Why Minister to Children?
How many times have you been told, “You know, you should consider becoming a real pastor someday…you know, to adults. You’re good.”
Of course, the intention is a compliment, but the message is clear. “Your talents are being wasted down there preachin’ at the kids week in and week out, when you could really be changing the world by ministering to adults.”
So why have I thrown my life completely into ministry to children? Many answers have been presented over the years. Is it because a life devoted to children is strategic? Is it because they are a bridge to families? Or because it is when people are young that they are most teachable – “wet cement” as some have described them? For me, it is none of these. So why do I minister to children? My answer may surprise you. Find out what it is.
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl Bastian
a.k.a. The Kidologist
CM Leaders' Disciple Conference
CM Leaders is a conference for those who serve the kids and families in their churches and communities. The ones who believe that it is a privilege to be a part of the faith journey of a child. The ones who are leaning in to the call of God on their life to be a disciple-maker. The ones who know this can’t be something done on their own. CM Leaders is for you, and it’s for your team.
Let’s talk about discipleship.
CM Leaders Keynote Sessions will cover…
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A Disciple’s Identity – How is Your Soul?
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Defining Discipleship in Today’s Church
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Being a Disciple-Maker- Not Just a Leader
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Families and Discipleship
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Your Children’s Ministry – What Is Your Vision?
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Why Discipleship Must Matter
» Register today for the CM Leaders Disciple Conference
Friends and Heroes Special Offer
Save up to 20% on Friends and Heroes multi-media Bible resources!
During the month of August, you can save on Friends and Heroes resources for:
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Children’s ministry
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Home and family viewing
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Christian schools
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Homeschool
» You can learn more here. Plus, shipping is FREE for order of $24 or more!
Save on Group's KidMin Conference
EXCLUSIVE KIDOLOGY SAVINGS...save up to $60 per person when you register your team by August 20th! Here's how it works...
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Register today and you'll save up to $60 per person. Use promo code KIDOLOGY20 (Cannot be applied to previous registrations, and discount is applicable only on standard and alumni rates.)
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Lock in your advanced registration rate with a $50 deposit per person.
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Your balance is due before August 20, 2015.
» Register now at group.com/kidmin or call 800.635.0404 x4692.
 Despite all our best efforts, the kids in your ministry sometimes still stray from the faith. Lindsay Whitney will share how we as leaders can help keep kids on the right path.
"Last night, my husband and I received a message from a friend of ours. It was a link to a picture on Facebook. The picture was of a boy we used to know. It seems this boy, now fourteen years old, shot someone over a bicycle and was on the run from the police. As we both sat in stunned silence, I began thinking for the fourth or fifth time this month: Why Isn’t It Working?"
» How do we instill lasting change in the hearts of our kids?
Teach the Bible to Your Non-Readers with Stickers
Stickers Through the Bible is a revolutionary Bible curriculum for non-readers, available exclusively from Kidology!
By placing beautiful stickers into their Bibles they gain a love for God's Word while gaining an understanding of the overall Story of the Bible.
They also learn an overview of the Books of the Bible by placing Bible Stickers on a Bible Fortress poster and building a colorful Bible Timeline throughout the year.
Stickers Through the Bible is a 52-lesson program divided into four 13-week segments. It is completely downloadable and reproducible!
» Learn more about Stickers Through the Bible
» Premium Members save $50 on the Complete Year
You Don't Have to Fear the Fall!
 This season brings a lot of scary challenges, but DON'T FEAR THE FALL! Kidology is here to help with our Fall Resource Guide!
Click over for all the help you need! Be prepared with seasonal curriculum, experienced coaching, and creative children's ministry tools from a resource you can trust.
Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Discipleship, and Games galore... you'll find the resources you need!
There's nothing scary about that!
» Fall Resource Guide
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