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If you only attend one conference this year, make it this one—because Church Conference is uniquely designed to help your entire team lead with unity, clarity, and renewed purpose.
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Pre-con Sessions
Ticket Add On
Pre-Conference
Leading Healthy & Building Sustainable Ministry Rhythms
Kidmin Collective Team with Andy Kirk, Christie Kirk, Beth Cunningham, Justin Edge, & Larry Cramer
Pre-Conference
Stop Recruiting Volunteers. Start Multiplying Disciple-Makers.
Ryan McCully + Team
Workshops
This year, workshops are first come, first serve. Workshops are now live with full workshop descriptions, and the best part? No registration required. Just show up and jump in! We can’t wait for an incredible time together.
Church Conference 2026
Workshop A
Kids
Partnering with Parents to Lead at Home
Beth Cunningham
Students
Lead with the Word: Teaching Scripture While Staying a Student
Suzy Silk
Students
Double Digits:
The Unique Opportunities in the Preteen Phase
Kellen Moore
General
The 0-18 Strategy
Chris Heaslip & Tyler Bates
General
Experts Guide to Planning Center
Scott Myers
Kids
Loving Pk's Supporting Ministry Kids
Yancy
General
Developing Volunteers into Ministry Leaders
Andrae Jones
Students
Helping Teens Think Like Jesus
Matt Manno
Students
Your Students Need More Than a Stage and a Sermon
Jon Rush
Kids
VBS That Lasts
Amy Fenton
Worship
True Worship
Rita Springer
Church Conference 2026
Workshop B
General
Using AI Without Letting AI Use You
Frank Watson
General
First Impressions That Last
Dave Milam - Visioneering
General
Why Characters Matter in Media & Ministry
Matt Latta
General
Leadership & Change Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
Jim Wideman
General
The Secret Sauce to a Strong Volunteer Culture
Nick Blevins and Kenny Conley
Kids
Ministering in the Middle
Emily Saum
Kids
Equipping Parents
for the Elementary Years
Britany Compton
Kids
Building a Healthy Kids Ministry
Justin Edge & Larry Cramer
& Andy Kirk
Students
Built to
Last Youth Ministry: From
Survival to Sustainability
CIY, Anne Wilson & Tyler Lemmel
Students
Raising Student Leaders
CIY, Jayson French
Students
Talking About Tough Stuff
Jody Franke
Church Conference 2026
Workshop C
General
Expanding Your Voice
Chris Harper, JD Thompson, & Ashley Johnson
Kids
Sticky Hands, Big Faith
Nora Davis
Students
Creating a Place for Every Teen
Kim Botto
Worship
Helping Kids Exchange Anxiety for a Garment of Praise
Yancy
Kids
Evolution of Children’s Ministry
Andy Kirk
General
Behind the Scenes With The ChosenA First-Look at the Crucifixion Movie
Come and See/The Chosen Jesse Stone
Kids
Adapting Kids Curriculum for Your Church
Terri Kelly
General
Telling God’s Story Well
CIY, Eric Epperson
Kids
Leading Kids who Live Online
Payton Bates
Students
Finding Content Your Students Actually Pay Attention To
Jon Rush
Church Conference 2026
Workshop D
Kids
Scattered to Streamlined: Building your Kids Ministry Workweek
Amanda Druffel
Students
Forming the Next Generation in Worship
Matthew Harris
Students
Casting Lots: The Strategy for the Best Scope and Cycle
Adam Wright
General
Healthy Leaders, Healthy Ministry
Jim Wideman
General
Gospel-Centered Classrooms
Frank Watson
Kids
One Step At A Time: Designing a Spiritual Growth Map for Kids
Victoria Latta
General
Ministry for Every Ability
Kim Botto
General
The Volunteer Engine
Roy Grant
Worship
Wired for Worship
Connie Bates
General
APlay in Action
Rudy Rupert
Students
Teen Peacemakers
Jordan Francis, CEO of Reframe Youth, and licensed therapist
Church Conference 2026
Senior Leader
Workshops
Senior Leader
When Your Church Hungers for the Word
Suzy Silk
Senior Leader
Leading Through Difficult Conversations - Roundtable
Terry Scalzitti
Senior Leader
Fighting Leadership Fatigue and Mission Drift
Todd Lane
Senior Leader
Staffing and Team Culture: How to Create and Maintain a High Performing Team
Rick Holliday
Meet Ups
Meet Ups are casual gatherings, included in your conference ticket, designed to center around you and the people you want to connect with. These spaces create opportunities to network with others who share common ground—whether that’s a similar role, church context, or ministry focus. Meet Ups are intentionally organic and not programmed, giving you the freedom to have meaningful conversations, share ideas, and build relationships with like-minded leaders.
