This post comes from Maegan Gatlin of BUA Communications. SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Latina Leadership Institute (LLI) in San Antonio has gone coastal. The program, which receives funding from CBF of Texas, recently held it’s first session in Sophia, N.C. “This is first time we have offered training outside Texas so we are really excited,” LLI … Continue reading
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CBF of South Carolina seeks applicants for coordinator position
Marion Aldridge, coordinator of CBF of South Carolina, is retiring in January of 2013. CBF of South Carolina is seeking applicants for his replacement. The coordinator will give leadership to organizing, facilitating and coordinating CBFSC to fulfill its vision of growing as a community of grace on a shared spiritual journey which connects people to … Continue reading
Beets and chicken
This post comes from interim executive coordinator Pat Anderson Carolyn and I discovered a “Country Buffet” on the north side of Macon, GA which we like. On our trips from Cedar Key to Atlanta we try to plan our lunch stop there. It is a large and really well prepared buffet. We like the fried chicken, … Continue reading
Artist captures Vestal’s spirit, legacy in portrait
How do you paint a portrait of a leader as visible and beloved as Daniel Vestal? According to portrait artist Bill Nichols of San Antonio, you paint with genuine love and appreciation of a lifetime of ministry. “I basically thought of all the things Daniel has meant to me and others and tried to use … Continue reading
CBF Moderator Colleen Burroughs’ six months report
February – June 2012 Respectfully submitted by: Colleen Walker Burroughs, Moderator CBF 2011-12 Coordinating Council Responsibilities: Joint Coordinating Council, Task Force, Former National Moderators, Movement Leadership meeting called in February to review the 2012 Task Force Report. Called Coordinating Council Meeting to review Task Force revisions in May Responsibilities Distinctive to 2011-12: 2012 Task Force … Continue reading
Missions picnic celebrates 20 years of Project Ruth among Gypsies
No picnic baskets or ants could be found at this year’s General Assembly Missions Picnic, but the crowd did find stories of changed lives among one of the world’s most neglected people groups. CBF field personnel Ralph and Tammy Stocks led the celebration of Project Ruth, a multi-faceted 20-year ministry among the Roma (Gypsy) people … Continue reading
National Coordinating Council Committee Reports
National Coordinating Council Reports, June 20, Fort Worth, Texas Personnel Committee General Assembly Report — Jason Coker, chair This year has been an historic year for personnel changes within the Fellowship. The Personnel Committee has functioned in an advisory role for the officers in the selection process of the Interim Executive Coordinator and the Interim Coordinator for … Continue reading
Short-term missions engagements leads to long-term advocacy for Hurst
Those who love and advocate for CBF don’t expect recognition or awards. That’s what makes it so satisfying to honor a CBF Advocate of the year. They are genuinely surprised and humbled by the honor. This year at the CBF Advocate breakfast, we gave the second annual CBF Advocate of the Year award to Dick … Continue reading
Newcomer gives voice to complex emotions of transition
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has discovered another voice for its journey. Yes, we have Kyle Matthews and Kate Campbell and others, but after Wednesday night’s concert honoring Daniel and Earlene Vestal, you can add Quaker folk singer Carrie Newcomer to that list. In a moving, seven-song concert featuring Broadway Baptist Church’s Chancel Choir, Newcomer connected … Continue reading
TV news coverage of Duke football players’ trip to Ethiopia
David and Merrie Harding’s work in Ethiopia received more attention on Friday when WTVD-TV in Raleigh-Durham aired this news story about the trip that their son, David, an offensive lineman on the Duke University football team, organized for his teammates and coaches. Continue reading
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