July 19, 2018 By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — Suzii Paynter, who in March 2013 became only the third executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, announced today that she is working with the CBF Governing Board to transition her leadership of the 27-year-old denomi-network. “CBF is at a great place and poised for even … Continue reading
By Andy Hale In 2009, Father James Martin’s status as “friend” of The Colbert Report was upgraded to “chaplain.” However, when the satirist packed up his bags from Comedy Central and moved to CBS’s Late Show, Stephen Colbert forgot to transfer the Jesuit priest’s role. Colbert’s folly is our gain. CBF Podcast has officially adopted the great Catholic … Continue reading
By Fellowship Southwest The American West offers the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship tremendous opportunities for expansion, reported Glen Foster, coordinator of CBF West. The region covers 13 states, from New Mexico to Alaska and Hawaii. It encompasses one-third of the U.S. population. And it includes about 20 CBF congregations spread across half the nation’s land mass. … Continue reading
By Marv Knox WATONGA, Okla.—A cluster of Native American congregations and the Cooperating Baptist Fellowship of Oklahoma are writing a new script for race relations in the Sooner State. Churches affiliated with the Oklahoma Indian American Baptist Association and CBF of Oklahoma have brought Native American, African American and Anglo Baptists closer together. Leaders hope … Continue reading
By Fellowship Southwest Conversations about education begin and end with justice—the right of every child to learn in order to live a productive life, insisted Charles Foster Johnson, executive director of Pastors for Texas Children, a partner of Fellowship Southwest. “Education belongs to every child,” Johnson said. “We have a public trust to educate all … Continue reading
Chaplains Sarah Greenfield and Alan Rogers share a rare bond that encompasses God and country as it transcends family and vocation. Commander Rogers and Lieutenant Junior Grade Greenfield are father and daughter, both commissioned as officers by the U.S. Navy and endorsed as chaplains by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Alan is the deputy force chaplain … Continue reading
By Andy Hale Close your eyes and imagine a spangled-clad stage with fireworks shooting from stage right and left as the choir belts out Woody Guthry’s “This Land Is Your Land” and a sea of American flags waves throughout the congregation. Of course, this only to be capped off with full military salutes. This … Continue reading
