2026 Congress of Christian Education

July 20 - July 23, 2026
Chattanooga, TN

The 2026 Tennessee Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention, Inc. Congress of Christian Education brought together pastors, ministers, church leaders, educators, and believers from across Tennessee for four days of worship, biblical instruction, leadership development, and Christian fellowship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Through inspiring worship experiences, dynamic faculty, and practical ministry training, participants were equipped to strengthen today's Church and prepare tomorrow's leaders.

The 2026 Congress of Christian Education officially began as participants from across Tennessee gathered for registration, worship, fellowship, and the first educational sessions of the week. The day opened with the Official Congress Welcome, followed by the Devotional Encounter, morning and afternoon classes, Lunch-N-Learn, and the Opening Worship Service, setting the tone for four days of biblical instruction, leadership development, and Christian fellowship.  
Day Highlights

• Official Congress Opening & Welcome
• Devotional Encounter
• Morning Educational Courses
• Lunch-N-Learn: IT in the Church, Part I
• Afternoon Educational Courses
• Opening Evening Worship

Featured Speakers

• Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Morton
• Rev. Dr. Jeffrey T. Wilson
• Minister Rochelle Moore Harden
• Rev. Brandon L. Malone

Worship Experience

• Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church Music Ministry
• Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church Choir
• Opening Worship Service

Tuesday continued the Congress experience with another full day of worship, biblical instruction, and ministry training. Participants returned for morning and afternoon educational courses while engaging in a featured Lunch-N-Learn and gathering for evening worship. The Youth & Young Adult Session also featured regional programming, division breakouts, rally rehearsal, and the "123 Release Em" Panel, creating opportunities for learning, fellowship, and leadership development across every generation.  
Day Highlights

• Morning Worship & Devotional
• Morning Educational Courses
• Lunch-N-Learn: Mental Health in the Church – Part I
• Afternoon Educational Courses
• YYA "123 Release Em" Panel
• Evening Worship

Featured Classes & Sessions

• Adult Educational Courses
• Youth & Young Adult Division Breakouts
• Rally Rehearsal
• Leadership Development

Worship Experience

• Rev. Brandon L. Malone (Morning Worship)

• Rev. Dr. Samuel Mickens (Evening Worship)
• Rev. Dr. Elmore Torbert, Jr. – Evening Message
• Congress Music Ministry 

Wednesday provided another day of worship, learning, and ministry development as participants continued their educational journey through dynamic courses and practical instruction. The day also brought the Adult and Youth & Young Adult sessions together for the evening Worship Experience and President's Address, highlighting the Congress's commitment to equipping believers and strengthening the Church for future ministry.  
Day Highlights

• Morning Worship
• Morning Educational Courses
• Lunch-N-Learn
• Afternoon Educational Courses
• YYA Worship Experience
• President's Address
• Evening Worship

Featured Classes & Sessions

• Adult Educational Courses
• Youth & Young Adult Division Breakouts
• Rally Rehearsal
• Leadership Development
• Biblical Instruction

Worship Experience

• Dr. Edward Robertson – Devotional Message
• Rev. Dr. Dexter Moragne – Presiding
• Rev. William Watson – Greetings
• Congress Music Ministry

The final day of the Congress celebrated a week of worship, learning, and spiritual growth while preparing participants to return to their churches equipped for ministry. The Closing Worship Service, faculty and volunteer recognition, certification presentations, and the 2026 Congress Charge provided a meaningful conclusion to the week's educational experience. Youth & Young Adult participants concluded their Congress with community service, fellowship, and dismissal.
Day Highlights

• Closing Worship Service
• Final Educational Activities
• Faculty & Volunteer Recognition
• Adult Certification Recognition
• 2026 Congress Charge
• Community Service
• Benediction & Sending Forth

Featured Moments

• Recognition of Congress Faculty & Volunteers
• Presentation of Adult Certifications
• Closing Charge to Participants
• Commissioning for Continued Ministry

Worship Experience

• Closing Worship Service
• 2026 Congress Charge
• Benediction & Sending Forth