Upcoming Events

Led by Small Church People. Designed for Small Church People.

Whether you’re joining us for a 90-minute workshop, a half-day conference, or a weekend experience, every event is designed specifically for small church ministry.

Join us live online from wherever you are for practical teaching, interactive conversations, and ideas you can put into practice right away.

All of our upcoming events are listed below, but our weekly email is the best way to receive reminders, announcements, and new event invitations.

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We’re continually adding more details as events develop.

Thanks to your requests, we’re also working on making shareable graphics and flyers available much earlier so you have plenty of time to invite others.

AUGUST 2026

Reaching New Families

August 22, 2026  | Live 90-minute training | 10:00 am – 11:30 am

What Today’s Families Need – and How Small Churches Can Respond

SEPTEMBER 2026

Women Reaching Women

September 25-26, 2026 | Weekend Experience | 20 speakers

  • Kickoff Events | Friday 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm ET
  • Main Conference | Saturday 11 am – 7 pm ET
A free event to help you go from “Is this worth doing again?”… to friends bringing friends.

OCTOBER 2026

Beyond the Christmas Program

October 17, 2026 | Live 90-minute training | 10:00 am – 11:30 am

How Small Churches Can Offer Something Deeper This Holiday Season

JANUARY 2027

Colorful logo design for Small Church KidMin + Youth with bold block lettering in shades of green, blue, and yellow, combined with a distressed black font for the word “youth.”

Small Church Kidmin + Youth Ministry Conference

January 29-30, 2027 | Weekend Experience | 20 speakers

  • Kickoff Events | Friday 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm ET
  • Main Conference | Saturday 11 am – 7 pm ET
A free event to help small churches reach more kids, find more volunteers, and have more impact.

Created for Smaller Churches

Our events are designed to address the needs of smaller churches. They are led by successful people in small churches who value the unique calling and beauty of small church ministry.

Get solutions that work specifically for smaller churches

Hear from others who understand and value small church ministry

Connect with volunteers, ministry leaders, staff, and pastors of small churches

Benefit from ongoing support before, during, and after the conference

What past attendees are saying:

This is my third conference with Small Church Ministry, and the KidMin Conference last year helped me get on track and finally get volunteers!!! Now this year, with the replay bundle I bought, I am hoping to continue to progress the SCM at our church.
Andy L.KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference, April 2025
I've been in a KidMin slump and have been praying for a pivot. The fact that this conference focuses on just that, to pivot and not panic, meant I was meant to be here, to hear and to act. Thank you for this year's topics and speakers.
Sonja E.KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference, April 2025
Every year, I attend the sessions offered that are on point with the season I am in, and my church's kids' ministry is in. I am always able to implement many of the ideas presented to better serve the kids and families. Thank you so much for your obedience to God in producing this conference. I look forward to the next one!
Tania D.KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference, April 2025
Thanks for offering this for free (though I did buy the VIP bundle). I am encouraged! Now that I've checked it out, next year, I can invite my team.
Debbie A.KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference, April 2025
I saw a Facebook ad for this conference just a couple of days ago. I'm glad that I did. Thank you for all the time and effort that you put into planning this conference.
Sherry W.KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference, April 2025
I've been wanting to attend a conference for a while now. As I was in the process of improving our youth ministry, here comes your FB post in my feed. God sent it there. Your conference was right on time. I enjoyed being there.
Yvette B.KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference, April 2025
I expected to get some practical ideas to pass to the pastor's wife. What I got was a fire deep inside and a desire to help women. God is birthing ministry in my I never thought I’d be part of.
Kimberly H.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
I didn’t think that I would be able to sit all day and look at a computer for a virtual conference. (I’ve often been accused of having to be busy all the time; of “flitting”). The conference was so engaging and just what I needed, so that even when I took breaks, I hurried back in order not to miss anything! Thank you for providing this for free; otherwise, I may not have been able to attend.
Lind F.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
I really was concerned that today was going to be a very long, potentially boring day. It was nothing like that. The time has passed too quickly, and I want more!
Glennda S.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
I absolutely love this conference, and it is set up so nicely and easy to navigate. Laurie has an incredible ministry to others! Her labor is not in vain!!!
Kathy S.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
Thank you for providing this conference, the resources, and the community! Introvert that I am, I appreciated this online conference. It was very comforting to be at home while having the opportunity to meet and network with other people. Had this been in person, I know I probably would not have met and connected with people. It was new, learning how to do the conference and the networking, but it worked out well.
Sandy C.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
I am so thankful that I saw the post on Facebook about the conference and decided to try it out. It was a wonderful experience! I am super excited to attend the youth conference in April!
Kristina S.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
Love this group and the leaders and have learned so much (even though it may not look like it!). I apply what I can when I can. Small changes help move things forward, but only God knows what will happen with our little church.
Linda R.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
Being able to take part in a conference from the comfort of my home, and with so many amazing speakers, is a blessing to me. I live in a very remote area, and the possibility of getting together with other leaders for this kind of training and encouragement is little to none. So, thank you for meeting me where I'm at!
Carolyn M.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025
With all the negative things going on in the world and in the news right now, it was nice to take an entire day and focus on learning how to better impact the kingdom and connect with new people.
Tiffany R.Women's Ministry Conference, January 2025

About Small Church Ministry

Small Church Ministry is an interdenominational, international ministry serving everyday people in small churches.

We believe small isn’t less; it’s different, and that small churches deserve tools, training, and support designed specifically for the realities of their ministry.

Through practical training, online events, coaching, podcasts, and resources, we help people grow in ministry skills, relational wisdom, and emotional health so they can develop others and build healthier small churches.

We teach ministry skills and strategies, not theology. While pastors are an important part of our community, our primary focus is equipping the everyday people who make small church ministry possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Small Church Ministry is interdenominational. We serve people from many different denominations and church backgrounds, focusing on practical ministry skills rather than theological differences.

 

There’s no perfect number. Most of the churches we serve have fewer than 200 people on a Sunday, and many have fewer than 50. If you’re in a church where relationships are personal, volunteers make ministry happen, and people often wear multiple hats, you’re probably in the right place.

All of our events are hosted online in RingCentral.

You’ll be able to watch live sessions, ask questions, participate in chat, connect with other attendees, visit exhibitor booths, and join breakout conversations, all from the comfort of home.

 

Our events are designed for everyday people serving in small churches, including volunteers, ministry leaders, pastors, elders, and anyone who wants to help build a healthier church. Whether you’re brand new to ministry or have been serving for years, you’ll find practical ideas you can put into practice right away.

Registration typically opens 2–3 weeks before each event. Join our weekly email list and follow us on Facebook or Instagram to be the first to know when registration opens.

Absolutely! Join for the sessions that fit your schedule. We’d love to have you for the whole event, but we know life and ministry don’t always cooperate. If you miss something, most events offer an optional replay upgrade with lifetime access.

We recommend joining from a laptop or desktop computer using Google Chrome for the best experience. You’ll be able to participate in chat, ask questions, visit exhibitor booths, and move between sessions more easily than on a mobile device. While RingCentral does have a mobile app, some interactive features work better on a computer.

No. We host our events in RingCentral, an interactive online event platform. It allows us to offer chat, breakout rooms, networking, exhibitor booths, and multiple sessions, all from one event link. We’ll send simple instructions before the event, so it’s easy to join even if it’s your first time.

Most events include an optional replay and resource bundle available for purchase. While attending live is always the best experience, the replay allows you to revisit your favorite sessions or catch anything you missed at your own pace.

Replay purchases also help us keep our live events free while supporting the ongoing work of Small Church Ministry.