Detailed Schedule
Monday – June 26
9:00 – 5:00 PM
Show me the Money: Equipping our leaders for Excellence in Fundraising
Location: Dunwoody
While few of our ministry leaders (including pastors) and practitioners are trained to fundraise, almost all are expected to raise funds for their churches, ministries and organizations. Most often, fundraising is treated as a necessary evil to accomplish a more noble mission. But the reality is that if there is no money, there is no mission for any of us to be a part of. This training will provide participants with the foundation of a healthier paradigm of fundraising that is rooted in faith. Participants will also learn the best practices, strategies and tools they can use for their fundraising efforts. The good news is that there is no magic in fundraising which means that anyone willing to learn can learn how to do it well! (Meals are not provided. You will have time on Monday to get lunch on your own.)
Cost: $25; Pre-registration required
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Summit Initiative Guide Training: Increasing Resiliency by Growing in Confidence, Cohesion, Connection, Morale, and Hope
Location: Baker
Join facilitator Jason Chudnofsky, Executive Director of Summit Initiative, which utilizes our own story and faith experiences to connect with one another and to reflect on how our life experiences have influenced our own pastoral/spiritual formation and identity, with the goal of strengthening individual resiliency, bolstering group cohesion, and identifying ways in which we can more effectively develop community and discipleship within our specialized ministries.
Cost: $35; Pre-registration required
Tuesday – June 27
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Show me the Money: Equipping our Leaders for Excellence in Fundraising
Location: Dunwoody
This training will provide participants with the foundation of a healthier paradigm of fundraising that is rooted in faith. Participants will also learn the best practices, strategies and tools they can use for their fundraising efforts. The good news is that there is no magic in fundraising which means that anyone willing to learn can learn how to do it well!
Cost: $25; Pre-registration required
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Summit Initiative Guide Training: Increasing Resiliency by Growing in Confidence, Cohesion, Connection, Morale, and Hope
Location: Baker
Join facilitator Jason Chudnofsky, Executive Director of Summit Initiative, which utilizes our own story and faith experiences to connect with one another and to reflect on how our life experiences have influenced our own pastoral/spiritual formation and identity, with the goal of strengthening individual resiliency, bolstering group cohesion, and identifying ways in which we can more effectively develop community and discipleship within our specialized ministries.
Cost: $35; Pre-registration required
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Together for Hope Banquet
Location: Regency V
Join us for a Together for Hope Banquet: "Together for Better Health." Contact Debbie Pierce with any questions at 601-248-9604 or debbie@tfhope.org.
Cost: $70/person; $520/table; Pre-registration required
Wednesday – June 28
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
On-Site Registration & Check-In
Location: Grand Hall Lobby
Come to the Assembly registration area to receive your name tag, pick up printed guidebooks and ask any questions you may have to get started.
Cost: Free
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Leadership Luncheon
Location: Regency VI
Come together around lunch tables to consider the topic of confronting congregational anxiety and hear from Rev. Dr. Kimberly Wagner, professor and author of Fractured Ground: Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma, then spend two hours focused on one of three topics—experiencing Dawnings, cultivating a culture of stewardship, or engaging in sacred and courageous conversations.
Cost: $50/person (includes lunch and a Bold Faithfulness Breakout Session); Pre-registration required
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Bold Faithfulness Breakouts – Sacred & Courageous Conversations
Location: Dunwoody
Conversations are sacred, in our congregations, our families, and our communities. The public discourse in recent years has made these sacred conversations hard, and at times, seemingly impossible. This breakout explores why our opinions matter so much while also prioritizing the ability to have conversation for the sake of community building not competition or winning. We will not only discuss the practice, we’ll also test it out in real time.
Cost: $20; Pre-registration required
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Bold Faithfulness Breakouts – Experiencing Dawnings
Location: Courtland
The power unleashed through Jesus' resurrection invites a new dawn for your church. A reimagined Dawnings resource guides your church to anticipate that bold new dawn with eyes that see and ears that hear. Learn how to place your church in the best possible position to receive this new light.
