
Children's and Family Ministry Leader Network Gathering
Nov 9–Nov 10, 2026
Ames, IA
Christ Community Church
Registration is open
Who
Full-time, part-time or volunteer children’s and family ministry pastors, directors and leaders in EFCA churches.
When
November 9–November 10, 2026
Where
5501 George Washington Carver Avenue
Ames, IA 50010Cost
FREE.
Attendees are responsible for their travel and lodging.
The annual EFCA Children’s and Family Ministry Leader Gathering is a time for attendees to ask questions and learn from the experience of other children’s and family ministry leaders who have navigated those same issues.
The ongoing purposes for this network:
- Connect and network children’s and family ministry leaders
- Provide a place of encouragement
- Create a place for sharing best practices and resources
- Provide helpful information for those serving in children’s and family ministry
This gathering is open to full-time, part-time or volunteer children’s and family ministry pastors, directors and leaders in EFCA churches. Feel free to participate in this gathering as a staff or volunteer team.
There is no cost for the event. Attendees are responsible for their travel and lodging.
Registration:
Please register via the button above. Registration is open through October 30.
Hotel Reservations:
We have reserved a block of rooms at the following properties:
- Home2 Suites by Hilton, 2125 Isaac Newton Drive, Ames, IA, 50010 for $105/night. Use this link to make your reservation by October 30.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Ames, 2100 Southeast 16th St, Ames, IA 50010 for $100/night. Use this link to make your reservation by October 30.
Questions?
Contact our events team.