By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship announced today the appointment of youth and mission leader Dane Jackson to serve as Manager for Mission Service. In this role, Jackson will oversee mission service experiences and initiatives, working to connect individuals and congregations across the Fellowship to meaningful opportunities for global and local … Continue reading
By Paul Baxley and Laura Ayala Less than a week ago Hurricane Helene made landfall and began its devastating path through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Congregations and individuals across our Cooperative Baptist Fellowship community have responded already by lifting up those impacted in prayer and by beginning to … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver September 27, 2024 DECATUR, Ga. — “Whom shall I send?” and “How can they proclaim Christ unless they are sent?” CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley reflected on these two questions during an opening devotion to the Fall meeting of the CBF Governing Board, led by CBF Moderator Juan Garcia and gathering in … Continue reading
September 6, 2024 By Jay Kieve and Joshua Villines We are heartbroken at the news of four deaths and many more wounded in a school shooting in Winder, Georgia. This sinful and dreadful act of targeted violence by a teenaged shooter upends families and community with grief and outrage. We add our prayers for comfort … Continue reading
September 3, 2024 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship mourns the death of emeritus field personnel Earl Martin, who passed away at his home Aug. 23 after a 14-month battle with cancer. Earl and his wife, Jane, were part of the first class of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel commissioned in … Continue reading
By Laura Ayala, CBF Coordinator of Global Missions As Tropical Storm Ernesto moves away from Puerto Rico, CBF is preparing to help in the aftermath. Currently, heavy rains are causing dangerous flooding and a lack of electricity throughout the area. Disaster response has already begun through food and water distribution, and both first responders and … 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 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