May 9, 2022 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship released a video trailer today to preview the forthcoming resource Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus focused on calling participants back to the central focus of the Christian faith, the Risen and Living Jesus. This new resource for Fall 2022 invites congregations … Continue reading
April 28, 2022 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship announced today the launch of a new congregational advocacy initiative called Amplify. An initiative of CBF Advocacy, Amplify is a four-part video series designed to equip churches to begin and improve ministries of advocacy. Through Amplify, congregations will demonstrate the love of … Continue reading
(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) – Journey to the Cross, the devotional series for Lent, returns to Passport, Inc.’s devotional website, d365.org, Ash Wednesday, March 2, through Sunday, April 17. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. The ecumenical team of writers includes: Meredith Forssman, Editor of d365 and Pastor, Bethelkirche in Stuttgart, Germany … Continue reading
Angry, bigoted, judgmental, close-minded, intolerant, homophobic, and xenophobic are just a few often used to describe American Christians. Does this represent all of Jesus’ followers in America? Certainly not. But have you ever stopped and considered why these descriptors are so often used? The irony is that we know Jesus’ words, “By this everyone will … Continue reading
We are living longer than we have ever lived in the history of humankind. In 2018, there were approximately 52.4 million adults aged 65+. Experts predict that this figure will nearly double to 94.7 million by 2060. One study indicates that half of all children born in western societies today will celebrate their 100th birthday … Continue reading
I can just close my eyes and remember church business meetings of my childhood, in which the idea of women becoming deacons was shot down as some angry middle-aged man, who clearly had control issues, reading passages from the writings of the Apostle Paul on why women should remain silent, not teach, and certainly submit … Continue reading
What an exciting year it has been of the CBF Podcast with over 70 interviews of people doing groundbreaking and innovative work in renewing God’s world. We are incredibly grateful to our listeners and supporters for their generous spirit and engagement of the Podcast. We are also thankful for our three annual sponsors, The Center … Continue reading
While you are online shopping this week, be sure to download and subscribe to the CBF Podcast. This week, we are gifting you three amazing episodes. Episode One – Pamela Ebstyne King and Justin Barret: Thriving with Stone Age Minds King, the executive director of the Thrive Center and Professor of Applied Developmental Science in … Continue reading
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to d365.org, beginning on November 28th. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s writers are Paris Ball, Dave McNeely, Jon Brown, Holle Tubbs, Ellen Di Giosia, and Molly Logan. Devotions are accompanied by arrangements from musicians including … Continue reading
Suppose you poll most churchgoers on the most popular and familiar of all of Jesus’ parables. In that case, you’d probably have two leading candidates, The Parable of the Good Samaritan and The Parable of the Prodigal Sons. Recognized worldwide as one of the more inspiring stories of compassion and hospitality, The Good Samaritan has … Continue reading
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