Global Leadership Forum

The GLF will be held at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, located at 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road in Colorado Springs, CO. Surrounded by a sweeping mountainscape and picturesque views, rooms are arranged in eight residential lodges across the resort.

Hotel check-in time is 4:00PM

CBS will cover airfare (or mileage reimbursement over 150 miles if driving to the Forum), lodging, ground transportation to/from the airport to the resort, and meals for each attendee. 

Air travel will be arranged through our travel partner, Direct Travel. After completing registration, a representative from Direct Travel will contact you to book your flights.

Need to make a change to your flights, or haven’t booked yet? Reach out to the official GLF travel partner at groups@dt.com to make air travel arrangements.

Flights arriving at Colorado Springs (COS) airport are encouraged, but Denver (DEN) arrivals can also be accommodated. Please note for International travel: due to the large number of International guests, and considerations such as insurance, costs, and visa requirements, all travel will be booked from each attendee’s city of residence to the Global Leadership Forum in Colorado Springs, USA, and back to their city of residence. 

Simplified Airport Travel Guide for GLF Attendees

CBS has contracted with RMC, a destination management company, to coordinate flight arrivals and ground transportation from the DIA and COS airports to Cheyenne Mountain Resort. RMC, will have information on your flight (even in the case it is delayed) and will coordinate to meet you by phone or text when you arrive. If you arrive at the airport and cannot find a RMC (black polo shirt) greeter or CBS greeter (blue CBS logo shirt), please call this number +1-302-740-1273.

International Arrivals at Denver International Airport (DIA)
Keep your passport, visa, and customs form easily accessible.
Have the Cheyenne Mountain Resort address available if asked: 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
If you have the CBS provided customs letter, show this to the border agent. Note: CBS provided customs letters are available, ask your Regional Administrator to assist you in obtaining this document before you travel if you haven’t already. Show this to the border agent if asked.
Follow airport signs
Follow signs for International Arrivals / Customs.
Go through Customs and answer immigration questions
You may be asked:
– Why are you visiting? (“I am attending the Global Leadership Forum hosted by Community Bible Study.”)
– Length of stay (arrival date until departure date, in most cases November 16)
– Hotel name (Cheyenne Mountain Resort)
Collect your bags
Go to International Baggage Claim and pick up all checked luggage. If missing, tell the airline baggage service desk before exiting the secure area.
Airport Greeters & Ground Transportation
Airport greeters (RMC, wearing a black polo holding GLF signage) will meet travelers just outside the exit of International Baggage Claim/Customs to guide them to the shuttle to take them to Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

Domestic Arrivals at Denver International Airport (DIA)
Airport Greeters & Ground Transportation
All travelers will take the train from their arrival gate to the main terminal where baggage claim is located. Upon exiting the train, travelers will board an escalator to the central terminal greeting area. Travelers should look for a greeters at the top of the escalator, wearing black RMC shirts and holding GLF signage. They will then be directed to their respective baggage claim.

It is recommended that travelers who are flying into the A Terminal still ride the train so they are able to locate the RMC greeter at the top of the escalators. After each traveler has collected his/her luggage, the RMC greeter will bring them outside to connect the travelers to their shuttle and have them on their way to the hotel.

*If you reach baggage claim prior to connecting with RMC greeter, please return to the central greeting area.

Helpful Tips
Purchase water and/or a snack before the 2‑hour shuttle ride.

International Travelers Arriving in Colorado Springs (COS)
Customs is NOT in Colorado Springs
You complete immigration and customs at your first U.S. airport.
After landing in the first port of U.S.
You will:
1. Go to Immigration / Passport Control
2. Collect your bags
3. Go through Customs
4. Re-check your bags
5. Go through TSA security
6. Go to your gate for Colorado Springs
Airport Greeters & Ground Transportation
Follow signs to Baggage Claim. Travelers should look for greeters before reaching Baggage Claim, wearing black RMC shirts and holding GLF signage. They will then be directed to their respective baggage claim and who will guide them to the shuttle to take them to Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The airport is 20 minutes from the resort.

Domestic Travelers Arriving at Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
Welcome to Colorado Springs
COS is small and simple. Follow signs to Baggage Claim.
Airport Greeters & Ground Transportation
Travelers should look for greeters before reaching Baggage Claim, wearing black RMC shirts and holding GLF signage. They will then be directed to their respective baggage claim and who will guide them to the shuttle to take them to Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The airport is 20 minutes from the resort.

Yes! CBS will provide ground transportation from both Denver International Airport (DEN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to and from the resort.

Arrival Transport:
Airport greeters will be at Arrivals to guide you to the GLF shuttle to Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Our destination management company, RMC, will have information on your flight (even in the case it is delayed) and will coordinate to meet you by phone or text when you arrive. If you arrive at the airport and cannot find a RMC (black polo shirt) or CBS greeter (blue CBS logo shirt), please call this number +1-302-740-1273. Drive time is approximately 2 hours from DEN and about 30 minutes from COS to the resort.

Departure Transport:
We will provide buses to the airports at the conclusion of the event according to flight schedules. More information about bus departure times from the resort to DEN and COS will be shared at the event.

