California Southern Baptist Convention
Religious InstitutionsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
California Southern Baptist Convention functions as a state-level fellowship within the Southern Baptist Convention, a large national Evangelical church network. It represents about 450,000 members across approximately 2,300 language- and multi-ethnic congregations scattered throughout California. The organization operates independently, yet cooperates financially with the SBC and shares a commitment to biblical beliefs and global proclamation of the Gospel. Headquartered in Fresno, California, the CSBC conducts its business through an annual meeting each October and uses its legal corporate name in that context. The association serves diverse congregations and their members, coordinating cooperative ministry efforts within the state and in alignment with the broader SBC framework. A notable development in recent years was a 2022 partnership with the North American Mission Board and Gateway Seminary to present a one-day conference for women, reflecting collaboration across the SBC network.