2024 annual meeting • Oct. 14-15
vISTA GRANDE BAPTIST CHURCH • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
ALWAYS BEING PREPARED TO MAKE A DEFENSE TO ANYONE WHO ASKS YOU FOR A REASON FOR THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOU.
—1 PETER 3:15
Speaker Lineup
J.T. English
Lead Pastor, Storyline Church, Arvada
Zack Thurman
Lead Pastor, Overland Church, Fort Collins
Mike Proud
Executive Director, Colorado Baptists
Faithful leadership begins in the heart of the leader. Be encouraged and challenged as we explore how to strengthen our walk with Jesus in the midst of the demands of ministry leadership.
Guest Speaker: Jeff Iorg
President & CEO of the SBC Executive Committee
Join us as we contemplate the holiness of Christ and His unfailing love. His goodness emboldens us to live out our faith and share it with others.
Guest Speaker: Andrea Waitley
President of Cross My Heart Ministries
Plan Your Trip
VISTA GRANDE BAPTIST Church
5860 STETSON HILLS BLVD
Colorado Springs, 80918
If you did not take advantage of the online registration before October 6th…
Please look for the On-Site Registration Kiosk to begin the registration process.
On-site Registration is open from 11:30am-5:00pm on Monday, October 14th only.
If you registered online before the event…
- Receive your name badge and event information
- Go enjoy the event!
NOTE: Senior Pastors, or their chosen delegate, will receive and distribute Messenger Cards at check in.
Only churches that are Credentialed with the CBGC are allotted Messengers and voting privileges during our business sessions. The total number of allotted Messengers is based on current church membership. Click the links below to learn more about Messengers, or to confirm your church’s Credentialing Status. If you have any questions contact Rick at [email protected]
11:30am – Check-in and Onsite Registration Opens
1:30pm – Pastors Conference and Womens Gathering
4:30pm – Missions Festival
6:30pm – Opening Sessions
8:30pm – Closing Prayer
8:30am – Morning Worship Session
9:30am – Breakout Session 1
11:00am – Breakout Session 2
Noon – Food Truck Fellowship
1:30pm – Regional Director Impact
2:00pm – Businsess Session
3:00pm – Worship/Vision of the CBGC
4:00pm – Election and Commissioning of CBGC Officers
4:30pm – Dismiss
LODGING IS GOING FAST!
If lodging is sold out, please email Rick Ackerman here
Lodging Reservations
Attendees must make their own lodging reservations. We have secured a special group rate. Hurry! Group rate expires on September 22, 2024
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs/Garden of the Gods
Breakout Sessions
Ministry can be difficult on the families of church staff members. In this session, we will walk through some practical steps toward health and spiritual protection that every family needs.
Providing Pastors and Leaders with insight on the X-rated world in which we live and minister, while giving practical handles on how to overcome and live victoriously in trying times.
Leading your church from the “Holy Huddle” to engaging the community requires more than reciting the Great Commission. This session will explore how God has designed each of us to engage the lost through the story of a brand-new church plant in Durango.
The disconnect in our most important earthly relationship often begins with our expectations. In this insightful and practical session, you will discover how to deepen your connection with your spouse and experience a marriage that exceeds your expectations.
Explore how First Baptist Church Aurora creatively uses their space to reach the nations next door. You’ll be inspired to rethink God’s desire for His house and how to unlock the potential to reach people who would never be reached.
The Lord is bringing the nations to Colorado creating an incredible opportunity for the Gospel and the local church. Learn how you can reach your neighbors by becoming a church in two or more languages.
This breakout session will help educate and equip church leaders in compliant and effective financial processes and practices. Specifically, the session covers the nuances and best practices for Ministry Financial management, including Pastoral Housing Allowances, Donor Directed Funds, handling fringe benefits, and others.
Discover how a shared leadership culture creates leadership “buy-in”, team ownership, and well developed ministry plans.
Discover practical strategies to motivate and an align your staff and volunteers around your mission.
Discover practical ways your church can develop disciples who pray, learn, give, and go. Explore ministry opportunities and training to share Jesus in your community and beyond.