January 16, 2019 By Aaron Weaver and Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga.— The Governing Board voted unanimously Jan. 15 to elect a pastor of “theologically profound leadership,” the Rev. Dr. Paul Baxley, as the fourth executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Baxley, who has served since 2010 as senior minister of First Baptist Church, Athens, … Continue reading
By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — Paul Baxley is mesmerized by the church. It’s been this way for as long as he can remember, and that’s not a statement about his age, which is 49, or his memory, but rather about the indelible impression made on him at a young age by a pastor, a … Continue reading
By Suzii Paynter At this time in the life of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, I have been drawn to scriptures about transition. In the closing chapters of Deuteronomy, Moses is nearing the end of his leadership and reminds us of this truth, “The hidden things belong to our God, but the revealed things belong to … Continue reading
The following is an announcement from CBF-partner Passport Inc. Learn more at http://www.passportcamps.org. (BIRMINGHAM, AL) –Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to Passport, Inc.’s devotional website d365.org November 26. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. Writers Tasha Gibson, Amy Kim Kyremes-Parks, Becky Caswell-Speight, Brian … Continue reading
October 28, 2018 By CBF Communications DECATUR, Ga. — Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter released the statement below following the murder of at least 11 congregants and wounding of four police officers and two others inside the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. “We begin our morning prayers with tears and lament for … Continue reading
By Jenna Sullivan As I approached the long-awaited event of graduation, I began to reflect on my experience of earning my Master of Divinity. Why did I choose this three-year seminary degree? Why did I choose to sit in classrooms and wrestle with existential questions, theological perspectives and endless discussions with peers? As I remember … Continue reading
By Rev. Dr. Bob Lee After serving a suburban congregation in northeast Richmond, Virginia for more than 16 years, God’s call led my family and me to south Richmond in March 2015 where I now serve as senior pastor of Huguenot Road Baptist Church (HRBC). Within my first year as pastor, I received an invitation … Continue reading
