Kids Speak JESUS Festival

The Kids Speak JESUS Festival is an annual gathering that provides a platform for children and youth to express their faith, creativity, and communication skills. Our festival encourages them to share their stories, sermons, poems, and artistic expressions inspired by a specific theme. The festival serves several crucial goals:

Empowerment: We aim to empower our youth to confidently articulate their faith in Jesus and beliefs with others through various forms of expression.

Inspiration: By celebrating our young participants' creative and expressive abilities, we inspire them and others to embrace faith-driven communication.

Community Engagement: The festival fosters community and unity among participants, educators, and families, creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

At a Glance

Who can participate

• Families w/Kids in 3rd-8th grade
• Schools within the Central California Conference
• Adventurer/Pathfinder Clubs

When & Where

• April 26-27, 2024
• CCC Soquel Campgrounds, 1931 Old San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073

Ticket Options - per person (each option includes the three meals served on Saturday)

• Day Pass: $25
• One-Night Stay: $50
• Two-Night Stay: $65

Speaking Categories

1. Recitation: Share through memory the power of scripture, poetry, or original works to inspire courageous faith in Jesus.

2. Storytelling: Share your personal or witnessed accounts of how Jesus has bestowed courageous faith upon you or someone you know, inspiring others with tales of overcoming challenges and adversity through unwavering trust in Him.

3. Persuasion and Sermonettes: Deliver compelling messages encouraging courageous faith and reflecting on Jesus' teachings with a call to action.

4. Artistic Expression: Create visual representations of courageous faith inspired by Jesus' love, teachings, and impact, then explain your art and how it aligns with the theme.

Host or Publisher CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES​