Kidfest

12/04/2025

📣 Important Reminder!
We’re Streamlining! To better serve our YD community and keep everything in one place, we’re simplifying our social media platforms!

Starting December 31st, the Kidfest and Focus Conference pages will be merging. 📲

All Kidmin updates & info → COG Kidmin
All Student Ministry/General YD updates & info → Youth and Discipleship

Be sure to follow BOTH pages to stay connected. Thank you for growing with us as we continue to reach, disciple, and empower the next generation! 🙌

10/23/2025

📣 Important Update!
We’re Streamlining! To better serve our YD community and keep everything in one place, we’re simplifying our social media platforms!

Starting December 31st, the Kidfest and Focus Conference pages will be merging. 📲

All Kidmin updates & info → COG Kidmin
All Student Ministry/General YD updates & info → and Discipleship

Be sure to follow BOTH pages to stay connected. Thank you for growing with us as we continue to reach, disciple, and empower the next generation! 🙌

10/02/2025

🚨BIG NEWS
Kidfest registration is officially OPEN! 🎉

This one-of-a-kind conference is filled with worship, fun, and unforgettable moments designed just for kids! ✨

We can’t wait to see you at one of our 3 exciting locations in 2026:

FRONTIER KIDFEST
March 20-22, 2026 | Waterford, TX

MIDWEST KIDFEST
(Returning To Great Wolf Lodge🐺)
April 24-26, 2026 | Mason, OH

SMOKY MTN KIDFEST
May 1-3, 2026 | Gatlinburg, TN

Don’t miss out—spaces fill up fast! Register your group today. Stay tuned for all of the artist and speaker info for each location.

To register now and download individual location flyers visit: http://cogyd.org/kidfest

05/07/2025

Get yours today!

For a LIMITED TIME (Now-Mother’s Day) we are offering a discount code to receive 10% off of SEALED New Testament or the SEALED Old Testament + Teen bundle!
Simply use these codes during checkout:
SEALED NT- SPRING10
SEALED OT + Teen Bundle- SPRING10BUNDLE

SEALED is available for purchase at https://www.cogyd.org/cog-youth-store/sealded-curriculum.

Sealed Two is taking children on a journey through the New Testament! Children will learn about Jesus' ministry and the countless miracles He performed. Lessons highlighting Steven, Peter, and Cornelius are included. The day of Pentecost is also included, as well as a study on Revelation! We can't wait to share this resource with your local church!

05/05/2025

🙏🎉 What an unforgettable weekend at Smoky Mountain ! To every children’s pastor, leader, volunteer, parent, worship team, speaker, tech crew, and staff — THANK YOU! 💖 You made this powerful weekend of worship, fun, and life-changing moments possible. Because of you, hundreds of kids encountered Jesus in a real and lasting way. 🕊️🙌

We’re already dreaming about next year — so mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE: May 1–3, 2026!

05/04/2025

"Jesus is not a secret that we keep to ourselves. He is a Savior that we tell the world about." Thank you Desmond Wellington!

05/04/2025

🎶🙌 The voices of the next generation filled the room in passionate worship today at Smoky Mountain ! With hands lifted and hearts open, kids sang boldly — declaring their love for Jesus and their desire to follow Him. 💖🔥 Then Desmond Wellington brought a powerful word, encouraging every child to be a light in their world and share the Gospel message with their friends. 🌍✝️

05/04/2025

🎤⚡ B-SHOC brought the HOUSE DOWN at Smoky Mountain Kidfest!
From the first beat, kids were on their feet — jumping, dancing, and shouting the name of JESUS with unstoppable energy! 🙌🔥 And thank you Lynn Swank for bringing an impactful object lesson that will bring lasting impact to this generation.

05/04/2025

☀️🙌 It’s the FINAL service of Smoky Mountain ... and there’s NO sleeping in! The energy is high, the smiles are big, and we’re jumping straight into another powerful morning together! 🎉🎶

05/04/2025

The atmosphere was filled with the presence of God as worship became deeply inspiring and meaningful. Hands were raised, eyes were closed, and lives were being touched in real time. This is what it looks like when a generation truly connects with the heart of God.

05/04/2025

What a Holy Spirit take-over in tonight's service! Thank you Pastor Desmond Wellington for following the Spirit!