Experience

General Session Speakers

Beth Guckenberger

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

Robert Madu

International Gospel Preacher, Teaching Pastor at Trinity Church in Texas

Sharon Hodde Miller

Creator of She Worships, Bible-teacher, Speaker, Author

Lisa Harper

Bible-teacher, Speaker, Author, and Ministry Leader

Reverend Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesus

Lead Pastor of New Life Covenant Church, Author, Social Justice Ministry Leader

Annie F. Downs

Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

Bob Goff

Founder of Love Does, Hon. Consul for the Republic of Uganda, Best-Selling Author, Speaker

Schedule

1pm-2pm	Pre-Con Check-In
2pm-4:30pm	Pre-Con
4:30pm-7pm	Dinner Break
6pm-8pm	Early Check-In
8pm-9:30pm	Networking Conversations
10:00pm	Breakthrough Movie Screening

8am	Check-In Open
9am-11:15am	General Session #1 – By Faith: We Draw Near (Worship & Prayer Experience)
11:30am-12pm	Coaching Appointment #1
12pm-2pm	Lunch Break
2pm	Grand Opening Resource Center
2pm-5pm	Resource Center Open
3:30pm-4pm	Coaching Appointment #2
4:15pm-4:45	Coaching Appointment #3
4pm-5:30pm	Networking Conversations
5:30pm-6:45pm	Dinner Break
7pm-9pm	General Session #2 – By Faith: We are Sure (Beth Guckenberger) General Session#2 – By Faith: We are Strong (Robert Madu)
9pm-10:30pm	Resource Center After Party

8am	Check-In Open
8:30am-9:40am	General Session #3 – By Faith: We Surrender (Sharon Hodde Miller)
9:45am-12:30pm	Resource Center Open
10am-12pm	Intensive Breakouts (Repeated)
10am-11am	Breakout Session #1
11:30am-12:30pm	Breakout Session #2
12:30pm-2pm	Lunch Break
1:30pm-4pm	Resource Center Open
2pm-3pm	Breakout Session #3
3pm-4pm	Resource Center Open
4:15-5:30pm	General Session #4 – By Faith: We are Unhindered (Lisa Harper)
5:30pm	NIGHT OFF!

8am	Check-In Open
8:30am-9:40am	General Session #5 – By Faith: We Live (Reverend Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesus)
9:45am-12:30pm	Resource Center Open
10am-12pm	Intensive Breakouts (Repeated)
10am-11am	Breakout Session #4
11:30am-12:30pm	Breakout Session #5
12:30pm-2pm	Lunch Break
1:30pm-4pm	Resource Center Open
2pm-3pm	Breakout Session #6
3pm-4pm	Resource Center – Final Hour
4:15pm-6:30pm	General Session #6 – By Faith: We Persevere (Annie F. Downs) General Session #6 – By Faith: We Bear Witness (Bob Goff)

Breakouts

Breakouts are a highlight of CPC! During the conference (Wednesday & Thursday) you will have the opportunity to select 6 different sessions of learning included in your conference registration. The training is offered by over 90 different speakers covering over 130 topics. We know there are encouraging and practical learning opportunities for you…whoever you are!

To determine your plan for learning at CPC19, please click the Breakout List link below for detailed information on each breakout. Or click the additional link regarding Tracks and Categories information.

CPC19 Breakout List CPC19 Tracks & Categories

Tracks are a series of breakouts put together that will walk you through a topic more holistically. For example, the EQUIP: Foundations for Children’s Ministry Track guides you through 6 sessions covering 6 key topics for people who are just starting out in the world of children's ministry. Check out the Tracks & Categories PDF for our full track listings. NOTE: You can sign up for courses that are part of a track as individual courses as well.

Intensives are two-hour breakout options that will occur during Breakouts 1&2 on Wednesday and Breakouts 3&4 on Thursday. Both intensives will be offered both days.

Getting Heard and Supported by Your Church's Senior Leadership: Do you feel like you're at the "kids' table" of your church? There are effective ways of communicating your vision, your ideas, and your needs to senior leadership. This workshop will look at extremely practical communication principles and tips that will help prepare and land your message.
Launch or Relaunch Your Children’s Ministry: Whether you’re starting from ground zero or feel it’s time to get your ministry back on course, this workshop will walk you through practical steps that include: Creating a mission and vision; Developing your Team; Organizing your Ministry; Navigating Change

Learning abounds at CPC19 and we hope you'll find a course of interest during each breakout session. However, if you choose to opt out of a session, we encourage you to use that time for intentional learning in the Resource Center. Our providers arrive at CPC with a desire to spend time with you and encourage you. They want to hear your story and help equip you for the days ahead in ministry. The Resource Center will be open during all breakout hours.

Register for Breakouts

Register for breakouts as part of your CPC19 registration. If you're already registered, login to your registration and sign up for breakouts today!

Pre-Con

This year's Pre-Con experience is one you don't want to miss. We're offering 3 different learning options from 2-4:30 on Monday, January 14. So come early and maximize your CPC19 experience for just an additional $49!

Leadership Bootcamp:

Leadership Bootcamp will get you in shape and on the right path to upping your leadership game. Jim Wideman has been leading others and building teams for over four decades. He’s led children’s ministries from 7 kids to over 5,000 weekly. You’ll learn how to be a next level leader that starts with yourself and spills out to your team.

Presented by Jim Wideman

Discovering Strategic Next Steps for Successful Ministry to Your Preteens:

Fourth, Fifth & Sixth grades are a critical stage in life where the brain is changing more than any time except for birth-two. Learn both philosophical & practical ways to build an intentional ministry that allows preteens to transition into owning their own faith.

Presented by Sean Sweet

Gospel Centered Children's Ministry:

There are so many things that compete to be at the center of our ministries. Centering on the gospel genuinely transforms our lives, our leadership, our teaching, and our families. We will explore Biblical, practical ways to focus ministry on the truth of the gospel and why it really matters if we do.

Presented by Sam Luce, Danielle Bell and Jenny Funderburke Smith

Register for Pre-Con

You can add Pre-Con during your CPC registration. If you're already registered for CPC, login to your registration and add the Pre-Con experience today!

Coaching

As a CPC participant, you have the opportunity to schedule a free, 30 minute coaching session at CPC19! The purpose of coaching is to serve the needs of you, our participants, by helping, inspiring, and equipping you in your role as a children’s ministry leader. Coaching is meant to help leaders move from where they are to where they believe God is leading them to be. Our panel of coaches is deeply committed to you, and helping you do just that.

CPC19 Coaching Panel: Coming soon!

Resource Center

The CPC Resource Center is designed with you in mind! Personally connect with organizational leaders who are focused on providing resources that not only help you connect with the children you lead, but also help you grow as a leader.
This year, the Resource Center will be laid out in categories — so you can easily find the resources you are looking for.

• Security Software and Web Tools
• Church Curriculum, VBS and Weekly Programming
• Personal Education, Leadership and Career Development
• Worship and Music
• Camps, Event Programming and Games
• Crafts, Apparel and Promotional Items
• Books, Magazines & Media
• Missions and Outreach
• Environment, Furniture and Playgrounds
• Special Needs Ministry

And beyond the joy of meeting and connecting with all of these great Resource Providers, the Resource Center is the place to be for amazing conference GIVE-AWAYS including the conference Goodie Bag, T-shirts and much much more! And don’t forget to shop in the Conference Store, also located within the Resource Center!

Interested in being an EVENT SPONSOR?

View Media Kit Here

Please contact resource.center@incm.org if you have any questions!