Jon Tyson
Church of the City NYC
Lead Pastor
Jon Tyson
Church of the City NYC
Lead Pastor
Alisa Childers
Biblical Apologetics
Artist
Speaker & Author
Rich Villodas
New Life Fellowship
Lead Pastor
Ed Stetzer
Wheaton College
Professor
Researcher & Pastor
Robby Gallaty
Long Hollow Church
Lead Pastor
Chinwé Williams
Child & Youth Trauma Therapist
Darren Whitehead
Church of the City Franklin
Lead Pastor
Rebekah Lyons
Q Ideas
Speaker & Author
Santosh Swamidass
Saddleback Church Brea
Pastor & Family Ministry LEader
Elizabeth Smith
Moody Bible Institute
Children & Family Ministry
Phil & Diane Comer
Intentional Parents International
Shai Linne
Author & Recording Artist
Jared Kennedy
The Gospel Coalition
Children's Ministry Editor & Author
Modern Day Cure
Worship
Sam Luce
Redeemer Church Utica
Children & Family Pastor
Ellie Holcomb
Singer/Songwriter
Melanie Hester
Emcee
Matt Markins
Awana President & CEO
Author & Speaker
Popular opinion informs what many believe, think, and feel. Trending topics and digital media direct our actions and affections, forming our kids in the spirit of this age.
Yet, throughout the Bible and Church history we see men and women who courageously follow God, who are committed to truth, even in midst of hostility and persecution. These dedicated disciples seem to have a different spirit.
Join us at CDF 23 as we hear from thought-leaders, pastors, and experts how to cultivate a different spirit in our kids, producing Christ-followers filled with conviction, courage, compassion and commitment.
You and your team won’t want to miss the most intentional conversations about child discipleship you will have all year. You’ll be equipped with insights, resourced with research and encouraged by thought-provoking content. In addition, you’ll connect with others whose hearts beat for child discipleship as we learn, process, pray and worship together.
Whether you participate in the Child Discipleship Forum in person or online, you will have live access to every presentation, opportunities for dialogue and collaboration, and resources.
Register by March 31, 2023 to take advantage of special early bird pricing for next year's Forum!
Matthew 19:14
Nashville, TN
September 21 & 22, 2023
Thompson Station Church
2604 Thompson’s Station Rd E,
Thompson’s Station, TN 37179
The Child Discipleship Forum has been organized by Awana. To many in North America, Awana is known as a “mid-week ministry” to children and youth. The reality is that Awana is a leader in global child and youth discipleship in 134 countries in a variety of curricula and leader equipping networks. Awana partners with ministries like Compassion International, World Vision, and numerous denominations in over 68,000 churches, engaging more than 5.1 million children and students weekly.