Ministry Management

Super-short, super-practical teacher training! These 60-second videos give your volunteers quick boosts of skill and encouragement—no prep, no hassle. Download and share with your team. Series 2 includes 12 more 60-second videos. Only $2 per video, at check out you can get the other series for 50% OFF!

Super-short, super-practical teacher training! These 60-second videos give your volunteers quick boosts of skill and encouragement—no prep, no hassle. Download and share with your team. Series 1 includes 12, 60-second videos. Only $2 per video, at check out you can get the other series for 50% OFF!

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.

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!

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)

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.

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.

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!

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!

WOW! 10 Incredible Kidmin Tools for your Toolbox this month! 100% FREE for Master Builder Members and 50% off for Toolbox Members. AND only $99 for non-members. (Worth WELL MORE than $100!) What's inside? LOTS! See the product page for a complete list! Over $150.00 in value PLUS some items NOT available for sale on the site!

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!

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.

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.

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!

The Sticky Ministry Playbook is a 3-part training series that helps you build a ministry that sticks. Learn to connect with kids, support parents, and inspire volunteers with practical relational strategies you can use right away. Attend live or watch later—your choice! Perfect for busy leaders. When you purchase Part 1, you will automatically receive access to Parts 2 and 3, including replays.

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!

The Sticky Ministry Playbook is a 3-part training series that helps you build a ministry that sticks. Learn to connect with kids, support parents, and inspire volunteers with practical relational strategies you can use right away. Attend live or watch later—your choice! Perfect for busy leaders. When you purchase Part 1, you will automatically receive access to Parts 2 and 3, including replays.

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! What's on YOUR back-to-school checklist? Sure, kids will need pens, pencils, crayons, calculators, etc. But what about their spiritual growth?

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! Let's face it, some people are afraid of serving with kids. These fun flyers encourage folks in a fun way to give it a try!

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! One of the best recruiting tips is to work to keep the volunteers you already have. Every volunteer you don't lose is one you don't have to replace.

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! Pass out these Superhero themed flyers over four Sundays or just print a variety so every parent gets a different one at pick up.

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! One of the keys to recruiting is to keep the need before parents AND to give them the "WHY." It also doesn't hurt to tap into their desire to bless their kids!

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! One of the keys to easy recruiting is having easily accessible job descriptions for all of your volunteer roles. We've made it easy with these customizable templates in a handy size!

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! The most effective recruiting is not leader to volunteers but rather volunteer to volunteer.

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! It's the NEW YEAR and everyone is thinking of things they want to accomplish to make it even better than last year. Knock off over a dozen resolutions with only ONE THING: Volunteering in the Kids Ministry!

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! It's the NEW YEAR and everyone is thinking of things they want to accomplish to make it even better than last year. Knock off over a dozen resolutions with only ONE THING: Volunteering in the Kids Ministry!

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! What matters most to parents when it comes to their hopes for their kids' future. Is it a Big House? A Fast Car? A Good Job? Hopefully, it's that they learn to know and love God. But involvement affects outcome!

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! When you think of a Super Volunteer, what comes to mind? What traits would you like to see in your kidmin helpers? Hang this poster in your kids church room and start welcoming your new volunteers!

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! This time of year, you probably will start to experience the struggle that comes along with finding the perfect gifts for the ones you love the most. So what's the perfect gift parents can give their child?

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! These Turkey Jokes postcards aren't just fun and games. When you send these out to your kidmin volunteers, you'll also be telling them how thankful you are for them.

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! Send home Valentine's that invite folks to join in sharing God's love with children. Four completely different styles are provided.

Recruiting is a never-ending job! That's why it's important to be fresh and original in how we approach prospective volunteers. The invitation to serve children must be creative and positive, but consistent! These recruiting postcards give you the guidance and resources you need to make the sign-up process attractive and easy!

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.)

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.)

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.