Whether you are preaching, teaching, leading kids church or presenting a workshop - you want to command the attention of your audience. Not demand it, command it. In this practical podcast, focused mostly on leading kids church, but applicable to any time you are in front of an audience, Pastor Karl shares a dozen principles that will enable you to command the attention of the entire room - especially a room full of children. You'll have fewer discipline problems and be a more effective communicator when you master commanding the attention of your audience.

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Being a Commanding Emcee. KARL'S OUTLINE:

1.Start with BANG – It’s a Horse Race not a Locomotive

2.BE RELATIONAL – your job starts before you ever take the stage.

3.Assume they know nothing – explain without assumptions.

4.Be expressive, excited, Exaggerate Voice and Gestures – 

5.Set the Tone – you are the thermostat, not the thermometer.

6.Play the EYE BALL GAME – look at every child.

7.Use humor – verbal and physical – don’t take yourself too seriously.

8.ROLL with Distractions – things will go wrong, don’t let it spoil the spirit of the service.

9.Get off stage – move out among the kids. Be a moving target.

10.Keep it MOVING. Don’t beat a dead horse.

11.Don’t announce – Just DO it.

12.Remember it is GAME DAY – most things can wait until Monday.


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Kidmin Talk is the Podcast of Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org and host of KidminTalk.com. He is a children’s pastor, speaker and entertainer. His life mission is to Equip and Encourage those who minister to children.

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KidminTalk #188 - A Discipleship Focused Ministry

Pastor Karl answers the question, "How do we disciple children when we only have one day a week at church?" It's a great question! He presents a full workshop from a recent conference where he talks about "What is discipleship?" and how to create a disciple-making strategy for your children's ministry.

Imagine if Jesus visited your children's ministry and said, "Show me one of my disciples." Would you know which of your kids are disciples? It's a thought to consider. Be ready to answer confidently!

Mentioned on the show:
Awesome Adventure Discipleship Book
Great Adventure Trading Cards

Did Karl mention something else not linked here? Let us know at [email protected]

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Kidmin Talk #187 - Taming the Email Monster

DESCRIPTION: How would you like ALL of your email to DISAPPEAR by the end of this podcast? POOF! It’s gone! In this podcast, Pastor Karl shares super practical tips on Taming the Email Monster, including how to start completely fresh in the New Year without losing a single email. Learn how to be the master of your email, rather than letting it control your life!

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Mentioned on the Show: VIDEO - Slaying the Email Monster 2006

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Kidmin Talk #186 - Getting a JUMP on the New Year!

DESCRIPTION: It's a NEW YEAR. Are New Year's Resolutions a waste of time? Karl says a resounding no! Don't over-complicate your goals - if "smart" goals have bogged you down, Karl offers a much simpler (and more effective) way to set goals for the new year. Make this the best year ever!

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Kidmin Talk #185- What REAL Ministry Success Looks Like

In a very vulnerable live keynote presentation a few years ago, Pastor Karl talks about what real ministry success looks like. He explains why he will never coach leaders on "brand development" or share secrets to growing a business, in part because while God has granted him business success over the years and a well-known brand, he never pursued either. Real success has nothing to do with either.

He posits the question, "What will be the measure of your life?" The answer may surprise you.

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Featured Resource: KIDCHECK Learn more at Kidology.org/kidcheck

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Kidmin Talk #184 - Unleashing Your Creativity (YES! You ARE Creative!)

DESCRIPTION: You ARE Creative! So says Pastor Karl, the Kidologist who gives away some of this "Top Secret" Creativity "Triggers" he uses to come up with creative ideas. Being creative is part of the image of God placed within you. But how creative you are is limited only by your willingness to exercise your creativity muscles. Use some of the tips Karl provides, and you'll see your creativity grow in no time! He also answers other questions sent in from listeners and visitors to Kidology.org.

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Kidology.org/join
Kidology.org/bootssliders
Kidology.org/doodlenoodle
Kidology.org/cookbook
Kidology.org/riddleme

Kidbuilders.us Karl will be there in May 2024

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Kidmin Talk #183 Getting Parents to do Your Bidding

On the podcast today, Pastor Karl answers several questions from listeners about Family and Parent Ministry by addressing how to really C.A.R.E. for Parents by Challenging, providing Activities, Resourcing and Encouraging! Parents aren't the enemy or hindrance to ministry, they ARE our ministry.

Mentioned on the show:

• Kidology Table Talkers
• Awesome Adventure Discipleship Series
• Awesome Adventure Family Class
• Kidology Recruiting Tools
• Kidology Nerf Wars
• Kidology EGGstragaganza
• Kidology Trunk or Treat Planning Kit
• Kidology Church Escape
• Kidology Custom Bible Activity Book
  
  
• Highpoint Kids Bible Recommendation
• Highpoint New Neighbor Page
• Highpoint Kids YES! Page
  
  
• National Center for Biblical Parenting
• Keys for Kids

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KIDMIN TALK #182 - Scope and Seekwhat? Those Older Boys and More!

On today's pod Pastor Karl takes questions from students at Kidmin Academy ranging from how to teach a wide age range, to engaging those older boys, to how to determine what to teach and whether the pastor should teach or not and more!

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Mentioned on the show:

• Mission Moses plus Highlight Video 
• The Gospel Colors
•  Teaching a Wide Age Range 
• The Kid's Church Cookbook
• All About Me Resource
• The Great Adventure Cards
• Highpoint Church Job Opportunity
  
  

Kidmin Talk is the Podcast of Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org and host of KidminTalk.com. He is a children’s pastor, speaker and entertainer. His life mission is to Equip and Encourage those who minister to children.

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Kidmin Talk is BACK!

I broke my podcast! LOL

#1 Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Look for the new LOGO (blue background) and ignore the old one with the picture of me. (The one that only goes through only episode 141, Apple refuses to delete it.) If you are subscribed to the OLD one, you are missing out on my wonderful pontificatations on kids ministry!

LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

• Kidology.org/1230 (Save $50 or $100 on their AMAZING membership)
• The GREAT Escape Kids Church Escape Room!
• The Great Rescue NEW Easter Series
• Riddle Me This Series
• JOB OPENING at Pastor Karl's Church
• Kidology.org/words
• NOT ON KIDOLOGY YET? Check out Kidology.org/join to learn more.

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KIDMIN TALK #180

It’s 2023 and Pastor Karl is BACK! It’s been awhile, but he’s back with ministry exciting and PRACTICAL ministry updates, tips for helpful TOOLS on Kidology.org that will make your job EASIER (including recruiting and communication!) and then some SUPER INSIGHTFUL TIPS on implementing CHANGE in a way that won’t get you in trouble with those who are on the receiving end of the changes you know NEED to be made!

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SHOW NOTES:

Kidology.org/coachingclub
Kidology.org/yespostcards
Kidology.org/balloonswithbrett
Kidology.org/60secondteachertraining
Kidology.org/exploreit
Kidology.org/biblebootcamp
https://www.kidology.org/eggstravaganza
kidology.org/eggolympicslogo (Kit coming!)

Highpointchurch.us/kids/compass
Highpointchurch.us/kids/sacklunchsundays

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