CertificationPlus — Hope for the Future

CertificationPlus is a continuing education opportunity for our Children’s Ministry Certification Graduates. CDM believes that churches will be strengthened as Children’s Ministry Leaders continue learning together.

Hope for the Future

Enjoy conversation with peers in children’s ministry leadership as we read a book and have fruitful conversations for what it means to us in ministry. Registration includes The Multigenerational Church Crisis being sent to your house and being granted access to 4 zoom sessions for discussion. Registration also includes an in-person event hosted at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL. Participants are responsible for travel, lodging and food for the 3 day/2 night event. Katie Flores will be facilitating both the book discussion and the in-person event.

When is the in-person event?

October 23-25, 2025. The first session begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday and concludes shortly before noon on Saturday. Full schedule coming soon.

Where is the event?

65 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35209

Costs:

  • Due upon registration: $200 to CDM to reserve your spot.
  • Participants are responsible for travel, lodging, and one dinner at a restaurant during the event. All other food is included with registration.

Registration deadline is August 25, 2025.