BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CBFGA - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cbfga.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CBFGA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220117 DTSTAMP:20210617T031131Z CREATED:20210616T022411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T031131Z UID:5049-1642118400-1642377599@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Winter Youth Summit 2022 DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here Soon! URL:https://cbfga.org/event/winter-youth-summit-2022/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Huntsville\, AL\, 600 GOVERNORS DRIVE SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801 CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ALCBF_Dwell_Flyer-v3-e1623899326475.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221108 DTSTAMP:20221025T200827Z CREATED:20220414T150906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T200827Z UID:6031-1667692800-1667865599@cbfga.org SUMMARY:CBFGA State Gathering 2022 DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n \nCBFGA State Gathering\nNovember 6-7\, 2022\nFirst Baptist Church\, Augusta\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nChuck Poole\, the recently retired Senior Pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson\, Mississippi\, and former pastor of First Baptist Church of Christ in Macon will lead us in worship on Sunday evening and Monday morning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dave Odom\, Executive Director\, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School\, will lead us in three times of conversation around the tables as we explore congregational leadership in a post-pandemic world. On Sunday evening\, over dinner at 5 p.m.\, we will explore “A Way Forward”; on Monday morning\, over breakfast at 8:30 a.m.\, we will discuss “What Does Leadership Look Like in this New Era?”; and Monday\, over lunch at 12:00 noon\, we will wrap up our conversations by focusing on “Relevance and Relationships for the Church and the Community.” The State Gathering will conclude with lunch on Monday. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These conversations will be perfect for pastors\, staff ministers\, lay leaders\, and other church members who are committed to helping lead their churches toward the good future God has planned for us. Total cost of the meals and registration will be $40. Online registration will be open until November 1\, 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CBFGA STATE GATHERING SCHEDULE\nSunday\, November 6 \n\n4:00 p.m. Onsite Registration Opens (Coordinating Council Meeting)\n5:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner and Conversation #1\n7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Music\n7:15 p.m. Worship\n8:30 p.m. Dessert Reception Fellowship\n\nMonday\, November 7 \n\n 8:30 a.m. Breakfast – Conversation #2\n10:00 a.m. Break\n10:15 a.m. Business Meeting\n10:45 a.m. Break\n11:00 a.m. Worship\n12:00 p.m. Lunch – Conversation #3\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STATE GATHERING HOTEL SUGGESTIONS\nHome2Suites by Hilton 3606 Exchange Ln\, Augusta\, GA 30909$112.00+tax/nightBook by October 21\, 2022Use “CBFGA” for booking code if contacting the hotel by phone. \nSpringhill Suites by Marriott1110 Marks Church Rd\, Augusta\, GA 30909$114.00+tax/nightBook by October 17\, 2022Use “Cooperative Baptist” for booking code if contacting the hotel by phone. \nDoubleTree Hotel and Suites by Hilton2651 Perimeter Pkwy\, Augusta\, GA 30909$109.00+tax/nightBook by October 7\, 2022Using “CBF” for booking code if contacting by phone. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbfga-state-gathering-2022/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Augusta\, GA\, 3500 Walton Way Ext\, Augusta\, GA\, 30909\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Augusta-FBC-pic-2-1024x683-1-e1663099654804.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T100000 DTSTAMP:20221103T185916Z CREATED:20221103T184336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T185916Z UID:6569-1673539200-1673863200@cbfga.org SUMMARY:2023 Young Adult Summit DESCRIPTION:Date & Place\n \n \n \n \n \n Date: January 12-16\, 2023\nPlace: Ridgecrest Conference Center   Asheville\, North Carolina\n Contact: Megan Doud (1-865-254-9360) or mdoud@cbfga.org\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To register or find out more Click Here! URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2023-young-adult-summit/ LOCATION:Ridgecrest Conference Center\, Ridgecrest Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130 DTSTAMP:20220919T201540Z CREATED:20220919T200623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T201540Z UID:6370-1674777600-1675036799@cbfga.org SUMMARY:"Story" Children's Retreat Registration DESCRIPTION: CBFGA “Story” Children’s Retreat\n(3rd – 6th Graders) \nCBFGA is delighted to announce a new event for 3rd to 6th graders! \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n Place: Rock Eagle\, Eatonton\, GA \nDate: January 27-29\, 2023 \nDeposit: $75/Person \n Total Cost: $150/Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To let us know how we can better serve you in your ministry endeavors please contact Jody Long. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/story-childrens-retreat/ LOCATION:Rock Eagle\, 350 Rock Eagle Road\, Eatonton\, Georgia\, 31024 CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image_72192707-1-scaled-e1662671575216.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230510 DTSTAMP:20230501T190625Z CREATED:20220914T170356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T190625Z UID:6436-1683417600-1683676799@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Senior Adult Retreat 2023 DESCRIPTION: Plan Now for CBFGA Senior Adult Retreat!\nDate: Sunday Evening\, May 7 -Tuesday Lunch\, May 9\, 2023 \nPlace: First Baptist Church\, St. Simons Island \nCost: $30/Person \nIf you have questions about registration please email Melissa Kremer at mkremer@cbfga.org or call/text (704)491-9814. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Below to download a schedule for the retreat. \n Schedule for Senior Adult Retreat 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Recommendations\nAll hotel rates are per room for a two-night stay. \nRates are subject to change at any time. Book early! \nBest Western Plus SSI\, 912-638-7805 ($462.88 for 2 queens; continental breakfast) \nHampton Inn SSI\, 912-634-2204 ($505.34 non-refundable\, $565.39 refundable; hot breakfast) \nHoliday Inn Express\, 912-634-2175 ($374.00; continental breakfast) \nHome2 Suites\, 912-638-0333 ($463.60; hot breakfast) \nSaint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse\, 888-367-7270 ($385.18; continental breakfast) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recent Posts\nLatest News\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Greetings and Happy 2022! … I’m Norma\n \n \n Mar 9\, 2022 | Adults & Senior Adults\, Latest News\, Moderator As the new moderator of CBFGA\, my hope is that we can return to normalcy in our churches during 2022. Zoom and livestream are wonderful tools\, but oh\, isn’t it grand when we can meet face to face and give our warm hugs of Christian fellowship! We