The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship along with WIT PR in partnership with Apple TV + are pleased to offer special screening opportunities exclusively to CBF leaders for two of the most anticipated films of the year, releasing only on Apple TV +. The first film is Tom Hanks’ World War II film, Greyhound.The second film is the Sundance Film Festival … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver Beloved and influential Baptist pastor Rev. Dr. Hardy Clemons passed away July 1 at the age of 87. Clemons was a founding leader in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and served as CBF Moderator from 1993-1994. He also served on the CBF Coordinating Council from 1992-1996. From 1961-2008, Clemons served as pastor of … Continue reading
By CBF Church Benefits At the June 2020 meeting of the CBF Church Benefits Board via Zoom, before any business was conducted, there was a period of prayer and reflection related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, racial injustice and reconciliation, and the resilience and creativity of congregations and their leaders. The board’s actions affirmed … Continue reading
By Paul Baxley This weekend, Babs Baugh will be buried in a private funeral in Houston, Texas. In the days since her death, Baptists have joined people from all over the world in offering gratitude for her life and prayers for her family in this time of grief and change. The coronavirus pandemic makes it … Continue reading
The following is the obituary for Baptist advocate and philanthropist Barbara Nell “Babs” Baugh. After sharing laughter, fun, music, and joy with others for a lifetime, Babs Baugh joined her parents for her eternal Second Act in God’s presence on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Barbara Nell “Babs” Baugh was born to Eula Mae Tharp Baugh … Continue reading
By K. Jason Coker This word is for white people mostly in the United States of America. I want to start with my own identity: I am a white, heterosexual, 43-year-old man from Mississippi. There is a crisis of belief among what feels like the vast majority of our white sisters and brothers throughout this … Continue reading
By John Mark Boes I wish all those Black and Brown bodies would not have been destroyed by slavery, Jim Crow, white nationalism or police brutality. I wish I knew why people are so scared by those who are Black and Brown. I wish I could help every person in the world understand why racism … Continue reading
By Natasha Nedrick Dear White Christians, You cannot hold comfortable and traditional worship services after you witness unarmed black men and women being murdered in the street and still call yourself an ally. I woke up early Sunday morning to intentionally observe how white churches across the country would respond after bearing witness the grotesque … Continue reading
As part of the Toward Bold Faithfulness initiative, a team representing the breadth of CBF life has spent more than six months leading the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship through a season of discovering where God would have the Fellowship focus its energy, so that congregations can thrive and Christ’s mission can flourish. This Discovery Team will … Continue reading
In this special series of the CBF Stories Podcast, you’ll hear from some of the 25 Leaders to Know for 2020. Each year the CBF Ministries Council recognizes 25 Young Leaders to know as part of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s ongoing investment in young Baptists. This year features graduate students and seminarians, continuing their education … Continue reading
