Created for Connection Conference

Date

October 3 - 4, 2025

Details

We’ve been created for deep authentic relationships; yet we’re terrified of rejection. Join us for a conference to delve into our gospel calling to connect with one another — and explore how God meets us and shapes us as we courageously navigate life together. Adults and teens are invited to attend.

Schedule

• Friday, Oct. 3 | 7–9:30pm
  • 7–7:15pm Dessert
  • 7:15–8:30pm Session 1
  • 8:30–9:30pm Session 2
• Saturday, Oct. 4 | 9am–12pm (light breakfast starts at 8:45am)
  • 9–10:15am Session 3
  • 10:15–10:30am Break
  • 10:30–12:00pm Session 4
  • 12–1pm Optional Q&A Lunch with Dr. Coffield

Childcare (Saturday ONLY)

Childcare for ages birth–6th grade is available during Saturday’s events (9am–1pm). If parents have registered for Saturday’s Q&A lunch, lunch will be provided to their children in childcare.

Note: Childcare is not available on Friday night.

Conference Registration

If the cost of registration is limiting you from attending, contact us! Scholarships are available.

• Register by September 28 | Attendance is limited to registered participants.
• Registration fee includes Friday dessert, Saturday breakfast and childcare, optional $15 Saturday lunch, and conference materials:
  • Individual Adult: $30 early bird rate (ends 8/17); $40 after August 17
  • Couples: $55 early bird rate (ends 8/17); $65 after August 17
  • Teens: We encourage families with older children to attend together; fees are waived for all aged 13–18 who attend with a parent/guardian.
• If you are attending with a significant other, spouse or teen, you can register for each person individually in the form. The form will provide discount codes for couple registration. You can register teenagers for free, and register for childcare in the same form.
• Missed the registration deadline? Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate late registrants or drop-ins. Our event organizers are managing catering, seating, and other details; thank you for honoring their efforts by respecting our registration policy.

Register here

About Our Speaker

Dr. Jim Coffield came to Christ Covenant Church from Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando in 2017. He is the director of Compass Counseling — a counseling center that partners with the church. Jim works with Leader’s Collective to mentor, train and counsel pastors and church planters. His background includes working within the church as a youth pastor and counselor, and in educational settings as a teacher and basketball coach. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in counseling psychology and is a licensed psychologist.

Dr. Coffield brings a wide variety of teaching and clinical experience. His clinical experience includes counseling in private practice, college, church-based, and hospital settings. His teaching reflects his love of story and humor. His research and clinical interests include adoption, special needs children, narrative psychology, and counselor training. He is married to Mona and they have two living children, Pearce and Kim, and one who is with Jesus, Skylar.

Location

McLean Presbyterian
1020 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA 22101