2013 Christian Post Calendar of Church and Ministry Events and Conferences
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Psalm 90:12 says, "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom."
There are 365 days in 2013 because it is not a leap year. Let us make each day count for the Kingdom of God.
JANUARY
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- January 1-4 Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
- January 6 - Christmas Eve for Coptic and Orthodox Christians
- January 6-12 Week of Prayer (Assemblies of God)
- January 7 - Christmas for Coptic and Orthodox Christians
- January 7-11 - Leaders in the Connectional Church (PCUSA)
- January 13 - Church Planting Day (Assemblies of God - AoG)
- January 18 - Christmas Eve for Armenian Christians
- January 19 - Christmas for Armenian Christians
- January 20 - Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (Southern Baptist Convention - SBC)
- January 21 - Presidential Inauguration for President Barack Obama
- January 21 - Martin Luther King Day
- January 25 - 40th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
FEBRUARY
- True Love Waits Emphasis all month
- February 4-6 - Desiring God Pastors Conference
- February 7-9 - San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival
- February 10 - Racial Reconciliation Day (SBC)
- February 13-15 - C3 Conference in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
- February 14 - Valentine's Day
- February 15-17 - Jubilee Conference in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
- February 16 - Children' Ministry Day (SBC)
- February 21 - Ligonier National Conference in Orlando, Florida
- February 22-23 - The Justice Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MARCH
- March 1-2 - Verge Conference in Austin, Texas
- March 1 - Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana
- March 1-5 - National Religious Broadcasters convention in Nashville, Tennessee
- March 6-9 - Seeds Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- March 6-9 - Converge Conference in Indianapolis
- March 7-8 - National Leadership Forum in Lakeland, Florida
- March 3-10 - Week of Prayer and Mission Study for North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
- March 10 - Time Change
- March 11-13 - Drive Conference in Alpharetta, Georgia
- March 14-16 - Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland
- March 14-16 - Northwest Ministry Conference in Seattle, Washington
- March 19-21 Advance13 Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina
- March 21 - Catalyst One Day in Lexington, Kentucky
- March 24 - Palm Sunday
- March 29 - Good Friday
- March 29 - Secret Church - Online Webcast
- March 31 - Easter
APRIL
- April is Digital Evangelism Month
- April 2 - Reconciliation Day
- April 4-7 - New Wineskins for Global Mission in Ridgecrest, North Carolina
- April 5-6 - Desiring God Regional Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- April 6 - Samaritan Purse’s 100 Million Reasons to Celebrate in Orlando, Florida
- April 6 - Unashamed in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- April 6-7 - Gospel Coalition 2013 World Missions Preconference in Orlando, Florida
- April 7-12 - 2013 Immersion in Chicago, Illinois (Christian Community Development Association)
- April 8-10 - Gospel Coalition 2013 National Conference in Orlando, Florida
- April 11-12 - Pastorum Live Conference in Chicago, Illinois
- April 15-17 - Q Conference in Los Angeles, California
- April 15-18 - All Access Conference in Jacksonville, Florida
- April 17-19 - Catalyst West in Orange County, California
- April 21 - Internet Evangelism Day
- April 21 - Life Committment Sunday (SBC)
- April 22 - Earth Day
- April 24 - The Orange Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
- April 22-25: Exponential Conference in Orlando, Florida
- April 25-27: No Church Left Behind in Dallas, Texas
- April 25-27 - Christian Women in Media National Conference in Dallas, TX
- April 30 - National Fast Day
MAY
- May 1-3: Catalyst Dallas in Dallas, Texas
- May 1-3: Evangelical Press Association in Nashville, Tennessee
- May 2 - National Day of Prayer
- May 2-3: Summit 9: Christian Alliance for Orphans in Nashville, Tennessee
- May 2-4: Thrive Conference in Roseville, California
- May 5 - Senior Adult Sunday (SBC)
- May 5 - Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
- May 9 - Ascension Day
- May 10: Chick-fil-A Leadercast in Duluth, Georgia
- May 11 - TV Premiere of The Confession (Hallmark)
- May 12 - Mother's Day
- May 13-15: National Worship Leaders Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- May 19 - Pentecost
- May 20-23 - Moody Bible Institute’s Pastors’ Conference in Chicago, Illinois
- May 27 - Memorial Day
JUNE
- June 4-6: Biola.Digital Conference at Biola University
- June 7 - National Doughnut Day (Salvation Army)
- June 8 - Crossover - SBC mission event in Houston, Texas
- June 11-12 - Southern Baptist Convention in Houston, Texas
- June 16 - Father's Day
- June 18-21 International Christian Visual Media Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
- June 23-36 - International Christian Retail Show in St. Louis, Missouri
JULY
- July 4 - Independence Day
- July 11-13 - Christian Game Developers Conference in Portland, Oregon
- July 12-16 - Gideon Media Arts Conference & Film Festival in Orlando, Florida
- July 21 - LoveLoud Sunday (SBC)
- July 22-25 - Answers Mega Conference in Sevierville, Tennessee (Answers in Genesis)
AUGUST
- August 5-9 - General Council of the Assemblies of God in Orlando Florida
- August 5-9 - National Youth Convention/Fine Arts Festival (AoG)
- August 11 - Student Evangelism Day
Photo: See You At The Pole
SEPTEMBER
- September 1 - Single Adult Sunday (SBC)
- September 11- National Day of Prayer and Fasting
- September 11-14 - American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference in Nashville, Tennessee
- September 11-15 - New Orleans National Conference (CCDA)
- September 13 - Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
- September 25 - See You At The Pole
OCTOBER
- October 6 - Life Chain Sunday
- October 6 - Soul-Winning Commitment Day (SBC)
- October 13 - World Hunger Sunday (SBC)
- October 15 - Dove Awards
- October 31 - Reformation Day
- October 31 - November 2 - C12 Group 2013 Leaders Conference
NOVEMBER
- October 31 - November 2 - C12 Group 2013 Leaders Conference
- November 3 - Time Change
- November 3 - Orphan Sunday
- November 3 - Disaster Relief Appreciation Day (SBC)
- November 10 - International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
- November 11 - Veterans Day
- November 28 - Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
- December 1 - First Sunday Advent
- December 1 - World AIDS Awareness Day
- December 1-8 - Week of Prayer and Mission Study for International Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (SBC)
- December 24 - Christmas Eve
- December 25 - Christmas
- December 31 - New Year's Eve
Additional Resources:
- Assemblies of God Calendar (AoG)
- Southern Baptist Calendar (SBC)
If you know of any missions conferences or special events missing from this calendar, please let us know by leaving a comment.
Photo: Barry Bowen
