Kidologist's Zone
This is the place to find things written or submitted by the creator of Kidology.org, Karl Bastian.
Use Karl's creativity to your advantage! Browse his ideas, plans, games, and more. Use them as is or adapt them for your ministry!
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Ingredients for a GREAT Volunteer Meeting
Create volunteer meetings your people will WANT to come to! |
Volunteer Training |
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Recruiting Tool: Volunteer Encouragement Postcards
Four volunteer encouragement postcards. |
Recruiting |
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Ministry Management Part 5 - Communication Management
Part 5 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - The Why, What, Who, When and How of Ministry Communication. |
Communication Management |
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Crazy Countdown 21 - Rubiks 10x10!
Watch the Rubiks 10x10 being solved right before your eyes! |
Rubiks Countdowns |
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Crazy Countdown 20 - Rubiks 6x6
In this Crazy Countdown, Pastor Karl demonstrates a Rubiks 6x6 being solved. |
Rubiks Countdowns |
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Crazy Countdown 19 - Rubiks 4x4
In this Crazy Countdown, Pastor Karl demonstrates a Rubiks 4x4 being solved. |
Rubiks Countdowns |
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Crazy Countdown 18 - Rubiks 1x1, 2x2 and 3x3
Watch the Rubiks 1x1, 2x and 3x3 being solved right before your eyes! |
Rubiks Countdowns |
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Kidmin Talk #118 - April 17th, 2019
Kidmin Talk #118 - Karl gives his personal review of the new Pilgrim's Progress movie that is coming out April 18th and 20th, 2019. Was it too scary? Why should you go see it? After a screening at his church, Karl shares how well it was received and gives some sneak peek highlights of the film. |
Inside Scoop on New Pilgrim's Progress Movie |
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Dead Sea Audio Files
Easter Scripture Readings in a whole new way! |
Easter Audio Files |
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Recruiting Tool: Job Description Flyers
Customizable Job Description Flyers |
Recruiting |
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Easter EGGstravaganza Show
Overview of Karl's Easter Outreach Family Game Show |
Easter Outreach |
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Ministry Management Part 4 - Meeting Management
Part 4 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - 8 Principles that will make your meetings matter! |
Meeting Management |
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Crazy Countdown 17 - Bible Jokes
The Ark in still parked in Pastor Karl's office because Bible Man and Fozzy Bear have even more Noah and the Ark jokes for Kermit while counting down for Kid's Church! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Noah, Part 2 |
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Crazy Countdown 16 - Bible Jokes
There is an Ark in Pastor Karl's office as Bible Man and Fozzy Bear flood Kermit with jokes about Noah and the Ark while counting down for Kid's Church! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Noah, Part 1 |
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Crazy Countdown 15 - Bible Jokes
Pastor Karl and his toys are back! This time Adam and Eve join the show as Bible Man and Fozzy Bear drive Kermit crazy with Bible Jokes while counting down for Kid's Church to start! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Adam and Eve |
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Crazy Countdown 14 - Bible Jokes
Pastor Karl and his toys are back as Moses joins Kermit the Frog, Bible Man and Fozzy Bear for some Bible Jokes while counting down for Kid's Church to start! |
Bible Jokes Countdown - Moses |
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Karl Explains Fortnite
Karl explains what Fortnite is and how to use it to better connect with your kids. |
Fortnite |
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Highlight Videos - Why You Need to Make Them (and How)
The why and how of ministry highlight videos with lots of samples. |
Ministry Highlight Video |
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Kidmin Talk #117 - March 4th 2019
Kidmin Talk #117 - Karl welcomes Pastor Jason Noble onto the show, the pastor who was at the center of the incredible story in the new movie, Breakthrough. They talk about the movie, but also how to minister in the midst of change and crisis. Jason, a kids pastor who became a lead pastor also has some unique insight on how to have more success working with your senior pastor. |
Interview with Jason Noble from Breakthrough Movie |
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Recruiting Tool: Fun RSVP Menu Style Flyer
Your recruiting should be fun and attractive! Here is an RSVP Card to "Reserve a Spot in the Children's Ministry," complete with a complete menu of ways a volunteer can get invoved. Custom serving has arrived! |
Recruiting Flyer |
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Ministry Management Part 3 - Volunteer Management
Recruiting is only the beginning! |
Volunteer Management |
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Crazy Countdown 13 - Wordless Book
Wordless Book Series - Color Green. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Green |
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Crazy Countdown 12 - Wordless Book
Wordless Book Series - Color Gold. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Gold |
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Crazy Countdown 11 - Wordless Book
Wordless Book Series - Color White. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color White |
