# Event Details - **Event Name**: 127th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the 127th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation — Momentum! Sustaining the Move of GodAbout this EventRooted in Nehemiah 6:3, this year’s gathering calls churches, leaders, families, and ministry teams to remain focused, spiritually grounded, and actively engaged in the work God has entrusted to the Church:“I am carrying on a great project and cannot come down.” - Nehemiah 6:3Momentum 2026 is designed to strengthen and equip the Church through worship, leadership development, intergenerational connection, Christian education, ministry collaboration, and spiritual renewal. Throughout the week, participants will experience dynamic worship services, impactful masterclasses, focused breakout sessions, youth experiences, ministry luncheons, fellowship opportunities, and meaningful engagement with leaders from across Virginia and beyond.Building upon the spirit of last year’s emphasis, Shoulder to Shoulder (Zephaniah 3:9), this year’s gathering continues the pathway toward unity, shared vision, and collective movement as churches work together to sustain the move of God within congregations, communities, and future generations.Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, lay servant leader, youth worker, young adult, volunteer, musician, educator, trustee, deacon, or first-time attendee, there is a place for you at Momentum 2026.The Annual Session will also include the presentation and installation of newly elected Convention officers during this nomination year in the life of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia.Dynamic Worship and General SessionsMomentum 2026 will feature powerful worship experiences and general sessions designed to encourage, challenge, and strengthen participants throughout the week.Featured speakers and guests include:Dr. Patricia Gould-ChampDr. Howard-John WesleyDr. James ColemanBishop Jeffrey L. ReavesDr. W. Franklyn RichardsonBishop Carroll BaltimoreDr. Veronica ColemanYouth participants will also experience dedicated youth worship gatherings and youth-led worship moments throughout the conference.All worship services are open to the public.You are cordially invited to join us in Petersburg as we worship together, grow together, and move forward together in faith.Youth Conference - “I’m Locked In!”Momentum 2026 includes a dedicated youth conference experience designed specifically for youth ages 12-17 and their Youth Workers/Chaperones.The Youth Conference combines worship, leadership development, breakout experiences, fellowship, activities, and youth-focused ministry engagement in an environment designed to strengthen faith, build relationships, and encourage spiritual growth.Youth participants will experience:Dedicated youth worship experiencesInteractive breakout sessionsLeadership development opportunitiesGame and activity experiencesHBCU panel and special presentationsYouth-led worship momentsFellowship opportunities throughout the weekTuesday activity experience at Uptown AlleyYouth participants and Youth Workers/Chaperones register through the Youth Conference registration pathway.A minimum supervision ratio of one adult for every five youth participants is required.What To Expect From the WeekSpirit-filled worship services open to the public with the preached word offered by: Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ on Monday morning, Dr. Howard-John Wesley on Monday evening, Dr. James Coleman on Tuesday evening, and Bishop Jeffrey L. Reaves on Wednesday afternoonLeadership-focused masterclasses and breakout sessionsDedicated youth conference and youth worship experiencesMen’s & Clergy Ministry Luncheon featuring Bishop Carroll BaltimoreWomen’s Ministry Luncheon featuring Dr. Veronica Coleman“Food Trucks & Fellowship: A Chat & Chew” featuring Dr. W. Franklyn RichardsonMinistry department sessions and business meetingsIntergenerational engagement and leadership developmentVendor and exhibitor marketplaceFellowship opportunities throughout the weekInstallation of newly elected Convention officersConference Registration PricingFull Conference Registration - All Week MessengerAdult Early Registration (through June 15, 2026): $215Adult Standard Registration: $230Youth / Youth Worker Full Registration: $150One Day Messenger RegistrationAdult Single-Day (Monday - No Luncheon): $75Adult Single-Day (Tuesday or Wednesday - Includes Luncheon): $110Youth / Youth Worker Single-Day (Monday or Wednesday): $60Youth Activity Day (Tuesday - Includes Uptown Alley Experience): $85Luncheon-Only RegistrationLuncheon-Only Ticket: $50Adult Conference Masterclasses & Breakout SessionsMonday MasterclassesEquipped and Engaged: Every Believer in MotionPresenter: Minister Karen DowningThis session empowers lay leaders to move from participation to ownership by discovering and deploying their spiritual gifts. The focus is on strengthening ministry engagement and sustaining church momentum through active service.Ideal Attendees: Lay Leaders, Ministry VolunteersAlignment After Applause: Leading Beyond the MomentPresenter: Pastor Jason KnightDesigned for pastors and ministers navigating leadership after moments of spiritual breakthrough. This session addresses maintaining unity, protecting vision, and sustaining leadership momentum once the excitement of major moments