tools and keep membership fees as low as possible.

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UNCLE CHARLIE'S MADE 2 PRAISE: VOLUME 1
Made 2 Praise: Volume 1 Kids Worship Kit from Upward Bound Ministries provides a way to reach kids with high-energy, upbeat music. It comes with a music CD containing 7 great songs and backing tracks. Plus, you'll get a data CD with video clips, PowerPoint lyrics, and music sheets!

» Order via Kidology Store

JOB CENTER: PASTOR OF FAMILIES/CHILDREN IN OREGON
"Church in Oregon seeks to hire a Pastor of Families and their Children. As a multi-ethnic church of 1,800, our church ministers to families from Korean, Hispanic, Caucasian, East Indian, Chinese, and various other ethnicities. Our Promiseland and AWANA programs currently minister to 400+ children weekly."

» Apply for this job today!

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TAKE A LOOK AT THE KIDOLOGY STORE
As Kidology is a non-profit organization, when you shop the Kidology Store, you also help to support this ministry and others. Here are some highlighted items from the Kidology Store you might find helpful:

TALKING ABOUT ERAGON
"I read Eragon and Eldest because so many kids were and I wanted to know what it was about," writes Network Forums member chrispruett3214988. "Does anybody have any opinions concerning this sure-to-be hit movie?" Eragon starts December 15.

» Share what you know!

FREE DOWNLOAD -- EPISODE 11: NOAH'S ARK
That's right, it's time to download Episode 11 of the TruthQuest Audio Adventures, audio dramas available for free download here on Kidology! Episode 11: Noah's Ark (Romans 10:13): Arthur is on a mission to build himself an ark in case the earth should be flooded again, until Reid reminds him of God's promises.

» Download Episode 11

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