Could COVID be the BEST thing that ever happened to your children's ministry? It all depends on your attitude! Jesus promised us that in this world we would face tribulation - but He also promised that He would overcome this world! Pastor Karl shares five things we can focus on to make this challenging season of ministry a BLESSING rather than a curse.

Kidmin Talk #141 - August 6th, 2020

Ministry is hard. Especially these days. What are the characteristics a leader must possess to survive over the long haul? How do you avoid burn out? What will keep you going when the going gets tough? What sets leaders apart from those who don't last long or quit when it gets difficult? How do you keep going when you face overwhelming challenges? Why do some keep going when most fizzle out? Find out from a leader who has stuck with it for decades even through very hard times. In the midst of Covid-19, it's a timely message.

Kidmin Talk #140 - July 19th, 2020

If you are feeling discouraged by declining engagement online, weary of the shutdown even as you are excited about reopening, you could be measuring success wrong. Pastor Karl has an encouraging message for you in this podcast, plus updates on virtual VBS, Flat Pastors, and more! Tune in and get some fresh wind in your sails!

Kidmin Talk #139 - June 28th, 2020

Don't focus on re-opening! Focus instead on STARTING OVER. Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org lays out a challenge as we transition from closed churches to re-opening.

Don't focus on re-opening! Focus instead on STARTING OVER. Pastor Karl, founder of <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a> lays out a challenge as we transition from closed churches to re-opening.

Kidmin Talk #138 - June 14th, 2020

Pastor Karl talks about the reopening of churches, training volunteers, and 7 ways to make kids feel loved.

Kidmin Talk #137 - May 27th, 2020

Kidmin Talk #136 - Types of Puppets! In this new era of filming, many are getting into puppetry. In this video from his Master Class, Pastor Karl shows the types of puppets you can use.

Kidmin Talk #136 - May 18th, 2020

Pastor Karl, founder of Kidology.org, answers questions about what's next for kidmin with COVID-19?

Pastor Karl, founder of <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a>, answers questions about what's next for kidmin with COVID-19?

Kidmin Talk #135 - April 27th, 2020

Pastor Karl Bastian interviews Jeff McCullough, a "Musicianary" who has created an incredible interactive Scripture Music Tool to get families movin' and groovin' to Scripture while cooped up inside!

Kidmin Talk #134 - April 6th, 2020

With churches not meeting in person right now, Pastor Karl Bastian and Craig Wilson discuss the Who, Where, When, What, Why and HOW to host Zoom Events with your kids.

Kidmin Talk #133 - March 28th, 2020

Pastor Karl Bastian, Children's Pastor at Highpoint Church in Aurora, Colorado, and founder of Kidology.org, shares what his church is doing to continue to minister in the midst of a time when churches are being asked not to gather in large groups.

Pastor Karl Bastian, Children's Pastor at Highpoint Church in Aurora, Colorado, and founder of <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a>, shares what his church is doing to continue to minister in the midst of a time when churches are being asked not to gather in large groups.

Kidmin Talk #132 - March 19th, 2020

Kidmin Talk is a weekly look at the world of children's ministry, hosted by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist at Kidology.org

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Entertaining, practical, and inspiring, this podcast is a gold mine. Karl is not only informative, but enjoyable to listen to as well. With over 20 years experience, this podcast is jam packed with wisdom and resources.

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Kidmin Talk is a weekly look at the world of children's ministry, hosted by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist at <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a>

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Let's Celebrate! It is Kidmin Talk #100! It was recorded LIVE via Facebook Live and is now here with show notes. Karl talks timeless truth versus fads and provides his second week report as a new children's pastor!

Kidmin Talk #100 - August 11th, 2017

Preteens don't just learn differently, they think differently. Sean Sweet from fourfivesix.org believes they need the space to discover and the power to make choices in order to learn best and make genuine decisions that will last a life time. In the latest Kidmin Talk episode, Sean joins Karl Bastian, host of KidminTalk.com and founder of Kidology.org to discuss Preteen Ministry. What it is? Why focus specifically on this age group? What does it looks like? And, how do you launch a preteen ministry?

Preteens don't just learn differently, they think differently. Sean Sweet from <a href="http://fourfivesix.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fourfivesix.org</a> believes they need the space to discover and the power to make choices in order to learn best and make genuine decisions that will last a life time. In the latest Kidmin Talk episode, Sean joins Karl Bastian, host of <a href="http://KidminTalk.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KidminTalk.com</a> and founder of <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a> to discuss Preteen Ministry. What it is? Why focus specifically on this age group? What does it looks like? And, how do you launch a preteen ministry?

Kidmin Talk #109 - August 24th, 2018

In this 121st episode of Kidmin Talk, Pastor Karl Bastian provides six principles for impacting every child on Sunday. Also, Karl offers an insiders review of KidCheck, the premiere children's ministry check-in system.

