2026 Calvary Chapel Southeast Children’s Ministry Conference

February 26-28, 2026

CONFERENCE THEME: By My Spirit

Children’s ministry is essential for church to happen, and we who tend the lambs know it is a greater task than “childcare” would imply. Jesus told His disciples, “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.

We would love to invite you and your children’s ministry team (staff, volunteers, youth helpers, and parents) to our 2026 Calvary Chapel Southeast Children’s Ministry Conference. We are so excited for this special event as we gather children’s ministry leaders, teachers, parents and volunteers from Calvary Chapels in the Eastern part of the U.S. Our conference theme is “By My Spirit”.

“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6

The conference will be held February 26-28th (Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning), at Calvary Chapel Gwinnett in Buford, Georgia, just an hour north of Atlanta. We hope y’all join us for a restoring time of fellowship, worship, solid Biblical teaching, and tools you can bring home to use right away. As we prepare to bless you with some sweet Southern hospitality, we hope you come with hearts prepared to be filled up with joy, that you will return to your churches refreshed and renewed for the ministry to children, a special and commendable work.

Guest Speakers Include: 

  • Pastor Joel Dover, Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Newnan
  • Pastor Mark Byrd, Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Gwinnett
  • Pastor Jack Summerall, Children’s Pastor at Calvary Chapel Vero Beach
  • Stacy Chapman, Children’s Ministry Director at Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain
  • Christy Martin, Marriage and Family at Calvary Chapel Gwinnett
  • Shanna Van Cleave, Children’s Ministry Director at Calvary Chapel Valdosta
  • Dominique Wilt, Children’s Ministry Leader at Calvary Chapel Northeast
  • Crystal Scott, Children’s Ministry Director at Calvary Chapel Lexington
  • Tabitha Lee, Edify Kidmin, Calvary Chapel Children’s Ministry Trainer, Professor at Calvary Bible Institute and Calvary Chapel University

Schedule:

Thursday Feb 26 | 2-9 PM
Friday Feb 27 | 9 AM- 9 PM
Saturday Feb 28 | 9-12 PM

Registration is now open! If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us directly. Register before 1/1/2026 and use code EARLYBIRD to save 20% on registration. Youth helpers 10+ are welcome to register as well.

Note to parents: Due to space limitations, childcare is not available for this event.

Registration Link: https://calvarychapelgwinnett.subspla.sh/qxqt2wj 

God bless you!

If you have any questions, please call the church office at 770-932-5531 or email info@ccgwinnett.com.

We look forward to seeing y’all soon!

Lisa Owens

Local Hotels (all hotels are within 5 miles of the church):

  • Home2Suites by Hilton (Buford, Mall of Georgia); (678) 541-2700
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Buford NE – Lake Lanier); (678) 730-5050
  • Hampton Inn Atlanta – Mall of Georgia; (678) 546-1200
  • Hampton Inn & Suites – Braselton; (770) 307-0700

LOCATION and DIRECTIONS 

The Calvary Chapel Southeast Children’s Ministry Conference is hosted by
Calvary Chapel Gwinnett in Buford, Georgia.
4715 Spout Springs Road
Buford, GA 30519
PHONE # 770-932-5531