Kidmin Talk #025 - April 3, 2012

Duration: 00:35:57

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Train Me!

Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of Kidmin Talk, the webcast show hosted by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist. Listen here on Kidology or subscribe via iTunes to listen on-the-go with your iPhone, iPod, iPad, or other mobile device.

SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Christian Apps for Kids!

WIN FREE APPS TODAY: The Sounds of the Night and The Lonely Stable

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW TODAY:

• TRAINING UP! (Books to give those above you!)
  • Rock Solid Kids by Larry Fowler
  • Raising a Modern Day Joseph by Larry Fowler
  • Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna
• TRAINING IN! (See below)
  • Kidology Online Training
    • First Things First (Kit)
    • Visionary Leadership (Kit)
    • Kid-Focused Ministry Foundations (Kit)
    • Partnering with Parents (Kit)
    • Define, Refine and Shine! (Kit)
  • Kidology Coaching
  • Top 20 Influencers in Past 20 Years (PDF from CM Magazine)
  • Children's Minsitry University Online
  • Children's Pastor's Conference
    • Blog Post: Why Go To CPC?
  • Podcast on Reading with Pastor Todd McKeever
• TRAINING DOWN! (Gotta Listen)

ABC's of KIDOLOGY: The Letter "T" = Training

• Teach Others
• Read Constantly
• Ask Questions
• Invest in your Education
• Never Stop Learning

Lastly, WHEN is the best time to train volunteers? (I know, they never show up!) After 15 years of ministry, Karl finally discovered the perfect time to do training when all the volunteers would actually show up - and it worked! He just wished he had discovered this secret sooner! When is it? Well, you have to listen to the podcast to discover this amazing secret!)

KIDMIN WINNER! Our winner this week is Danielle Warren. She wins a Kidology Online Training Lab of her choice, OR a free registration and Unit One of Kidology Coaching if she chooses! 

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MUSIC ON THE SHOW: NEEDED

Bumper music by Rob Biagi Music available on Kidology! Booking info at RobBiagi.com

This week featured READ IT! (Beat It!) from Righteous Pop Music (Volume 13) from Creative Ministry Solutions

CONNECTING w/ KIDMIN TALK:

• E-mail: karl@kidmintalk.com
• Twitter: @KidminTalk