Cokesbury Kids Blog

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

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

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

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

Dear Diary, ... read more

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

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

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

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

There are a bajillion high points in children’s ministry—praying with a child at the altar, looking out over a bigger-than-expected... read more

In this day and age, empowering children to be courageous and compassionate feels harder than ever. News of conflict, war, and violence in... read more

I am convinced that structuring family ministry around a series of intentional, meaningful spiritual milestones is the most inclusive and... read more