VIDEO TRAINING

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!

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!

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)

Bring Scripture to life with Pastor Karl Bastian! In this dynamic video training, Karl dons costumes, puppets, props, and drama to guide you step-by-step on turning Bible lessons into unforgettable experiences. Discover how to use visuals, media, storytelling, and interactive objects to captivate any audience.

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!

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.

PART 1 of Karl's Ministry Management Series includes the first 3 of 12 Ministry Management Videos: 1) Personal Management 2) Team Management 3) Volunteer Management In addition to the video, each comes with a downloadable PDF of notes to use with the video.

PART 2 of Karl's Ministry Management Series includes the second 3 of 12 Ministry Management Videos: 1) Meeting Management 2) Communication Management 3) Document Management In addition to the video, each comes with a downloadable PDF of notes to use with the video.

PART 3 of Karl's Ministry Management Series includes the third set of 3 of 12 Ministry Management Videos: 1) Crisis Management 2) task Management 3) Event Management In addition to the video, each comes with a downloadable PDF of notes to use with the video.

PART 4 of Karl's Ministry Management Series includes the second 3 of 12 Ministry Management Videos: 1) Marketing Management 2) Budget Management 3) Ministry Management In addition to the video, each comes with a downloadable PDF of notes to use with the video.

Confidently lead kids to Jesus with simple, effective Gospel presentations that actually work. This Kidology Toolkit includes practical training, a step-by-step guide, and a ready-to-use Gospel resource to help you share the Gospel clearly and confidently. Plus, includes a FREE live coaching call!

Thriving in Ministry is a four-part coaching series for leaders who want to move from survival to sustainable growth. Through biblical insight, practical frameworks, and live coaching calls, you’ll learn to align priorities, steward time, bring order to chaos, and lead at a healthier pace. Thriving isn’t accidental—it’s cultivated.

In this Volunteer Training Video, Pastor Karl Bastian shares four keys for a Nurturing Nursery - and a BONUS SECRET: How to calm any crying baby! (Works 99% of the time.)

 BONUS POSTER: Also included in the download is a Nurturing Nursery Poster you can display in your nursery as a reminder of the principles covered in this video. (Available in 8.5x11 and 11x17)

Kids Check-In is much more than a security sticker station - it's the ministry that gives guests their first impression of the children's ministry... in fact, of the entire church! In this video Pastor Karl talks about three critical areas for ensuring that their first impression is as positive as possible!



Being a HERO is easy when you know what it takes! But make sure you aren't bringing the wrong "Super Powers" into the classroom when you serve! The Movie Star, the Secret Agent and the Wall Holder are just a few of the heroes that you don't want to be. Learn the FOUR MAIN TRAITS of a SUPER HERO who serves in the kids ministry!

Tips for Teaching Tots
Teaching preschoolers ought to be a T.R.E.A.T. for both the kids and the volunteers! In this volunteer training video, Pastor Karl shares his best Tips for Teaching Tots! Whether you are the lead teacher or a helper, you will benefit from this helpful video. Loaded with practical tips and insights you can use next Sunday!

Preteen Survival Guide
In this Volunteer Training Video, Pastor Karl explains how preteen ministry is a "Hybrid" ministry, part kids ministry, part youth ministry, and offers insights on how to be most effective in teaching and ministering to this critical age group.

What is a Small Group Leader?
In this Volunteer Training Video, Pastor Karl explains how preteen ministry is a "Hybrid" ministry, part kids ministry, part youth ministry, and offers insights on how to be most effective in teaching and ministering to this critical age group.



The Quest for Quality Questions
Questions are the most powerful teaching tool when used correctly. Learn the secrets of asking questions that increase learning and engage students. The wrong questions shut down leaders, the right questions open up whole new worlds of thought.



Making Kids Feel Loved Download 7 Ways to Show Kids They Are Loved Making Kids Feel Loved
Jesus said we would be known by our love! Our primary role in ministry to children is to help them know and experience the love of God, but that is best communicated through us! In this short video Pastor Karl shares insights on how we can help kids feel the love of God through us!



Leading Kids to Christ

; the reason we do everything we do is to lead children to Jesus! And yet, many volunteers feel intimidated or ill-equipped for this all-important task! In this short video, Pastor Karl shared four principles that will make sharing the Gospel with kids easy and doable. Keep it clear, concise, compelling and then celebrate and soon you'll have the joy of leading kids to Christ!



The 3 Secrets to Having an AWESOME Classroom!

Only YOU can be you! Your class should be like no one else's! In this Volunteer Training Video Pastor Karl shares his "3 Secrets" that have been the key to his classroom always being one where kids both laugh, learn and feel loved!

Learn the Three Secrets that will transform your class from drab to rad!



Discipline that will change the Heart, not just the behavior.

When it comes to discipline, our goal is not to change behavior, but to change the heart. If we change the heart, we will change behavior for life. Learn the secret to shaping the heart of a child through C.A.L.M. discipline.

Learn the C.A.L.M. approach to discipline that does more than change behavior - it shapes the heart.



Learn the secrets of being a speaker that commands attention. Your audience decides in the first minute whether to listen and engage with you. In this short video, Pastor Karl shares four principles for commanding the attention of your audience, whether kids or adults. Your message is great, make sure your delivery is too. Learn how to be a B.O.L.D. Speaker who captures and keeps the attention of your audience.