By Greg Thompson “Shoes?!? Are you kidding me?!?” A co-worker had just emerged from his annual performance review. He got great marks on technical accounting, he was well spoken, and had led his new team well. Then the zinger: “Areas to work on: Your shoes need to be polished and you should consider starch in … Continue reading
CBF Fellow, John Carroll pastors First Baptist, Danville, VA. He shared a moving prayer last week at ChurchWorks as we entered into our Lenten Journey. Holy and gracious God, you who have flung spinning galaxies into space and have knit together the spinning atoms of our being, you who have molded the contours of the mountains and the curve … Continue reading
One Church, One City, One People, One Hope The world is in turmoil! Racially, politically, socially and spiritually, the chaos threatens to return us to the darkness. Yet, John the Baptizer promised that the Light coming into the world would not be extinguished by that chaos. Jesus is bigger than any turmoil. Yet, how easy for us in … Continue reading
Yes, the Advent season is here. And, here is a new resource for you to use to heighten your Advent experience. You can use this as an added learning experience in your Bible Study, you can use this on Wednesday nights, you might even use this as a “supply preacher” in your setting. Jim Somerville, … Continue reading
Today begins National Pastoral Care Week. I am grateful for the many Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors who serve among our Fellowship. We are richer and healthier because of your ministries. Please hear my prayer below in gratitude and appreciation! A Prayer for Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors God of mercy, thank you for these vessels of … Continue reading
Dawnings continues to gather momentum and excitement around our Fellowship. Hear the testimony from a recent retreat participant… God’s Rhythm! About a month ago, a group of eighteen from our church retreated to begin a process of renewal called “Dawnings.” Since the retreat, we have met each Sunday afternoon to continue asking “what does God … Continue reading
The following post is from Julie Ball, freelance writer and Dawnings participant at Second Baptist, Memphis, TN. At the most recent gathering of my church’s Dawnings leadership team, the issue of diversity came up. Some folks lamented the fact that our congregation is not very racially diverse. Others pointed out that diversity is not limited … Continue reading
I am continually impressed and blessed by the dedication and faithfulness of our CBF endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors. Consider the work of CBF Chaplain Terry Eddinger. What a tough situation in which to minister! When God commissions people to serve in missions, they generally understand they may not be offered an opportunity to minister … Continue reading
The following post is from my pastor friend, Mike Smith, from Central Baptist, Fountain City, TN. His thoughts always challenge me. His latest book, “Mount and Mountain, vol 2” is available from Smyth and Helwys Publishing, http://www.helwys.com. Promptings If someone asks you to tell them about your faith in Christ, what do you say? Note … Continue reading
The resource below is being supplied by the Missional Congregations Team for your church’s journey during Easter. There’s still time to download, dialogue, and discuss! Easter is the “Superbowl of the Preaching Season.” It’s the day when you really need to be at your best. But even as you step to the pulpit you know … Continue reading
