By Marv Knox, Fellowship Southwest  Paul Baxley is visiting Texas during his first week on the job as the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s fourth executive coordinator. Along the way, he is meeting CBFers and a few ecumenical friends over meals, getting to know and allowing Cooperative Baptists in Texas to find out more about him. The … Continue reading →

By Blake Tommey “The world needs you to speak ‘God,’ especially in this moment,” Jonathan Merritt, award-winning writer on religion and culture, said at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s annual Advocacy in Action conference on March 14 in New York City. “Do you believe in God?” Merritt continued. “That is, do you love God and have … Continue reading →

By Blake Tommey When Pastor Jesus Garcia reads news coverage of how the United States mishandled the aftermath of Hurricane Maria—a storm he and his family endured firsthand from their home in Carolina, Puerto Rico—he’s somewhat conflicted. Yes, the American Red Cross spent less than half the money it raised to respond to Hurricane Maria. Yes, … Continue reading →

By Marv Knox Spring break mission projects—which blossom like bluebonnets this time of year—make a huge positive impact on families who live in colonias along the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as the churches that serve them, missions leaders report. Mission trips hold a permanent place on many congregational calendars this time of year. Multigenerational crews … Continue reading →

The following is a press release regarding an upcoming symposium sponsored by CBF partner Baptist Seminary of Kentucky and CBF of Mississippi in partnership with the Oates Institute. Learn more below: By Oates Institute Once or twice a year the Oates Institutes offers a live Adobe Connect symposium on some cutting-edge topic. Thought leaders and … Continue reading →

The following is a press release from CBF-partner congregation Crescent Hill Baptist Church announcing an upcoming conference to honor the life and work of Baptist scholar Dr. Glenn Hinson, a beloved professor who served at two CBF partner schools, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. Learn more below:  By Patrick Cole … Continue reading →

By Adam Chaney During his earthly ministry, Jesus quarreled with the religious and political leaders of his community on a regular basis. Often, Jesus uses these social powers as illustrations of what the Kingdom of God is NOT. Ultimately, this led to Jesus’ martyrdom at the hands of those powers because he rebuffed those in … Continue reading →