fades.Ideal Attendees: Clergy, Senior LeadersMonday Breakout SessionsFirst Impressions Matter: Hospitality as a Carrier of MomentumPresenter: Pastor Tremayne JohnsonThis session equips hospitality and usher teams to create welcoming environments where spiritual momentum is protected and visitors feel seen, valued, and connected.Ideal Attendees: Ushers, Greeters, Hospitality TeamsHolding the Line: Deacons as Guardians of MomentumPresenter: Deacon Keith BloweThis session reframes the role of Deacons as spiritual stabilizers within the church. Emphasis is placed on servant leadership, unity, care, and maintaining order during seasons of growth and transition.Ideal Attendees: Deacons, Church Leadership TeamsSound That Sustains: Worship, Excellence, and Spiritual MomentumPresenter: Rev. Dr. Jamaar JonesThis session addresses the responsibility of worship teams to sustain spiritual atmosphere and excellence beyond emotional moments.Ideal Attendees: Music Ministry Leaders, Choirs, Musicians, Worship TeamsBuilt to Carry It: Stewardship that Sustains the VisionPresenter: Trustee David RogersTrustees and financial leaders explore how governance, property stewardship, and responsible financial practices support the long-term sustainability of ministry vision.Ideal Attendees: Trustees, Finance Leaders, Administrative LeadersWomen Who Carry the Flow: Faith, Wisdom, and MomentumPresenter: Pastor Cierra Smith BondDesigned to affirm and activate women as spiritual carriers of momentum through leadership, discipleship, and ministry influence.Ideal Attendees: Women’s Ministry Leaders and MembersAlignment Is Not Automatic: Leading Teams in the Same DirectionPresenter: Sister Alexis MilesMomentum is often lost when teams interpret vision differently. This session equips leaders with practical strategies to strengthen communication, improve clarity, and create alignment across ministries and leadership teams so that everyone is moving in the same direction with shared understanding and purpose.Ideal Attendees: Pastors, Clergy, Ministry Leaders, Administrative Leaders, Lay Leaders, Church Leadership TeamsTuesday MasterclassesFaith in the Public Square: Political Action & Social JusticePresenter: Dr. Vodrika EppsThis session equips the Church to engage responsibly and biblically in civic and social matters. Participants will explore how the Church can maintain a prophetic voice, encourage responsible civic engagement, and address social issues with wisdom, conviction, and theological clarity.Ideal Attendees: Clergy, Lay Leaders, Social Justice Teams, Community LeadersReimagining Christian Education for Kingdom ImpactPresenter: Dr. Bernita BrownDesigned for teachers, ministry leaders, and church workers seeking to revitalize Christian Education. This session explores how to move beyond traditional methods and embrace engaging, relevant, and transformational approaches that equip believers to live out their faith.Ideal Attendees: Sunday School Teachers, Christian Education Leaders, Ministry Workers, Teaching TeamsTuesday Breakout SessionsGuard the Flame: Sustaining Fire Without BurnoutPresenter: Pastor Ulric Eley, Jr.A spiritually grounded session focused on prayer, discipline, rest, and resilience in ministry leadership. Participants will learn strategies for sustaining spiritual vitality while carrying the demands of leadership.Ideal Attendees: Pastors, Ministers, Ministry LeadersBuilt to Carry It: Stewardship that Sustains the VisionPresenter: Trustee David RogersTrustees and financial leaders explore how governance, property stewardship, and responsible financial practices support the long-term sustainability of ministry vision.Ideal Attendees: Trustees, Finance Leaders, Administrative LeadersMen on the Move: Strength, Responsibility, and Kingdom MomentumPresenter: Pastor Marvin GilliamThis session calls men to spiritual maturity, accountability, and leadership in their homes, churches, and communities.Ideal Attendees: Men’s Ministry Leaders and MembersWomen Who Carry the Flow: Faith, Wisdom, and MomentumPresenter: Pastor Cierra Smith BondDesigned to affirm and activate women as spiritual carriers of momentum through leadership, discipleship, and ministry influence.Ideal Attendees: Women’s Ministry Leaders and MembersHolding the Line: Deacons as Guardians of MomentumPresenter: Deacon Keith BloweThis session reframes the role of Deacons as spiritual stabilizers within the church.Ideal Attendees: Deacons, Church Leadership TeamsFirst Impressions Matter: Hospitality as a Carrier of MomentumPresenter: Pastor Tremayne JohnsonThis session equips hospitality and usher teams to create welcoming environments where spiritual momentum is protected and visitors feel seen, valued, and connected.Ideal Attendees: Ushers, Greeters, Hospitality TeamsWednesday MasterclassesBridging the Generations: Building a Church for Every AgePresenter: Dr. Angel WhiteDesigned for leaders and ministry workers seeking to strengthen intergenerational connection in the church. This session explores how to move beyond age divisions and create a unified ministry where every generation is valued, engaged, and growing together in faith.Ideal Attendees: Pastors, Ministry Leaders, Youth Leaders, Christian Education LeadersStronger Together: Momentum Through Ministry CollaborationPresenter: Rev. Rickey Rouse Jr.This session explores how ministries can collaborate effectively rather