LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD
We're in the final stretch preparing for our 10th Anniversary Kidology University, and I've been digging through old Kidology files from as far back as 1994 when the site was first launched. I'm looking forward to showing many of those early site designs and logos at the banquet next Wednesday. While they are a bit embarrassing, they also are a great reminder of just how much God has blessed us in the nearly 15 years we've been equipping and encouraging those who minister to children.

I am so blessed by an awesome team, both past and present, and the many who have donated or volunteered to assist us in helping our members better minister to children.

Kidology has done a lot to reach and teach kids - but all we've done pales compared to all that YOU have done collectively! Literally millions of kids are impacted each month by those who visit this site! Keep up the great work... we promise to keep doing our best to equip and encourage you along the way!

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

KIDOLOGY UNIVERSITY CHICAGO IS NEXT WEEK!
Kidology University Chicago is less than a week away... our annual training event takes place October 1-4. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Kid U, we've put together an exciting, resourceful, and affordable combination of workshops, Leadership Labs, free events, and top-notch presenters.

If you are interested in attending, there's still time to come for the whole thing or maybe just a single day. The choice is up to you! You might not get another chance to have these unique resources all in one place.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

» Register for Kidology University Chicago

MOVIE REVIEW: IGOR
"In the land of Malaria, bad is good and good is bad," notes Kidology CP Team member Nancy Keith in her review of Igor. "To get to the top you need to come up with the most evil invention, a creation that will be able to overcome all the other inventions, well, evilly."

"Igor and his cohorts do invent a monster. Yet despite all of his excellent design and hard work, and even the insertion of an evil bone, the monster -- Eve -- is GOOD! Yikes!..."

As with all Kidology movie reviews, we provide children's ministry-oriented teaching tools such as an overview, areas of concern, teachable themes with scripture, and discussion questions.

» Read the Review
» Discuss the Film in the Forums!

BOO! IT'S OUR HALLOWEEN ZONE!
Ghosts, goblins, and God? Halloween is a time when our culture becomes obsessed with death and the morbid. Origins and traditions aside, the reality is that it's one of the biggest kids' holidays in America. Redeem this time of year with creative ideas and resources.

» Treat yourself to our ministry tricks
» Ask Halloween questions in the Network Forums
» Looking for an alternative adventure? Try Order of the Ancient

LEADERSHIP LAB #5: Define, Refine, and Shine
The 5th installment of Kidology Online Training is now available. This Leadership Lab, titled Define, Refine, and Shine, is priced at only $9.99 for Kidology Members so that everyone can afford this valuable resource. We think it's that important!

Are you exhausted? Stress robbing you of the joy of ministry? Overloaded with more to do than time and resources allow? Then now is the time to evaluate your life and ministry. Yes, life and ministry. In this Leadership Lab, Karl Bastian will walk you through a thoughtful process that will bring definition, margin, and joy back into these areas.

PLUS! This Lab includes a FREE BONUS REPORT: Slaying the E-Mail Monster. Learn 10 AMAZING SECRETS from a leader who personally manages hundreds of e-mails a day. What he's learned the hard way will put YOU back in charge of your computer again!

Purchase the accompanying Leadership Lab Download Kit for the complete training experience!

» Watch video online
» Purchase Download Kit
» Share your thoughts in the Network Forums

UNBRIDLED: AN UNCONFERENCE FOR WOMEN
Karl Bastian writes: "When I first announced Yosemite Summit last year, I got many e-mails asking me to plan a similar event for women, even a few polite scoldings for making my event 'men only'."

"Obviously, I can't host a women's retreat! So I went to one of the most remarkable children's ministry leaders in the country -- Kim Bobb (who happens not to be a man) -- and challenged her to create a similar event for women. Unbridled was born!"

This event takes place October 20-22 in Circleville, Ohio. Availability is limited, so act soon!

» Learn more and register for Unbridled today!

THIS ONE'S ON ME
Kidology's "This One's On Me" fundraiser is a way for you to support one of your favorite children's ministry websites with small donations that otherwise may seem insignificant.

To make it fun, you can choose to "buy" the equivalent of many every day products as your donation. The catch? You'll get nothing in the mail, but will receive our heartfelt thanks and a tax-deductible receipt!

» Consider taking part in our fundraiser

KARYN HENLEY'S PLAYSONGS CDs & DVDs
Help the young children in your care discover the joy of music through Karyn Henley's Playsongs series. These CDs & DVDs will delight and entertain your child with stories and songs of God's love.

Your children will love exploring music, movement, and imagination in each interactive live action video.

» Down By the Station Playsongs CD
» Five Little Ladybugs Playsongs DVD
» I Feel Like a Giggle Playsongs DVD
» Noah's Zoo Playsongs DVD

HALLOWEEN ALTERNATIVES
From the Kidology Network Forums: "It is that time of year. A lot of us are once again preparing for our Fall Festivals, Harvest Parties, and other Halloween alternatives. What do you have planned? What is your date? Do you have any specific prayer requests? Do you need any advice/help? I'll compile the prayer list when we get closer to the date!"

» Share your plans...

MOVIE REVIEW: FLY ME TO THE MOON
"Growing up in a junkyard across the river from Cape Canaveral watching the humans repeatedly fly into space, Nat, I.Q., and Scooter are three "tween" age flies that want an adventure." Thus starts this movie review of animated 3D Fly Me To The Moon by CP Team Leader Todd McKeever and his wife Rachel.

"Bigger flies are going places and doing things that they either aren't allowed or are too afraid to do. The three plan that on the next NASA mission, Apollo 11, they will accompany the humans and be the first flies on the moon."

As with all Kidology movie reviews, we provide children's ministry-oriented teaching tools such as an overview, areas of concern, teachable themes with scripture, and discussion questions.

» Read the Review
» Discuss the Film in the Forums!