Reviews Zone

A review of Bandslam, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Coraline, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Pink Panther 2, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

The Kidology Report reviews Larry Fowler's book, Rock Solid Kids, and discusses the need for churches to give "Children's Ministry" back to parents.

The Kidology Report reviews George Barna's book, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, and emphasizes the importance of churches catching a vision for kids' ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children's Ministry that Works!, which gives valuable insight on how to shape a complete ministry by some of the best-known minds in ministry: Jim Wideman, Christine Yount, Craig Jutila, Sue Miller and several others. In a way, this book is the mentor you never had!

The Kidology Report reviews Ivy Beckwith's book, Postmodern Children's Ministry, and provides practical ideas on how to reach this emerging generation.

The Kidology Report reviews Aaron Reynolds' book, The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School, and provides ideas on how to transform your children's ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children Matter, which focuses on the people and relationships of children's ministry, authored by four seminary professors: Scottie May, Beth Posterski, Catherine Stonehouse, and Linda Cannell. It's challenging and refreshing!

A Book Review by Larry Shallenberger on The Gospel According to Harry Potter by Connie Neal.

Taking a look at Aaron Reynolds' holiday drama, The Christmas Rewind. An overview, as well as the pros-and-cons of this production.

The Kidology Report reviews Randy Christensen's book, Crucial Concepts in Kids' Ministry, which discusses the foundational issues of children's ministry from the ground up.

Kidzturn Labs is the brainchild of Sam and Matt Lussier. As Kidzturn Ministries hey travel the country with their family presenting the gospel to churches of all sizes. Kidzturn Labs is now releasing their media content at Kids' Ministry budget prices!

A review of Aliens in the Attic, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Bedtime Stories, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of City of Ember, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Delgo, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Fly Me to the Moon, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Get Smart, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of G-Force, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Hotel for Dogs, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Inkheart, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Kung Fu Panda including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Marley and Me, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Monsters vs. Aliens, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Prince Caspian including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Star Trek, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of The Dark Knight including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of The Incredible Hulk, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of The Tale of Despereaux, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of Up, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

A review of WALL-E, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

If you work in Children's Ministry every year you are presented with the same conundrum: What do you do with Santa? No matter how hard you work on curriculum... no matter what nuances you add... no matter the sparkle and shine you give to the Nativity... the big, fat guy in the red suit looms in the corner of the room.This year there are two great resources to redeem Santa, really Saint Nicholas

Voyage of the Friendship: A Musical for Young Voices is a fully outfitted children's musical, complete with everything you need to pull off a musical production in your church. Except for the children. You have to provide them. But I think you knew that already. Nominated for a Dove Award in the category of Best Children's Musical in 2007, Voyage of the Friendship earns its critical recognition with stellar musicality, extensive support features, and a pervasive biblical worldview which permeates a timely message.

The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children's Ministry in the 21st Century, which focuses upcoming trends shaping children's ministry, authored by Craig Jutila, Jim Wideman, Pat Verbal, and others.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Volunteers That Stick by Jim Wideman, which focuses building and keeping a solid volunteer ministry team.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week by Sue Miller & David Staal, which focuses on setting realistic vision, values, and improvements in your children's ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Lead the Way God Made You by Larry Shallenberger, which focuses on not comparing your leadership style with those of others.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Planning Church Events With Ease by V. Kerry Inman, which focuses on planning, preparing, and executing great events.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger, which focuses on redefining your ministry priorities to four words: Clarity, Movement, Alignment, and Focus.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Reveal by Greg Hawkins & Cally Parkinson, which helps answer the questions "Am I leading an effective ministry?" and "How would I even know I'm being effective?"