September 23, 2016 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — In the wake of the recent tragedies in Tulsa, Okla., and Charlotte, N.C., and other cities across the nation, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter released the following reflection: “There is no margin for the violence and shootings of unarmed people that are plaguing our … Continue reading
September 23, 2016 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — Prayer, updates from the mission field, discussions on church engagement and reflections on the 25th Anniversary General Assembly were the focus Thursday at the fall meeting of the Missions Council of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. CBF Global Missions Coordinator Steven Porter reflected on the 2016 General Assembly … Continue reading
By Carolyn Staley Make a difference to a Mississippi Delta town in just a minute using social media? Our grandson, Freeman, was born with a rare syndrome last spring and lived only 10 months. We couldn’t have loved him more, and we’re grateful for several weeks with him at home. He loved the outdoors and … Continue reading
By Jason Coker I heard or read somewhere that people should not judge the worst aspects of another religion based on the best aspects of their own religion. I believe this to be a good practice, but it takes intentionality and focus to refrain from such judgments. We have to reframe the practice. How do … Continue reading
By Sharon Felton, CBF Advocacy Outreach Specialist for Kentucky “If you lend money to My people, to the poor person among you, you must not be like a moneylender to him; you must not charge him interest. If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset. For it is … Continue reading
By Carrie McGuffin and Aaron Weaver ATLANTA — This is a “momentous time” for reforming payday and auto-title lending in the United States, a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship leader told attendees September 15 at the 2016 New Baptist Covenant Summit in downtown Atlanta. Reeves, who serves as CBF associate coordinator for partnerships and advocacy, joined Willie … Continue reading
September 16, 2016 By Carrie McGuffin ATLANTA — ‘Holy Conversations’ marked the second day of the New Baptist Covenant Summit in downtown Atlanta, as denominational leaders spoke of the necessity of racial reconciliation and the importance of the New Baptist Covenant to the larger Baptist family. “I want to frame my remarks in three ‘holies’ … Continue reading