Cost: $20; Pre-registration required
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Bold Faithfulness Breakouts - Building our House on the Rock: Setting the Foundation to Cultivate a Sustainable Culture of Generosity within our Churches
Location: Greenbriar
This breakout session will feature leaders in the field of religious giving who will provide helpful data around the current trends of giving and givers, the implications for the local congregation and practical strategies to cultivate and grow givers of all types and of all generations within the context of the local church.
Cost: $20; Pre-registration required
1:15 – 5:00 PM
Preschool Assembly
Location: Hanover
Infant through Pre-K. Pre-registration required.
1:15 – 5:00 PM
Children's Assembly
Location: Hanover
Kindergarten through 5th grade. Pre-registration required.
1:15 – 5:00 PM
Youth Assembly
Location: Hanover
6th through 12th grade. Pre-registration required.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists Reception
Location: Inman
Cost: $10
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Alumni Gathering
Location: Offsite; Max Lager’s Wood Fired Grill
All alumni, former staff and faculty from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond (BTSR) are invited to a gathering at Max Lager's—less than a block from the Hyatt! Ten dollars is requested to offset the cost of appetizers and drinks for the group, and the event is proudly sponsored by CBF Virginia.
Cost: $10; Pre-registration recommended. Register here: https://cbfva.breezechms.com/form/ee74e3
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Candler School of Theology Alumni and Friends Reception
Location: Executive Conference Room 219
Cost: Free
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Truett Seminary Alumni and Friends Reception
Location: Inman
Cost: Free
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duke Divinity School Baptist House of Studies Reception
Location: Executive Conference Room 226
The Baptist House at Duke Divinity invites you to join us for our annual Alumni and Friends gathering. Food, fun, and fellowship are on the agenda! We hope you’ll make plans to attend. Please email any questions to Callie Davis at cdavis@div.duke.edu. See you in Atlanta!
Cost: Free; Reservations are requested at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X2GyMwMKB69lky
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
BSK Alumni and Friends Reception with CBF Kentucky
Location: Vinings
Cost: Free
5:30 – 7:00 PM
State and Regional Gatherings
Join your State or Regional organization for a meeting and time of fellowship.
- CBF of Georgia
Location: Offsite; Tin Lizzy’s Cantina
Cost: $35Register here: https://cbfga.org/event/cbfga-general-assembly-state-meeting-and-meal-at-tin-lizzys/
- CBF of Oklahoma & Great Rivers Fellowship
Location: Max Lager's Wood Fired Grill
Cost: Free
Register here: https://forms.gle/D3LNAfRSmo4Tp4N79 - CBF Virginia
Location: Offsite; Max Lager’s Wood Fired Grill
Cost: $30
Register here: https://cbfva.breezechms.com/form/31022d - CBF of South Carolina
Location: Offsite; Big Kahuna
Cost: Pay for your own
- CBF of Florida and the Caribbean Islands
Location: Offsite; Big Kahuna
Cost: $25
Learn more and register here: https://www.floridacbf.org/events/2023/4/14/cbf-flci-regional-meeting-at-general-assembly - Baptist Fellowship of the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic CBF
Location: Coretta Scott King Suite
Cost: TBD - CBF Heartland
Location: Courtland
Cost: Free - CBF Texas
Location: Baker
Cost: $30
Register during Primary Assembly Registration process. - Tennessee CBF
Location: Hanover A
Cost: $30
Register during Primary Assembly Registration process. - CBF West
Location: Fairlie
Cost: Free - Alabama CBF
Location: Offsite TBD
Cost: TBD
Learn more and register here: https://www.alabamacbf.org/general-assembly - CBF of North Carolina
Location: Offsite; Various Locations
Cost: TBD
Email Mary Kaylor for more information at mkaylor@cbfnc.org - Kentucky CBF and BSK
Location: Offsite; TBD
Cost: Pay for your own meal.
Email Abby Sizemore for more information at abby.sizemore@bsk.edu
7:30 – 9:00 PM
The Gathering Place Opens
Location: Grand Hall
Welcome to The Gathering Place! Return again and again throughout the Assembly to find the perfect gift in the Market, meet partners and exhibitors, catch a compelling interview on the CBF Podcast Stage or relax in the Café.
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Assembly Kick-Off Party!
Location: Grand Hall
Kick off the 2023 General Assembly with food, fun, music and fellowship!
