General Assembly auxiliary events
Wednesday, June 18
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Leadership Summit
Congregational leaders from across the country are being invited to a celebration. Through testimony, story, sermon, singing, conversation and fellowship we will celebrate God's call in our lives. Attendees will receive a book and refreshments.
Cost: $25 registration fee
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom B
Thursday, June 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Poverty Emphasis Breakfast
Hear the story of an innovative food cooperative ministry and learn about ways Fellowship Baptists are addressing poverty. Share your ideas, discuss challenges and hear lessons learned. Join the conversation and planning as we explore ways of working more effectively to end poverty.
Cost: Free
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom A
9-10 A.M.
Whitsitt Society Meeting
Cost: None; contact Christy Erickson at (478) 330-5609 or erickson_ca@mercer.edu
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom E
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Baptist Center for Ethics Luncheon
Cost: Contact Robert Parham at (615) 415-2348 or robert.parham@ethicsdaily.com
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom B
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Appreciation Luncheon
BTSR Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Advance reservations and payment appreciated. Call 804.204.1227 for details.
Cost: TBA
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom D
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CBF AIDS Network Luncheon
Come hear Donald Messer, author of "Breaking the Consipiracy of Silence, Christian Churches and the Global AIDS Crisis." Learn how the CBF family around the world is engaging in ministy to the AIDS community. Sponsored by the CBF AIDS Network. Learn more
Cost: $10 per person
Location: Memphis Marriott - St Louis
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Spiritual Formation Minister's Luncheon
A gathering of ministers of spiritual formation, other ministers charged with congregational spiritual formation, and others interested in nurturing spirituality within their local congregations. Primarily a time of networking, the event will also focus on resources. The speaker will be Dr. Timothy Brock, assistant professor of Christian education at Campbell University Divinity School.
Cost: $25 per person
Location: Memphis Marriott - Heritage I
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Emeritus Missionary Luncheon
Luncheon honoring field personnel who have retired from CBF Global Missons
Cost: Contact Milton Womack at mwomack@thefellowship.info
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - 201
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Campbell University Divinity School Friends Luncheon
For reservations, call Irma Duke at 1-800-334-4111, ext. 1847 or email her at duke@campbell.edu. Space is limited.
Cost: $20 per person
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom E
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Mercer University McAfee School of Theology Alumni and Friends Dinner
Cost: Contact Sharon Lim Harle at (678) 547-6420 or lim_s@mercer.edu
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom E
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Associated Baptist Press Dinner
Come chase the blues away at ABP's annual dinner. The food will be tasty, the fellowship warm, and the entertainment relaxing. Don't miss it! Learn about ABP's new expanded ministry for all Baptists. For tickets or information, contact Beth Campbell, 800-340-6626, ext. 5 or beth@abpnews.com.
Cost: TBA, reservation required
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom B
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Friends of Truett Dessert Reception/ Baylor School of Social Work
Come catch up on the latest happenings at George W. Truett Seminary and the Baylor School of Social Work. Visit with current students and faculty. Discover the latest developments on campus. Reminisce with former classmates and find out where they are now.
Cost: Contact Taylor Sandlin at (325) 949-9633 or taylor@southlandbaptist.org
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom E
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Bethany Dillon Coffeehouse
Christian recording artist Bethany Dillon will perform and be available for CD signings.
Cost: Free
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom B
Friday, June 20
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Duke Divinity School Alumni & Friend's Breakfast
The Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School welcomes all Alumni & Friends to a breakfast on June 20th at 7:00 am. Come to get an update on the happenings at Duke from Curtis Freeman, David Odom, & Randall Lolley, as well as a preview of the 20th Anniversary of the Baptist House of Studies.
Cost: Contact Callie Davis at (919) 660-3599 or cdavis@div.duke.edu
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom D
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Friends of Baptist Peace Fellowship Breakfast
A time of gathering and fellowship for Baptist peacemakers.
Cost: Contact Bob Spinks at (804) 897-5966 or bob@bpfna.org
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - L-2
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Encounter the World with Central Breakfast
Come encounter the world with Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Learn about recent trips to Haiti; Myanmar (Burma); Hong Kong and Swatow, China. Hear about exciting new international programs and possibilities at Central, and hear President Molly T. Marshall's reflections on the church in Asia today.
Cost: Contact Robin Sandbothe at (913) 667-5721 or rsandbothe@cbts.edu.
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - L-10
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ministers on the Move
An opportunity for clergy seeking a new place of service to meet with national and state CBF reference and referral personnel. Drop in throughout the day.
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Room 205
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors Luncheon
This luncheon is for chaplains, pastoral counselors, retirees, spouses (if applicable), and seminary students or other people interested in pastoral care, CEU credit by APC will be provided for attendees. The speaker is Diana R. Garland, dean of Baylor University's School of Social Work. Contact George Pickle at gpickle@thefellowship.info or Crystal Ham at cham@thefellowship.info.
Cost: TBA, reservations required
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - L-2 and L-3
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Church Benefits Board Lucheon
Luncheon for members and guests of the Church Benefits Board, by invitation and reservation.
Cost: TBA
Location: Memphis Marriott - Heritage III
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Religious Liberty Council Luncheon
Come and join friends of the Baptist Joint Committee as we celebrate religious liberty and look at the challenges ahead at the annual Religious Liberty Council luncheon.
Cost: $30 if by June 13; $40 after | Call (202) 544-4226
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - Ballroom A
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Passport Alumni and Friends Dinner
Reconnect with the Passport family and learn what new projects are in the works at home and around the globe related to the Millennium Development Goals. Free Childcare ages 2 - 10.
Cost $25 per person, Child's meal $10 - purchase tickets at www.passportstore.org
Location: Memphis Cook County Convention Center - L10