By Laura Stephens Reed When I trained to be an intentional interim minister more than 15 years ago, I picked up many “tools” that have been applicable in a range of ministry roles and settings. There is one tool, though, that I reach for in almost every circumstance in my coaching work with congregations. Asset … Continue reading
By Sue Smith Connections are important, especially when I come across awesome people engaged in creative, powerful ministries in vastly different contexts and doing similar types of work. I see opportunities for intercultural exchange and mutual learning. About a year ago, Greg and I traveled to Puebla, Mexico, where we learned about dry composting toilets and wood-saving stoves made … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver/CBF Communications GREENSBORO, N.C. — “Rather than building thicker walls or buying stronger locks to protect ourselves from our enemies, real or perceived, we are invited to find a new and better way forward,” said Rev. Kristin Adkins Whitesides, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Winchester, Va., preaching in the closing worship … Continue reading
Por Aaron Weaver/CBF Communications GREENSBORO, N.C. – “Un nuevo y hermoso amanecer lleno de diversidad, novedad, maravilla y poder de Pentecostés” se está levantando en el Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo, dijo el Moderador entrante de CBF Juan García a los asistentes a la Asamblea General reunidos para la sesión de negocios del viernes por la mañana … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver/CBF Communications GREENSBORO, N.C. — “A new and beautiful dawn full of diversity, newness, wonder and Pentecost power,” is rising in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, incoming CBF Moderator Juan García told General Assembly attendees gathered for the Friday morning business session in Greensboro, N.C. García, who serves as pastor of the Hispanic Congregation … Continue reading
June 20, 2024 By Aaron Weaver, Lauren Lamb and Meg Rooney GREENSBORO, N.C. —“Preach the radical scandalous message of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This was the message of Rev. Eugene Cho to Cooperative Baptists worshipping and celebrating communion together Thursday evening at the 2024 General Assembly in Greensboro, N.C. Preaching from Philippians, … Continue reading
June 20, 2024 By Jeff Huett GREENSBORO, N.C. – At a time when the larger culture and the Church are becoming more polarized, isolated and defined by echo chambers, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is becoming more diverse but must be clear about how it understands difference in diversity, CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley told attendees … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver/CBF Communications GREENSBORO, N.C. — How can churches nurture the calling of ministers within their congregation? What are ways they can rethink who can be called to ministry, how individuals are called and how they live out their ministries? What about ensuring that those who are called aren’t just affirmed but also sustained … Continue reading
20 de junio de 2024 Por Jeff Huett GREENSBORO, N.C. – En un momento en que la cultura en general y la Iglesia están cada vez más polarizadas, aisladas y definidas por nichos de pensamiento, el Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo se está volviendo más diverso, pero debe ser claro sobre cómo entiende la diferencia en la … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver and Lauren Lamb GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cooperative Baptists gathering in Greensboro, N.C., for the 2024 General Assembly celebrated Juneteenth with a kick-off party Wednesday at the Koury Convention Center featuring food, arts, entertainment, quilters, educational resources, entertainment and fellowship. This modern-day celebration of heritage commemorates the end of slavery in the United … Continue reading