By Tony Hopkins Greenwood First Baptist Church has partnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship from the very beginning. This partnership has strengthened our church in manifold ways. We pray — and trust — that we have also strengthened CBF. When the 2012 Task Force asked churches to formalize their connection to CBF, it gave our … Continue reading →

By Jay Kieve Around Easter of 2000, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina ran an ad in newspapers around the state to introduce CBF as Baptists for whom grace is important. I remember that ad for two reasons: I love the tag line, “the new Baptists you’ve always known;” and, my three-year-old son was featured in the … Continue reading →

By Martha Perusek and John Paul Harris Through their commitment to being the Kingdom of God in their community, the congregation of Horizon Baptist Fellowship in Summerville, Georgia, supports a variety of community and global ministries. The congregation’s hands and hearts reach around the world as they support Project Ruth, which provides educational programs for … Continue reading →

By Lawrence Powers Twenty five years ago, as the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship was being formed, I was a curious four year old that cared more about dressing up like Spiderman than I did about anything church-related. It has been said that my generation is one that only supports those organizations where we can see movement. … Continue reading →

By Martha Perusek  With members representing 5 different continents, Pole Line Road Baptist Church’s diverse congregation engages in a rich and equally diverse array of mission projects and community ministries. “We have a Kingdom view that we are part of more than just Pole Line Road Baptist Church,” said Pastor Exter Hardy, who also serves … Continue reading →

By Joshua Speight Have you written the next best curriculum? Is your congregation innovative, authentic and doing excellent work in your community? How is your organization making an impact in the world? Do you have a courageous story to tell? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then perhaps you should consider … Continue reading →

By Tere Canzoneri The third week of July has special significance in the life of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship MKs (missionary kids) and their families. That week is camp. As part of the support CBF offers field personnel through the member care and wellness program, we provide a time for the adolescent MKs (who more frequently refer … Continue reading →

By Ashleigh Bugg In various faith circles, the term “living in intentional community” is a buzz phrase akin to “being missional” or “doing life together.” But what does the practice actually entail? And are Christians called to do it? For many in the United States, the idea of living with intention in the communities they serve can be … Continue reading →

By Mark Wingfield We believe in the power of cooperative missions. We believe this so much that we want every church and individual affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship to understand what a tremendous opportunity we now face in these last months of 2016. Now more than ever, our gifts to CBF’s Offering for Global … Continue reading →