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2025 CBF General Assembly | “You Belong Here”
St. Louis, MO | June 24-26, 2025

“So then you are no longer strangers, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”

-Ephesians 2:19-22

Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”

-Isaiah 55:1-5

You’re invited to join us in St. Louis, Mo. for the 2025 CBF General Assembly as we come together at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch for learning, worship, inspiration and fellowship!

We hope to see you there!

Schedule At a Glance

Monday June 23 (Pre-Assembly)

  • 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Chaplaincy Training

Tuesday June 24

  • 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Chaplaincy Training
  • 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Leadership Institute
  • 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – State and Regional Meetings and Dinner Opportunities
  • 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Opening Night Kickoff Party
  • 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. – Late Night Worship hosted by the CBF Pan African Koinonia

Wednesday June 25

  • 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Familia Celebration Breakfast
  • 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. – AWAB & BNG Breakfast
  • 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – You Belong Here: Body & Breath
  • 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Worship
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Emmanuel McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Luncheon
  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Learning Labs Session 1
  • 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Plenary Session
  • 4:45 – 6:30 p.m. – Receptions & Opportunities to Gather
  • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Dinner
  • 6:45 p.m. – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Baseball Game
  • 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Young Baptist Outing

Thursday June 26

  • 7:30-9:00 a.m. – CBF Advocacy Breakfast
  • 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – You Belong Here: Sound & Soul
  • 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Business Session
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – BWIM Luncheon
  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Learning Labs Session 2
  • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Learning Labs Session 3
  • 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Thriving Excursion
  • 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. – Reception & Gathering Opportunities
  • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Dinner
  • 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Worship

Friday June 27

  • Departures and Goodbyes – We’ll see you in Jacksonville in 2026!

FAQ’s

Registration is required to attend General Assembly, and all individuals should register to attend, as name badges will be required for entry into events. Pre-registration will open in early spring of 2025. On-site registration will also be available in St. Louis beginning on June 24.

We are so glad you have chosen to attend your first CBF General Assembly! We want you to have a great time, find out more about the Fellowship, and get connected. As you check-in for the Assembly, you’ll be able to ask any questions you may have to a knowledgeable CBF staff member. You will also receive a guidebook that will help you navigate the schedule and hotel throughout the week. Throughout the Assembly, you can expect to meet new friends and network with folks from around the country and the world. You will experience compelling worship, have an opportunity to attend Learning Labs, meet partners in the Gathering Place, and learn about the vibrant life of the Fellowship. If you have specific questions about the Assembly experience before you arrive, don’t hesitate to reach out at assembly@cbf.net.

Yes, please do! We will be posting on social media about General Assembly. Please share our posts, forward our emails, and let your network know about all of the Assembly activities. We will also be watching to share your posts, so use the hashtag #CBFAssembly when you share on social.

Registration for the Assembly is free. There is some cost associated with meals hosted by CBF and other partners, and we will have a special hotel rate for your lodging available when registration opens.

The Travel Assistance Fund for Events (TAFFE) is a fund designated by the CBF Ministries Council to provide financial assistance to LAYPERSONS with limited means to attend special CBF gatherings and events. Recipients will be awarded a grant of up to $500 to assist with travel and lodging. While all laypeople who are active and/or interested in the CBF are eligible to receive a grant, the ideal is for church and denominational leaders to invite strategic, particularly emerging, lay leaders who will advocate for and help tell the story of CBF in the church and the community. Particular consideration will be given to first-time attendees. Please note that TAFFE funds are NOT available for clergy expenses. You can apply for these funds here.

The CBF General Assembly is organized by the General Assembly Steering Committee, which is led by the Director of Fellowship Experiences and consists of CBF Global Staff and volunteers.

Prior to CBF General Assembly, please email assembly@cbf.net