By Rev. Dr. Jeanne Anderson It was mid-July when I met with the grandmother of almost 3-year-old Emmanuel who had just passed away. Emmanuel’s uncle John interpreted. Since January, John’s parents had asked Fredericksburg Baptist Church to pray for Emmanuel and his family, which we did and still do. Emmanuel had a heart condition and … Continue reading
By Jennifer Colosimo Five years ago, Christy McMillin-Goodwin joined the staff at First Baptist Church of Front Royal, Va., as their new senior pastor. She came from a mission position at her previous church, which made her new home the perfect fit as FBC Front Royal was entering a mission-minded era. After more than 30 … Continue reading
By John Dewitt Mari Wiles is the co-vocational pastor of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, a congregation in rural Drewyville, Va. Along with serving Thomas Memorial Church, she is the Minister to the University and the Associate Dean of Students at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. “I’ve always loved the church, not always understood her, … Continue reading
October 26, 2023 The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and CBF Virginia have extended a call to Heidi Ruiz in a new collaborative venture. Ruiz will serve as the Office Coordinator for CBF Virginia and also on the finance and database management team for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Ruiz’s career experience includes both administrative and ministry-related roles, … Continue reading
26 de octubre de 2023 El Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo y CBF Virginia han extendido un llamado a Heidi Ruiz en una nuevo emprendimiento en conjunto. Ruiz servirá como Coordinadora de la Oficina de CBF Virginia y también será parte del equipo de finanzas y gestión de bases de datos para el Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo. La … Continue reading
The following press release is via CBF Virginia (read online here). By CBF Virginia At today’s Coordinating Council meeting, Terry Maples announced his intention to retire from his role as Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia. In a letter shared with the council, Maples says, “Effective September 30, 2022 I will retire from … Continue reading
Taking the next step in a partnership between the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, CBF Virginia and Union Presbyterian Seminary to establish a Baptist House of Studies, the seminary is now accepting applications for a part-time role to direct the Baptist House. More information on the role of Director of the Baptist House of Studies at Union … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 16, 2020 Contacts: Jeff Huett | Cooperative Baptist Fellowship & CBF of Virginia | jhuett@cbf.net | 202-680-4127Mike Frontiero | Union Presbyterian Seminary | Mike.Frontiero@upsem.edu | 804-647-2715Pat Cole | BSK: Baptist Seminary of Kentucky | pat.cole@bsk.edu | 502-909-2371 Theological education options expand in Virginiawith formation of two new partnerships with CBF Cooperative Baptists … Continue reading
Mike Oliver, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, Alabama, opened the Oct. 2 meeting of the CBF Governing Board with a devotional urging his fellow board members to heed a call to remember. There is a call to remember throughout the Bible, Oliver said, particularly the call to remember God. We’re called to remember … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver ATLANTA – Cooperative Baptist Fellowship executive coordinator Suzii Paynter kicked-off a five-city tour over the weekend of CBF churches in Virginia. First Baptist Church of Richmond hosted an intimate gathering at the historic Pusey House Saturday evening, April 20, for local pastors and supporters. Paynter shared with the group her hopes and … Continue reading