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Be Different!
I just got back from the 9th annual Yosemite Summit, and yet again it was an incredible week filled with intense time with God, awesome fellowship with other children’s pastors, and insight into life and ministry as we hiked through God’s incredible creation on display in Yosemite National Park.
God spoke to each of us through unique object lessons that He placed before us on the trail. One such illustration that struck me was when in the center of a group of strong, straight trees there was one that stood out. It’s branches stretched out in all directions defying the uniformity around it. It was different, and it made a statement. “There is nothing wrong with the trees around me, but I choose to be different.”
Too often in life and ministry, I believe we spend too much time trying to be like others. Emulating traits in people we admire is not a bad thing, but it should not be at the expense of being who God made us to be. Looking at how other churches do ministry can be helpful – but we still need to be willing to be different and to do what God leads us to do. Learning from others is wise, but copying others too much can rob us of the opportunity to allow God to do something new and unique in our own life and ministry.
Most of the people or ministries we look to for inspiration are admirable precisely because they chose to be different in how they approached a challenge. So now it is your turn… Be Different! And watch what God will do in and through you to build the Kingdom of God!
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl Bastian
The Kidologist
SuperDAD Father's Day Curriculum
SuperDAD is a Father's Day lesson for children's church from RealFun. This single-lesson curriculum features a PowerPoint presentation, game, craft, Bible story and so much more.
The kids in your ministry will learn what makes a hero. This lesson teaches that today's fathers are modern day heroes in their midst.
SuperDAD showcases various fathers in the Bible that had heroic qualities. You'll be able to wrap up this exploration with a PowerPoint game called "He's A Hero."
Available for immediate download!
» SuperDAD Curriculum from RealFun
Discipleship Ideas for Divorced and Single Parents
When discipleship is the strategy, Deuteronomy 6:6-8 can be a reality, even for single and divorced parents. In this zone post, Linda Jacobs from Divorce Care for Kids discusses how the church can help parents live this out.
“When I’m at children’s ministry conferences, I hear many people refer to Deuteronomy 6:6-8. They usually explain the importance of parents being responsible to disciple their children based on this Scripture. I think most of us assume parents have the greatest influence on their children. While I agree with that idea, I wonder if we aren’t assuming all children live in a loving, Christian two-parent home.”
» Read ideas for encouraging parents to be positive Christian examples in their children’s lives.
FREE Curriculum for Premium Members
Kidology offers Deena Stirling's Discovering God's Path curriculum FREE to Kidology Premium Members, released on a rotating quarterly basis in the Kidology Zones.
Download the Summer Quarter and start using it this weekend!
These easy-to-use, reproducible lessons are ideal for your weekend or midweek programs for kids in grades 2-5. If your curriculum budget has shrunk and you are seeking affordable alternatives, let your Kidology Membership come to the rescue!
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Summer Reading - Order of the Ancient
"Sometime in the not so distant future... There is One Government. One Religion."
So begins Karl Bastian's novel, Order of the Ancient, available exclusively here at Kidology.org. The story is inspired by epic tales enjoyed since childhood, possessing the adventure that will engage today's middle to upper elementary children.
Containing elements of the great stories of old - good vs. evil, ancient tradition, young heroes mentored by wiser sages, supernatural powers and miracles, mystery, and great battles - Order of the Ancient allows kids to imitate the characters, resulting in their ongoing practice of the Spiritual Disciplines.
Summer is a great time to get some kids together to read and discuss this book as a group. The Supplemental 38-page PDF Discussion Guide is perfect for classes or church groups reading this novel. Included in the discussion guide are Terms to Know, Discussion Questions, and Future Study recommendations for every chapter of the book.
» Find out more about Karl's novel here!
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» Download the Discussion Guide to use with your reading group!
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 TruthQuest Audio Adventures are episode-based audio dramas created by TruthQuest Ministries. Sometimes described as "Adventures in Odyssey meets Looney Tunes," these hilarious audio dramas offer entertainment and Bible learning that people of all ages will enjoy!
Kidology is excited to offer these as FREE downloadable 15-minute episodes for your ministry use.
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