What is The Cool Table

When starting this blog we mentioned that we would be sure to discuss topics that we are greatly passionate about. So here we are revealing one of our greatest passions, The Cool Table.

The Cool Table is a non-profit organization focused on building self-worth in children through relationship development, character building, and positive self-awareness.  We hold the belief that all children have unique talents and traits that should be celebrated.  The goal of our program is to identify and display these unique characteristics so they may be shared and appreciated among his/her peers and family. In doing so we wish to see heightened confidence and positive self-esteem develop within our participants.  The program is designed to connect with children in a fun and encouraging environment by using relevant age appropriate activities that lead them to explore the challenges and opportunities of the world around them while teaching leadership skills that will help them impact their world for a lifetime.  The activities will range from high energy games, to sports clinics to opportunities for artistic expression through visual and performing arts.   Every child deserves a seat at the "Cool Table" 

As directors, Chris and Shante place a high value on building authentic relationships with the families involved in this program.  They see everyday as an opportunity to live out and share the greatest relationship they have ever experienced; to be more than children's program, but a relevant resource for strengthening communities and families and dynamically changing the world by living out an authentic relationship with Jesus.

One important distinction they make is that it is not their intention to become a "Christian" program, but rather a program ran by Christians. This distinction so that the program is known not by a Christian label but rather by difference making actions that irrefutably demonstrate the love of Christ.  It is the desire of the directors to live in such a way that the world would ask about the "hope" they have.

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope always be ready to explain it.  1Peter 3:15

From Chris and Shante:

This is just life.  We have both triumphs and failures that have made us who we are, but in both the one thing that has remained constant is the love that Jesus has for us.  It is a love that we feel compelled to share with the world. Running around, playing games, and acting goofy with kids, well that is just a sweet bonus!

Sound interesting?  Check us out on FB - Cool Table Ministries. On Twitter @cooltable4life

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