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Shepherd or Sheepherder?
Remember when you first got into children’s ministry? Remember the calling God gave you? The burden you had for children? The awesome responsibility you accepted? The urgency you felt? Back when it was about reaching lost kids and discipling those who had accepted Christ? Remember when you spent a ridiculous amount of time on some minor, but fun aspect of the ministry just so you could see the faces of the kids light up when they arrived? Remember when you didn’t even notice how exhausted you were?
What changed?
You went into children’s ministry because you wanted to be a shepherd of children – and all too soon you became more sheepherder than shepherd. Just getting the kids where they need to be and hoping to have a reasonable adult-to-child ratio became a weekly battle. Managing volunteers, appeasing parents, buying supplies, keeping the senior pastor as well as the janitor happy, answering voice mail, e-mail, and snail mail, as well as countless meetings gradually took over.
Before you knew it, being a minister gave way to being an administrator… you secretly miss when you were just a volunteer and not in charge of the whole operation.
It doesn’t have to be that way! Read my full article for some very thought-provoking and practical tips on how to get back to being more of a shepherd than a sheepherder. Here is what one reader sent me after reading it:
“I may have to frame this article. It was exactly, exactly what I needed to see right now. You’ve no idea.” – Jennifer R.
With God’s help and some determined work, you CAN reclaim your Calling. And Kidology is here to help.
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl Bastian
The Kidologist
Teach the Truth this Easter
The Truth About Jesus is a SINGLE Easter lesson from DiscipleLand's DiscipleTown #16: How to Know the Truth series, written by Karl Bastian. It will help kids understand the significance of who Jesus was and what He means for their lives both now and for all of eternity.
Jesus: Good man, prophet, myth, or Savior of the world? This lesson will help children understand exactly who Jesus is and is not.
The most polarizing man in human history was far more than just a man - and He did much more than just become the central point of our calendars.
What Is Included?
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Leader Guide
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Review Questions
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PowerPoint™ Template
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"Object Talks" Teaching Videos (MOV & MP4)
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DiscipleTown Table Talker (In-Home Tool)
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Parent E-mail template
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Take Home Bookmark
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Super Citizen Certificate
» $9.99 for Premium Members
One Week. Four Events. One Amazing Price.
Unable to attend CPC this year? Well, I’ve got GREAT NEWS for you! You can still benefit from the amazing training that takes place at a CPC conference… right from your computer!
That’s right – you can enjoy not one, not two, not three, but FOUR conferences without leaving home. Enjoy every general session from CPC, CM Leaders, CPC 2-Day, and the new Bridge Conference during INCM’s Web Week.
Get inspiring teaching from EVERY INCM conferences in the last year — George Barna, Dannah Gresh, Bob Goff, Naomi Cramer Overton, Beth Guckenberger, Wess Stafford, Brannon Marshall, and more! PLUS, after Web Week, you’ll get downloads of the sessions to share with your team!
During the event, hosts Matt Guevara, Michayla White, and Karl Bastian will introduce sessions from INCM’s recent conferences and participate in the live chat during those sessions.
» Find out more information about the INCM Web Week and register today!
 Are your preteens getting too old for Easter egg hunts? Here's a creative way to get them excited about Easter.
In this Reverse Easter Egg Hunt, instead of looking FOR eggs, participants START with an egg and then find places on a list. The idea is to take a picture of the egg with every item on the list. Get those cameras or phones out and get ready to run. (Or make it a family event and drive!)
Let's Talk About Kids and Baptism
 How do you handle kids and baptism at your church?
At my church we’ve been sending mixed signals by discouraging baptisms while still allowing them on occasion, so it has confused some parents. I’m working on developing a policy so that we are consistent and clear across the board – to address the concerns with children being baptized while making a path for it when they truly are ready.
Get to Know Judas... Play Resurrection Clue Hunt!
 Learn about the individual characters of the Easter Story as you introduce your kidmin to Resurrection Clue Hunt!
This print-and-play game from Karl Bastian is designed to be used with ages 7-13.
During gameplay, explorers search for clues that tell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. However, 3 clues are missing!
It's half-adventure activity, half-teaching opportunity! Your leaders can use it with small groups, while parents can add some fun to family devotion time at home!
The 32-page PDF download features everything you need to play the classic deduction game, including 20 devotional "Fact Sheets" that correspond to characters, objects, and locations featured on the beautifully-illustrated playing cards.
» More affordable than 30 pieces of silver!
Present the Gospel to Children with U-Turn Cards
 U-Turn Cards create an engaging Gospel presentation that illustrate the "Romans Road" salvation message.
Using road sign-themed cards, audience interaction, and Biblical references, words are visualized to explain the meaning of repentance. An included script by Karl Bastian provides an outline you can use for your own presentation, along with other application ideas. Want to take the cards on the go? We've also added a Pocket Version for you as well!
Your PDF download includes:
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Detailed Instruction Guide
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Original Color Artwork
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Presentation Script
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Printable Set of 18 Front & Back Images, forming 9 Presentation Cards, sized 8½" x 11"
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Printable Pocket Version
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Romans Road Overview
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Optional Illustration
» Purchase U-Turn Cards in the Kidology Store!
I Spy Butterflies Preschool Easter Curriculum
 I Spy Butterflies is a four week pre-school unit aimed at preschoolers and kindergartners. As children watch how a butterfly develops from a little egg, they learn of how Jesus wants them to also grow into something beautiful.
Using pretend play, the classic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, crafts, snacks, Bible stories, nature, and games, children will forever remember that Jesus changes us into beautiful creations.
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