Mistakes Lead to Transformation
Leadership Scholars

Mistakes Lead to Transformation

By John DeWitt I started working as a children and youth pastor in June 2020. I accepted the position in January 2020, not knowing what was to come. When I took the job, I thought I knew a lot about ministering to young people. I interned at my large home church for two summers and … Continue reading

A CBF Baptist
Leadership Scholars

A CBF Baptist

By Rachel West As I am writing this blog, it is March, hosting Women’s History Month. I am proud to have this month to recognize women in history and leadership. We celebrate International Women’s Day during this month and empower female leaders in our midst. As a CBF Baptist who is newer than most, I … Continue reading

Pots and Pans
Leadership Scholars

Pots and Pans

By Jessica McDougald On my first day of class during the fall semester, like we usually do on our first day, we went around and introduced ourselves. Everyone said their name, where they lived, what church they go to and something they did this summer. When it was time for my professor’s introduction, he mentioned … Continue reading

Wanting More
General CBF / Leadership Scholars / young Baptists

Wanting More

“If you want a definition of water, don’t ask a fish.” This was an ancient Chinese proverb included in John M. Bracke and Karen B. Tye’s book, Teaching the Bible in the Church. This proverb captivated me and helped me understand that I was steeped in idolatry over the summer.  I am a Christian against … Continue reading

General CBF

‘Turning negatives into positives’

Campbell University Divinity School, a CBF partner, is located in Buies Creek, N.C.  Check out a story on Campbell alumni and CBF field personnel Matt and Melanie Storie, who serve with Sowing Seeds of Hope in Alabama: http://divinity.campbell.edu/StoryonMattandMelanieStorie.aspx You can also learn more about the Stories on their Web page: http://www.thefellowship.info/storie Continue reading