The CLEVELAND BAPTIST ASSOCIATION (also known as CBA) has been in ministry in northeast Ohio, particularly in the greater Cleveland area, since 1832. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA.

CBA primarily serves as a ministry center that provides denominational resources, programs and services for strengthening the mission and ministry of pastors and their congregations. The CBA, through its thirty-four affiliated churches, fulfills its mission and ministry by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’s redemptive power.

The CBA is also involved in ecumenical partnerships. United Protestant Campus Ministries and Camp Koinonia are among the ecumenical activities that facilitate ministering to the larger community of greater Cleveland and northeast Ohio.

Welcome to our CBA website where you will learn much more about our mission and ministry. We invite you to partner with us.

Reverend Dr. Leonard Thompson Sr.,
Executive Minister

Welcome to the website of the Cleveland Baptist Association! It is our prayer that this site will provide you with pertinent information, inspiration and resources for your work in God’s Kingdom. On behalf of the CBA Board of Trustees, I invite you to visit our site frequently to receive up to date information regarding our member church activities, CBA sponsored events and ministry tools to aide you in your particular ministry.

Do you have questions about the Association? Are there ideas or programs that you’d like to share with us? Do you desire special prayer or support? Please do not hesitate to drop us a line or send us an email on our contact page.

May you be blessed in your work for the LORD!

Pastor Christine A. Smith
President, Board of Trustees – The Cleveland Baptist Association
Senior Pastor, Covenant Baptist Church