Stepping out in faith not knowing the destination is part of the story of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, popular author and theologian Brian McLaren told nearly 1,500 attendees Thursday evening at the 2017 General Assembly.

“Celebrate how far you’ve come — you have made the road by walking,” McLaren urged the crowd.

McLaren emphasized that the Fellowship has blazed a trail since its founding in 1991, walking and creating an unknown road together.

“Without realizing what you were getting yourself into, you stepped out and had no idea how much change could happen in 25 years.”

Watch McLaren’s full address below and find other news, stories, photos and videos from the 2017 Assembly at www.cbf.net/atlanta2017.

Brian McLaren at 2017 CBF General Assembly from Cooperative Baptist Fellowship on Vimeo.