WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT 

Mission

We believe in the church of Jesus Christ! We believe that in the landscape of Canada and the world, there is no greater time to be equipping and mobilizing both parents and the church in the discipleship of children. We seek to plant gospel seeds in the lives of children so that they might grow in gospel grace.

Audience

We believe that discipling children is a team effort and involves everyone in the body of Christ! This conference is designed for pastors, children’s ministry directors, children’s ministry volunteers, Sunday school teachers, parents and anyone else involved in the discipleship of children.

Purpose

At Gospel Kids Conference, our purpose is to encourage you in the gospel work that you are doing. Ministry can be discouraging and lonely. We want to see you pressing on and playing the long game in kid’s ministry. Second, to expose you to a community of likeminded kids ministry workers. The Christian life is meant to be walked together! Third, to disciple you and grow your clarity and effectiveness in gospel proclamation. This conference, will equip you to serve, teach and lead in great ways, all to the glory of God!

Discipleship

We believe that discipleship takes place as the Holy Spirit works through the Word of God to do the work of God in our hearts and lives. We believe that the Spirit works in children to bring them to saving faith. Primarily, we believe discipleship occurs in the family, and secondarily through the local church. It‘s our goal that those who attend would not only be better trained to bring the gospel to children every time the church gathers, but that they would be prepared to equip families for discipleship every single day. 

Beliefs

The GospelKids Conference is a ministry of Hespeler Baptist Church, and thus is governed by the Hespeler Baptist Church Statement of Faith. For more information, and to read our Statement of Faith, visit hespelerbaptist.ca.

  1. Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
    We are joyfully committed to the gospel: that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. We aim to help children know and respond to this good news by the power of the Holy Spirit.

  2. Built on the Authority of Scripture
    We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and sufficient Word of God. It is our final authority in all matters of faith, life, and ministry, including how we disciple children. We believe that all of Scripture is the redemptive story of the gospel, foreshadowing, pointing to and culminating in the Lord Jesus.

  3. Reformed and Baptist in Conviction
    We believe that God is sovereign in salvation: choosing, calling, and keeping His people by grace. We also hold that baptism is for believers upon profession of faith and that each local church, under the Lordship of Christ, is responsible for discipleship including that of children.

  4. Committed to the Local Church
    We believe children’s discipleship is the joyful responsibility of the local church and the family. GKC exists to equip church leaders, volunteers, and parents to faithfully fulfill this calling.

  5. Theologically Rich, Child-Accessible
    We value theological depth, but believe truth must be clearly and creatively taught to children. Our desire is to communicate sound doctrine in ways that are faithful, age-appropriate, and Christ-exalting.

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