Orange
Conference
2025
A wildly practical and inspirational three-day event for future thinking family ministry leaders.
Tuesday — Thursday
April 29 - May 1, 2025
Gas South Convention Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Join the annual event that launches teams of kids ministry and youth ministry leaders into a brighter future — recharged and overflowing with real tools they can use the very next week. In three exciting days, you’ll fill your notebook while a vibrant community fills your soul. Join us in April as we discover one thing every church can do to change everything for the next generation.
Speakers
Meet the thinkers, experts, and leaders already living the Art of We. Each one is practicing the beautiful and messy art of championing the next generation. Ready to hear it?
Rich & DawnCheré Wilkerson
Rich & DawnCheré Wilkerson
Lecrae
Grammy-Winning Artist & Thought Leader
Erwin McManus
Lead Pastor of Mosaic & Bestselling Author
Chris Heaslip
CEO of Amazing Life Foundation
Rita Springer
Worship Leader
Jon Acuff
New York Times Bestselling Author & Speaker
Ryan Leak
Author and Speaker
Dr. Kara Powell
Chief of Leadership Formation, Fuller Seminary Executive Director, Fuller Youth Institute
Cindy Fiala
Principal Consultant, Collective Co
Brad Montague
NY Times best-selling author, illustrator and creator of Kid President
Dr. Tim Elmore
Founder of Growing Leaders
Susie Gamez
Co-lead Pastor of Midtown Covenant Church
Sissy Goff & David Thomas
Author, Podcast Host and Executive Director of Daystar Counseling
Andrew Stanley
Comedian
Drew Hyun
Pastor, Hope Church NYC; Executive Team, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
ANd Many More
Your ministry. Your conference. Create your own schedule and get the most from your experience.
01 Main Stage
Hear big ideas from leading thinkers, worship, laugh, and find yourself surrounded by a big community cheering you on.
02 Workshops
Discover 50+ intentionally curated workshops that'll deliver relevant strategies you can apply the very next week.
03 Meetups
Join your unique community at a meetup! Make a friend and get connected to leaders who can offer year-round insight and encouragement.
04 Pre Conference
05 Team Time
This year, it's all about "we". Get team-building moments together and contextualized learning and experiences for yourself.
06 Late Night
We take fun seriously. Join the night that's all about laughter, fun, and celebrating the uniqueness of ministry together.
07Exhibit Hall
We're bringing together a community of organizations that are here to serve you each year. Walk the halls and discover new tools for more effective ministry in 2025.
01
Main Stage
Hear big ideas from leading thinkers, worship, laugh, and find yourself surrounded by a big community cheering you on.
02
Workshops
Discover 50+ intentionally curated workshops that'll deliver relevant strategies you can apply the very next week.
03
Meetups
Join your unique community at a meetup! Make a friend and get connected to leaders who can offer year-round insight and encouragement.
04
Pre
Conference
Explore deep-dive learning tracks to make the most of your time in Atlanta, and offer education for big transformation. All before conference even starts!
05
Team Time
This year, it's all about "we". Get team-building moments together, contextualize learning and experiences apart.
06
Late Night
We take fun seriously. Join the night that's all about laughter, fun, and celebrating the uniqueness of ministry together.
07
Exhibit Hall
We're bringing together a community of organizations that are here to serve you each year. Walk the halls and discover new tools for more effective ministry in 2025.
Workshops
Explore 50+ practical sessions that’ll give you the answers to the biggest questions of 2025.
What’s New at OC 2025?
What’s New at OC 2025?
We’ve got six big changes in store for you this year.
2025 Theme
The Art of We
The Art of We
We can do more together. But, “together” is often easier said than done. Whether it’s dreaming with your volunteer team, partnering with parents, planning with your staff, or teaming up with other churches — you know that there’s an art to leading alongside other humans.
This April, we’ll explore one simple thing every church can do to change everything for the next generation. You’ll leave with a big vision for what family ministry can be, a new perspective on discipleship, and start-this-week tools you can use to get everyone in your ministry moving as a WE and not a ME.
By the Numbers
Over fifty sessions. More than forty-five speakers. Three exciting days. One unforgettable experience.
Register now and Save.
Register now and Save.
Attend
In Person
Join the in-person experience that brings lasting inspiration and strategies you can apply the very next week.
In Person Only
Attend
PreConference
Add a PreConference Lab to your agenda and take a deep dive into one of six powerful intensives. Your ministry will leap forward, before the fun of conference kicks off.
Attend
Online
Don’t miss a moment. Join Orange Conference Digital and get access to the ministry event of the year from wherever you are.
Bring a group.
Get group discounts, group seating, boxed lunches, and more by registering as a team.
Bring your pastor.
Invite your leadership to an experience for senior pastors and church leaders looking to grow and maximize impact.
Schedule
Schedule
April 29, 2025
Tuesday
9:00 AM
Check-in
10:00 AM
Pre-Con Block 1
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Pre-Con Block 2
3:15 PM
Meet Up Block 1
4:30 PM
Meet Up Block 2
5:30 PM
Dinner
7:00 PM
Main Session 1
April 30, 2025
Wednesday
8:00 AM
Doors Open
9:00 AM
Main Session 2
11:00 AM
Workshop A
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Meet Up Block 3
3:00 PM
Workshop B
4:30 PM
Meet Up Block 4
5:30 PM
Dinner
7:00 PM
Main Session 3
9:00 PM
Late Night
May 1, 2025
Thursday
8:00 AM
Doors Open
9:00 AM
Workshop C
10:30 AM
Workshop D
11:30 AM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Main Session 4
Convince your boss.
You’re ready. But what about your leadership? How do you communicate the value of a training event and get approval?
LEADERS LOVE ORANGE CONFERENCE
“Worship, encouragement, learning, laughter, and crying make this what I need every year to feel like I'm being poured into. I love the Orange Conference!”
One Amazing Leader
"Orange has integrated Faith, Unity, and the Next Generation, and OC is an opportunity for us to think about the present and the future of the church together."
Rich Villodas
"OC was amazing for our team! We unplugged, felt encouraged and challenged as leaders. The workshops were my favorite!”
OC24 Attendee
"This year was AMAZING! Thank you for giving us hope in the hopelessness. Thank you for filling our empty cups. The music was so filling to the soul."
OC24 Attendee
