By Aaron Weaver/CBF Communications GREENSBORO, N.C. — How can churches nurture the calling of ministers within their congregation? What are ways they can rethink who can be called to ministry, how individuals are called and how they live out their ministries? What about ensuring that those who are called aren’t just affirmed but also sustained … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver and Lauren Lamb GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cooperative Baptists gathering in Greensboro, N.C., for the 2024 General Assembly celebrated Juneteenth with a kick-off party Wednesday at the Koury Convention Center featuring food, arts, entertainment, quilters, educational resources, entertainment and fellowship. This modern-day celebration of heritage commemorates the end of slavery in the United … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver In June 2023 Cooperative Baptists voted to elect Rev. Juan García to serve as Moderator-Elect for CBF in 2023-2024. García serves as pastor of the Hispanic Congregation (Primera Iglesia Bautista de Newport News) of First Baptist Church, Newport News Va. It is a multicultural congregation with people from Mexico, Central America, South … Continue reading
By Aaron WeaverDECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship announced today the appointment of Harlingen, Texas-based field personnel Elket Rodríguez to serve as Global Migration Advocate for CBF Global Missions. Rodríguez serves communities and migrants in the expansive U.S.-Mexico border region through a multi-faceted ministry. This new position will strengthen and support CBF Global Missions’ … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver February 19, 2024 DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has named the Rev. Dr. Lynn Brinkley as Pan African Koinonia Field Ministry Coordinator, a position focused on assisting the Pan African Koinonia in fulfilling its purpose to cultivate an increased presence of Black individuals and churches throughout CBF life. As a … Continue reading
Por Aaron Weaver 19 de febrero de 2024 DECATUR, Georgia – El Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo ha nombrado a la Rev. Dra. Lynn Brinkley como Coordinadora del Ministerio de Campo Panafricano Koinonia, un puesto enfocado en ayudar a esta red a cumplir su propósito de cultivar una mayor presencia de individuos e iglesias afrodescendientes en la … Continue reading
Por Aaron Weaver 9 de febrero de 2024 DECATUR, Georgia – El Consejo de Ministerios de la CBF invita a presentar solicitudes para el año de subvenciones 2024. Se anima a presentar propuestas de ministerios que estén (o vayan a estar) trabajando en el marco de la transformación. Las solicitudes exitosas podrán incluir nuevas iniciativas. … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver February 9, 2024 DECATUR, Ga. — The CBF Ministries Council invites applications for the 2024 granting year. Proposals are encouraged for ministries that are (or will be) working within the framework of transformation. Successful grant applications may include new initiatives. The Ministries Council also invites those who are hoping to sustain or … Continue reading
February 9, 2024 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Emmanuel McCall Lenten Devotional series. This new resource, available in English and Spanish, was prepared by CBF family and friends for the season of Lent beginning Feb.14. The McCall Lenten series features wonderful … Continue reading
9 de febrero de 2024 Por Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Georgia – El Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de la serie de Devocionales de Cuaresma 2024 de la iniciativa Emmanuel McCall. Este nuevo recurso, disponible en inglés y español, fue preparado por la familia y amigos de CBF para la temporada de … Continue reading