Children’s Pastors Conference 2027 Will Equip Leaders for Gospel-Centered KidMin

The Children’s Pastors Conference 2027 will bring children’s and family ministry leaders to the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Florida from January 5 through January 7, 2027. Hosted by the International Network of Children’s Ministry, the in-person gathering is built for the people who carry the day-to-day responsibility of discipling children and supporting families: pastors, directors, coordinators, volunteers, and other ministry decision-makers from churches of many sizes and traditions. The official CPC27 site describes three days of practical training, worship, connection, and renewal, with more than 100 breakout options, access to more than 100 resource providers, and one-to-one ministry coaching. Exhibitor information projects more than 2,300 ministry leaders and representation from more than 40 denominations, reinforcing the event’s national and interdenominational reach. The 2027 theme is “UNASHAMED,” expressed through the movement “Know. Live. Tell.” Conference language calls leaders to remember the gospel they have received, remain in Christ in the present, and carry that gospel forward so another generation can know, live, and tell of God’s greatness. That focus is more than a program slogan. It places the spiritual formation of leaders before techniques, recognizing that children are shaped not only by curriculum but by adults whose lives display the transforming work of Jesus. General sessions, Scripture, prayer, worship, breakouts, coaching conversations, and two resource centers are designed to work together rather than compete for attention. The venue is located at 1500 Masters Boulevard in ChampionsGate, Florida. Optional pre-conference sessions and early check-in activities are scheduled for January 4, while the main conference runs January 5–7.

CPC27 is especially relevant for leaders who feel the pressure of recruiting volunteers, choosing trustworthy curriculum, responding to diverse learning needs, partnering with parents, and moving children from activity attendance toward resilient discipleship. The official experience page organizes breakout learning around leadership, volunteers, discipleship, family ministry, neurodivergence and special needs, pastoral care, preschool through preteens, and outreach. That range gives participants a way to build a focused pathway around the questions their own churches are facing. Personal coaching offers a different kind of value: a leader can bring one specific challenge, talk with a veteran practitioner, and leave with a concrete next step. Resource centers allow teams to compare curriculum, technology, services, and ministry tools in person, while meet-ups create room for honest conversation with peers who understand the rhythms and burdens of children’s ministry. Churches considering attendance should plan with purpose. Sending two or more team members can help the group divide breakout sessions, compare insights, and create a shared implementation plan. Before traveling, participants can name their three most urgent ministry questions, review current volunteer and safety systems, and decide which resource categories deserve attention. After returning, the strongest follow-through will be selective: choose a few changes that serve the church’s theology and families rather than trying to import every attractive idea. The conference’s central invitation supports that discipline. Techniques matter, but the lasting aim is for leaders to know Christ, live faithfully in Him, and tell the gospel with clarity so children encounter more than moral advice or entertainment. For a ministry team seeking practical training without separating skill development from spiritual renewal, CPC27 offers a concentrated national gathering at the beginning of the new year.