Mid-Atlantic CBF Annual Gathering with Mental Health First Aid Training

Join us for the 2026 Mid-Atlantic CBF Annual Gathering. Come a day early and join the Mental Health First Aid Training led by CBF's Colin Kroll.

The Cost for the Annual Gathering is $20.00 - Register Here!

The Cost for the Training is $35.00 - Register Here!

Join us for the 2026 Mid-Atlantic CBF Annual Gathering

March 14, Ox Hill Baptist Church

Cost: $20 includes lunch 

Schedule 

Friday March 13, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mental Health First Aid

(see separate registration) 

Saturday, March 13

8:30 a.m. Registration 

9:00 a.m. Plenary Session

  10:15 a.m. Breakout Session 1 

11:15 a.m. Breakout Session 2 

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Worship 

Breakout Sessions 

Faith Meets Public Health

David Simmons, Director, Department of Pastoral Services

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Building a Competitive Compensation Package

 Church Benefits Board 

Young Adults and Belonging in the Church

Colin Kroll, CBF's Young Adult Ministry Manager 

Creating a Culture of Well-being in Your Congregation

K Scarry, Interim Pastor, FBC Herndon

Keynote Preacher

The Rev. Dr. Lynn Brinkley - CBF's PAK Field Ministry Coordinator  

Mental Health First Aid Training 

Friday, March 13, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost $35.00 includes lunch

Ox Hill Baptist Church

Only 30 Spaces Available!

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)is a nationally recognized, evidence-based training that equips individuals to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in others.

It’s a practical way for churches to care well for their communities and embody the call to love our neighbors.

Mental Health First Aid offers your congregation tools to:

• Support youth and young adults navigating mental health challenges

• Care for your community with compassion and confidence

• Equip leaders, parents, and volunteers to respond to those in need

• Build relationships with local schools and campuses

Upon completion of the course, participants will earn a 3-year MHFA certification.

We are excited to have the Church Benefits Board with us for our Annual Gathering! The Church Benefits Board will sponsor a networking space, host a breakout session and be available for one on one financial well-being check ups.

Visit the Church Benefits Board at https://churchbenefits.org/