Insights
Hear from leading voices on children, the local church and a biblical approach to navigate culture.
Strategy & Resources
Refine and refuel your ministry for kids in today's world.
Community & Belonging
Connect with like-minded leaders over critical conversations.
Testimonials
“We had great conversations and are working on next steps to ensure that each child in our ministries will be discipled.”
“We loved everything — our biggest conversations were around how to best relay all we learned to the parents of the children we serve, and the volunteers who work with our children each week.”
“I appreciated the excellent speakers. Great theological content and practical scripture application and tools.”
“The forum discussions were vitally important to our table. It gave us quality moments to personally attach the information we received to our ministries, hearing how others would also do the same. The gender identity discussions were necessary. Thank you for providing speakers who are strategically able to take the issue, and based on God's Word, direct us on how to best help our kids/families..”
“We loved the talks so much and feel very equipped to engage in these conversations back at home!”
“This was my first time at the conference and it was a very powerful, convicting, and eye opening experience. I loved to be able to learn and hear from so many gifted and wise individuals!”
It’s up to us to disciple kids whose identity in Christ can’t be shaken.
Influencers. Conflict. Noise. There’s so much fighting for our kids’ hearts, and the battle to anchor those hearts to Jesus in a culture that puts everything else first is sometimes exhausting and lonely. But our children are worth it. God’s Kingdom is worth it. And whether we’re ministers, parents or volunteers, our kids are looking to us to help them walk in His ways.
Available Sessions
We are starting cohorts in Spring and Fall of 2026. Each cohort will last for 8 weeks and here is some more marketing language that will get you to click the button.
Spring 2026
Apr Start
$349
May Start
$349
Fall 2026
Oct Start
$349
Nov Start
$349
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
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Plan your trip
We have blocks of rooms available at the hotels below. Mention code "CDF" when booking.
Plan your trip
We have blocks of rooms available at the hotels below. Mention code “CDF” when booking.
About Awana
The Child Discipleship Forum has been organized by Awana. From its roots in mid-week children's ministry, Awana has become a leader in global child and youth discipleship, providing curriculum and leader equipping in 134 countries. 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.
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