Faith Forward: Forming Leaders for the Future of Ministry We know the landscape of ministry is changing rapidly. Churches face shifting cultural expectations, emerging technologies, declining institutional trust, and new opportunities for mission. What kind of leaders will the church need in the coming decades—and how must theological education adapt? In this Masterclass, we will […]
Temporary Shepherds Helping Churches Become Healthier in Times of Pastoral Transitions A time of pastoral transition can be an opportunity for a church to experience greater health and mission awareness. The chances of the church experiencing new health and vitality in a pastoral transition period are stronger if the church has someone serving as a […]
FreshEncounter Retreat For Ministry Spouses of Active CBAC Pastoral Leaders The FreshEncounter Retreat is a spiritual retreat for ministry leaders’ spouses. The FreshEncounter Retreat offers space to connect deeply with God in community and in solitude. It’s a spiritual retreat in which we step away from the pace of our everyday lives to intentionally slow […]
Spring Pastors Retreat For CBAC Pastoral Leaders The Spring Pastors Retreat is a space to draw closer to God in community and in solitude. The theme is “The Lord is Our Strength.” This retreat is facilitated by Rev. Sandy Sutherland, spiritual director. Details: April 20-23, 2026 – Monday 12:00pm to Thursday 12:00pm (4 days/3 nights) […]
The Summit is an annual retreat for paid (part-time or full-time) Youth Pastors, Children Pastors and Camp Directors in our CBAC family. The Summit is a space for Next-Gen leaders to celebrate, share, and support each other, while experiencing deep soul rest, and equipping sessions. For details and registration, please visit the Summit 2026 page.
CBAC Leadership Development presents Lay Learning Labs, an accessible and practical resource for lay leaders. Whether you’re a treasurer, clerk, small group/Sunday school leader, the Lay Learning Lab is designed to help each congregation’s lay leaders grow and lead in this current moment. The sessions will be held on Zoom from 6:30-7:30pm, each covering various […]
We plan to make the first Sunday of May a special time each year where we gather the collective focus of our churches to what God is doing among us. Save the date of May 3, 2026 and plan to be part of this special day!
Temporary Shepherds Helping Churches Become Healthier in Times of Pastoral Transitions A time of pastoral transition can be an opportunity for a church to experience greater health and mission awareness. The chances of the church experiencing new health and vitality in a pastoral transition period are stronger if the church has someone serving as a […]
Temporary Shepherds Helping Churches Become Healthier in Times of Pastoral Transitions A time of pastoral transition can be an opportunity for a church to experience greater health and mission awareness. The chances of the church experiencing new health and vitality in a pastoral transition period are stronger if the church has someone serving as a […]
The Future of Denominations: Leading with Hope in a Changing Landscape Denominations are navigating profound cultural, generational, and structural shifts. Yet in the midst of all this change, there is also deep opportunity. In this Masterclass, we’ll take an honest look at the trends shaping the future of denominational life and explore what it means […]
CBAC Leadership Development presents Lay Learning Labs, an accessible and practical resource for lay leaders. Whether you’re a treasurer, clerk, small group/Sunday school leader, the Lay Learning Lab is designed to help each congregation’s lay leaders grow and lead in this current moment. The sessions will be held on Zoom from 6:30-7:30pm, each covering various […]