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Crazy Countdown 10 - Wordless Book
Wordless Book Series - Color Red. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Red |
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Crazy Countdown 09 - Wordless Book
Wordless Book Series - Color Black. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Wordless Book - Color Black |
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Kidmin Talk #116 - February 11th 2019
Kidmin Talk #116 - This Special Edition Kidmin Talk features 17 year old Camille McKeever interviewing Karl for a school assignment as she prepares for a career in kids ministry. Learn some never before told stories from how Karl got into kids ministry and how Kidology started. |
Interview with a Future Kids Pastor |
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Recruiting Tool: Valentine's Cards
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. |
Recruiting |
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Crazy Countdown 08 - Worship Fever Show
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show - Part 4 |
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Crazy Countdown 07 - Worship Fever Show
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show - Part 3 |
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Crazy Countdown 06 - Worship Fever Show
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show - Part 2 |
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Crazy Countdown 05 - Worship Fever Show
Miss Piggy is hosting The Worship Fever Show with a focus on worship! Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Worship Fever Show: Part 1 |
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Ministry Management Part 2 - Team Management
Part 2 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - Four powerful principles for managing a ministry team. |
Team Management |
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Kidmin Talk #115 - January 12th 2019
Kidmin Talk #115 - Pastor Karl wants to make you look good in 2019 by providing tools for YOU, your leaders, your parents and your kids - plus recruiting tools and more for 2019! Watch this short Kidmin Talk to learn about Kidology's NEW Booster Packs! Kidology is going to make your ministry better and easier in 2019! |
Give Your Kidmin a BOOST in 2019 |
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Ministry Management Part 1 - Personal Management
In this video, Pastor Karl shares four areas that need addressing in order to maintain personal organization and practical tips to manage your schedule, your space, your stuff and your soul. |
Personal Management |
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Crazy Countdown 04 - Bible Character Auditions
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
More Bible Character Auditions |
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Crazy Countdown 03 - Bible Character Auditions
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Bible Character Auditions |
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Crazy Countdown 02 - The Bible
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
The Bible is an Amazing Book |
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Crazy Countdown 01 - The Bible
Kermit discusses the importance of the Bible in our Christian walk. Toybox Tales Crazy Countdowns are fun interactive videos for before service. Kids will gather and watch and be eager for church to start! |
Bring Your Bible to Church |
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Recruiting Tool: NEW YEAR Flyer
A fun flyer to invite folks to consider the ONE New Years Resolution that will take care of all of them: Serving in kids ministry! |
New Year Recruiting Flyer |
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Oh! You'd Better Watch Out! (Jesus Christ is Coming Again!)
My version of a Christmas Classic. Instead of watching out for Santa, kids ought to be watching out for Jesus... He's coming again! |
FUN Christmas Song |
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Kidmin Talk #114 - December 2nd, 2018
Kidmin Talk #114 - Pastor Karl shares four keys to ending your ministry year well and setting yourself up for success in the next year! |
Ending the Year Well |
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Reaching Disconnected Families
Pastor Karl addresses this critical issue that faces all of our ministries. Families visit our church, and don't return. Or, families that once were regular, fade away and we wonder what happened to them. How do we bring them back? |
Family Ministry |
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Karl's Concert of Prayer
Pastor Karl shares the details of the Concert of Prayer he hosted at his church. |
Prayer |
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Batty Fears
A game to help kids address the fears they face. |
Fear |
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Kidmin Talk #113- October 22nd, 2018
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! |
The Object Lesson of Life, Technology and More! |
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Kidmin Talk #112- September 28th, 2018
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. |
The Unboxing of Karl's newest book! |
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Kidmin Talk #110 - September 4th, 2018
Kidmin Talk #110 covers teaching kids grace, Fortnite, health in ministry, and more! |
Zarf, Grace, Fortnite and More! |
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Noah’s Ark Animal Mix-Up Game
A super fun mixer game that introduces Noah and the Ark. |
Noah's Ark |
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Snake in a Tree Puzzle
Fun Floor Puzzle of Snake in a Tree |
Floor Puzzle |