can see smiles in the eyes above the masks but not that facial smile. Recently after serving remotely only on a committee with a church member I did not know\, we met in the parking lot\, without masks. Her first question: “Who are you? Are you Norma? I have not seen your face before.” Now you may be wondering\, how did she not know a fellow church member with whom she was working on a committee? Well\, my church\, Scott Boulevard Baptist Church in Atlanta\, had merged with First Baptist Church\, Decatur\, in August 2020\, in the midst of the pandemic\, while we were not meeting in person. For five years\, Scott Boulevard had been sharing a worship space (the chapel)\, a Sunday School room\, and office space at First Baptist\, Decatur. We had been meeting members of First Baptist in the hallways\, and some even visited our services occasionally\, but unknown faces were covered with masks. We have come to realize as a merged church that we need more than a simple commercial directory as we get to know one another. We need to know a little information about each other to start and share in conversations and to meet the needs of our members. \nSo\, as the new moderator\, let me introduce myself by answering the question\, “Who am I?”: \nI grew up attending a small country church\, Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church\, in Southern Illinois — at Fairfield\, midway between Evansville\, Indiana\, and St Louis\, Missouri. A few years ago\, the church’s minutes were shared with my family. It was awesome to see the beautiful handwriting of my grandfather as he wrote the minutes. My dad attended Sunday School for over sixty years without an absence! One Sunday\, the church even brought Sunday School to him in the hospital. During those early years\, I learned the stories of the Bible\, the old country gospel songs\, and that I was going to be hit by a train and die before I got home if I did not come forward at the altar call and repent! Of course\, in the countryside between home and church there were no trains\, only cows and fields of corn and soybeans. But there I also learned to serve the church and the community with the talents God had given me. My dad was an excellent example of being a giving soul\, of being kind and serving others. The message at his funeral was Hebrews 11:4\, “By faith he was commended as a righteous man.” \nOn to my path of service: I attended Southern Illinois University\, where I was active in the BSU and often went with a team on weekend revivals. I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education and taught in Carbondale\, Illinois. My husband was working for the Baptist Book Store\, and we were transferred to Georgia. After staying home with my oldest son\, I returned to work with the DeKalb School System\, where I taught at various times grades 1-5\, science lab\, and Title 1 Math for 17 years. Then I spent six years as instructional and discipline assistant principal and my last eleven years as a principal. In DeKalb County\, I always worked in the economically disadvantaged parts of the county. It was wonderful to watch students and teachers bloom. My last couple of years\, my school was the DeKalb Elementary School of Arts\, and I especially enjoyed working with my young students from Section 8 housing. I received my Specialist Degree in Educational Administration and completed the course work and comps for my Doctorate at Georgia State University (always the procrastinator). I taught senior adults in Sunday School (weekdays with children were enough) and was on the deacon council\, but I did not become active in other church ministries until after retirement. \nThen for seven years I cooked Wednesday evening meals at Scott Boulevard Baptist\, and I worked hard on the committee to sell our church facility. Our church became a part of CBF from the beginning. Dr. John Finley was our pastor at the time. For several years\, I was chair of the Deacons at Scott Boulevard — no one else would take the responsibility at the time! Those were interesting and exciting times. \nIn retirement\, I have enjoyed traveling near and far\, watching my sons Keith and Heath become mature and nurturing fathers and leaders\, tutoring\, being a care giver and taking on too many responsibilities. Keith and his five children live in Hillsdale\, Michigan\, where he is a band director. Heath and his family live in Greenville\, South Carolina\, where they are members of Augusta Road Baptist Church\, and where he serves as a deacon. Currently\, I am the State President of Georgia’s outstanding women educators’ group\, Alpha Delta Kappa. I serve on the Elaine Bryan STEAM Foundation and am chairman-elect for the deacons at First Baptist Church\, Decatur. \nIt is a pleasure to serve as Moderator of CBFGA. Jody and the staff are great leaders for our state\, and it is a Godsend to have the organization of CBF. I am proud to be a part of CBFGA and CBF and therefore in an umbrella organization that welcomes all God’s children. \nBlessings\, and GO and BE the presence of God. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Happy Birthday CBFGA!\n \n \n Mar 9\, 2022 | Adults & Senior Adults\, Executive Coordinator\, Latest News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About thirty years ago\, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia began forming. I write “began\,” because several seminal dates are mile markers on our journey. \nFirst\, on November 11\, 1991\, after the annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention\, interested individuals gathered for an initial conversation about what such an alternative organization could look \nlike. Second\, on March 28\, 1992\, at Mercer University\, an estimated four hundred persons convened to launch this fledgling missions and ministry organization\, with Ches Smith\, pastor of First Baptist Church\, Tifton\, serving as moderator of the gathering. \nCharles Walker\, pastor of First Baptist Church\, Jasper\, made the motion “that this group of Baptists organize themselves into the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia.” \nFinally\, on November 9\, 1992\, at First Baptist Church of Christ at Macon\, Ches Smith called to order the first official gathering of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia. Within the span of a year\, late 1991through late 1992\, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia was birthed\, launched\, and commissioned to do mission and ministry in Georgia and beyond. \n2022 is a year of celebration for CBFGA\, and in three decades of ministry and partnership\, we have much to celebrate! This year’s issues of Visions magazine will focus on areas of our work that are vital for congregations and individual supporters\, including youth and collegiate missions\, partnerships with CBF field personnel\, theological education\, congregational mission and ministry\, and in this issue\, ministerial support and transitions. \nIn all these areas and more\, the staff and leadership of CBFGA collaborate with congregations and individuals to provide connection\, support\, and sharing of resources so that the work of God among our tribe of Baptists continue to flourish. Though our mission of three decades remains the same\, much of our method has changed. \nWhen CBFGA was born in 1992\, the