Room: Sanctuary

In a polarized world where the mere mention of a hot topic can send a congregation spiraling into divided camps, this session offers some practical lessons from one congregation of ways to foster healthy, productive, bold conversations in theologically and politically diverse churches. How can these hard conversations manifest the kingdom of heaven here on earth?

Revs. Melissa Fallen and Ann Carter are part of the Pastoral Team at Glen Allen Baptist Church.

Room: 803

Pastoral and ministry leadership asks a lot of us and often leaves little time to pause and reflect on how we are showing up. This hands-on art reflection offers space to slow down, pay attention, and reflect on what is happening in our lives and leadership. No artistic experience is necessary, only curiosity and a willingness to notice.

Rev. Amy Hall is the founder of Shalom Creatives, a healing arts organization, Associate Pastor of Community Missions at Madison Heights Baptist Church, and Moderator of Virginia Baptist Women in Ministry. She focuses on using creativity and relationships to build bridges between churches and communities. 

Room: Choir Room

What would it look like for your church to operate with a sense of financial freedom? Join us as we explore the ten best practices that create the greatest potential for a local congregation to live into its mission with as little financial anxiety as possible.

Ricky Letson is the Vice President of Client Services for Missional Business Services (MBS). MBS provides outsourced financial administrative support and consulting to congregations and religious non-profits. Rickey has thirty years of experience in serving and supporting churches. 

Room: 704

What does it looks like to bring “Heaven on Earth” by building relationships across racial and cultural differences? Rev. Dr’s Henrietta Anderson and Josh Hayden will share their stories and experiences as we explore practical ways churches can move from good intentions to meaningful relationships. Together we will consider how building relationships and partnering across racial and cultural differences can help create greater belonging, unity, and diversity within our churches and the broader CBFVA fellowship.

Rev Dr. Henrietta Anderson Rev Dr. Josh Hayden. Rev. Dr. Laura Davis

Room: Choir Room

How do we give our children the best chance of developing a life-transforming relationship with Christ? Ready to help families build a faith that lasts long past high school graduation? Join Pastor Travis Russell as we explore how churches empower parents for daily discipleship at home. Discover how to bridge the gap between Sunday worship and weekday living to nurture long-term spiritual growth in the next generation. 

Rev Dr. Travis Russell

Room: 709

Join CBFVA’s Co-Coordinators, Laura Davis and Mark Snipes for an in-depth look at what’s happening in CBFVA. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and enthusiasm as we talk about all things CBFVA.

Room: 704

There are 5 traits that CBF believes characterize thriving congregations. Explore these 5 traits with Sharon Kirkpatrick Felton. Get a snapshot of your church’s health and take the next steps to grow in each of these traits in significant ways. 

Sharon Kirkpatrick Felton, CBF Director of Congregational Engagement