By Christine, CBF field personnel “God’s ways are not our ways.” We say things like that and we think we believe it, until we’re actually faced with a situation where the path in front of us is not the one we were trying to choose. Perhaps this is the right thing that God is calling … Continue reading
By Eddie Aldape, CBF field personnel In our small town of Albacete, we have served people from as many as 30 different countries. While the majority come from North Africa, we have served some from as far east as the Philippines and everything in between along with just about every Latin American country. With time, … 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 Janee Angel, CBF field personnel This October will mark my 20th anniversary of living in Belgium. Over the last two decades, my Syrian husband and I have seen the addition of several Arabic churches in the country. We have seen one of the original churches lock its doors and sell the building after over … Continue reading
By Laura Stephens Reed Effective lay leadership is an essential element in healthy congregational functioning. Without it, your church will not be able to live as fully as possible into its values and purpose, no matter how gifted the pastor is or how hard the pastor works. Jesus’ charge to spread the good news of … Continue reading
By Marv Knox A parable describes two people walking along a river when they notice babies floating downstream. One starts pulling babies out of the river; the other runs upstream to stop whoever is throwing babies into the river. The parable describes the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s response to sexual misconduct, both organizationally and in its … Continue reading
By Andy Hale At the height of the #MeToo Movement, many were astonished to hear stories of #ChurchToo. However, for those who were victims of sexual abuse through the church, the uncovering of these horrific matters was long overdue. The theology of the church plays a significant role in creating the culture for this abuse … 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 Andy Hale This might be a shot across the bow at my tribe. Still, there is this general notion among woke progressive ministers that we have differentiated ourselves from our non-woke white people, listening to our black brothers and sisters and coming to a more open and generous understanding of the quote black experience. … Continue reading