By Mary, CBF field personnel, Southeast Asia Lamentations 3:22-23: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. What is saving my life right now? Well, in a word, God. I truly don’t mean to be flippant or dismissive, but … Continue reading
By Angel F. Lee Chaplain, Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” My ultimate desire for my life is peace. I used to understand peace as the absence of conflict and people pleasing. As a Black woman in America, I … Continue reading
By Carson & Laura Foushee, CBF Field Personnel, Kanazawa, Japan “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and praises…Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy.” Psalm 98:4,8 (NIV) Nestled between the Japan Alps and the Sea of Japan in Central Japan lies … Continue reading
By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. – A pastor with experience leading congregations in Virginia and North Carolina will become the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s new Congregational Stewardship Officer. Bradley Boberg, currently the pastor of Ox Hill Baptist Church in Chantily, Va., will join CBF’s development team to provide consultation, resources and support to CBF partner … Continue reading
By Marv Knox A parable describes two people walking along a river when they notice babies floating downstream. One starts pulling babies out of the river; the other runs upstream to stop whoever is throwing babies into the river. The parable describes the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s response to sexual misconduct, both organizationally and in its … Continue reading
By CBF Communications DECATUR, Ga. – Today the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is announcing more details of a reorganization of its Operations staff that will bolster relationships with CBF state and regional organizations while nurturing staff-wide collaboration and prioritizing employee flourishing. The promotion of LaToya Cross to serve as CBF’s director of human resources and the … Continue reading
Por CBF Communications DECATUR, Georgia – El Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo anuncia más detalles de reorganización de su personal de Operaciones en vistas a reforzar las relaciones con las organizaciones estatales y regionales de CBF, a la vez que busca fomentar la colaboración de todo el personal y dar prioridad al florecimiento de los empleados. La … Continue reading
By Paul Baxley, CBF Executive Coordinator Saturday evening brought an act of horrific violence, as a gunman attempted to take the life of former President Donald Trump. On Sunday morning, believers gathered for worship in congregations across our Cooperative Baptist Fellowship family and far beyond. Prayers were offered for President Trump, for the family of … Continue reading
Por Paul Baxley, Coordinador Ejecutivo de CBF El sábado por la noche se produjo un acto de horrible violencia cuando un hombre armado intentó acabar con la vida del expresidente Donald Trump. El domingo los creyentes se reunieron para el servicio dominical en congregaciones de toda nuestra familia del Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo y mucho más … Continue reading
The following is a press release from the Baptist History & Heritage Society MACON, Ga. — Baptist communications leader and historian Dr. Aaron Weaver has been selected to serve as the part-time Executive Director of the Baptist History & Heritage Society (BHHS), an 84-year-old group devoted to helping Baptists discover, conserve, assess and share their … Continue reading