A few days ago I celebrated an anniversary with some friends of mine – over 200 of them. It was the CBF of Missouri General Assembly, where we also celebrated the organization’s 20th anniversary. Some fun memories from the weekend: After celebrating the opening of Central Baptist Theological Seminary’s new chapel, a group of ministers … Continue reading
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Joining the Circle
Robert Francis, helper/consultant for the Mid American Indian Fellowships, has been a good partner to CBF of Missouri. His understanding of Native American culture and contextual ministry has helped to shape the Fellowship’s work in South Dakota. He has helped church teams find a deeper and healthier understanding of respectful and reciprocal mission partnership. Continue reading
Networks Work
One of the real strengths of our Fellowship is its willingness and ability to network. Congregations, pastors, and other stakeholders are constantly exploring new ways to connect, pool resources, and do things together. Continue reading
Small Churches are Huge
Small churches may not have all the facilities and programs the larger churches enjoy. But many of them have the community, commitment and mission focus that all churches are looking for, and that’s huge. Continue reading
In Charlotte’s Web
The Youth Assembly and Children’s Assembly demonstrate CBF’s commitment to families and its “investment in young Baptists.” I hope CBF’s experience with the Langfords doesn’t cause them to rethink that strategy. Continue reading
How Churches Can Survive and Thrive
Churches could benefit from the survival lessons in Ben Sherwood’s book “The Survivors Club.” Paying attention to a few key factors could mean the difference between disaster and success. Continue reading
Two Churches Responding Together in Haiti
About a week ago, my home church — Second Baptist Church in Liberty Missouri — began what I hope will be a rich and enduring friendship with the First Haitian Baptist Church of Kansas City. Through this new relationship, our church is already learning new ways we can respond to the Haitian earthquake. Continue reading
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