http://www.kidology.org Keep up with the latest updates to your favorite independent children's ministry resource, Kidology.org. en-us Copyright 2006 Kidology, Inc. Wed, 6 Feb 2019 15:31:53 CST MIS RSSFeed Generator 1.0 Download Karl's Galactic Christmas Carol Muppet Parody, available only to All Access Members. Wed, 6 Feb 2019 15:31:32 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=19856 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=19856 zone.post@kidology.org Christmas ToyBox Tale Downloads A nursery rhyme can teach you a lesson on brokenness. Wed, 6 Feb 2019 13:50:20 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24156 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24156 zone.post@kidology.org Brokenness Why do some divorced and single parents lie to their kids? What affect could this have on them longterm? How can you help? Tue, 5 Feb 2019 13:43:35 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24155 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24155 zone.post@kidology.org Divorce, Lies Find some great tips for how to make a Bible even more special to the child receiving it. Tue, 5 Feb 2019 13:29:09 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24154 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24154 zone.post@kidology.org Gifting Bibles Send home Valentine's that are also recruiting cards that invite folks to join the children's ministry in sharing God's love with children. Mon, 4 Feb 2019 10:11:37 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24147 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24147 zone.post@kidology.org Recruiting The NEW Kidmin Talk Show #110 covers teaching kids grace, Fortnite, health in ministry, and more! Fri, 1 Feb 2019 10:08:17 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24008 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24008 zone.post@kidology.org Zarf, Grace, Fortnite and More! Kidmin Talk #111 covers Righteous Pop Music, Story Sticks, the best kidmin event ever and what can we learn from dusty old CE books? Fri, 1 Feb 2019 10:08:09 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24011 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24011 zone.post@kidology.org Story Sticks, Nerf Wars, and Dusty Old CE Books! Kidmin Talk #112 - Pastor Karl found a box on his front porch - what could it be?!?! It was the FIRST COPY of his new book, Kidology's Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry! Learn what's inside. Fri, 1 Feb 2019 10:08:01 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24022 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24022 zone.post@kidology.org The Unboxing of Karl's newest book! Kidmin Talk #113 - Pastor Karl shares an object lesson that could just change your life! Plus, he answers the question, how important is it to be on the cutting edge in children's ministry? His answer may surprise you! Fri, 1 Feb 2019 10:07:53 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24073 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24073 zone.post@kidology.org The Object Lesson of Life, Technology and More! Kidmin Talk #114 - Pastor Karl shares four keys to ending your ministry year well and setting yourself up for success in the next year! Fri, 1 Feb 2019 10:07:45 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24096 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=24096 zone.post@kidology.org Ending the Year Well Propresenter will import powerpoint or safe power point as images on desk top and drag and drop them in. Mon, 9 Oct 2017 13:40:26 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11225 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11225&guid=K4E32TO8-FF7T-FM6F-0CV7-NRXH7PFZZ0ZC forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Hello anybody want to sell their THE CHRISTMAS COUNTY SPELLING BEE: HOW DO YOU SPELL LOVE? music and scripts? pls i want to buy,pls let me know or any other christmas musical you guys want to sell, pls contact me. Im from Guam and is really having a hard time getting materials. Thank you. Thu, 5 Oct 2017 19:52:20 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11227 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11227&guid=7660N5IB-2HZQ-3OYC-OEN4-BSPES2826Z9U forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Check out the Kidology Handbook - it isn't a video, but it is loaded with helpful training you can use to train your teachers. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:53:59 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11226 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11226&guid=V7XX8IBF-G4LB-QQQ9-CGE1-ZUGBCE15DZIC forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Hi, having a hard time finding a series on training teachers to teach children. Do you have a download bundle, or DVD on various training information for teaching teachers how to teach children? If so can you let me know what that is? Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:14:11 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11226 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11226&guid=J9PUSU4I-46D8-ESI6-ZI6Y-MW88XQU8LZSU forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Hey @KarlBastian and other supercool Krew Leaders, what are some of the outings you have utilized for your kids? Have you every brought a "homerun" to your campus verses, say, meeting at a bowling alley? Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:18:19 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11156 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11156&guid=6BHRD6XL-S845-2U93-D5SJ-AY05H3NCSY1D forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Me too Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:49:52 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1846 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1846&guid=KY3CDS9Y-6VQR-GHVP-SSD5-OLLRHP0PE07T forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) It always great to see a good discussion on children's check-in. For more information, you might want to take a listen to the most recent podcast #101 (link: http://bit.ly/2fyXTBN) with Karl and KidCheck CEO Alex Smith. They discuss the latest in child safety and check-in systems overall. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:04:15 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224&guid=80U9X521-UXIO-4JNM-FU52-287CHBD2Z3DA forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) I would love to see your lessons. I have a 2 day event coming up....and obedience is my theme. The parents are attending a Ted Tripp seminar. Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:51:37 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1544 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1544&guid=W2M6IHV5-HZ9K-RLFI-3WXZ-QAZ92N6572NS forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Kandice, Wow, thank you so much for your note. I am so thankful that this video had such an impact on you - you are right, children's ministry leadership is so much more than lessons and scheduling workers. Praying for you as you embark on this new direction! Pastor Karl Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:27:34 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4820 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4820&guid=AP8SI38I-511H-5804-RXPW-ECR6MZZ8E2WA forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) What do you mean by kids check themselves in? Don't you have parents check their kids in? Just wondering what that means exactly, unless you are only referring to attendance? Sat, 16 Sep 2017 22:50:07 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224&guid=YRZP2F1L-T2TE-TAS1-EZGT-1EI37BSCL25S forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Sorry, we use ACS. The kids are able to check theirselves in and attendance is automatically sent to our Administrative Secretary responsible for keeping up with all records. We did use a fingerprint system for a while, but it was a pain because it did not always work for 1st and 2nd grade childr... (more) Sat, 16 Sep 2017 15:54:15 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224&guid=LTRMNRUO-7QF0-HCKY-218Q-PGA0ROLFS1FB forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Does anyone else use ProPresenter for Children's Worship? Been using it over a year now and love it. But I can't find a good source of games to download. Instead of powerpoint it uses Key Notes. Sat, 16 Sep 2017 15:47:28 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11225 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11225&guid=9VJI84NS-VR6X-4DBV-Q30N-DH2XC0EIZ1OT forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) So glad I 'was lead' to your website! I watched your video "FTF" and was convicted not to just scratch the surface of Children's Ministry but to dig deep...BEGINNING WITH PRAYER, PRAYER, PRAYER! I am part of a new church plant that is small and they needed someone for the children's min... (more) Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:44:45 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4820 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4820&guid=XWBFSGGV-ITYU-SF3S-4QM8-0JUUXC7M61YB forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Has anyone used the OT39 coloring book with this series? Can I copy for church use or do I have to order a book for each student? Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:06:18 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8267 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8267&guid=KY3CDS9Y-6VQR-GHVP-SSD5-OLLRHP0PE07T forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Hey who uses KidCheck for thier ministry? What do you like, dislike or needs improvement. we are considering it and would love some feedback. Wed, 6 Sep 2017 11:00:54 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11224&guid=80U9X521-UXIO-4JNM-FU52-287CHBD2Z3DA forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) At this point no, there are not single rooms large enough. Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:53:07 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11223 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11223&guid=W2M6IHV5-HZ9K-RLFI-3WXZ-QAZ92N6572NS forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) Jeff, I didn't understand your question clearly. How and when do you get to lead activities/games within the church service? Do the kids leave before or after the sermon portion? Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:26:56 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11222 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11222&guid=AP8SI38I-511H-5804-RXPW-ECR6MZZ8E2WA forum.post@kidology.org (forum.post@kidology.org) I have just started a new job as children's ministry director at a small Midwest Missouri church. The lead pastor has asked that I create lessons following where he is teaching each week. We've been doing this for about 6 weeks now and it's actually working VERY well. Unfortunately, I am having t... 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