Experience

General Session Speakers

Steve Adams

Executive Director of INCM, Author

Beth Guckenberger

Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, Author, Child Advocate

Megan Fate Marshman

Teaching Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, Director of Women’s Ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camps, Author

Rich Villodas

Lead Pastor at New Life Fellowship in Elmhurst, Queens, Author

Faith Eury Cho

Co-lead Pastor at Mosaic Covenant Church of NJ, Author, CEO of The Honor Summit

Glenn Packiam

Lead Pastor of Rock Harbor Church in Cosata Mesa, CA, Author, Songwriter

Schedule

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

6pm-8pm	Early Check-In Party
7pm-8pm	New-to-CPC Networking Event (registration required)

7:30am-9pm	Check-In Open
7:30am-9am	Coffee in the Foyer
9am-10:30am	General Session One – Unfading Revelation
10:50am-11:50am	Breakout #1
12pm-2pm	Lunch Break
12:15pm-12:45pm	Coaching Appointment #1
1pm-2pm	Solo at CPC Networking Event (registration required)
2pm-3pm	Breakout #2
3:15pm	Grand Opening Resource Center
3:15pm-5:30pm	Resource Center Open
5pm-7pm	Dinner Break
7pm-8:30pm	General Session Two – Unfading Glory (Worship & Prayer Experience)
8:30pm-10:00pm	Resource Center Night Life!

8:30am-5:30pm	Check-In Open
8:30am-9am	Coffee in the Foyer
9am-10:30am	General Session Three – Unfading Provision
10:50am-11:50am	Breakout #3
11:45am-3:15pm	Resource Center Open All Day!
12pm-2pm	Lunch Break
12:15pm-12:45pm	Coaching Appointment #2
2pm-3pm	Breakout #4
3:30pm-5:30pm	General Session Four – Unfading Presence
NIGHT OFF!

8:30am-4:30pm	Check-In Open
8:30am-9am	Coffee in the Foyer
9am-10:30am	General Session Five – Unfading Promise
10:30am-4:15pm	Resource Center Open All Day!
10:50am-11:50am	Breakout #5
12pm-2pm	Lunch Break
12:15pm-12:45pm	Coaching Appointment #3
2pm-3pm	Breakout #6
3:15pm-4:15pm	Resource Center – Final Hour
4:30pm-6pm	General Session Six – Unfading Power

* This schedule is subject to change.

Breakouts

CPC is well-known for providing the most dynamic and applicable breakout training for anyone serving in children’s ministry.

You have the opportunity to select your sessions from a wide variety of categories and topics for each of the 6 breakout hours offered during the event. In addition, CPC gives you the opportunity to reserve your spot in the breakouts of your choice before you arrive on site. No worrying or rushing – your seat is saved in the breakouts of your choice. (Register early! You definitely want to be ready to go when breakout reservations open up!)

Here is an example of the training offered at this past year’s of CPC:

Coaching

As a CPC25 participant, you have the opportunity to schedule a free, 30 minute one-on-one coaching appointment! This unique opportunity allows you to bring a specific question or issue to a personal, one-on-one conversation with an experienced ministry leader.

Our coaches are deeply committed to serve you, our CPC participants, by helping, inspiring, and equipping you in your role as a children’s ministry leader. Each one of our amazing coaches complete an INCM led training specifically designed for CPC, and come alongside you with many years of ministry experience.

*Coaching appointments are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Don’t wait to register and sign up!

Resource Center

The CPC25 Resource Center will provide you with access to tools, resources, and people that help you lead and grow as a leader who disciples kids and families.

During CPC, you will find valuable information, resources, free gifts, and experts to connect with about your ministry’s needs! The Resource Providers at CPC25 are approachable friends who are happy to answer your questions, so plan to visit and chat with them throughout the event.

It wouldn’t be the Resource Center if there weren’t amazing giveaways, prizes, and games… this year will be no exception! You’re not going to believe the prizes and giveaways coming!

The CPC25 Store is also available in the Resource Center – this is where you will find gifts for yourself and your team members.

INTERESTED IN BEING AN EVENT SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR?

This conference is designed just for children's ministry leaders!

Children’s Pastors Conference (CPC) is a life-changing experience for leaders of children’s and family ministries.

In-depth training in over 130 breakout options
Resource Center full of children’s ministry specific resources
Meaningful networking with leaders like you
Dynamic worship and spiritual refreshment

We would love for you to join this incredible community of leaders at CPC25!