internet was merely a dream. Now we have internet capability almost everywhere\, from our kitchen appliances to our cell phones. In 1992\, if you even had a cellular phone\, chances are it was a “bag phone” that plugged into your cigarette lighter in your car. \nNow cell phones are as ubiquitous as fried chicken at a Baptist Sunday evening covered dish fellowship. \nSpeaking of Sunday evenings\, in 1992 most of us went to church two or even three times a week\, with Sunday evening holding a prime place on many a church calendar. Speaking of calendars\, in 1992 we used printed calendars or day planners. As we have become more tethered to technology\, our calendars now are probably accessible via our computers or our ever-present phones. And don’t get me started on how we now watch church or sermons or anything else. \nIn 1992\, we would use our VCRs — still innovative technology in some circles! — to watch VHS tapes of church services or movies or old sporting events. \nAll of these changes — the advent of the personalized internet and mobile communication\, our connection to technology\, and our visual media consumption — have a direct bearing on how our congregations function now and will function in the future. \nChanges have dramatically transformed how congregations approach ministerial transitions. If your church is calling a pastor\, it is a safe bet that you could find sermons the person has preached online. It is another pretty solid bet that you would be able to find information about candidates through social media platforms. And communications are usually emailed now\, at least initially. \nThe methods of doing the work of church functions like Bible study\, worship\, committee meetings\, or even pastor search team meeting have changed since our founding in 1992. Even the ways CBFGA gathers churches and individuals from our state have changed. Our vision and mission\, however\, remain the same: to serve Christians and churches as they discover and fulfill their God given mission by being the presence of Christ in our world today. \nThere is still much work to be done but\, at least for this year\, we’re celebrating that our Lord has surely brought us safely thus far. We are grateful that you have joined with us in this good and holy work. We look forward to the mission and ministry still ahead for us and pray you will join us there\, too. \nIn this issue of Visions\, we focus on the work of ministerial transitions and the support that CBFGA provides congregations and ministers. If you or your congregation is in a season of transition\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me\, jlong@cbfga.org\, and we’ll see how we can walk through this process together. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n « Older Entries\n Next Entries » URL:https://cbfga.org/event/senior-adult-retreat-3/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, St. Simons\, 729 Ocean Blvd\, St Simons Island\, GA \, 31522 \, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2012SeniorCelebrationLOGO2rgb-small.jpg GEO:31.135853;-81.3893009 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Baptist Church St. Simons 729 Ocean Blvd St Simons Island GA 31522 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=729 Ocean Blvd:geo:-81.3893009,31.135853 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916 DTSTAMP:20230906T162634Z CREATED:20230802T191432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T162634Z UID:7544-1690934400-1694822399@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Nominations for Coordinating Council & Ministry Teams Now Open! DESCRIPTION:Nomination Information\n \n \n \n \n \n Please consider nominating lay leaders or ministers to a three-year term on the CBF of Georgia Coordinating Council or on one of our Ministry Teams. Nominations should be submitted by September 15\, 2023.  Contact Jody Long at jlong@cbfga.org with any questions. We appreciate your assistance! \nIn the fall of 2021\, CBFGA revised its governing structure while streamlining its Coordinating Council\, which oversees the administrative and programmatic work of CBFGA. The current Coordinating Council has 13 positions\, including our Constitutional Officers\, Ministry Team Chairs\, and At-Large positions. Additional Ministry Teams were developed to help the Coordinating Council and CBFGA staff with our work.  \nAs members of the Coordinating Council and Ministry Teams rotate off at the end of their terms\, we need to fill their spots.  Spots are open on our Missions Team\, Congregational Life Team\, and Leadership Development Team\, in addition to spots on our Coordinating Council.  As you nominate someone\, please consider which position would best utilize the nominee’s gifts\, strengths\, and calling. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Nomination Forms\n \n \n \n \n \n \n E\n \n Nomination Form\n View\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n E\n \n Coordinating Council Structure & Responsibilities\n View\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n E\n \n 2023 Nominating Committee Report\n View\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nominations are open for CBFGA Coordinating Council & Ministry Teams URL:https://cbfga.org/event/nominations-now-open/ CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Nominations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nomination-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230913 DTSTAMP:20230906T164226Z CREATED:20230801T034851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T164226Z UID:7505-1694304000-1694563199@cbfga.org SUMMARY:CBF Church Benefits Board Financial Wellness Initiative Retreat for Ministers-Decatur\, GA Experience DESCRIPTION: \nTHE FINANCIAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE\nEducation Experiences  •  Financial Planning  •  Financial Advice  \n•  Relief Grants\nFINANCIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES\nMinisters and their spouses may receive a travel stipend to a Church Benefits Board educational event on topics such as preparing for retirement\, clergy taxes\, debt reduction\, cultivating generous congregations and more. \nSave the Date for a Financial Wellness Retreat at the CBF offices at Decatur.\nSeptember 10-12\, 2023 (Sunday-Tuesday)\nRegister for Decatur Retreat\nA DAY AND A HALF OF:\nAchieving Financial Wellness \nWhat is unique about Ministerial Compensation? \nMinisterial Tax Wise Planning – Housing Allowance\, Social Security\, and Retirement \nMarket & Economic Update \nInvesting in Your Retirement Account \nMapping your Future: Wholistic Approach to Spiritual\, Physical & Financial Wellness \nStewardship of Personal & Congregational Finances \nBuilding a Financial Plan \n  URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbb-financial-wellness-retreat-decatur/ LOCATION:Cooperative Baptist Fellowship\, 160 Clairemont Avenue\, Suite 500\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Ministers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-Horizontal-CBB-Logo-Full-Color-Orb-625-x-250-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231104 DTSTAMP:20240801T203621Z CREATED:20220413T195051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T203621Z UID:5949-1698969600-1699055999@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Registration for CBFGA 2023 Youth Fall Retreat DESCRIPTION:Registration is Full!