Jon Tyson
Church of the City NYC
Lead Pastor
2023 Child Discipleship Forum Speakers
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
Forming Kids With a Different Spirit
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.
LIVE! In Nashville or Online
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.
CDF 2022
Matt Markins
We're Using Old Maps
CDF 2022
John Mark Comer
Who or What Are You a Disciple Of?
CDF 2022
Andy Crouch
The Life We're Looking For
CDF 2022
Rebecca McLaughlin
Things the Church Must Reclaim
CDF 2022
Sam Allberry
Cultivating Resilient Disciples Through Faithful Presence
CDF 2022
Carl Trueman
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
CDF 2022
Sam Luce
The Job of a Children's Pastor
CDF 2022
Shelly Melia
Promoting Resilience in Kids from Hard Places
CDF 2022
Derwin Gray
Grace Creates a New Race
CDF 2022
Cindy Bultema
Cindy's Story
CDF 2022
David Kinnaman
Five Shifts to Renew Children's Ministry
CDF 2022
Andrew Peterson
The Place of Story in Child Discipleship
CDF 2022
Catherine Hwang-Jin
How Children's Ministry Leaders Spend Their Time
CDF 2022
Ray Ortlund
A Benediction
CDF 2022
Trillia Newbell
Finding Our True Identity in Christ
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Leading Voices On culture, children & local church ministry
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Strategy & Resources Learn how to Biblically disciple kids in a changing culture
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Community & Belonging Connect with like-minded leaders in this critical conversation
Forum Passes
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!
In Person
Individual
$199
On-site Pricing Ends March 31, 2023
Online
Individual
$149
Online Pricing Ends March 31, 2023
Teams of Two+
$299
Online Pricing Ends March 31, 2023
Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
Matthew 19:14
Event Details
Nashville, TN
September 21 & 22, 2023
Thompson Station Church
2604 Thompson’s Station Rd E,
Thompson’s Station, TN 37179
Founding Partners
About Awana
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.