Think Differently
 Steve Jobs and Apple made famous the phrase, “Think Differently,” but creative “out of the box” thinking is not limited to technology developers. It applies to children’s ministry too.
Creative innovators see the world differently. They reject how things have “always been done.” They see things in a new way. Just yesterday I saw a car port in the Home Depot parking lot where most saw a cart bin.
OK, that might not be children’s ministry – but are you constantly looking for ways you can see things differently? How can things be done differently? What new approach can I try? How have we never done it?
Read this great example from my good friend and amazing children’s pastor friend, Shelly Sexton, down in sunny Florida. This share how you've thought "outside the box" in your ministry.
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl Bastian
a.k.a. The Kidologist
Improve Child Safety; Increase Parent Peace-of-Mind
 Check out KidCheck, Kidology’s preferred provider for secure children’s check-in. Easy-to-use software with tons of features, mobile check-in app, check-in equipment available, and free personal training and support (including Sunday morning)!
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KidCheck is about more than just children’s check-in. To help you improve safety in your children’s ministry, they also offer free child safety information and videos, a free eBook full of tips and tricks, plus informative blog posts covering topics such as abuse prevention tips, safety policies, child protection policies, and more.
» Learn how KidCheck can help you improve safety in your children’s ministry.
2 Words To Avoid With Your Kids (And Co-Workers)
Have you ever used "Extreme Language"? We all have. Craig Jutila shares how to become aware when we're doing it, and put an end to it.
"Extreme Language (all or nothing words) can frame an unrealistic life experience for each of us and, at times, make us difficult to live with.
When we continue to use Extreme Language we end up painting ourselves into a corner at the very least, and at the worst we begin to believe it."
» Read the rest of the article here.
Are Your Kids Smarter Than A Teacher?
Are You Smarter Than a Teacher? is a PowerPoint game that challenges the kids in your ministry to test their wits. They can find out if they really are smarter than their teachers. With two variations of the game included, you can have just a few children in your group play, or get the whole group involved. Great for any time of year for your children's church.
Download includes:
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Powerpoint Game
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Artwork and Graphics
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Slide included with rules and game description
» Kidology Premium Members save on this PowerPoint game!
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You Don't Have to Fear the Fall!
This season brings a lot of scary challenges, but DON'T FEAR THE FALL! It's Kidology to the rescue with our Fall Resource Guide!
Be prepared with seasonal curriculum, experienced coaching, and creative children's ministry tools from a resource you can trust.
Don't miss our great Fall collections:
We're taking the fear out of Fall just for you!
» Explore Our Fall Resource Guide
BLAST Into Your Wednesday Evening Program
Need ideas for your Wednesday evening program? Karl Bastian is starting his with a BLAST! Check out his idea for an explosive weekly gathering of kids learning about the Bible and sharing time together.
Have you used a similar idea? Have any ideas to add? We would love to hear what you come up with to make this the best night of their week! Then feel free to use these ideas in your own ministry.
» Lend your ideas for the BLAST zone
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
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