Pastors Conference 2026

A Conference to Strengthen Pastors

March 17-19, 2026 | Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, NC

Coram Deo is a Latin phrase meaning “before the face of God.” The phrase is often associated with John Calvin and other Reformers who summoned the Christian to live all of life in God’s presence (Ps. 56:13). More specifically, pastors have been charged in the presence of God to preach the word (2 Tim. 4:1-2). The aim of this conference is to remind pastors of our great God, to recharge the preacher for teaching with clarity and conviction, and to reinvigorate the weary soul for a life of ministry faithfulness before the face of God.

"I love being a pastor, and I love pastors, which is why I hope you will consider joining us at the Coram Deo Pastors Conference in 2026."

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Tickets

By Jul. 31 By Oct. 10 By Jan. 23, 2026 By Mar. 17, 2026
Individual $259 $279 $299 $319
Group of 3+ $239 $259 $279 $299

Questions? Read our FAQ

Schedule

Please note: schedule is subject to change

DAY ONE

1:30pm-3:00pm

Plenary 1

3:30pm-4:30pm

Panel 1

4:30pm-7:00pm

Dinner Break

7:00pm-8:30pm

Plenary 2

8:45pm-9:30pm

Late Night

DAY TWO

9:00am-10:00am

Plenary 3

10:30am-11:30am

Plenary 4

11:30am-2:00pm

Lunch Break

2:00pm-3:00pm

Plenary 5

3:30pm-4:30pm

Panel 2

4:30pm-7:00pm

Dinner Break

7:00pm-9:00pm

Plenary 7

DAY THREE

9:00am-10:00am

Plenary 8

10:15am-11:00am

Panel 3

11:15am-12:30pm

Plenary 9

Travel


When


Where

Sponsored by

Desiring God

Desiring God Ministries is a non-denominational Christian organization founded by John Piper. The organization seeks to spread a passion for God's glory through biblical teaching and resources. Based in Minnesota, Desiring God produces books, sermons, podcasts, and other content with an emphasis on Reformed theology and the sovereignty of God, grace, and prayer. The goal is to encourage and equip Christians to live out their faith in a way that brings hope and joy.

Visit Desiring God

Crossway Books

The purpose of Crossway has been, from its founding as a not-for-profit ministry in 1938, to publish gospel-centered, Bible-based content that will honor our Savior and serve his church. We seek to help people understand the massive implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s Word, for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God.

Visit Crossway Books

Reaching & Teaching

Reaching & Teaching aims to make mature disciples, establish healthy churches, and train local leaders. Our mission is to advance the gospel worldwide through long-term missionary mobilization, short-term theological training trips, ministry internships, and strategic church partnerships.

Visit RTIM

Radius International

Radius International is committed to assisting the evangelical church and missions community by providing pre-field missions training that will equip cross-cultural workers to establish healthy, indigenous, reproducing churches among unreached language groups.

Visit Radius International

Reformed Theological Seminary

The mission of Reformed Theological Seminary is to serve the Church by preparing its leaders, through a program of graduate theological education, based upon the authority of the inerrant Word of God, and committed to the Reformed Faith.

VIsit RTS

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a confessional Presbyterian seminary in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1986, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary exists to furnish our congregations with enlightened, humble, zealous, laborious pastors, who shall truly watch for the good of souls, and consider it their highest honor and happiness to win them to the Savior.

VIsit GPTS

Hosted by

Clearly Reformed

In an age of confusion and complication, we believe one of the great needs in our day is for clarity. People all over the world need Bible truths and sound theology presented clearly and applied carefully—to their lives and to the problems of our day.

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Christ Covenant Church

In humble reliance upon the word of God and prayer, we are committed to worshiping God, making disciples, loving one another, and serving the body of Christ. Christ Covenant Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church in America.

Visit Christ Covenant Church

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.

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