A Conference to Strengthen Pastors

Speakers

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Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung serves as senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and as Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte. He has authored more than twenty books, including The Biggest Story, The Hole in Our Holiness, and Just Do Something. Kevin writes regularly at clearlyreformed.org and hosts the podcast Life and Books and Everything. He lives in the Charlotte area with Trisha, his wife, and their 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, John 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. John resides in the Minneapolis area with Noël, his wife of 55 years, and they have 5 children and 16 grandchildren.

Ligon Duncan

Ligon Duncan

Ligon Duncan serves as Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and as President of RTS Jackson. For 17 years, he was Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi. He is co-founder of Together for the Gospel and a Senior Fellow of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Ligon has authored and contributed to numerous books and speaks widely on theology and the church. He studied at Furman University, Covenant Theological Seminary, and the University of Edinburgh. Ligon and his wife, Anne, live in Jackson and have two children.

H.B. Charles Jr.

H.B. Charles Jr.

H.B. Charles Jr. serves as Pastor and Teacher at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida, where he has served since 2008. He is responsible for preaching, vision, and leadership development. Outside his ministry at Shiloh, he speaks at churches and conferences across the country. H.B. has authored several books, including It Happens After Prayer, On Preaching, and The Difference Jesus Makes. He and his wife, Crystal, live in Jacksonville with their three children, H.B. III, Natalie, and Hailey.

Jason Helopoulos

Jason Helopoulos

Jason Helopoulos serves as Senior Pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. He has authored several books, including The New Pastor’s Handbook, Let the Children Worship, and A Neglected Grace. Jason contributes articles to outlets such as Tabletalk, the Gospel Reformation Network, and The Gospel Coalition. He also serves on the boards of Twin Lakes Fellowship and the Malawi Reformation Network. Jason and his wife, Leah, live in Michigan with their two children, Gracen and Ethan. He is a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears.

Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker

Andrew T. Walker serves as Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is also Associate Dean and Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute. He is a Fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Andrew has authored several books on Christian ethics and public theology. He and his wife live in Louisville, Kentucky, with their three daughters, where he teaches a weekly community group.

Brooks Buser

Brooks Buser

Brooks Buser serves as President of Radius International, a school that trains missionaries to reach the unreached language groups of the world. He and his wife spent thirteen years serving among the YembiYembi people of Papua New Guinea, where they helped translate the Scriptures and plant a church. In 2016, they returned to the United States, and Brooks assumed leadership of Radius International. He regularly speaks and writes on missions and cross-cultural church planting. Brooks and his family live in California.

Chad Van Dixhoorn

Chad Van Dixhoorn

Chad Van Dixhoorn serves as Professor of Church History and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte. A leading expert on the Westminster Assembly, he is the author of The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly and other works on Reformed theology. Chad earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and has held fellowships at Cambridge and the British Academy. Ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, he has also served as a pastor. Chad 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, Matthews, 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.