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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Starter Ingredients for a GREAT Volunteer Meeting

Create volunteer meetings your people will WANT to come to!

Volunteer Training
Free Recruiting Tool: Volunteer Encouragement Postcards

Four volunteer encouragement postcards.

Recruiting
All Access 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
Plus Crazy Countdown 21 - Rubiks 10x10!

Watch the Rubiks 10x10 being solved right before your eyes!

Rubiks Countdowns
Plus Crazy Countdown 20 - Rubiks 6x6

In this Crazy Countdown, Pastor Karl demonstrates a Rubiks 6x6 being solved.

Rubiks Countdowns
Plus Crazy Countdown 19 - Rubiks 4x4

In this Crazy Countdown, Pastor Karl demonstrates a Rubiks 4x4 being solved.

Rubiks Countdowns
Plus Crazy Countdown 18 - Rubiks 1x1, 2x2 and 3x3

Watch the Rubiks 1x1, 2x and 3x3 being solved right before your eyes!

Rubiks Countdowns
Free 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
Plus Dead Sea Audio Files

Easter Scripture Readings in a whole new way!

Easter Audio Files
Free Recruiting Tool: Job Description Flyers

Customizable Job Description Flyers

Recruiting
Plus Easter EGGstravaganza Show

Overview of Karl's Easter Outreach Family Game Show

Easter Outreach
All Access Ministry Management Part 4 - Meeting Management

Part 4 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - 8 Principles that will make your meetings matter!

Meeting Management
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus Karl Explains Fortnite

Karl explains what Fortnite is and how to use it to better connect with your kids.

Fortnite
Free 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
Free 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
Free 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
All Access Ministry Management Part 3 - Volunteer Management

Recruiting is only the beginning! 

Volunteer Management
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Starter 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
Free 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
Free 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
All Access Ministry Management Part 2 - Team Management

Part 2 in Karl's Ministry Management Series - Four powerful principles for managing a ministry team. 

Team Management
Free 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
All Access 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus 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
Free 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
Starter 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
Starter 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
Plus 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
Plus Karl's Concert of Prayer

Pastor Karl shares the details of the Concert of Prayer he hosted at his church.

Prayer
Plus Batty Fears

A game to help kids address the fears they face.

Fear
Plus 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!
Free 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!
Plus Kidmin Talk #110 - September 4th, 2018

Kidmin Talk #110 covers teaching kids grace, Fortnite, health in ministry, and more!

Zarf, Grace, Fortnite and More!
Plus Noah’s Ark Animal Mix-Up Game

A super fun mixer game that introduces Noah and the Ark.

Noah's Ark
Plus Snake in a Tree Puzzle

Fun Floor Puzzle of Snake in a Tree

Floor Puzzle
PLUS Membership 2025 Recruiting Tools - Fishing KidCheck YouthCheck Drummer 2025 FUNtastic Bible Activity Book PastorKarl.com Andy and the Ants My Awesome Adventure DiscipleTown Unit 8 - How to Pray Next Steps for Kids Kidmin Talk Podcast
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