\n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat Information\n \n \n \n \n \n Date: November 3-5\, 2023 \nPlace: Camp Glisson\, Dahlonega\, GA \nDeposit: Non-reundable deposit of $60 per participant \nCost: Total payment of $180 per participant due by October 2\, 2023 \nContact: Megan Doud 1-865-254-9360 or mdoud@cbfga.org \nFall Youth Retreat Schedule \nFall Youth Retreat Packing List \n Fall Youth Retreat Free Time Add-Ons \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPreacher: Daniel Potter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWorship Leader: Chris Gladson URL:https://cbfga.org/event/fall-retreat-2023/ LOCATION:Camp Glisson\, 690 Camp Glisson Road\, Dahlonega\, GA\, 30533\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medium-Background-Image-2-copy-e1695755059468.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231114 DTSTAMP:20240725T162245Z CREATED:20230622T212551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T162245Z UID:7018-1699747200-1699919999@cbfga.org SUMMARY:2023 CBFGA State Gathering: Central Baptist Church\, Newnan DESCRIPTION:DATES: Sunday-Monday\, November 12-13\, 2023 \nPLACE: Central Baptist Church\, Newnan\, GA \nCOST: $40 Per person \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 4\, 2023 \nOnline Registration is closed. \nIf you still need to register please contact Jody Long at jlong@cbfga.org. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Schedule\nSunday\, November 124:00 p.m. Onsite Registration & Coordinating Council Meeting5:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner-Conversation #17:00 p.m. Pre-Service Music7:15 p.m. Worship8:30 p.m. Dessert Reception FellowshipMonday\, November 138:30 a.m. Breakfast-Conversation #210:00 a.m. Break10:15 a.m. Business Meeting10:45 a.m. Break11:00 a.m. Worship12:00 p.m. Lunch-Conversation #3 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Suggestions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hampton Inn Atlanta/Newnan50 Hampton Way Newnan\, Georgia 30265770-253-9922; Special Code: CHHCBC (if calling hotel directly)1 King Bed\, Nonsmoking – $119.00\, plus taxes/fees2 Queen Beds\, Nonsmoking – $119.00\, plus taxes/fees \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Newnan4051 McIntosh Parkway\, Newnan\, GA 30263770-400-8830; Special Code: CBFGA (if calling hotel directly)1 King Bed Studio Suite Nonsmoking – $124.00\, plus taxes/fees2 Queen Beds Studio Nonsmoking – $139.00 plus taxes/fees \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TownePlace Suites Newnan4001 McIntosh Parkway Newnan\, Georgia 30263770-400-8810; Special Code: CBFGA (if calling hotel directly)1 King beds\, studio room with sofa bed – $124 per night\, plus taxes/fees2 Queen beds\, studio room – $134 per night\, plus taxes/fees \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preacher\nCaroline Smith is Senior Pastor of Parkway Baptist church in Duluth/Johns Creek\, GA. Caroline is from west Texas and received her BA in religion from Baylor University\, her Master of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary and her Master’s in Social Work from Baylor University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conversation Leader\nAndy Root (Ph.D.\, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary\, USA.  He writes and researches in areas of theology\, ministry\, culture\, and younger generations. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbfga-state-gathering-at-central-baptist-church-newnan/ LOCATION:Central Baptist Church\, 14 West Broad Street\, Newnan\, GA\, 30263\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Ministers Events,Missions,Pastors Events,State Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CBFGA-State-Meeting-2023-with-Newnan-smaller.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116 DTSTAMP:20230801T035056Z CREATED:20230622T195931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T035056Z UID:7024-1699833600-1700092799@cbfga.org SUMMARY:CBF Church Benefits Board Financial Wellness Initiative Retreat for Ministers-Callaway Gardens Experience DESCRIPTION:THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE\nEducation Experiences  •  Financial Planning  •  Financial Advice  \n•  Relief Grants\n\nFINANCIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES\nMinisters and their spouses may receive a travel stipend to a Church Benefits Board educational event on topics such as preparing for retirement\, clergy taxes\, debt reduction\, cultivating generous congregations and more. \nSave the Date for a Financial Wellness Retreat at Callaway Gardens\nNovember 13-15\, 2023\nRegister for Callaway Retreat\n  \nA DAY AND A HALF OF:\nAchieving Financial Wellness \nWhat is unique about Ministerial Compensation? \nMinisterial Tax Wise Planning – Housing Allowance\, Social Security\, and Retirement \nMarket & Economic Update \nInvesting in Your Retirement Account \nMapping your Future: Wholistic Approach to Spiritual\, Physical & Financial Wellness \nStewardship of Personal & Congregational Finances \nBuilding a Financial Plan \n  URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbf-church-benefits-board-financial-wellness-initiative-retreat-for-ministers/ LOCATION:Callaway Gardens\, 170800 US Highway 27\, Pine Mountain\, GA\, 31811\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Ministers Events,Pastors Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-Horizontal-CBB-Logo-Full-Color-Orb-625-x-250-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129 DTSTAMP:20230830T181500Z CREATED:20230622T180052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T181500Z UID:7030-1706227200-1706486399@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Children's Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:CBFGA Children’s Retreat\n(3rd – 6th Graders) \nCBFGA is delighted to announce the Second Annual Children’s Retreat for kids in 3rd-6th grade. \n\nPlace: Rock Eagle\, Eatonton\, GA\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 26-28\, 2024 \nDeposit: $80/Person \n Total Cost: $160/Person \n\n\n\n\n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To let us know how we can better serve you in your ministry endeavors please contact Jody Long. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/childrens-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:Rock Eagle\, 350 Rock Eagle Road\, Eatonton\, Georgia\, 31024 CATEGORIES:Children's Event,Featured On Homepage,Missions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Childrens-Retreat-Graphic-2024-2-e1693419230918.