Cost: Free
9:30 – 10:30 PM
Late Night Worship
Location: Regency VI
Make sure not to miss the General Assembly Late Night Worship with preacher Dr. LaTonya Agard sponsored by the CBF Pan African Koinonia.
Cost: Free
Thursday – June 29
ALL DAY
Prayer Room Open
Location: Auburn
The 2023 General Assembly prayer room will be open for prayer, meditation and contemplation throughout the General Assembly. Come and pray for CBF generously defined, our country, communities, families, and anything the Lord lays on your heart.
Cost: Free
7:30 – 9:00 AM
Familia Celebration Breakfast
Location: Regency V
Celebrate 5 years of La Familia of CBF through song, fellowship and fun! Note: This celebration will be presented exclusively in Spanish and will not have translation available for English speakers.
Cost: $25/person; Pre-registration required
7:30 – 9:00 AM
Friends of Baptist News Global Breakfast
Location: International Ballroom North
Find more information when it is available at www.baptistnews.com.
9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
On-Site Registration & Check-In
Location: Grand Hall Lobby
Come to the Assembly registration area to receive your name tag, pick up printed guidebooks and ask any questions you may have to get started.
Cost: Free
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Preschool Assembly Morning Session
Location: Hanover
Infant through Pre-K. Pre-registration required.
9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Children’s Assembly
Location: Hanover
Kindergarten through 5th grade. Pre-registration required.
9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Youth Assembly
Location: Hanover
6th through 12th grade. Pre-registration required.
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Plenary Session
Location: Centennial Ballroom
11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
The Gathering Place Open
Location: Grand Hall
Welcome to The Gathering Place! Return again and again throughout the Assembly to find the perfect gift in the Market, meet partners and exhibitors, catch a compelling interview on the CBF Podcast Stage or relax in the Café.
11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Portrait Event – Sponsored by CBF’s Young Baptist Ecosystem, CBF Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counseling and CBF Ministerial Transitions
Location: Grand Hall
A professional photographer will be onsite to capture a headshot for your professional setting or ministerial search & call process. Come dressed and ready to smile!
Cost: Free
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dr. Emmanuel McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Luncheon
Location: Regency V & VI
Join us for the Dr. Emmanuel McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Award Luncheon. You don't want to miss hearing from Dr. Otis Moss III and celebrating the 2023 award recipients!
Cost: $22/person; $176/table; Pre-registration required
1:20 – 5:30 PM
Preschool Assembly Afternoon Session
Location: Hanover
Preschoolers are welcomed back to their Assembly session.
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Learning Labs Session 1
Prepare to be equipped for ministry though Learning Labs—three workshop-style experiences focused on ten topical learning tracks.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Learning Labs Session 2
Prepare to be equipped for ministry though Learning Labs—three workshop-style experiences focused on ten topical learning tracks.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Business Breakout Session – 2023-24 CBF Mission and Ministry Budget
Location: Learning Center
4:15 – 5:15 PM
CBF Familia Meeting
Location: Spring
¡Ven a soñar juntos los próximos pasos del Latino Network fAMILIA! Nuestra juventud y vitalidad necesita expandirse y queremos escucharte. Te esperamos en nuestra sesión de diálogo y escucha. |Come dream together the next steps of Latino Network fAMILIA! Our youth and vitality need to expand and we want to hear from you. We look forward to seeing you at our listening/dialogue session.
4:15 – 5:15 PM
CBF Environmental Stewardship Network Meeting
Location: Edgewood
Join us as we meet, share ideas and look to the coming year for opportunities to work together on behalf of God’s beloved creation.
Cost: Free
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Pan African Koinonia Gathering
Location: Hanover A & B
4:15 – 5:15 PM
CBF Youth Ministry Network Meeting
Location: Embassy A
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Affinity Group Gathering
Location: Grand Hall; The Gathering Place Café
Join CBF Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling ministries staff members and other endorsed CBF chaplains and pastoral counselors in The Gathering Place Café for conversation and fellowship.
Cost: Free
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Baptist Women in Ministry Celebration Dinner
Location: Regency VI
Join BWIM to celebrate our 40th anniversary of supporting and advocating for women in ministry. We are excited to share our next transformational steps toward equality for women in ministry.
