Ministry Management

Leadership is important, but Management is where the stuff gets done.

Leadership

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A Bright Idea: The Story of Kidology.org

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Before Google. Before YouTube. Before eBay. A rookie children’s pastor discovered this thing called the Internet. Then God gave him a Big Idea to use this new global network as a tool to his life mission of equipping and encouraging those in children’s ministry. You’ve used Kidology.org to make your ministry easier. Now learn the story from behind the scenes.

$8

BRIGHT IDEAS for Children's Ministry - eBook

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24 Kidmin Experts share their best ideas for object lessons, crafts, games, worship, missions, teaching, technology, leadership, and more! This 99 page book is packed FULL of creative ideas from active leaders in children’s ministry. Object lessons, ministry ideas, worship strategies, and more!

$29

Being a KIDmissional Leader

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2 Lessons

Discover how to think like a missionary to kids! In this training, Karl helps leaders enter the world of children, learning their culture, language, and values—to disciple them more effectively. Go beyond teaching and become truly KIDmissional. Go beyond teaching: become KIDmissional! FREE to Members of ANY level! Join Today: KarlBastian.club/jointoday (Request code)

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Coaching Session with Karl

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Book a one-hour coaching session with Karl Bastian. Your experience will begin with a written questionnaire so that Karl can come prepared for your time together. Karl will listen and guide you toward a proactive plan to overcome the challenges you are facing. You will also receive follow up tools based on your time together. You will see results from the investment in yourself and your ministry.

$24.44

Conquer the Calendar - Part 2

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Nov 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM MST

Take control of your time, your year, and your growth! Join Pastor Karl for Conquer the Calendar, a 3-part ministry masterclass designed to help you wrangle your week, plan your year, and grow from every event. Only $24.44 for all three sessions — FREE for Toolbox & Master Builder members. Attend live or watch later!

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Conquer the Calendar - Part 3

Webinar
Nov 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM MST
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Take control of your time, your year, and your growth! Join Pastor Karl for Conquer the Calendar, a 3-part ministry masterclass designed to help you wrangle your week, plan your year, and grow from every event. Only $24.44 for all three sessions — FREE for Toolbox & Master Builder members. Attend live or watch later!

Includes 2 Additional Products

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Conquer the Calendar: A 3-Part Ministry Masterclass - Part 1

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Nov 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM MST
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Take control of your time, your year, and your growth! Join Pastor Karl for Conquer the Calendar, a 3-part ministry masterclass designed to help you wrangle your week, plan your year, and grow from every event. Only $24.44 for all three sessions — FREE for Toolbox & Master Builder members. Attend live or watch later! NOTE: Now that the live events are over, the REPLAYS will be included with this purchase.

Includes 3 Additional Products

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Conquer the Calendar: Part 2 REPLAY

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8 Lessons

Part 2 of Karl's 3-Part series - Conquer the Calendar: Conquer the Calendar Part 2 – Annual Ministry Master Plan Step back and map out your ministry year with purpose and focus — so you lead proactively, not reactively. FREE with purchase of Conquering the Calendar.

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Conquer the Calendar: Part 3 REPLAY

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7 Lessons

Part 2 of Karl's 3-Part series - Conquer the Calendar: Conquer the Calendar Part 2 – Annual Ministry Master Plan Step back and map out your ministry year with purpose and focus — so you lead proactively, not reactively. FREE with purchase of Conquering the Calendar.

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It's About Relationships - eBook

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There is no shortage of programs, resources, or ideas in children’s ministry today—but at the end of the day, what is most effective in reaching kids for the Gospel hasn’t changed in a hundred years—it’s building relationships and personally introducing children to the Savior. This ebook is loaded with practical ideas on how to have a more relational ministry. You’ll be surprised by the results!

$400

Karl's LIVE Video Training

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Now any church can afford quality volunteer training! Most churches can't afford to bring professional kidmin trainers to their location. Many trainers charge large fees - and then you have to pay for their travel, lodging, and other expenses on top of an honorarium. If you have a small ministry, the high cost of in-person training simply isn't feasible. The good news: you have another option!

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Kidology Theorems Book (Physical Copy)

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The term “Kidology” was coined by Karl in the mid-90s to describe the “science of ministering to kids.” Born from his passion to learn the best ways to teach God’s Word within kids’ culture, Pastor Karl—aka The Kidologist—has distilled decades of hands-on ministry into 50 practical “Ministry Theorems” to help your kids’ ministry bubble over with success! FREE SHIPPING in the 48-States!

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Book 1 - Vision & Philosophy

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This is the first of twelve COACHING BOOKS from Karl Bastian & Barney Kinard. PACKED with insightful training on developing a Vision, Mission and Philosophy of Ministry. FREE for all Master Builder Members, and 50% of Toolbox Plan Members. Both 1-sided and 2-sided printing versions are provided.

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Leadership Lab 01: First Things First

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5 Lessons

The foundational Leadership Lab that looks at why the most important aspects of ministry have nothing to do with ministry. Put first things first and you will not just survive in children's ministry, you will thrive.

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The Kidmin Covenant: A Reflective Guide

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Children’s ministry is joyful—but also exhausting. Many leaders burn out not from lack of passion, but from neglecting their own soul. The Kidmin Covenant is a 12-point devotional guide to help you stay rooted in Christ while leading others. Includes automatic discount + FREE U.S. shipping here on KarlBastian.club. (Ask Karl for international options.)

$49

The Kidology Handbook

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Kidology Handbook - Teacher's Edition is a 143-page, full-color printable PDF document designed to be used as an interactive self-study guide to becoming the teacher you've always wanted to be! Each concise chapter is loaded with practical and insightful training to help make you a teacher that kids will love. Become a relational communicator of God's truth and see kids lives transformed.

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The Kidology Way: The Four Pillars

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Inside The Kidology Way, you'll learn the Four Pillars of Children's Ministry that will ensure a ministry where kids become fully devoted disciples of Jesus. Trends come and go, but a ministry that is built upon this foundation will turn out solid kids who can stand strong through the storms of life.

$49.99

The Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry - COMBO

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Kidology's Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry will help you build a ministry that will stand the test of time! (PRINT + Digital) Karl's Toolbox is loaded with his sharpest tools for ministry! This 336 page book is PACKED, plus Karl has added over 40 bonus downloadable PDF forms and videos to sharpen your ministry skills. FREE Shipping Instructions will be provided. (48 Contiguous States Only.)

$44.99

The Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry - Physical Book

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Kidology's Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry will help you build a ministry that will stand the test of time! Pastor Karl's Toolbox is loaded with his sharpest tools for ministry! In addition to the helpful tools in this 336 page book, Karl has added over 40 bonus downloadable PDF forms and videos to sharpen your ministry skills. FREE Shipping Instructions will be provided. (48 Contiguous States Only.)

$34.99

The Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry - eBook Edition

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Kidology's Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry is loaded with practical help and tools to help you build a ministry that will stand the test of time! Pastor Karl's Toolbox is loaded with his sharpest tools for ministry! In addition to the helpful tools in this 336 page book, Karl has added over 40 bonus downloadable PDF forms and videos to sharpen your ministry skills.