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210 DTSTAMP:20230801T033320Z CREATED:20230621T204420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T033320Z UID:7032-1707177600-1707523199@cbfga.org SUMMARY:OASIS: A Spiritual Retreat for Ministers to Children\, Youth\, & College Students 2024 DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\nDates: February 6-9\, 2024\nPlace: Montreat Retreat and Conference Center\, Montreat\, NC\nTheme: “Connect”\nSpeakers: Rev. Sarah Shelton and Rev. Emily Hull-McGee\nWorship Leader: Rev. David Warren\nCost: Single Room: $450; Shared Room: $340\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration is Open! URL:https://cbfga.org/event/oasis-a-spiritual-retreat-for-ministers-to-children-youth-college-students-2024/ LOCATION:Montreat Conference Center\, 401 Assembly Drive\, Montreat\, NC\, 28757 CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Ministers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/alcbf_oasis_update_logo.webp GEO:35.6475237;-82.2998828 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Montreat Conference Center 401 Assembly Drive Montreat NC 28757;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=401 Assembly Drive:geo:-82.2998828,35.6475237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240313 DTSTAMP:20230621T202743Z CREATED:20230621T201705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T202743Z UID:7038-1710115200-1710287999@cbfga.org SUMMARY:William L. Self Preaching Lectures at McAfee School of Theology DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nWilliam L. Self Preaching Lectures\nMarch 11-12\, 2024\nDr. Teresa Fry Brown will be the Keynote Speaker\nThe William L. Self Lectureship at Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology was established in order to promote the practice of faithful and effective preaching of the gospel. \nThe lecture series is named in memory of Dr. William L. Self\, Pastor Emeritus of Johns Creek Baptist Church\, Alpharetta\, who was nationally recognized as a gifted preacher\, pastor\, author\, lecturer\, motivational speaker\, and innovator in church growth. Dr. Self achieved considerable acclaim by leading Wieuca Road Baptist Church\, Atlanta\, to a place of prominence in Georgia and the nation. As pastor of Johns Creek\, his leadership and influence brought the church to the vanguard of fast-growing churches. \nThe purpose of the lectureship is to enlighten and inspire those whose calling is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. The lectures seek to instill in students and pastors a passion for better preaching by providing worthy models and by offering seasoned instruction and encouragement. Each year the lecture series features a nationally recognized preacher. \n \nThe Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown is the Bandy Professor of Preaching\, a chaired professorship created in 1986 with a gift from B. Jackson Bandy that is considered by many to be the country’s premier chair in homiletics. Fry Brown has taught at Candler since 1994\, and in 2010\, she became the first African American woman to attain the rank of full professor. She also served as the Director of Candler’s Black Church Studies program until 2015. \nClick Here for More Details Closer to the Event\n  URL:https://cbfga.org/event/william-l-self-preaching-lectures-at-mcafee-school-of-theology/ LOCATION:McAfee School of Theology\, 3001 Mercer University Drive\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30341\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Pastors Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/McAfee-logo.png GEO:33.8738198;-84.2630939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McAfee School of Theology 3001 Mercer University Drive Atlanta GA 30341 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3001 Mercer University Drive:geo:-84.2630939,33.8738198 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318 DTSTAMP:20240122T174432Z CREATED:20230621T201106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T174432Z UID:7042-1710460800-1710719999@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Mission Madness 2024 DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Locations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates: March 15-17\, 2024Deposit: $40/person due by February 15\, 2024Total: $80/person (includes 3 meals\, supplies\, recreation\, program costs and a t-shirt)Place: First Baptist Church \, Athens GA & Milledge Avenue Baptist Church\, Athens GAContact: Megan Doud 1-865-254-9360 or mdoud@cbfga.orgRegistration Deadline: February 15\, 2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suggested Hotels\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candlewood Suites156 Classic RoadAthens\, Ga 306061-706-548-9663 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairfield Inn & Suites175 Old Epps Bridge RdAthens\, Georgia 306061-706-549-5900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VrboPerfect Athens GetawayCozy Athens CondoIdeal Athens Retreat \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n airbnbThe Loft HouseCharming RetreatFive Points Mill HouseAthens Retreat URL:https://cbfga.org/event/mission-madness-2024/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Athens GA\, 355 Pulaski Street\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Missions,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mission-Madness-2024-smaller-e1694113579742.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTSTAMP:20240424T202719Z CREATED:20230621T201038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T202719Z UID:7047-1714867200-1715212799@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Senior Adult Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:“Being Salt and Light”\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here for CBFGA Senior Adult Retreat!\n\nDate: Sunday Evening\, May 5 -Wednesday Lunch\, May 8\, 2024 \nPlace: First Baptist Church\, St. Simons Island \nRetreat Cost: $50/Person (includes two lunches and two fellowships)  \nLodging Suggestions:\nWe have been able to reserve blocks of rooms this year! The room blocks will be held until April 6\, at which time any unused rooms will be released back into circulation. \n*Thirty rooms are available at Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse\, 888-367-7270\, at a cost of $169/night plus taxes and fees. \n*Twenty rooms are available at the Ocean Inn and Suites\, 912-634-2122\, at a cost of $149/night plus taxes and fees. \nOther suggested hotels and accommodations\, along with Airbnb and VRBO\, include: \nBest Western Plus SSI (912-638-7805) \nHampton Inn SSI (912-634-2204) \nHoliday Inn Express (912-634-2175) \nHome2Suites (912-638-0333) \nThere may also be some availability at Epworth-by-the-Sea (912)290-6777. \n \nProgram Personalities\nMelissa Willis\, Minister to Senior Adults & Missions at First Baptist Augusta\, will be our retreat preacher. Philip Hedgecoth\, also from First Baptist Augusta\, will lead music. Special guests will be Missy Ward-Angalla and Francis Angalla\, CBF Field Personnel in Uganda.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Tentative Retreat Schedule\nSunday\, May 5: \n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Evening Check-in\, First Baptist Church\, Saint Simons \nMonday\, May 6: \n9:00 a.m. – Morning Celebration in Sanctuary \n9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Breakout Session #1 \n10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Breakout Session #2 \n11:45 a.m. – Lunch and Learn \n12:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Free Time and dinner on your own \n7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Worship \n8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Cake Fellowship and sing-a-long with the Ukelele Ensemble from First Baptist\, Griffin \nTuesday\, May 7: \n9:00 a.m. – Morning Celebration in Sanctuary \n9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Breakout Session #3 \n10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Breakout Session #4 \n11:45 a.m. – Lunch \n12:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Free Time and dinner on your own \n7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Worship \n8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Ice Cream Fellowship and music  \nWednesday\, May 8: \n9:30 a.m. – Fellowship and coffee in Fellowship Hall \n10:00 a.m. – Closing Worship and Communion. Sanctuary \n11:00 a.m. – Depart for home \nIf you need information please email Melissa Kremer at mkremer@cbfga.org or call/text (704)491-9814. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/senior-adult-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, St. Simons\, 729 Ocean Blvd\, St Simons Island\, GA \, 31522 \, United States CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Senior Adult Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Senior-Retreat-Logo-smaller.jpg GEO:31.135853;-81.3893009 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Baptist Church St. Simons 729 Ocean Blvd St Simons Island GA 31522 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=729 Ocean Blvd:geo:-81.3893009,31.135853 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831 DTSTAMP:20240805T175729Z CREATED:20240601T020331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T175729Z UID:8154-1717200000-1725062399@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Register for CBFGA Intergenerational Missions Weekend: Serving Beyond DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Weekend of Purpose\, Connection & Cooperation\n \n \n \n \n \n Intergenerational Missions Weekend: Serving Beyond\, Serving Together\n \n \n \n \n \n When: September 13-15\, 2024\nWhere: Hosted by First Baptist Church\, Dalton\, GA\nCost: $20/adult\, $10/child (12 and under) Maximum of $50 per family\nExperience the joy of giving back with your loved ones at our Intergenerational Missions Weekend. It’s a perfect opportunity for families of all generations to come together\, engage in meaningful community service projects\, and create lasting memories.\n \n Family Registration Form\n \n Church Group Registration Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Intergenerational Missions Weekend Highlights\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us as we capture the spirit of unity and service at our Intergenerational Missions Weekend. This event features a range of activities tailored for all ages\, ensuring that every participant\, from toddlers to grandparents\, can participate and contribute. Highlights include community service projects\, interactive worship\, free-time for rest or fun\, and meals together all designed to strengthen family bonds and foster a sense of global citizenship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Weekend Activities Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Explore our schedule of activities\, and events tailored for every family member. Make sure to join the fun! \nIf there are people in your family/group who have special skills please let us know. Painting\, building\, electrical\, power tools\, etc. FBC Dalton has a rampbuilding team and will lead a workshop for those who are interested in learning how to start their own church ramp building team so please let us know if anyone in your family/group is interested in attending that workshop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday Evening\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome Gathering\n \n \n \n \n \n Kick off the weekend with registration & a warm welcome reception at First Baptist Church\, Dalton\, GA. Enjoy pizza\, jump houses\, games and meet other families. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday Morning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\, Mission Site Kick Off\, Work & Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n Enjoy breakfast\, devotions and a commissioning  to go into the Community and work as the hands and feet of Christ. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday Afternoon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Work\, Worship\, Dinner & Fellowship\n \n \n \n \n \n After a day of hard work come back to the church for Worship\, Dinner and Fellowship! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday Morning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast & Worship\n \n \n \n \n \n Come back after a night of Fellowship to share breakfast and to Worship with the members of FBC Dalton. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LODGING SUGGESTIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carpentry HotelCall the hotel directly and tell them you are with CBF of Georgia.706-529-3040Cutoff date is 8/13/24Rate is $169.00/night \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hilton Garden Inn879 College Drive\, Dalton\, GA706-529-6000Rate $189.00/night \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Country Inn and Suites903 West Bridge Road\, Dalton\, GA706-278-9700 \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Express & Suites934 Market Street\, Dalton\, GA706-217-6200 URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbfga-intergenerational-missions-weekend-serving-beyond/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Dalton\, Georgia\, 311 N Thornton Ave\, Dalton\, 30720\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Event,Children's Event,Family Event,Featured On Homepage,Missions,Senior Adult Event,Senior Adult Retreat,Youth Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260720T005501Z CREATED:20250608T050606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T005501Z UID:9382-1759449600-1759622399@cbfga.org SUMMARY:Registration is Open for Tri-State CBF Assembly: TAG! You’re It! DESCRIPTION:Tri-State CBF Assembly: TAG! You’re It!\n \n \n \n \n \n October 3rd – October 4th\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at the First Baptist Church in Chattanooga for a groundbreaking assembly that unites Cooperative Baptist Fellowship organizations across three states. Our theme\, ‘TAG! You’re It!’\, invites you to engage in dynamic discussions and workshops focused on children’s ministry. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow with fellow faith leaders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This fall\, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship organizations from Tennessee\, Alabama\, and Georgia are coming together for the first time to host a shared annual gathering. The theme\, “TAG! You’re It!” celebrates our unique tri-state collaboration and invites us to boldly step into a vibrant future of ministry. This year’s assembly will focus on children’s ministry\, exploring innovative approaches and trends that empower us to nurture faith in the next generation. Together\, we’ll celebrate beloved community\, enjoy meaningful fellowship\, and embrace creativity as we learn and grow across state lines. Join us for this special time of connection and inspiration—because when it comes to ministry\, you’re it! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youth Mental Health First Aid\n Led by Colin Kroll Friday\, October 3rd 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. \n \nThis certification course equips lay leaders\, ministers\, and others associated with our Fellowship with much needed skills and knowledge for the increasing mental health concerns that seem to be growing in communities across the country. \n($40 for digital guidebook and course material requirements) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Church Safeguarding: A Foundation for Thriving\n Led by Jay Kieve Friday\, October 3rd 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. \n Participation in this pre-conference meets the requirements for a church to participate in the CBF Nurturing Children grant initiative. Jay will use conversation and case studies to cover:— power dynamics related to all forms of abuse;— best practices and policy considerations for protecting children and youth;— considerations for incorporating known sexual offenders into your church.(no cost) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prayer Power\n Inside Brent McDougal’s Book on Prayer Friday\, October 3rd 1:30-4:00 p.m. \n \nMuch Prayer\, Much Power: Practicing Transformative Personal and Congregational Prayer | Pastor Brent McDougal of FBC Knoxville leads participants in how to unlock greater power and confidence in their personal and church prayer life  during this inspirational seminar. Drawing from Scripture\, the life of George Müller\, and practical spiritual principles\, participants will learn to pray with expectation\, abide daily in God’s presence\, persist with faith\, and move from prayer to action. You’ll explore conditions for answered prayer\, develop a personal plan for powerful\, prevailing prayer\, learn creative prayer practices\, and leave equipped to experience deeper intimacy with God. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, October 3rd\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30 a.m. Pre-Assembly I: Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification10:30 a.m. Pre-Assembly II: Church Safeguarding a Foundation for Thriving11:30 a.m. TAG BWIM Luncheon & Conversation1:30 p.m. Pre-Assembly III: Prayer Retreat with Brent McDougal4:00 p.m. Resource Fair Opens4:30 p.m. Childcare Available (3 Age Tracks)5:00 p.m. Business Session(s)6:00-7:00 p.m. TAG Fellowship Meal (Wear Your State Colors-Alabama-Purple\, Georgia-Green\, & Tennessee-Blue)7:05-8:30 p.m. Worship & Presentation I \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 4th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 a.m. Childcare Available (3 Age Tracks)8:45 a.m. Breakouts9:40-10:00 a.m. Break/Transition9:50-10:45 a.m. Affinity Groups (9)11:00 a.m. Worship & Presentation II12:00 p.m. Fellowship MealDeparture \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Leadership\n \n \n \n \n \n Meredith Miller\n \n \n \n \n \n Meredith Miller is a pastor\, parent\, and writer with over 20 years experience in children’s ministry and curriculum. \nIn 2019 she and her husband Curtis started Pomona Valley Church –a church on Zoom that wants to live the one-anothers\, neighbor well\, and do justice.  And eat. \nBut for the 5 years prior she was Curriculum Director for the children’s ministry at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago\, Illinois\, where she created the framework for lessons that responds to the latest research on kids and faith formation.  Since 2007 she’s also been involved with the work of the Fuller Youth Institute. \nMeredith holds a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary\, as well as a B.A. in Religious Studies and Spanish Language & Literature from Westmont College. \nHer leadership at the Tri-State CBF Assembly will inspire and guide us as we explore new approaches to nurturing the next generation’s faith. \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Our Host Church: First Baptist Church Chattanooga \nThis fall\, as we gather for the very first TAG Assembly\, we’re delighted to be welcomed by First Baptist Church Chattanooga. Just like the tri-state partnership between Tennessee\, Alabama\, and Georgia\, FBC Chattanooga reflects a beautiful blend of unity and diversity in ministry. \nFirmly rooted in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship\, this congregation is far from ordinary. From the rich\, resonant notes of the pipe organ\, to preaching shared by both women and men\, to children joyfully participating in worship\, FBC Chattanooga fosters an environment where every person can feel at home in God’s family. \nTheir embrace is wide and warm—welcoming the curious and the certain\, the comfortable and the struggling\, the well-fed and the hungry. Here\, relationships grow deep\, offering nourishment\, encouragement\, and lasting connection—just like the bonds we hope to strengthen at the TAG Assembly. \nTogether\, we’ll share in the beauty of bold\, imaginative ministry and the joy of beloved community within this sacred space. We can’t wait to welcome you to Chattanooga this October! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recommended Hotels with Group Rates\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are excited to see you in Chattanooga for the TAG States Gathering. We have been overwhelmed with the positive response of those planning on attending the event. To help accommodate the need for places to stay in the downtown area\, all previous hotels have added rooms to their held blocks. In addition to this\, two new hotels have been added to the offering and are also downtown and close to the church. This is going to be a very busy weekend in Chattanooga and space is limited in these blocks\, so do not delay in contacting the hotel of your choice. After you do that\, be sure and pre-register for the event! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doubletree Chattanooga \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hilton Garden Inn \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Express \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hampton Inn and Suites \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marriot Chattanooga Downtown \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make TAG a Family Affair!\nThis year’s TAG isn’t just for adults—it’s designed with every generation in mind. From the youngest preschooler to the wisest grandparent\, we’ve built a weekend where everyone finds a place to learn\, grow\, and belong. \nFor Preschool & Elementary KidsYoung ones will dive into imaginative play\, hands-on crafts\, and engaging stories—including a special quilt project where each child will stitch their own piece into a collective masterpiece. \nFor YouthMiddle and high schoolers will reunite with friends from camp\, retreats\, and General Assembly\, sharing experiences that strengthen both faith and friendships. \nTAG isn’t your typical conference—it’s a shared journey of creativity\, connection\, and renewal for the whole family. \n👉 Sign up today and give your children\, teens\, and yourself a weekend that nourishes spirit and community alike! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign Up Today!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is something for everyone in Chattanooga.\nVisit www.visitchattanooga.com for more things to do and see while in town.