Tuesday
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Kids Ministry Leader
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Storytime with Ollie + Friends
Onsite at The Treehouse from 2:00-2:45
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Youth Ministry Leader
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Behind the Scenes: KidMin Spaces
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Wearing All the Hats in NextGen Ministry
Onsite
Wednesday
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Special Needs Ministry
Onsite - 5pm in the Backyard Theatre
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Next Gen Pastors Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Multi-Ethnic/Urban Church Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Women in Ministry Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD / 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Black Church Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Hispanic & Latino Leader Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
See you in...
Register now and save.
Get Tickets
© 2026
AMAZING LIFE FOUNDATION.
All rights reserved.
5360 Legacy Drive, Suite 180
Plano, TX 75024
Why Attend
Workshops
Speakers
Schedule
Streaming
Travel
FAQ
Get Tickets
Workshops
If you only attend one conference this year, make it this one—because Church Conference is uniquely designed to help your entire team lead with unity, clarity, and renewed purpose.
Get Tickets
Pre-con Sessions
Ticket Add On
Pre-Conference
Leading Healthy & Building Sustainable Ministry Rhythms
Kidmin Collective Team with Andy Kirk, Christie Kirk, Beth Cunningham, Justin Edge, & Larry Cramer
Pre-Conference
Stop Recruiting Volunteers. Start Multiplying Disciple-Makers.
Ryan McCully + Team
Workshops
This year, workshops are first come, first serve. Workshops are now live with full workshop descriptions, and the best part? No registration required. Just show up and jump in! We can’t wait for an incredible time together.
Church Conference 2026
Workshop A
Kids
Partnering with Parents to Lead at Home
Beth Cunningham
Students
Lead with the Word: Teaching Scripture While Staying a Student
Suzy Silk
Students
Double Digits:
The Unique Opportunities in the Preteen Phase
Kellen Moore
General
The 0-18 Strategy
Chris Heaslip & Tyler Bates
General
Experts Guide to Planning Center
Scott Myers
Kids
Loving Pk's Supporting Ministry Kids
Yancy
General
Developing Volunteers into Ministry Leaders
Andrae Jones
Students
Helping Teens Think Like Jesus
Matt Manno
Students
Your Students Need More Than a Stage and a Sermon
Jon Rush
Kids
VBS That Lasts
Amy Fenton
Worship
True Worship
Rita Springer
Church Conference 2026
Workshop B
General
Using AI Without Letting AI Use You
Frank Watson
General
First Impressions That Last
Dave Milam - Visioneering
General
Why Characters Matter in Media & Ministry
Matt Latta
General
Leadership & Change Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
Jim Wideman
General
The Secret Sauce to a Strong Volunteer Culture
Nick Blevins and Kenny Conley
Kids
Ministering in the Middle
Emily Saum
Kids
Equipping Parents
for the Elementary Years
Britany Compton
Kids
Building a Healthy Kids Ministry
Justin Edge & Larry Cramer
& Andy Kirk
Students
Built to
Last Youth Ministry: From
Survival to Sustainability
CIY, Anne Wilson & Tyler Lemmel
Students
Raising Student Leaders
CIY, Jayson French
Students
Talking About Tough Stuff
Jody Franke
Church Conference 2026
Workshop C
General
Expanding Your Voice
Chris Harper, JD Thompson, & Ashley Johnson
Kids
Sticky Hands, Big Faith
Nora Davis
Students
Creating a Place for Every Teen
Kim Botto
Worship
Helping Kids Exchange Anxiety for a Garment of Praise
Yancy
Kids
Evolution of Children’s Ministry
Andy Kirk
General
Behind the Scenes With The ChosenA First-Look at the Crucifixion Movie