CBS will be covering airfare booked through Direct Travel, and they will be able to accommodate the addition of frequent flier numbers. CBS will not be processing expense reimbursements for air travel booked outside of Direct Travel.

For those traveling Internationally, details and help regarding visas were shared via email with your Regional Administrator. In addition, you can visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html for more information about International travel to the United States and what is required. 

For additional support or questions, please contact glfsupport@communitybiblestudy.org. 

CBS is committed to offering linguistic hospitality during the Forum. During registration, attendees will be asked to indicate their preferred language to help provide appropriate translation services.

CBS wants every attendee to feel welcome and comfortable throughout their time in Colorado Springs. As you complete the registration form, you can specify if you have any mobility needs, dietary restrictions, medical concerns, or other special requirements. We will do everything we can to ensure a positive and comfortable experience. 

Travel Items

• Passport & Travel Documents
• Travel Itinerary / Flight Details

Electronics

• Cell Phone & Charger
• Laptop/Tablet & Charger, if desired
• Adapters/Converters
  • (US Voltage is 120)

Clothing Items

• One National Outfit – for Country Dress Night Thursday night
  • I.E.: clothes that represent your country, sports jersey

• Business Casual wear – for all other times
  • I.E.: comfortable/modest attire, whatever is similar to business casual clothes within your culture, jeans are acceptable

• Wrap/Jacket/Coat – for outside and/or potentially colder meeting rooms
• Comfortable Shoes – for lots of walking around the venue

Toiletries 

• Personal Hygiene Items

Miscellaneous

• Medications & Vitamins
• Sunglasses
• Refillable water bottle for travel (will be provided upon arrival to CMR)
• Be sure to leave space in your luggage for gifts on your return flights

*Items provided by the hotel: shampoo/conditioner, lotion, soap, hair dryer, iron, bathrobe, in-room safe, mini refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker

More detailed programming information will be shared closer to the event. Here’s a look at the anticipated schedule:

Tuesday, November 11:

• Global Servants Team & Regional Servants Teams arrive and begin with dinner.

Wednesday, November 12:

• Regional Servants Teams Meetings (breakfast & lunch provided)
• Key Regional Leaders and International Ambassadors join Regional Servants Teams and begin with dinner.

Thursday, November 13:

• Regional Leadership Meetings (breakfast & lunch provided)
• Global Leadership Forum begins with dinner.

Friday, November 14:

• Global Leadership Forum (all meals provided)

Saturday, November 15:

• Global Leadership Forum (breakfast & lunch provided)
• 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration (event will be livestreamed)
• 50th Anniversary Celebration Schedule:
  • 5:00-5:45 pm Special Guest Welcome and Reception (by invitation only)
  • 5:45-7:15 pm  50th Anniversary Dinner
  • 7:30-9:30 pm 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, November 16:

• The Global Leadership Forum concludes at 10:30 am (breakfast and a box lunch will be provided)

Yes! To include the entire CBS global family, we will livestream and record the special anniversary celebration on Saturday evening. The recorded event will be made available to CBS leaders globally to accommodate different time zones and internet access. Follow this link to sign up or share it with your group or a friend.

We hope all invited leaders can attend, and we encourage you to prioritize participation. If you cannot attend the full event, we ask that you discuss partial attendance with your Regional Director for approval. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you let us know through the registration email or by emailing glfsupport@communitybiblestudy.org.

Prayer is the greatest need. Please pray for every aspect of this event—from logistics and planning to the safe travels of all global leaders. Pray for wisdom and guidance for our leadership team as they steward this gathering and seek to honor God’s vision for CBS.

If you feel led to contribute financially, donations can be made during the registration process or by using the Donate to the GLF button below.

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your divine intervention and grace. As our leaders prepare for their journey to Colorado, we ask for Your blessings and protection over them. Bless their families that will be staying at home.

Grant favor in the eyes of the authorities, and may customs letters be reviewed with understanding and compassion. May all necessary documents be in order, and may any obstacles be swiftly overcome.

We trust in Your wisdom and timing, knowing that You hold our plans in Your hands. Please provide us with peace and patience as we await the time when we can all be together worshiping Your Holy Name in Colorado.

Thank You for Your constant love and protection. We place our trust in You and look forward to the opportunities and experiences that await us at the Global Leadership Forum.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen!

Yes! CBS will provide emergency travel insurance for leaders traveling outside of the US.

If you are traveling from outside the U.S., you will receive an email from Faith Ventures. The email will include your insurance card for emergency coverage. Coverage is active for your entire GLF trip (travel days included). Please note that if traveling from certain countries, insurance is not available. A list of these countries is provided below.

Please save the email and card to your phone. If you have questions about this, please contact your Regional Administrator.
Countries outside of our coverage area:

• Cuba
• Iran
• North Korea
• Regions of Ukraine: Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk
• Afghanistan
• Balkans
• Belarus
• Burma (Myanmar)
• Central African Republic
• China (certain military-linked entities)
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Ethiopia
• Hong Kong
• Iraq
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Mali
• Nicaragua
• Russia
• Somalia
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Syria
• Venezuela
• Yemen
• Zimbabwe