than operate in isolation. Participants will discover how shared vision and partnership strengthen the overall mission of the Convention.Ideal Attendees: Ministry Leaders, Department Heads, Church Leadership TeamsWednesday Breakout SessionsSound That Sustains: Worship, Excellence, and Spiritual MomentumPresenter: Rev. Dr. Jamaar JonesThis session addresses the responsibility of worship teams to sustain spiritual atmosphere and excellence beyond emotional moments.Ideal Attendees: Music Ministry Leaders, Choirs, Musicians, Worship TeamsGuard the Flame: Sustaining Fire Without BurnoutPresenter: Pastor Ulric Eley, Jr.Participants will learn strategies for sustaining spiritual vitality while carrying the demands of leadership.Ideal Attendees: Pastors, Ministers, Ministry LeadersMen on the Move: Strength, Responsibility, and Kingdom MomentumPresenter: Pastor Marvin GilliamThis session calls men to spiritual maturity, accountability, and leadership in their homes, churches, and communities.Ideal Attendees: Men’s Ministry Leaders and MembersForming the Future: Youth & Young Adult Ministry in the 21st Century ChurchPresenter: Pastor Kirk HoustonThis session focuses on strengthening ministry to youth and young adults in a rapidly changing cultural environment. Leaders will explore discipleship models, leadership development strategies, and innovative approaches that engage the next generation and sustain the Church’s future momentum.Ideal Attendees: Youth Leaders, Young Adult Leaders, Pastors, Christian Educators, Ministry LeadersFaithful with Finances: Kingdom Stewardship for Everyday LifePresenter: Mrs. Janiel YoungbloodDesigned for individuals and families seeking to honor God through wise financial stewardship. This session explores practical, biblically grounded principles for managing money, developing healthy financial habits, and aligning everyday financial decisions with Kingdom values.Ideal Attendees: All Conference ParticipantsAlignment Is Not Automatic: Leading Teams in the Same DirectionPresenter: Sister Alexis MilesMomentum is often lost when teams interpret vision differently. This session equips leaders with practical strategies to strengthen communication, improve clarity, and create alignment across ministries and leadership teams so that everyone is moving in the same direction with shared understanding and purpose.Ideal Attendees: Pastors, Clergy, Ministry Leaders, Administrative Leaders, Lay Leaders, Church Leadership TeamsVendor & Exhibitor OpportunitiesMomentum 2026 will feature a vendor and exhibitor marketplace available throughout the conference.Vendor opportunities are open to:BusinessesAuthorsPublic figuresNonprofit organizationsMinistry organizationsPolitical and civic organizationsClothing and accessory vendorsCommunity resource organizationsVendor registration includes assigned vendor table space based upon selected setup size.Limited vendor spaces are available.Vendor Registration PricingSingle Vendor Table: $100Double Vendor Table: $175Triple Table / Clothing Vendor Setup: $225Registration PoliciesAll registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.Conference organizers reserve the right to make adjustments to schedules, presenters, workshop offerings, and event logistics as necessary.Workshop and masterclass selections are collected as attendee preferences and may be adjusted based upon capacity, scheduling, or operational needs.By registering for Momentum 2026, attendees acknowledge that photography, video recording, and livestream recording may occur during conference events.Registration and attendance constitute permission for the Baptist General Convention of Virginia to use photographs, video, and recorded media containing attendee likenesses for promotional, educational, archival, and ministry-related purposes without additional consent or compensation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/petersburg/127th-annual-session-and-congress-of-christian-faith-formation/100001989728390177 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, music, entertainment, spiritual, workshops, contests, food-drinks, art, literary-art, virtual, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 225, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Petersburg - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: ​Good Shepherd Baptist Church - **lat**: 37.2014634 - **long**: -77.37677149999999 - **full address**: ​Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 South Crater Road, Petersburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 127th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a54683a7e65b32fc35d5c3865e195ab00d496119b0964365973a98eb29c52596-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc181819-gmir.jpg?v=1779183938 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 127th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation being held? - **A:** 127th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at ​Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 South Crater Road, Petersburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 127th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation? - **A:** 127th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation is organized by Baptist General Convention of VA . - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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