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Kidology’s Ultimate Toolbox for Children’s Ministry is PACKED with helpful tools – it’s not just a book – it interacts with Karl’s website to provide all the templates and forms shown in the book! Read what others are saying about this book: “This book is a gold mine of information on how to build a God-honoring children’s ministry from the number one expert on the subject. I have experienced first-hand Karl’s practical wisdom and contagious enthusiasm for reaching and teaching children. Whether you have been in ministry a long-time or are a newbie, I guarantee you will gain tools you can put to immediate use. Thank you Karl for sharing what God has taught you over the years!” — Dan Huffman, Pastor of CompassKids The Compass Church, IL “Kidology’s Ultimate Toolbox isn’t a toolbox you grab for one little job. No, there’s an entire garage full of tools in this book! Karl has gathered all the critical lessons he’s learned over his decades in kidmin and presented them in concise nuggets. You’re getting the essential information – short and sweet – regarding just about every topic related to children’s ministry that you can think of. The colorful pages, extra space…

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ChatGPT Reviews Kidology.org

I asked AI via ChatGPT to list the Top 20 Challenges and Topics of Children’s Ministry Leaders and then to access how well Kidology.org addresses those. This was the result… including this image: (I did no editing and for the most part it’s pretty accurate! I simply added a few links to resources as they were described, but there is MUCH more on the site than even what is listed here! If you are looking for something not listed here, we probably have it after 30 years of building the site, just write and ask!) Certainly! As of my knowledge cutoff in October 2023, Kidology.org is a well-established online resource dedicated to equipping and encouraging children’s ministry leaders. Founded by Karl Bastian, known as the “Kidologist,” the website offers a wealth of resources, training materials, and a supportive community aimed at addressing the various challenges faced in children’s ministry. Here’s how Kidology.org addresses the top 20 issues facing Children’s Ministry Leaders Today: Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers: Kidology provides practical articles and training modules on effective strategies for volunteer recruitment and retention. They offer ideas on building a strong volunteer culture and recognizing volunteer contributions to prevent burnout. Curriculum Selection and…

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Bible Boot Camp TRAINING DAY!

Bible Boot Camp Training Day is a way for your kids to GEAR UP with their Bibles and have some FUN working with their friends (Squad) to play competitive games while learning how to navigate their Bibles, look up Bible verses, and review key Bible stories and concepts… all while having a blast! 8 Different Bible-Based Challenges (games) are included, each containing a physical and Bible challenge. If you are looking for an Army-themed series, Bible Boot Camp 4-Week Series provides you with the drills to train and equip kids for Spiritual Battle! Bible Boot Camp Training Day can be a fun intro to the 4-week series! Regardless of what series you’re using, you can still use BIBLE BOOT CAMP TRAINING DAY! This theme is fun any time! This SUPER SUNDAY CHALLENGE can be used as a special event to boost attendance, break your usual Sunday mold, and bring a whole new level of excitement to your children’s ministry! The point is to teach kids how to navigate their Bibles and learn key concepts while having fun! FILES INCLUDED: Event PDF with description of each game Bible Boot Camp Training Day Screen Image Flags for up to 8 Squads Game Signs for each…

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Do As I Say, Not As I Do

Kidology Theorem #26 Several years ago I was serving at a major children’s ministry conference, and as a speaker/exhibitor, I had the opportunity to give out some drawing slips for some really cool prizes the conference was giving away to its attendees. We could give them out any way we wanted, but were encouraged to make it fun. Oh, the things kids pastors would do to get these drawing slips! One fellow came back to our booth seeking another drawing slip and since he had already played our silly game, I decided to go easy on him. He was wearing a t-shirt with a Bible verse on it, so I said, “Close your eyes and tell me the verse on your shirt.” He admitted he had just bought the shirt so he didn’t know the verse. Fair enough, so trying to keep it easy I said, “That’s fine, just quote me John 3:16.” I could tell by the look on his face he had no idea what I was talking about. My intention wasn’t to embarrass him, so I hinted, “For God so loved the world…” His awkward blank expression continued. Now I felt bad, so trying to help him save face I said, “No worries, just…

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Connecting with Today’s Digital Kids!

It’s no secret we live in a digital age! Take home papers are no longer the most effective ways to reach kids between Sundays. So how DO you connect with today’s digital kids? Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org talks about his three favorite ways to connect with kids in today’s digital world. Paper take-home handouts are no longer the best tool. You’ll love these modern options! See complete show notes and iTunes link at: Kidology.org/kidmintalk155

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