January 16, 2019 By Aaron Weaver and Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga.— The Governing Board voted unanimously Jan. 15 to elect a pastor of “theologically profound leadership,” the Rev. Dr. Paul Baxley, as the fourth executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Baxley, who has served since 2010 as senior minister of First Baptist Church, Athens, … Continue reading
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A refreshing, contagious exuberance
By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — Paul Baxley is mesmerized by the church. It’s been this way for as long as he can remember, and that’s not a statement about his age, which is 49, or his memory, but rather about the indelible impression made on him at a young age by a pastor, a … Continue reading
Words of wisdom about the leadership transition
This post comes from Helen Moore-Montgomery, one of the founders of CBF and a lay leader at Community North Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas: I often find myself wondering, “What will CBF be without the wise, encouraging counsel Daniel shares with our CBF family?” I pause and remember the days following Cecil Sherman’s retirement when … Continue reading
CBF Moderator Mid-Term Report
This comes from CBF Moderator Colleen Burroughs. To keep up to date with Colleen’s comings and goings, you should “like” her on Facebook at “CBF Moderator.” CBF Moderator Mid-term Report June 2011 – January 2012 Coordinating Council Responsibilities: Assign Committee Chairs (who then make-up the Advisory Council) Assign Council members to Committees Oversee the creation … Continue reading