summit & events
BNF exists in many forms. There are webinars you can join from your couch, prayer gatherings on Zoom, and resources you can read at midnight between shifts. All of that matters. But members who have attended the Summit will tell you that something changed when they walked into a room full of nurses who shared their faith. They finally understood what BNF actually is.
If you have been following along from a distance and wondering whether it would be worth showing up, the answer from every person who has done it is yes.
Some things can only happen in person.
bnf summit
Our flagship gathering.
The Summit is BNF's annual in-person gathering, and it is the heartbeat of this community. Nurses travel from across the country to spend a few days together in worship, in learning, in conversation, and in the particular kind of fellowship that only happens face to face.
Sessions cover:
clinical topics
spiritual formation
leadership
and missions
Nurse missionaries share stories from the field.
Newer nurses find mentors.
Veterans find renewal.
Many members say they did not fully understand BNF until they attended their first Summit. If you are on the fence, let this be the nudge.
upcoming events
What's coming up.
Beyond the Summit, BNF hosts regional gatherings, local events, and virtual opportunities throughout the year. Some are organized by state chapters. Others are open to the full national membership and non-members. Browse everything that's on the calendar below.
Several states with active BNF chapters host their own gatherings throughout the year. If you are in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, or South Carolina, there may be something happening close to home. Keep an eye on the calendar above, or reach out to your state chapter to find out what's coming up.
regional & state events
Something happening near you.
We are also working to make it easier for members in one state to know about and join events in neighboring states. If your chapter is planning something and you'd like to open it to a wider audience, we'd love to help you share it.
can’t make it in person?
If travel or timing makes in-person attendance difficult, watch for virtual events on the calendar. Prayer Connects, webinars, and other online gatherings happen throughout the year and are a genuine way to stay connected. You can find those on the Faith and Fellowship and Education pages as well.
Have an event to share?
If your state chapter or local group is planning something and would like it included on the BNF calendar, reach out and let us know.
