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Children's Bible Ministries partners with local churches to reach children, families, and communities with the gospel through Bible-centered outreach, discipleship, and ministry support. CBM does not replace the local church — we come alongside churches to help extend biblical teaching beyond traditional church settings.
Churches today face real challenges in reaching children and families who are increasingly disconnected from traditional programs. Church partnerships with CBM allow congregations to engage their communities in meaningful, practical ways — meeting children where they are and creating pathways for long-term discipleship and family engagement.
Through partnership, churches gain access to established ministry models, training, and support while remaining locally led and missionally focused.
Host or support Bible Released Time programs — providing space, volunteers, and prayer support to bring Bible instruction to public school children during the school day.
Learn About Released TimePartner through participation in Christian camps, retreats, and group ministries. Camp properties serve as venues for discipleship, fellowship, and spiritual renewal for church groups of all ages.
Explore Camp MinistryUtilize the Retreat Center at CBM's Tennessee Headquarters for leadership retreats, staff planning, discipleship gatherings, and ministry renewal — often at discounted rates.
Learn About the Retreat CenterCBM missionaries regularly visit churches to share ministry updates, preach, teach at conferences, and encourage congregations. Opportunities include Sunday services, missions conferences, youth meetings, and children's programs.
Request a Missionary VisitSend short-term and mid-term mission teams through CBM to serve alongside ongoing ministries in the United States and internationally — emphasizing biblical service and long-term partnership.
Explore Mission TripsPartner with CBM by sending and supporting missionaries who serve in CBM-affiliated ministries. CBM provides training, oversight, and member care while churches remain actively involved in prayer and support.
Missionary PathwayAs part of its partnership with local churches, CBM intentionally supports the spiritual health and sustainability of those serving in full-time ministry. The Retreat Center at CBM Headquarters, as well as its Bible Camp properties in the eastern U.S., offer steeply discounted — and in some cases complimentary — lodging for full-time pastors and missionaries during non-summer months.
By stewarding retreat facilities in this way, CBM partners with churches to support the long-term health of pastors and missionaries, provide accessible space for rest and renewal, remove financial barriers, and strengthen those actively serving the church and the gospel.
Learn About the Retreat Center Sponsor a Pastor RetreatChildren's Bible Ministries supports partner churches by providing:
CBM partners with churches as a resource and guide, not as a controlling authority. Ministry leadership remains local, contextual, and relationship-driven.
One of the most meaningful ways a church can partner in gospel ministry is by identifying, commissioning, and sending out individuals called to serve. CBM works closely with churches who desire to take this step — whether your church already has a specific individual in mind or is simply exploring what it looks like to send a missionary.
Learn How Your Church Can Send a MissionaryChurch partnerships begin with conversation, prayer, and discernment. CBM works alongside church leadership to explore opportunities that align with the church's mission and capacity.
⚠️ Webmaster note: Add a church partnership inquiry form here. Recommended fields: Church Name, Pastor Name, Contact Person, Email, Phone, Church City & State, Area of Interest (Released Time / Camp & Retreats / Mission Trips / Sending a Missionary / Missionary Visit / Other), Message. Route to appropriate CBM leadership.
Churches and CBM are stronger together. Let's explore how we can serve children, families, and communities side by side.