CBFVA General Assembly
Mark your calendars for CBF Virginia’s General Assembly at First Baptist Church of Newport News
We hope that you’ll join us for a chance to connect with mission and ministry partners, and perhaps you’ll consider inviting a ministry colleague or a prospective seminary student that wants to learn more about CBF.
Hotel Accommodations
We have secured a room block at the Marriott Courtyard Newport News Airport for your convenience. To take advantage of the special room rate, please book your stay by September 5 using the following link:
CBFVA Booking Link
Hourly Schedule
Monday, September 16
- Financial Wellness Educational Experience (FWEE)
- Click here to learn more: https://churchbenefits.org/williamsburg2024/
Tuesday, September 17
- 8:30 - 9:15
- Chaplain's Breakfast
- Virginia chaplains and pastoral counselors are invited to have a breakfast for chaplains before our General Assembly gathering. Breakout sessions will also be offered that qualify for continuing education hours.
- 9:00
- Check-in and Registration
- Coffee and Pastries available
- 9:15
- Opening Session
- Engage with our partners!
- 10:15
- Breakout Session 1
- 11:15
- Breakout Session 2
- 12:00
- Lunch
- 12:40
- Business Session
- 1:00
- Q and A Panel
- with Paul Baxley and Laura Ayala
- 2:00
- Closing Worship
- featuring Lynn Brinkley
Speakers
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Laura AyalaCBF Coordinator of Global MissionsThe Rev. Laura Ayala has served as Coordinator of Global Missions since February 2023. Rev. Ayala oversees CBF Global Mission, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministries, and Disaster Response. For nine years, she served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Rio Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Lynn BrinkleyCBF PAK Field Ministry CoordinatorLynn Brinkley serves as the PAK Field Ministry Coordinator working to build relationships with Black clergy and connect them to CBF for fellowship, partnership, and justice work. She is passionate about fostering a beloved community, preaching, and advocating for the marginalized and oppressed.
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Paul BaxleyCBF Executive Coordinator