Kidmin Talk #121 - October 23rd, 2019

Karl continues his series from the Engage Children Conference with the importance of engaging leaders, with practical insights on how to enlist, equip, empower and encourage your volunteers and leaders so that you can survive and thrive in ministry. Volunteers and leaders alike need to DO LESS and ask others for help!

Kidmin Talk #063 - December 4th, 2013

As America reacts to another school shooting, Karl invites Wayne Stocks to the show to discuss ministry to kids of divorce. It has been noted that most school shooters have been children of divorce - are we doing enough to reach out to these troubled kids?

Kidmin Talk #064 - December 16th, 2013

Children's Evangelist Barney Kinard joins Karl to talk about practical methods and tips for leading kids to Jesus as well as questions and issues around this central topic.

Kidmin Talk #069 - May 9th, 2014

Stressed about your ministry? The issue is the word "your." It's NOT your ministry, it's God's. Time to give it back and watch your stress evaporate! Karl Bastian, aka, The Kidologist from Kidology.org challenges you to give your ministry back to God and shares some stories illustrating how amazing it can be!

Stressed about your ministry? The issue is the word "your." It's NOT your ministry, it's God's. Time to give it back and watch your stress evaporate! Karl Bastian, aka, The Kidologist from <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a> challenges you to give your ministry back to God and shares some stories illustrating how amazing it can be!

Kidmin Talk #108 - June 30th, 2018

Karl concludes his series from the Engage Children Conference with tips on how to engage children. We do a lot of talking about children in kids ministry - but at the end of the day (and the end of our lives!) it will be how we engaged children that will ultimately matter. Jesus demonstrated talking less and being with kids.

Kidmin Talk #065 - January 7th, 2014

Kidminism - We never grow alone or in a vacuum! Starting in 2020, Pastor Karl will be leading a series of Master Classes to help you take your personal development as well as your ministry to the next level beginning with a course in January titled, "Thriving in Ministry". Learn more in this video sponsored by The Visual Bible from Zonderkidz.com

Kidminism - We never grow alone or in a vacuum! Starting in 2020, Pastor Karl will be leading a series of Master Classes to help you take your personal development as well as your ministry to the next level beginning with a course in January titled, "Thriving in Ministry". Learn more in this video sponsored by The Visual Bible from <a href="http://Zonderkidz.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zonderkidz.com</a>

Kidmin Talk #124 - December 19th, 2019

Christmas is Coming! Pastor Karl Bastian, aka The Kidologist, is snowed in and getting in the mood for Christmas! What is he teaching this year? Find out! You can use it too! FREE Christmas Clue Hunt to a winner, find out how and more helpful updates and insights to Equip and Encourage YOU!

Christmas is Coming! Pastor Karl Bastian, aka The Kidologist, is snowed in and getting in the mood for Christmas! What is he teaching this year? Find out! You can use it too! FREE Christmas Clue Hunt to a winner, find out how and more helpful updates and insights to Equip and Encourage YOU!

Kidmin Talk #122 - October 29th, 2019

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis hitting America and even preventing churches from meeting, Pastor Karl provides practical tips and reminders on how we can truly minister to people even when we can't gather in person.

Kidmin Talk #131 - March 16th, 2020

We get into kids ministry because we love kids and relate well with them, but often this can lead to being misunderstood by adults - even alienating us from the relationships we need with our peers. How can we balance being childlike with not appearing childish? Learn some tips on connecting with adults while being immersed in the world of kids!

Kidmin Talk #066 - February 7, 2014

Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, shares a musical outreach tool, a crazy object lesson, updates on conferences he'll be at and his first Kidology Kidmism. Listen to be Equipped and Encouraged!

Karl Bastian, founder of <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a>, shares a musical outreach tool, a crazy object lesson, updates on conferences he'll be at and his first Kidology Kidmism. Listen to be Equipped and Encouraged!

Kidmin Talk #120 - October 16th, 2019

Stanley Mearse joins Karl Bastian again to talk recruiting volunteers when it seems impossible. How do you add more workers when the ministry is in crisis?

Kidmin Talk #126 - February 3rd, 2020

Have you ever been scared by a display of love? Pastor Karl shares a story of a time his mother's love terrified him... but in a good way. What is ferocious love? Does God love us with a ferocious love? Karl thinks He does!

Kidmin Talk #106 - May 6th, 2018

Kidmin Talk 125 - CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more!Sponsored by My Brand New Life follow-up booklet - Kidology.org/mybrandnewlife

Kidmin Talk 125 - CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more! Sponsored by My Brand New Life follow-up booklet - <a href="http://Kidology.org/mybrandnewlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org/mybrandnewlife</a>

Kidmin Talk #125 - January 21, 2020

Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined again by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this second of a three part series, Karl and Craig discuss the importance of early wins as you build momentum in your new ministry.

Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of <a href="http://Kidology.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kidology.org</a> is joined again by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this second of a three part series, Karl and Craig discuss the importance of early wins as you build momentum in your new ministry.

Kidmin Talk #103 - December 28th, 2017

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