March 2009 Newsletter

 
 

$100 FOR MADNESS?
Kidology.org began as a place for me to share ministry ideas on the Internet at a time when there were none to be found. Since then, children's ministry has exploded and there are a variety of sites offering help to those of us who minister to kids. But nowhere else will you find so much user-generated content than at the ever-expanding database on Kidology.

Kidology is no longer just "my" ideas; it's now a place I go when I am looking for what's new and what others are doing to reach and teach kids. It's been like a snowball rolling downhill and growing for nearly 15 years! Kidology is now YOUR site more than ever.

Help us keep Kidology growing though our Kidology March Madness Contest! By submitting your ideas this month, you have the chance to win a $100 Shopping Spree in the Kidology Store! By working in the trenches of weekly ministry, you keep Kidology fresh through your discoveries and shared ideas. Keep up the great work!

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

 

WIN $100 SHOPPING SPREE!
Kidology March MadnessSubmit your ideas by March 20 to enter our Kidology March Madness Contest. Your submissions (there is no limit!) may make our Top Ten... then our Final Four... and finally may crown you Kidology Idea Champ!

Win a Kidology Resource Prize Pack and a $100 Kidology Store Shopping Spree. How can you lose?

» Enter Kidology March Madness today!!

SAVINGS FOR EASTER
Kidology StoreLooking for some great Easter-related resources? Look no further than the Kidology Store. When you shop the Store, you help support this non-profit ministry and many others.


KIDOLOGY REPORT: IT
"For many of us working with children the IT we wanted when we started was to see children come to Christ and grow in Him," notes Kidology CP Team member Marty Martin in his review of How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It by Craig Groeschel.

"Over time other seemingly good things can crowd out that first passion that drove us into this crazy thing called children's ministry."


» Read the Report
» Discuss in the Forums
» Pick up a copy from the Kidology Store

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How Churches and Leaders Can Get It


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MOVIE REVIEW: JONAS BROTHERS
The Jonas Brothers"Nick! Joe! Kevin! AAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Add some JoBro music... throw in some 3D glasses, Demi Lavato, Taylor Swift and backstage footage and you've got the Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience," notes Kidology CP Team member Nancy Keith in her movie review.

"For the first time in a long time I can say that there were no real concerns in this movie. I would go to see this one again... though it was a bit expensive at the IMAX."

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!

SAVE $50 ON UNBRIDLED
UnbridledInterested in joining us for Kidology's women's retreat, Unbridled? Have we got a deal for you! Thanks to a donor, 2 scholarships for $50 off are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We've only got 4 spots left, so act soon!

This "Unconference for Children's Pastors" takes place at 3P Ranch in Circleville, Ohio, from May 18-20. We will be learning about horses, saddling up, hiking, spending time in the Word, having bonfires, enjoying nature, laughing, and bonding together.

» Inquire about the $50 scholarships today!

EGGCEPTIONAL EASTER STUFF
Easter Zone We all know that Easter is more than bunnies and Marshmallow Peeps! But how do you relate Christ's resurrection with your kids? Grab some fresh ideas eggsploring our collection of Easter resources. There's still time to pull everything together for Easter Sunday.


» Visit Kidology's Easter Zone!

CONFERENCES: CONSPIRE & ORANGE
Conspire & OrangeAre you heading to Willow Creek's Conspire Conference (March 18-20) or the Orange Conference (April 29-May 1)?

Want to network with other Kidology members? What are you looking forward to? Talk about your plans in the Kidology Network Forums!


» Talk about Conspire
» Talk about Orange  

DID YOU MISS MANIC MONDAY?
Manic MondayManic Monday is a weekly event that features special discounts on items in the Kidology Store.

The ONLY way to get in on the deals is via our new Manic Monday E-mail Newsletter. Did you miss this week's special? If you don't want to lose out on future savings, make sure you sign up today!

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KIDOLOGY ON TWITTER
Kidology on TwitterHave you joined the hundreds who are interacting with Kidology on Twitter, a microblogging service?

Kidology has been sharing updates from the children's ministry world for over a year. Now, it's your turn! Keep up on the ideas, conversations, and new resources that arise each day. (Plus, every now and then, you'll get some Twitter-exclusive discounts on products!)

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