By Rick Burnette Let me tell you about my church. My church meets every Friday from noon until 6:30 p.m. My church has boxes and bins full of food, some tables and a few folding chairs, but no pews. My church is led by a Guatemalan-born preacher, Pastor Miguel. My church starts its weekly time … Continue reading
By Colin Kroll You hear the lyrics to “Fast Car” rise from a nearby basement. But if you chose to investigate further, you might find something surprising: a diverse gathering of strangers who have come together around their love for making music to learn, practice and rehearse a vocal arrangement in community. What can 188 … Continue reading
By Colin Kroll Brittany calls her mom on the way home from work every evening to vent, tell funny stories and maybe even hear a word or two of assurance to help her remember that she matters more than she feels like she does. She knows which subjects to avoid so that the call doesn’t … Continue reading
January 18, 2024By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. – The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship announced today the appointment of Rev. Colin Kroll as the Young Adult Ministries Manager, a new strategic position aimed at fostering connections among CBF congregations, young adults and partner organizations. In this role, Kroll will lead initiatives to address the long-term needs of … Continue reading
By Alabama CBF The Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is delighted to announce the appointment of Rev. Alisha Damron Seruyange as the new Alabama CBF Associate Coordinator and CBF Young Baptist Event Specialist. A dynamic force in Christian ministry, Alisha brings a wealth of experience, including her role as the co-founder of Terra Nova Academy in … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver May 1, 2023 DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has selected first-year students Antonio Vargas of Yale Divinity School and Laure FitzSimons of Candler School of Theology at Emory University as the 2023 recipients of the Daniel and Earlene Vestal Scholarship. The Fellowship’s most prestigious scholarship, named in honor of former … Continue reading
Publicado el mayo 1, 2023 por AARON WEAVER deja un comentario DECATUR, Ga. — El Compañerismo Bautista Cooperativo ha seleccionado a los estudiantes de primer año Antonio Vargas de Yale Divinity School y Laure FitzSimons de Candler School of Theology en la Universidad de Emory como los beneficiarios de la Beca Daniel y Earlene Vestal … Continue reading
By Brian Foreman The first six months serving as Coordinator of Congregational Ministries could be summarized in two words: listening and learning. At first, much of the listening was done with my ears, through one-on-one conversations, video calls and focus groups. As opportunities to travel, gather, preach and visit began to fill up the calendar, … Continue reading
May 12, 2022 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has selected Beth Rooney Bailey and Luke Perrin as the 2022 recipients of the Daniel and Earlene Vestal Scholarship. The Fellowship’s most prestigious scholarship, named in honor of former CBF Executive Coordinator Daniel Vestal and his wife, Earlene, was created in 2011 … Continue reading
By Crystal Ham Full disclosure, this time of the year has not been the easiest for me over the last few years. The fall and winter seasons bring many emotions with them, including grief, happiness, love, and sadness. Around this time, I always think about people in my life that I’ve lost, particularly my grandfather, … Continue reading