Come and See/The Chosen Jesse Stone
Kids
Adapting Kids Curriculum for Your Church
Terri Kelly
General
Telling God’s Story Well
CIY, Eric Epperson
Kids
Leading Kids who Live Online
Payton Bates
Students
Finding Content Your Students Actually Pay Attention To
Jon Rush
Church Conference 2026
Workshop D
Kids
Scattered to Streamlined: Building your Kids Ministry Workweek
Amanda Druffel
Students
Forming the Next Generation in Worship
Matthew Harris
Students
Casting Lots: The Strategy for the Best Scope and Cycle
Adam Wright
General
Healthy Leaders, Healthy Ministry
Jim Wideman
General
Gospel-Centered Classrooms
Frank Watson
Kids
One Step At A Time: Designing a Spiritual Growth Map for Kids
Victoria Latta
General
Ministry for Every Ability
Kim Botto
General
The Volunteer Engine
Roy Grant
Worship
Wired for Worship
Connie Bates
General
APlay in Action
Rudy Rupert
Students
Teen Peacemakers
Jordan Francis, CEO of Reframe Youth, and licensed therapist
Church Conference 2026
Senior Leader
Workshops
Senior Leader
When Your Church Hungers for the Word
Suzy Silk
Senior Leader
Leading Through Difficult Conversations - Roundtable
Terry Scalzitti
Senior Leader
Fighting Leadership Fatigue and Mission Drift
Todd Lane
Senior Leader
Staffing and Team Culture: How to Create and Maintain a High Performing Team
Rick Holliday
Meet Ups
Meet Ups are casual gatherings, included in your conference ticket, designed to center around you and the people you want to connect with. These spaces create opportunities to network with others who share common ground—whether that’s a similar role, church context, or ministry focus. Meet Ups are intentionally organic and not programmed, giving you the freedom to have meaningful conversations, share ideas, and build relationships with like-minded leaders.
Tuesday
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Kids Ministry Leader
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Storytime with Ollie + Friends
Onsite at The Treehouse from 2:00-2:45
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Youth Ministry Leader
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Behind the Scenes: KidMin Spaces
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Wearing All the Hats in NextGen Ministry
Onsite
Wednesday
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Special Needs Ministry
Onsite - 5pm in the Backyard Theatre
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Next Gen Pastors Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Multi-Ethnic/Urban Church Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Women in Ministry Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD / 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Black Church Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Hispanic & Latino Leader Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
See you in...
Register now and save.
Get Tickets
Church
Conference
2026
Interested in sponsoring Conference 2026?
Apply Here
© 2026
AMAZING LIFE FOUNDATION.
All rights reserved.
5360 Legacy Drive, Suite 180
Plano, TX 75024
Workshops
If you only attend one conference this year, make it this one—because Church Conference is uniquely designed to help your entire team lead with unity, clarity, and renewed purpose.
Get Tickets
Pre-con Sessions
Ticket Add On
Pre-Conference
Leading Healthy & Building Sustainable Ministry Rhythms
Kidmin Collective Team with Andy Kirk, Christie Kirk, Beth Cunningham, Justin Edge, & Larry Cramer
Pre-Conference
Stop Recruiting Volunteers. Start Multiplying Disciple-Makers.
Ryan McCully + Team
Workshops
This year, workshops are first come, first serve. Workshops are now live with full workshop descriptions, and the best part? No registration required. Just show up and jump in! We can’t wait for an incredible time together.