Cost: $40/person; $400/table; Pre-registration required. Buy your tickets today at www.bwim.info/what-we-do/celebration-dinner/
7:15 – 9:15 PM
Preschool Assembly Evening Session
Location: Hanover
Preschoolers are welcomed back to their Assembly session.
7:15 – 9:15 PM
Children’s Assembly Evening Session
Location: Hanover
Children are welcomed back to their Assembly session.
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday Evening Worship
Location: Centennial Ballroom
9:15 – 10:15 PM
Gathering Place Reception
Location: Grand Hall
After worship, make your way to The Gathering Place for food and fellowship! Stop by to chate with exhibitors, meet authors through book signing opportunities, say hello to CBF Coordinator of Global Missions Laura Ayala and hear CBF Podcast conversations live.
Cost: Free
9:15 – 10:15 PM
Portrait Event – Sponsored by CBF’s Young Baptist Ecosystem, CBF Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counseling and CBF Ministerial Transitions
Location: Grand Hall
A professional photographer will be onsite to capture a headshot for your professional setting or ministerial search & call process. Come dressed and ready to smile!
Cost: Free
9:15 PM
Young Baptist Outing
Location: Offsite
Join other Young Baptists (21 over only) for late-night food and drinks!
Cost: Free
Friday – June 30
ALL DAY
Prayer Room Open
Location: Auburn
The 2023 General Assembly prayer room will be open for prayer, meditation and contemplation throughout the General Assembly. Come and pray for CBF generously defined, our country, communities, families, and anything the Lord lays on your heart.
Cost: Free
7:30 – 9:00 AM
Encourager Church & Advocacy Breakfast
Location: International Ballroom North
You’re invited to a joint breakfast hosted by CBF Global Missions and CBF Advocacy featuring Sister Norma Pimentel, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley.
Cost: $25/person; Pre-registration required
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
On-Site Registration & Check-In
Location: Grand Hall Lobby
Come to the Assembly registration area to receive your name tag, pick up printed guidebooks and ask any questions you may have to get started.
Cost: Free
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Preschool Assembly
Location: Hanover
Infant through Pre-K. Pre-registration required.
9:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Children’s Assembly
Location: Hanover
Kindergarten through 5th grade. Pre-registration required.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Youth Assembly
Location: Hanover
6th through 12th grade. Pre-registration required.
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Business Plenary Session
Location: Centennial Ballroom
11:30 AM – 4:15 PM
The Gathering Place Open
Location: Grand Hall
Welcome to The Gathering Place! Return again and again throughout the Assembly to find the perfect gift in the Market, meet partners and exhibitors, catch a compelling interview on the CBF Podcast Stage or relax in the Café.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
BJC Luncheon
Location: Regency VI & VII
The BJC Luncheon will introduce the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation, led by Dr. Sabrina E. Dent. This exciting new chapter in BJC's history will deepen and formalize our commitment to the intersection of racial justice and religious freedom, while producing groundbreaking scholarship.
Cost: $55/person, $600/table; Pre-registration required. Visit www.BJConline.org/luncheon for more information and to purchase tickets.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
CBF Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counseling Ministries Luncheon – 25th Anniversary of Endorsement Celebration
Location: Regency V
Cost: $35/person; Pre-registration required
1:15 – 6:15 PM
Preschool Assembly Afternoon Session
Location: Hanover
Preschoolers are welcomed back to their Assembly session.
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Learning Labs Session 3
Prepare to be equipped for ministry though Learning Labs—three workshop-style experiences focused on ten topical learning tracks.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
CBF College and Young Adult Ministry Network Meeting
Location: Embassy B
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Thriving in Ministry: Preaching in the Womanist Voice
Location: Dunwoody
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Advocacy Network Gathering
Location: Embassy A
3:00 – 4:00 PM
CBF Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Information Session
Location: Grand Hall; Gathering Place Café
Innterested in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counseling Endorsement with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship? CBF Endorsement Interest Meetings are designed to present the endorsement application process, answer questions, and offer an opportunity to get to know one another.
Cost: Free
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Wake Forest University School of Divinity Reception
Location: Executive Conference Room 219
Gather with Wake Divinity alumni, supporters, faculty, students and staff.
Cost: Free
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Friday Evening Worship
Location: Centennial Ballroom