Congress of Christian Education & Discipleship

Birmingham, Alabama

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 29-JULY 2, 2026

We are excited to announce that Congress of Christian Education & Discipleship, EMERGE and Hattie Wade Academy will be held Monday, June 29, 2026, through Thursday, July 2, 2026, concluding at 12:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N
Birmingham, AL 35203
The convention center complex is conveniently attached to the host hotel, making it easy for attendees to access meeting sessions and lodging in one central location.

HOST HOTEL
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Rates: $159.00 + taxes (Standard King or Standard Queen)
Deadline to make reservation: Friday, May 29, 2026
Click here to make hotel reservation

HOST CHURCH
NBCA extends sincere thanks to our host churches and their pastors for graciously welcoming us during the Congress in Birmingham, Alabama. Your hospitality and commitment is appreciated.
Antioch MB Church, Dr. Quinton Hammonds, Senior Pastor, Birmingham, Alabama and Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Timothy Woods, Pastor, Birmingham, Alabama

MOBILITY SCOOTERS
Mobility scooters are available for rent for those who may need assistance getting around. This option is offered as a convenient way to help make your experience more comfortable. Please contact the company directly to reserve your mobility scooter before your arrival.
Company: Motion 4 Rent | Phone: 917-477-0809
Click to view website and rent

TRANSPORTATION
To help ensure a smooth arrival and departure experience, all members who need airport transportation for Congress must sign up in advance by Wednesday, June 24, 2026. There is a courtesy gratuity of $10.00 per person, each way. Transportation cannot be guaranteed for those who do not reserve by the deadline, and we kindly ask that members do not wait until arriving at the airport to request pickup. Advance registration allows the transportation team to properly plan drivers so they can serve everyone as efficiently as possible.
Click to sign up

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Please take a moment to review the Week at a Glance, which provides an overview of key times, events, and activities taking place throughout Congress.
Click here to view week at a glance

CONGRESS COURSES
We encourage all members to take full advantage of the Congress courses being offered this year. Courses will be available in both the morning and afternoon and are designed for pastors, associate ministers, ministers’ wives, women, Brotherhood, and other lay persons.
Click to view courses

CONGRESS REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Please register by clicking the link below and selecting your Congress classes. In addition, for those who pre-register, we will have your registration bag and badge ready for you to pick up.
Individuals and Pastors – $200.00
Churches – $600.00
Associations – $600.00
State Conventions – $600.00
Click here to register for Congress classes

GIVE PARTNERSHIP CONNECT
GIVE Partnership CONNECT is now open. If you are in individual, church, association or state convention and current with your giving, please click the appropriate link below to CONNECT. Thank you for being a GIVE Partner!
Individuals and Pastors – No charge and includes Congress classes
Churches – No charge
Associations – No charge
State Conventions – No charge
Link to Connect