The document 23-months and more than 100-listening sessions in the making is now in its final stages and ready for your review. Please take a moment to download and read this important, historic document. Two years’ worth of work that will change the future course of the Fellowship community cannot be digested in a few … Continue reading
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Sam Harrell talks about his work in Kenya with EthicsDaily
Our partner the Baptist Center for Ethics recently conducted a Skype interview with Sam Harrell, one of CBF’s field personnel in Nairobi, Kenya. Thanks to Robert Parham for sharing this with the Fellowship community! Learn more about the Harrell’s ministry in Kenya. Continue reading
CBFYMN elects first slate of officers
The CBF Youth Ministry Network (CBFYMN) is a group of professional ministers and others who are called to work with youth and who relate to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The network strives to serve God from coast to coast within the United States as they advocate for young people – both those in our communities and … Continue reading
CBF Field Personnel Marcia and Duane Binkley and the legacy of the Judsons
Recently, Central Baptist Theological Seminary completed an agreement with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and International Ministries of ABC-USA to provide a ministry platform for Duane and Marcia Binkley, jointly appointed missionaries of these two organizations. Central is partnering with the Binkleys for leadership development. This collaboration at Central has resulted in the FOUNDATIONS Judson Communities … Continue reading
CBF leaders among delegation to attend White House event
CBF partner Baptist Center for Ethics provided this coverage of the event Wednesday at the White House that included CBF moderator Colleen Burroughs and moderator-elect Keith Herron. You can catch up on their tweets from the day at https://twitter.com/#%21/search/baptistsatwh. Continue reading
Wouldn’t you like to meet the Pittmans?
Now you can! As long as you have an Internet connection, you can hear the story of Angel and Jason Pittman and their ministry at Touching Miami with Love straight from them during a live webinar at one of the following times: Sunday, March 25, either at 10 or 11 a.m., Eastern. Wednesday, March 28, … Continue reading
‘Unknowns’ bond around shared work of 2012 Task Force
This post comes from Ruth Perkins Lee, member of the 2012 Task Force and minister of students at First Baptist Church, Auburn, Ala. I have loved working with this group of people. Some of us had actually met in real life. Others had heard the name of a few around the table. For the most part, … Continue reading
Three observations from the 2012 Task Force
This post comes from Tony Hopkins, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greenwood, S.C., and a member of the 2012 Task Force. As I reflect on my experience with the 2012 Task Force, three observations bubble to the top. The first is: people care about CBF! We hosted more than 100 listening sessions, and in every … Continue reading
Choosing to respond
This post comes from G. Reid Doster, LPC, LMFT. He serves as coordinator of CBF Louisiana, maintains a private practice in clinical pastoral counseling and serves as Coordinator of Behavioral Healthcare Services for EXCELth Primary Care Network, New Orleans. Sometimes, a local Christian fellowship is the only place in town where people, no matter what … Continue reading
Words of wisdom about the leadership transition
This post comes from Helen Moore-Montgomery, one of the founders of CBF and a lay leader at Community North Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas: I often find myself wondering, “What will CBF be without the wise, encouraging counsel Daniel shares with our CBF family?” I pause and remember the days following Cecil Sherman’s retirement when … Continue reading
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