Church Conference 2026
Workshop A
General
The 0-18 Strategy
Chris Heaslip & Tyler Bates
Students
Lead with the Word: Teaching Scripture While Staying a Student
Suzy Silk
Students
Double Digits:
The Unique Opportunities in the Preteen Phase
Kellen Moore
Kids
Partnering with Parents to Lead at Home
Beth Cunningham
General
Experts Guide to Planning Center
Scott Myers
Kids
Loving Pk's Supporting Ministry Kids
Yancy
General
Developing Volunteers into Ministry Leaders
Andrae Jones
Students
Helping Teens Think Like Jesus
Matt Manno
Students
Your Students Need More Than a Stage and a Sermon
Jon Rush
Kids
VBS That Lasts
Amy Fenton
Worship
True Worship
Rita Springer
Church Conference 2026
Workshop B
General
Using AI Without Letting AI Use You
Frank Watson
General
First Impressions That Last
Dave Milam - Visioneering
General
Why Characters Matter in Media & Ministry
Matt Latta
General
Leadership & Change Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
Jim Wideman
General
The Secret Sauce to a Strong Volunteer Culture
Nick Blevins and Kenny Conley
Kids
Ministering in the Middle
Emily Saum
Kids
Equipping Parents
for the Elementary Years
Britany Compton
Kids
Building a Healthy Kids Ministry
Justin Edge & Larry Cramer
& Andy Kirk
Students
Built to
Last Youth Ministry: From
Survival to Sustainability
CIY, Anne Wilson & Tyler Lemmel
Students
Raising Student Leaders
CIY, Jayson French
Students
Talking About Tough Stuff
Jody Franke
Church Conference 2026
Workshop C
General
Expanding Your Voice
Chris Harper, JD Thompson, & Ashley Johnson
Kids
Sticky Hands, Big Faith
Nora Davis
Worship
Helping Kids Exchange Anxiety for a Garment of Praise
Yancy
Kids
Evolution of Children’s Ministry
Andy Kirk
General
Behind the Scenes With The ChosenA First-Look at the Crucifixion Movie
Come and See/The Chosen Jesse Stone
General
Telling God’s Story Well
CIY, Eric Epperson
Kids
Adapting Kids Curriculum for Your Church
Terri Kelly
Kids
Leading Kids who Live Online
Payton Bates
Students
Creating a Place for Every Teen
Kim Botto
Students
Finding Content Your Students Actually Pay Attention To
Jon Rush
Church Conference 2026
Workshop D
Kids
Scattered to Streamlined: Building your Kids Ministry Workweek
Amanda Druffel
Students
Forming the Next Generation in Worship
Matthew Harris
Students
Casting Lots: The Strategy for the Best Scope and Cycle
Adam Wright
General
Healthy Leaders, Healthy Ministry
Jim Wideman
General
Gospel-Centered Classrooms
Frank Watson
Kids
One Step At A Time: Designing a Spiritual Growth Map for Kids
Victoria Latta
General
Ministry for Every Ability
Kim Botto
General
The Volunteer Engine
Roy Grant
Worship
Wired for Worship
Connie Bates
General
APlay in Action
Rudy Rupert
Students
Teen Peacemakers
Jordan Francis, CEO of Reframe Youth, and licensed therapist
Church Conference 2026
Senior Leader
Workshops
Senior Leader
When Your Church Hungers for the Word
Suzy Silk
Senior Leader
Leading Through Difficult Conversations - Roundtable
Terry Scalzitti
Senior Leader
Fighting Leadership Fatigue and Mission Drift
Todd Lane
Senior Leader
Staffing and Team Culture: How to Create and Maintain a High Performing Team
Rick Holliday
Meet Ups
Meet Ups are casual gatherings, included in your conference ticket, designed to center around you and the people you want to connect with. These spaces create opportunities to network with others who share common ground—whether that’s a similar role, church context, or ministry focus. Meet Ups are intentionally organic and not programmed, giving you the freedom to have meaningful conversations, share ideas, and build relationships with like-minded leaders.
Tuesday
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Kids Ministry Leader
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Storytime with Ollie + Friends
Onsite at The Treehouse from 2:00-2:45
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Youth Ministry Leader
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Behind the Scenes: KidMin Spaces
Onsite
Meet Ups - Tuesday
Wearing All the Hats in NextGen Ministry
Onsite
Wednesday
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Special Needs Ministry
Onsite - 5pm in the Backyard Theatre
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Next Gen Pastors Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Multi-Ethnic/Urban Church Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Women in Ministry Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD / 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Black Church Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
Meet Ups - Wednesday
Hispanic & Latino Leader Meet Up
Offsite / Location TBD
See you in...
Register now and save.
Get Tickets
Church
Conference
2026
Interested in sponsoring Conference 2026?
Apply Here
© 2026
AMAZING LIFE FOUNDATION.
All rights reserved.
5360 Legacy Drive, Suite 180, Plano, TX 75024
Amazing Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Texas Nonprofit Corporation.