Children's Ministry Conferences 2026

Vanessa Taylor
Sep 12
2 min read

Updated: Oct 30

Looking to attend a children's ministry conference in 2026? Here's a list of conferences happening in the United States (plus a few global locations), sorted by date.

This listing is continuously being edited as events and dates are announced. If you see any incorrect information or would like to add a conference, please let us know.

A conference room full of adults sitting down and facing a projector — Children's ministry conferences are a great way to connect with others, learn from experienced leaders, and enjoy a time of fun and refreshment. Browse the list below to find a conference near you!

National Children's and Youth Ministries Conference
January 5-8, 2026
Tucson, AZ
https://ncym.org/
Denomination: Unknown

Children's Pastors Conference
January 6-8, 2026
Orlando, FL
https://www.childrenspastorsconference.com
Denomination: Non-Denominational

Child Evangelism Fellowship Children's Ministry Conference
January 23-24, 2026
Omaha, NE
https://cefofomaha.org/cmc
Denomination: Interdenominational
Spark Southeast
January 29-31, 2026
Adrian, GA
https://equiptoengage.org/spark/
Denomination: Nazarene

Kidmin Adventure Conference
January 31, 2026
Houston, TX
https://www.kidminadventureconference.com/
Denomination: Presbyterian
Kids’ Ministry Summit
February 5-6, 2026
St. Simons Island, GA
https://brushfire.com/gabaptist/kidsminsummit2026/612204
Denomination: Baptist
Hand in Hand Conference
February 6-8, 2026
Birmingham, United Kingdom
https://www.handinhandconference.com/
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Spark Southern Plains
February 19-21, 2026
Minco, OK
https://equiptoengage.org/spark/
Denomination: Nazarene

Calvary Chapel Children's Ministry Conference
February 20-21, 2026
Chino, CA
https://www.cccm-conference.com
Denomination: Non-Denominational

Focus Conference
February 26-28, 2026
Cleveland, TN
https://cogtnyouth.org/focus-conference
Denomination: Church of God

North Texas Kidmin Conference
February 27-28, 2026
Midlothian, TX
https://www.northtexas.ag/ntkm-conference
Denomination: Assemblies of God
Spark Northwest
March 5-7, 2026
Post Falls, ID
https://equiptoengage.org/spark/
Denomination: Nazarene
Children's Ministry Expo
March 6, 2026
Bixby, OK
https://childrensministryexpo.com
Denomination: Non-Denominational
D6 Northwest (formerly Northwest Ministry Conference)
March 6-7, 2026
Seattle, WA (Kirkland, WA)
https://d6family.com/d6conference/northwest/
Denomination: Non-Denominational

NextGen Leaders Conference
March 9-11, 2026
Madison, TN
https://nextgen.ag.org
Denomination: Assemblies of God
Heart of the Child
March 13-14, 2026
Broken Arrow, OK
https://heartofthechild.net/
Denomination: Baptist
Spark South Central
March 19-21, 2026
Cleburne, TX
https://equiptoengage.org/spark/
Denomination: Nazarene
LEAD Retreat
April 14-16, 2026
Brevard, NC
https://children.pcacdm.org/lead-2026/
Denomination: Presbyterian
D6 Southeast
April 23-25, 2026
Nashville, TN
https://d6family.com/d6conference/southeast/
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Orange Conference
April 28-30, 2026
Atlanta, GA
https://theorangeconference.com
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Disability and the Church Conference
April 21-23, 2026
Washington, D.C.
https://keyministry.org/datc-coming-soon/
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Gospel Kids Conference
June 4-6, 2026
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
https://www.gospelkids.org
Denomination: Baptist

Child Discipleship Forum
September 24-25, 2026
Nashville, TN (Thompson's Station, TN)
https://childdiscipleship.com/child-discipleship-forum/
Denomination: Non-Denominational
ETCH
October 5-7, 2026
Brentwood, TN
https://etchconference.lifeway.com
Denomination: Baptist

KidzMatter Conference
October 6-8, 2026
Evansville, IN
https://www.thekidzmatterconference.com
Denomination: Non-Denominational
LEAD Retreat
November 3-5, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
https://children.pcacdm.org/lead-2026/
Denomination: Presbyterian
Amplify Conference
Date TBA
Multiple locations across Australia and online
https://amplifyconference.com.au
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Children's Ministry Conference
Date TBA
Union City, TN
https://wpfkids.org/events/wpfkidstraining
Denomination: Apostolic Pentecostal
Train Up Children's Ministry Conference
Date TBA
Aloha, OR
https://www.upcichildrensministries.org/trainup/
Denomination: United Pentecostal

Institute of Children's Ministry
Date TBA
Asheville, NC
https://instituteofchildrensministry.org/
Denomination: Church of God of Prophecy