A Conference to Strengthen Pastors

Speakers

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Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church (PCA) in Matthews, North Carolina and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte). Kevin holds an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and received his Ph.D. in history at the University of Leicester (UK). In addition to being a regular columnist for World Opinions, Kevin hosts the podcast Life and Books and Everything and writes regularly at clearlyreformed.org. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Biggest Story, The Hole in Our Holiness, Crazy Busy, and Just Do Something. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children.

John Piper

John Piper

John Piper serves as founder and lead teacher at Desiring God and is chancellor of Bethlehem College u0026 Seminary. For 33 years, Piper served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He has authored more than 50 books, and more than 30 years of his preaching and writing are available free of charge at desiringGod.org. Piper resides in the Minneapolis area with Noël, his wife of 55 years, and they have 5 children and 16 grandchildren.

Ligon Duncan

Ligon Duncan

Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III is the Chancellor & CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. He is also currently serving as President of RTS Jackson. He served as Senior Minister of the historic First Presbyterian Church (1837) in Jackson, Miss. for 17 years (1996-2013). He is co-founder of Together for the Gospel, Senior Fellow of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (having served as both Chairman of the Board and President), and was President of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals from 2004-2012. Duncan served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America (2004-2005). He studied at Furman University, Greenville, SC (BA); Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis (MDiv, MA, cum laude); and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (Ph.D.). Duncan has edited, written, and contributed to numerous books. Ligon and his wife Anne reside in Jackson, Miss. They have two adult children.

H.B. Charles Jr.

H.B. Charles Jr.

H.B. Charles Jr. is the Pastor and Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida, where he has served since 2008. He is primarily responsible for preaching-teaching, vision casting, and leadership development. Outside of his ministry with his congregation, he regularly speaks and teaches at churches, conferences, and conventions around the country. He has contributed to several books and journals. Pastor Charles is the author of It Happens After Prayer, On Preaching, On Praying, On Worship, The Difference Jesus Makes, Getting Right With God, and Reaching God's Goals for Your Life. Pastor Charles and his wife, Crystal, have 3 children: H.B. III, Natalie, and Hailey.

Jason Helopoulos

Jason Helopoulos

Jason Helopoulos serves as the Senior Pastor of University Reformed Church (PCA) in East Lansing, MI. He has contributed articles to various outlets including Tabletalk, the Gospel Reformation Network, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and TGC. Jason has also authored multiple books including Covenantal Baptism, The Promise: The Amazing Story of Our Long-Awaited Savior, A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home, The New Pastor’s Handbook: Help and Encouragement for the First Years of Ministry, Let the Children Worship, and These Truths Alone: Why the Reformation Solas Are Essential For Our Faith Today. He serves on the boards of Twin Lakes Fellowship, the Gospel Reformation Network, and the Malawi Reformation Network. Jason and his wife, Leah, have two children—Gracen and Ethan. He is an avid fan of the World Champion Chicago Cubs and the less than champion, Chicago Bears.

Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker

Andrew T. Walker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an Associate Dean in the School of Theology and the Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement at Southern Seminary. Walker is also a Fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. He is the author of several books related to Christian ethics and public theology. Before his appointment at Southern Seminary, Walker worked for The Heritage Foundation and The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Walker researches and writes about the intersection of Christian ethics, public theology, and the common good. His academic research interests include natural law theory, human dignity, theology of law, family stability, church-state studies, and social conservatism. His analysis has been cited in such outlets as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many others. He resides in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and three daughters and teaches a weekly community group in his local church. You can follow him on Twitter: @andrewtwalk.

Brooks Buser

Brooks Buser

Brooks Buser is the president of Radius International. Brooks and his wife served among the YembiYembi people of Papua New Guinea for thirteen years. In 2016, they returned to the United States, and Brooks assumed the leadership of Radius International, a school that trains missionaries going to the last unreached language groups of the world.

Chad Van Dixhoorn

Chad Van Dixhoorn

Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn is Professor of Church History and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. A leading expert on the work of the Westminster Assembly, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in recognition of his five-volume work The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly, 1643-1653 (Oxford University Press). He is currently working on a major monograph on the Westminster Assembly, having recently completed an edition of John Lightfoot’s journals, published with Oxford University Press. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, Dr. Van Dixhoorn was awarded a post-doctoral fellowship from the British Academy. He also studied at Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM) and Huron College, The University of Western Ontario (B.A.). He was a member of the Faculty of History of the University of Cambridge and held two fellowships at Wolfson College, Cambridge. Since 2013, Dr. Van Dixhoorn has also served as an honorary research fellow at the University of East Anglia in the U.K., and since 2023 as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto. Ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Dr. Van Dixhoorn has served as a pastor at Cambridge Presbyterian Church in the U.K. and at Grace Presbyterian Church in Vienna, Va. He and his wife Emily have five children.

Travel

Matthews, NC is situated in the south Charlotte Metro area.  The conference venue, Christ Covenant Church, is located near several hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores, affording visitors all familiar comforts.

Travelers should plan to fly into Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT), which is about a 30 minute drive from Christ Covenant Church.

When

March 17-19, 2026

Where

Christ Covenant Church, Mathews, N.C.

FAQ

Who can attend CDPC26?

CDPC is designed for pastors and church leaders. We also understand that others may wish to attend and would benefit from the conference.

What does the registration fee cover?

The registration fee covers admission to all plenary sessions, panel discussions, and conference materials.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes, we have a group rate that can save you $20 off of the standard rate.

Can I register a group without finalizing who will be in the group?

You will need to provide the personal information of each attendee; however, the information can be later changed or updated if you wish.

Can I add to my group after registering?

Yes (unless the workshop is sold out). Email us at info@coramdeo.org.

What is the cancellation policy?

Prior to October 11, 2025 there is a $20 cancellation fee per ticket. From October 11, 2025 - January 22, 2026 there is a $40 cancellation fee per ticket. After January 22, 2026 there will be no refunds given..

Can I transfer my ticket?

Yes, registration transfers are free. Tickets can be transferred here. Once the transfer has been completed, the funds will be refunded to the original purchaser's account.

Which airport should I plan to use?

Travelers should plan to fly into Charlotte Douglas International Airport. See the Travel page for more information.

What hotel options are close to the venue?

There are several hotel options close to Christ Covenant Church and several options close to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Please see the Travel page for more information.

Is parking available at the venue?

Christ Covenant Church has plenty of on-site parking. See the Travel page for more information. 

Will there be a bookstore at the conference?

Yes, there will be a bookstore and exhibitor hall at the conference.

Will there be food on campus?

Yes. Food trucks will be available for breakfast and lunch.

Can children attend?

Our hope is to focus on God’s Word during CDPC26, and therefore, we ask that you find outside arrangements for childcare. If that's not possible, children are welcome to attend CDPC26, but they must pay for registration. If you have an infant that will share your seat the entire conference, you don't have to register them. Infant carriers cannot take up seating and cannot encroach the aisles. Strollers should be left in a designated, unguarded room at the sanctuary.

What if my question isn't listed here?

Please email us: info@coramdeo.org.