Two communities devastated by recent disasters have begun “long term recovery” and need help. Since Hurricane Isaac inundated LaPlace, Louisiana with unprecedented flooding in August, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has been working to help residents return to a “new normal.” After a tornado ripped through Hattiesburg, Mississippi on February 3, CBF, along with University Baptist Church … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Austin congregation raises funds to build seven wells in Ethiopia
The following post comes from CBF partner church, First Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. AUSTIN, TEXAS– This past Advent season, the congregation of First Baptist Church of Austin challenged themselves to “spend less, in order to give more.” In the generous spirit of a community that serves in love and compassion, First Austin members participated … Continue reading
Who needs an employee guidebook anyway?
The following post is from Allison Tennyson, CBF human resources director. The truth is we all do, but I’ve heard the comments on numerous occasions: * Our church doesn’t need a guidebook because we trust our ministers. * We’re a church so we don’t need an employee guidebook. * Our ministers are serving God. They’re … Continue reading
There is a God!
Glenda Reece is the Interim Minister to Internationals at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. With multiple congregations from different cultural backgrounds, Forest Hills is accustomed to welcoming the nations who have come to Raleigh seeking their future. Reece has a long history of involvement with Internationals in the communities where she has lived … Continue reading
Angel Pittman named Businesswoman of the Year
On Friday, March 22, at a banquet held by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Angel Pittman was named Businesswoman of the Year for the non-profit sector. Angel and her husband Jason serve as CBF field personnel in Miami. She received the award as the director of Touching Miami with Love, a ministry of the … Continue reading
Being Easter people in the interfaith environment
I sometimes preach a sermon entitled “The Four Little Candles.” The author of the original story is unknown. In it I tell the story of four little candles that were burning softly and quietly. Listening closely you can hear them speak. The first little candle is peace. Lamenting that the world no longer wants to … Continue reading
Loving and serving in Kenya
The following post is from UNC student, Lauren Hovis, who served with CBF field personnel Sam and Melody Harrell last summer. Learn how you can serve in this month’s edition of the fellowship! magazine. When I stepped off the plane in Nairobi, Kenya, I had no idea I would be embarking on one of the … Continue reading
One Billion Rising to Say No More Violence Against Women
We live in a world in which one in three women will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. That statistic represents about one billion women. Think of three women and girls in your life and then think again about this statistic. When we put faces to the numbers, it becomes personal. The reality is … Continue reading
Come, go and do – An Advocacy in Action reflection
The following post is from John Roy, pastor of Pelham Road Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C. and participant at CBF’s most recent event, Advocacy in Action. This blog is a part of a series of experience blogs from the event. See the first blog here. Sometimes people go to Washington to march, other times people … Continue reading
CBF Mississippi seeks Coordinator
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Mississippi seeks a Coordinator to advance both the mission and identity of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the purpose and goals of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Mississippi. Candidates should possess a Master of Divinity or its equivalent, a minimum of five years experience in ministry, proven administrative skills, with … Continue reading