Hand in Hand Conference 2025: A call to action for children’s and family ministry

As the skies drizzled on a chilly Friday afternoon in February, the excitement surrounding the 2025 National Children’s and Family Ministry Conference, Hand in Hand, was anything but damp. Over 600 attendees arrived at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham, where the warm, vibrant welcome was evident from the moment they stepped onto the red carpet. This year, the event found a new home, bringing with it a fresh energy and a renewed sense of purpose in children and families ministry. 

The Hand in Hand Conference has long been a key event for those in the field of children and families work, but this year listening to those attending, something felt different. With a strong focus on resourcing, equipping, and investing in the mission to reach children and families, the conference attracted a diverse array of organisations exhibiting. As delegates entered the venue, they were met with a rich tapestry of resources aimed at supporting the tireless volunteers, parents and professionals who make children’s ministry a reality week after week. For many, the conference offered a welcome opportunity to see their work—and their contributions—celebrated.