Yes, We Can Experience Gratitude
Thankfulness. Appreciation. Gratefulness.
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Cokesbury Kids Blog
The Cokesbury Kids blog is all about ministry!
Each week of 2020, our goal is to provide ideas to assist you as you minister to families and teach the gospel to the kids in your community.
How Do We Proceed Now?
In the last few weeks, it’s as if I have been transported to the balcony of the stone castle in the town of Arendelle in Frozen. I am... read more
Mother's Day
This post is one that can be shared with the families in your ministry to use as a family project.
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Open My Eyes
As we navigate our way through “our new normal” all we want to do is something normal! Here are some options to celebrate this time of... read more
Ministering Beyond Church Walls
Our church building has been closed for a month now. For the most part, our primary means of offering church services and ministries have... read more
We're Past Easter . . . Now What?
The eggs are found. The chocolate bunnies are eaten. The tomb is empty. Now what? This year was different. Likely one of the most memorable... read more
Pandemic Children's Ministry
Nothing could have prepared us for this, folks—not my master’s degree in Family Studies, nor my books about children and family... read more
How Leaders Cope Through Crisis
Dear Diary,
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Connecting Virtually and Meaningfully with Children & Their Families
I’ve had a goal of becoming more conversant in technology and how it can be used in ministry for some time. I’ve watched longingly at... read more
Building Relationships: The Key to Recruiting and Working with Youth Volunteers
Youth Volunteers are the icing on the cake when it comes to a successful Vacation Bible School. They add youthful energy, extra hands on... read more
What Sunday School Teachers Wish You Knew
Don’t all churches have problems recruiting (and keeping) Sunday School teachers? Week after week, the struggle is real. Why is this a... read more
What does "Loving God, Loving Kids" mean to you?
If you follow Cokesbury Kids on Facebook, you probably know we recently gave away a Sparky The Dragon puppet, from our 2020 VBS Knights of... read more