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tennessee-Aquarium \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chattanooga is a gem in Tennessee\, packed with scenic charm\, rich history\, and vibrant energy. Start with a stroll or bike ride along the Tennessee Riverwalk – this 13‑mile path boasts boardwalks\, public art\, marsh viewings\, and easy access to Coolidge Park and Ross’s Landing Downtown\, the world‑class Tennessee Aquarium dazzles with fresh- and saltwater exhibits\, penguins\, otters\, and even an IMAX theater Then\, head up Lookout Mountain—ride the historic Incline Railway to the top for jaw-dropping river panoramas—and don’t miss Rock City’s lush gardens and fairy-tale vistas or Ruby Falls’s dramatic underground waterfall tour Stroll across the iconic Walnut Street Bridge\, explore the Bluff View Art District and Hunter Museum of American Art perched above the river\, and maybe fit in a vintage train ride at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum or a ghost tour for some local flair. With eclectic eats\, farmers’ markets\, and arts festivals sprinkled throughout\, you’ll leave feeling like you got the full “Scenic City” experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us for an Inspiring GatheringDon’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Tri-State CBF Assembly. Register today to secure your spot and join us in exploring innovative approaches to children’s ministry. Click the link below to sign up and be a part of this transformative event. \n Register Now URL:https://cbfga.org/event/registration-is-open-for-tri-state-cbf-assembly-tag-youre-it/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church Chatanooga tn\, 401 Gateway Avenue\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Event,Featured On Homepage,Ministers Events,Pastors Events,State Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tag-smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTSTAMP:20251118T063505Z CREATED:20230622T192717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T063505Z UID:7026-1763424000-1763510399@cbfga.org SUMMARY:2026 Winter Youth Summit DESCRIPTION: Winter Youth Summit is a biennial\, collaborative youth discipleship event among CBF Georgia\, CBF Alabama\, CBF Virginia\, and CBF Tennessee.\nAt WYS 2026\, we’ll explore being fully KNOWN and loved by God. Rooted in John 15:12–17\, our theme reminds us that Jesus calls us friends—not strangers\, not servants—and invites us to live in God’s love. Together\, we’ll worship\, explore missions\, fellowship\, and have plenty of fun. Come ready to be seen\, known\, and transformed. \nTheme: KNOWN \nPreacher: Ben Winder           Worship Leader: Mission House \nCost & Registration\nLate Registration: October 1-December 1\, 2025—$99 per participant \nTo Register & Pay the Deposit \n \n**A deposit of $40 per participant will be required at the time of registration. All deposits are non-refundable but are partially transferable. We will allow deposit funds for up to 5 cancelations to be applied towards your final balance if those changes are made on or before November 1\, 2023.  \nPayments can be made online or they can be mailed to: \nWinter Youth SummitAlabama CBFPO Box 361864Hoover\, AL 35236 \nAccommodations \nHotel Accomodations-Embassy Suites\, Huntsville\nFor WYS 2026 each church group will need to make their own reservations with Embassy Suites\, Huntsville. Our conference rate is $174. All rooms are suite style and come with hot\, made-to-order breakfast for free.  This hotel is also within walking distance of FBC Huntsville. \nLimited number of rooms are reserved\, so make your reservation soon. The discount expires 12/1/25.  \nBooking Link: Alabama CBF Retreat \n Meals \nYour conference fee includes 3 meals and several snack opportunities throughout the weekend. Included meals are dinner Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s food truck lunch is also built into the conference fee this year. Students may want to bring cash\, if they wish to purchase additional snacks or food from the trucks. \nEach group is on its own for breakfast both mornings of the event. If you are staying at the Embassy Suites\, your group will have a free breakfast provided there.  \nLunch on Saturday will be served from Food Trucks at FBC Huntsville. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, January 16 \n5:30 p.m. Group Leader Check-In 6:30 p.m. Doors Open – First Baptist Huntsville*7:00 p.m. Dinner – FBCHSV8:00 p.m. Opening Worship – Life Center9:00 p.m. Group Leader meeting 9:15 p.m. Games and Ice Cream10:00 p.m. Church Group Time10:30 p.m. Return to Hotel / Host Home \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, January 17 \n7:00-9:00 a.m.  Breakfast (On your own)8:00 a.m.  Morning Exercise Options10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship – Life Center11:00 a.m. Break11:15 a.m.  Breakout Session 112:30 p.m.  A Food Truck Lunch1:45 p.m. Breakout Session 23:00 p.m.  Free Time in the Rocket City6:00 p.m. Dinner – FBCHSV7:00 p.m. Evening Worship – Life Center8:15 p.m. Break8:30 p.m. Party9:15 p.m. Milk\, Cookies\, and Fellowship9:45 p.m. Church Group Time10:30 p.m. Return to Hotel / Host Home \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, January 18 \n9:00 a.m.  Breakfast10:00 a.m.  Closing Worship – Life Center11:15 a.m.  Large Group Picture (In Event T-shirt)11:30 a.m.  Glad You Came. Safe Travels! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Check-in is at First Baptist Church Huntsville\, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday\, January 12. One or two adult representatives from your group may pick up your T-shirts\, name tags and conference information starting at 5:30 p.m. Doors open for students at 6:30 p.m. Please use Entrance 7 to enter and leave the building during the weekend.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pastor & Worship Leader\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For the last three years\, Ben Winder has served as the Pastor of First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg\, Florida. Before this role\, he spent 16 years in youth ministry roles in CBF partner churches in Tennessee\, Texas\, and Alabama. Ben still has a passion for connecting students to the Gospel and helping them grow to be all God is calling them to become. He is a graduate of Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. He and his wife\, Laura Beth\, have two sons\, Levi (8) and Luke (4).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born in 2015 out of a community of friends gathered in living rooms and basements\, Mission House is the creative delta formed by artists Jess Ray and Taylor Leonhardt. Aside from being the only female duo in the modern worship space\, Mission House are set apart from other artists and groups by how they’ve been building songs that truly thrive in gatherings. Both Jess and Taylor are phenomenal storytellers\, drawing people to who they and the community they are building not only through their songs\, but also on stage and screen. URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2026-winter-youth-summit/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Huntsville\, AL\, 600 GOVERNORS DRIVE SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801 CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage,Missions,Youth Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cbfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Winter-Youth-Summit.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR