Karl Bastian's Podcast (Formerly Kidmin Talk)

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

The best teachers are those who know how to use questions effectively. On this episode Pastor Karl reveals the 3 types of questions, which are used the most and shouldn't be, which are used the least and should be use more often, and then provides 10 Tips for using questions - including a final awesome one! There is no question you should listen now! Support the show

Pastor Karl shares ideas on leading games while introducing a brand new resource on Kidology, called "88 Games with 8 Objects." Support the show

The Best of Both Worlds. The fun of kids ministry, the depth of adult ministry - you get both ministering to youth. Pastor Karl stepped up to lead the student ministry for six months between youth pastors at his church. He shares what he learned, plus his insights on strategic youth ministry. Support the show

Easter is coming! How do you plan effective outreach events? Pastor Karl Bastian shares insights from his EGGstravaganza Easter event at his church, and reveals his new book, A Bright Idea. Support the show

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? Support the show

CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more! Support the show

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 Support the show

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! Support the show

Pastor Karl Bastian provides six principles for impacting every child on Sunday. Also, Karl offers an insider's review of KidCheck, the premiere children's ministry check-in system. Support the show

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! Support the show

On this week's show: What is Fortnite? Object Lesson Stump Attempt: To Zarf or Not to Zarf? Pastor Karl answers, "How do you teach GRACE to kids?"  and more! Support the show

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?...

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! Support the show

Preschool Ministry is Important! Learn three secrets to making your early childhood ministry more fun and effective! Support the show

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! Support the show

Pastor Karl asks, "What would they do if you weren't there?" Seriously. While our first reaction may be that the ministry would go under quickly, the reality is there are likely things we are doing that are completely optional. Good things, that we actually could skip and no one would notice. If ministry is eating into personal and family time you may need to consider this important...

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 third of a three part series, Karl and Craig discuss the importance of inspiring and exciting your volunteers about the future. It is vision casting time! Support the show

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. Support the show

Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org is joined by veteran kids pastor Craig Wilson to discuss priorities when you are starting over at a new church. In this first of a three part series, Karl and Craig discuss the aspect of Listen and Learning as you begin a new ministry. Support the show

It's a dangerous digital world for kids. As parents and children's ministry leaders, we need to keep our kids safe. There are many tools available today to keep kids safe. Alex Smith, president of KidCheck and father of five, joins Karl to discuss this topic. Lots of helpful ideas are the result! Support the show

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! Support the show

Pastor Karl Bastian reports, via Facebook Live, at the end of his first week as a new children's pastor at a church in Colorado. What did he do during that first week? What is most important to do at the beginning? Find out! And let him know if you'd like further reports like this! Support the show