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Curing Kids of the "Gimmie Gimmie's"
We live in a selfish culture. Kids are especially susceptible to focusing on what THEY want and need while over-looking the needs of others and the many things they have to be thankful for. How do you combat this natural tendency we all have toward self-focus and greed?
That’s why I created Gimmie Gimmie Thanksgiving years ago, based off the popular Parker Brother’s game, Pit. We later added a Christmas version as well. If you’d like to see how I have used this game as part of an over-all lesson, check out what I did last year for my Thanksgiving lesson at my church.
It won’t cure kids of selfishness, but it will help them focus on all they have to be thankful for, and that’s always a good thing!
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl Bastian
The Kidologist
Spooky Lessons of the Bible
 Looking for a single lesson for your midweek program? Look no further!
The focus is on the Resurrection of Jesus and its centrality to the Christian Faith. By teaching this lesson, you'll be able to redeem the season in a way you've never seen before, all while allowing your children to enjoy the season in a wholesome and fun manner.
Do you ever feel like you're trying to run your ministry as a victim, instead of as a leader? Lance McKinnon brings us an article this week that helps us take a look at how we can gain or regain control of our ministries.
"When I first started in kid’s ministry I saw myself as a victim. I loved the kids, but I felt like my ministry was totally at the mercy of other people. I played the blame game a lot. Things would get better if:
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parents place a higher value on their children.
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more people would step up and volunteer.
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my pastor understood how important kids ministry is.
This type of thinking does not get you anywhere. You do need people to help you minister to the kids, but people will not follow you just because you think they should. A proactive person does not focus on the things he can’t control."
» Read the rest of the article to find out what you can focus on.
Don't Be a Turkey This Thanksgiving
We live in a "gimmie-gimmie" culture that focuses on how much it can get. God wants us to have an attitude of gratitude for the many blessings we already have.
The purpose of this unit is not only to help kids focus on being thankful, but to challenge them to think of some people that they haven't expressed thanks to, and help them think of some ideas to express their thanks in practical ways.
Theme Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
» Buy this Single Lesson Curriculum in the Kidology Store!
» Check out our Thanksgiving Guide for More Resources!
Mini Dramas for Your Ministry
The full Toybox Tales collection is on DVD for ease of use in your ministry. These are great time-fillers during the holidays for when you have extra kids to check in. The wide range of topics can also be used to compliment your regular lessons.
Taking action figures to the next level of drama, Karl Bastian "The Kidologist" uses toys to illustrate Biblical lessons that create ideal conversation starters. Use them to compliment your teaching ministry or simply to entertain!
Transform play time into learning time with these mini-dramas, performed live on a small stage and projected to a viewing audience "as it happens." Biblical lessons have never been so memorable or unique!
» Kidology Premium Members save $30 on the 6 CD set!
» You can also visit ToyboxTales.com to view low resolution videos online.
Why I Celebrate Halloween
 Do you ever question whether your church should celebrate, or even recognize, Halloween? You are not alone. Many struggle with this spiritual dilemma every year. Pastor Joshua Teis shares with you 5 reasons why he chooses to embrace this holiday and make the most of it.
"We are only days away from the spookiest holiday of the year... and I can’t wait. For some, Halloween is a time of haunted houses, children in costumes, and enough candy to last through Christmas. For others, it is a time of confusing explanations, vague historical references, and self-denial.
For Christians who do not celebrate Halloween, I will not attempt to change your mind. However, I would like to give a few reasons why this pastor and his family choose to participate in this holiday."
A Christmas Play You Can Download Today
Hark from the Herald is a Christmas play that can be performed with live actors or puppet performers.
Hark is a reporter from the Herald and is assigned to do a story on the "true meaning of Christmas." Not knowing where to start, he goes to the house of Dr. Wipplestowski, a crazy inventor who sends him back in time to the first Christmas.
Written by Karl Bastian, this download includes all the elements needed to produce this play, including...
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Director & Actors Scripts
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Staging Notes
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Scene Overviews
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Music Recommendations
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Rehearsal Schedule
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Sample Graphics
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MP3 audio track for puppet performance
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Reference videos from previous productions
Available as immediate download!
» Order via the Kidology Store
» Learn more about "Hark from the Herald"
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
 Winter is the perfect time for this snow-themed 10-week lesson plan. Introduce (or re-introduce) your kids to the story of Narnia, the imaginary land where it's always winter but never Christmas. This allegorical tale explores the principles of Good vs. Evil, and explains the story of salvation in a fun and relatable way.
Written by Susan Harper, this downloadable study includes everything you need to plan, organize, and teach the adventures that start with this famed book. Introduce the kids in your ministry to Aslan, the White Witch, and of course, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie. Take them on an adventure they won't soon forget!
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