Events
The KidzMatter Conference
Join over 3,000 passionate ministry leaders from more than 50 denominations for an unforgettable experience centered on discovering the next right thing—for your calling, your church, and the next generation you lead.
CPC 27
Children’s Pastors Conference (CPC) is for leaders of children’s and family ministries.
In-depth training in 100+ breakout options
Resource Center full of children’s ministry specific resources
Meaningful networking with leaders like you
Dynamic worship and spiritual refreshment
D6 Northwest
Every day, the families and individuals you serve step into moments that will form their faith, character, and future, and the challenge is recognizing them while they’re happening. Guided by Deuteronomy 6:5–7, D6 Conference 2027 will equip you to strengthen the partnership between church and home, reinforce marriages and families, arm every generation with gospel confidence and apologetic clarity, and turn everyday interruptions into intentional spiritual formation. Whether you’re a ministry leader, parent, or volunteer, you’ll discover the right tools and biblical wisdom to disciple beyond Sunday and lead with clarity when the moment arrives. Because moments are coming, and together, we’ll learn how to recognize them, build on them, and make them count for generations.
D6 Southeast
Every day, the families and individuals you serve step into moments that will form their faith, character, and future, and the challenge is recognizing them while they’re happening. Guided by Deuteronomy 6:5–7, D6 Conference 2027 will equip you to strengthen the partnership between church and home, reinforce marriages and families, arm every generation with gospel confidence and apologetic clarity, and turn everyday interruptions into intentional spiritual formation. Whether you’re a ministry leader, parent, or volunteer, you’ll discover the right tools and biblical wisdom to disciple beyond Sunday and lead with clarity when the moment arrives. Because moments are coming, and together, we’ll learn how to recognize them, build on them, and make them count for generations.
Children’s Pastors Conference 2025
Nurturing Faith Between Church and Home
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo, Shelley Henning, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa
Research from the Nurturing Faith Collective highlights the crucial role of partnership between church and home in discipling the next generation. This interactive breakout equips participants with effective strategies for fostering spiritual growth. Through dynamic discussions, you’ll gain practical ideas for creating a faith-centered environment, ensuring that both children and parents can grow spiritually at church and home, strengthening their faith journey!
NGLI Family Leadership Network
Nurturing Faith Between Church and Home
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo, Shelley Henning, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa
Join us as we reveal the results of our pioneering survey, which invited both Latino and Non-Latino Children’s Ministry leaders and parents to participate. Gain valuable insights and explore the implications for strengthening the home-church connection in children's spiritual development.
Bethel University Staff Pastor Coffee
Nurturing Faith Between Church and Home
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo
The KidzMatter Conference
Nurturing Faith Between Church and Home
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo, Shelley Henning, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa
Join us as we reveal the results of our pioneering survey, which invited both Latino and Non-Latino Children’s Ministry leaders and parents to participate. Gain valuable insights and explore the implications for strengthening the home-church connection in children's spiritual development in this dynamic breakout session.
Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware Youth & Kids Ministry
3rd Thursday Conversations
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa
BCM/D Children’s & Youth Missionary Kris Buckman will discuss Partnering Church and Home: Discipleship for the Next Generation with authors Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa.
Movement West Michigan Children’s Ministry Network
Last year, Latino and Anglo Children’s ministry communities and parents were surveyed regarding how to foster a greater connection between home and church in the spiritual formation of children and adults. Discover what we learned and the implications for empowering faith formation in partnership between church and home.
Bethel Seminary Ministry to Families Class
Last year, Latino and Anglo Children’s ministry communities and parents were surveyed regarding how to foster a greater connection between home and church in the spiritual formation of children and adults. MACYFM students will discover what we learned and the implications for empowering faith formation in partnership between church and home.
D6 Family Ministry Conference Southeast
Last year, Latino and Anglo Children’s ministry communities and parents were surveyed regarding how to foster a greater connection between home and church in the spiritual formation of children and adults. Discover what we learned and the implications for empowering faith formation in partnership between church and home.
Children’s Pastors Conference 2024
At CPC23 we invited the community to participate in this survey: how to foster greater connection between home and church in the spiritual formation of children and adults. We also surveyed the Latino community through Entre Ninos – the first survey of its kind! The results are in! Come to this Breakout to find out what we learned from the survey and implications for empowering faith formation in partnership between church and home.