Journey to the Cross Returns to Passport, Inc.’s Devotion Website Below is a press release from CBF-partner Passport Inc. Journey to the Cross, the devotional series for Lent, returns to Passport, Inc.’s devotional website, d365.org, Monday, February 12th, through Sunday, April 7th. This series features scripture, prayer and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. The … Continue reading
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas returns to d365.org, starting on December 3rd. This series features scripture, prayer and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s writers are active members of our three sponsoring denominations. Our Cooperative Baptist Fellowship writers are Kelly Rhodes Adams, Director of Clergy Support Ecosystem at … Continue reading
(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) – Journey to the Cross, the devotional series for Lent, returns to Passport, Inc.’s devotional website, d365.org, Ash Wednesday, February 22, through Sunday, April 9. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. The ecumenical team of writers includes: The week of Feb. 27th, our writer will be Neil Myer, … Continue reading
SESSION 8: SEEING JESUS: TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS Matthew 14:22-33; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Below is the Individual Study Guide for Session 7 of Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus, a new 8-session video series and digital curriculum resource from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Learn more at http://www.cbf.net/eyesofjesus. By Paul Baxley, CBF Executive Coordinator As congregations … Continue reading
By William Scruggs I moved with my wife to Winter Hill in the summer of 2019. The neighborhood just outside of Boston was still normal then, at least by 2021 standards, but it didn’t feel like home. Not until I started to notice Marys looking out from most of the neighbors’ gardens. A few stood … Continue reading
For congregations to thrive and Christ’s mission among us to flourish, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has entered a season of discovering where God would focus our work together. Take CBF’s online survey about your church and your personal ministry aspirations before Feb. 2. This devotional is part of a series in January that tells stories of “Bold Faith” … Continue reading
Lately, life has been nuts and I’m on the edge of integrity. What I mean is, I often preach the value of contemplative retreat opportunities, but too often wait until I’m on the edge to plan one for myself. I’ve always struggled with this in ministry. I’m amazed at how easy it is to look … Continue reading