By Christine The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.-Frederick Buechner Several months ago, a friend and I sat in a circle of middle-schoolers at CBF’s General Assembly. We’d been asked to talk about the work we do and the places we live, and … Continue reading
At this summer’s General Assembly in Dallas, I had the privilege of visiting with guests from across and beyond the Fellowship, ranging from innovative partners to local church ministers. This week’s episode features the work of: Subscribe or Livestream CBF’s podcast shares stories from across the Fellowship and innovative practices of those working to renew … Continue reading
At this summer’s General Assembly in Dallas, I had the privilege of visiting with guests from across and beyond the Fellowship, ranging from innovative partners to local church ministers. This week’s episode features the work of… Brian Kaylor – The editor and president of Word & Way, Brian also hosts the “Baptist Without An Adjective” … Continue reading
Do you think you have an inclusive church? Are your members and ministry staff prepared to ministry to and with the neurodiverse and those of varied abilities? What about advocating for their needs and rights? The CBF Podcast hosted a workshop at this summer’s General Assembly in Dallas with a focus on the inclusive church … Continue reading
By Xiomara Reboyras-Ortiz My heart was filled with gladness. My mind was filled with all I had experienced and learned during three days at CBF General Assembly. My emotions…my emotions were in an indescribable stage of delight. I was ready to wrap up my week and return home to share with my loved ones and … Continue reading
Por Xiomara Reboyras-Ortiz Mi corazón estaba lleno de gozo. Mi mente estaba rebosante por todo lo experimentado y aprendido durante tres días en la Asamblea General de CBF. Mis emociones… mis emociones se encontraban en un indescriptible estado de placer. Me encontraba lista para dar por terminada mi semana y regresar a casa para compartir … Continue reading
June 30, 2022 By Carrie Harris and Aaron WeaverDALLAS— “There’s no ditto in Christianity. We are uniquely different, beautifully different, wonderfully different,” said Dr. Ralph West, pastor of The Church Without Walls in Houston, Texas, as he brought the Word during the closing worship service of the 2022 CBF General Assembly. “Have you ever noticed … Continue reading
June 29, 2022 By Aaron Weaver and Carrie Harris DALLAS — Cooperative Baptists were invited to testify and “press on through the fire together” during the opening worship service of the 2022 CBF General Assembly held virtually and in-person in Dallas. Courtney Stamey, senior pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Clinton, Miss., preached from the … Continue reading
June 29, 2022 By CBF Communications DALLAS — The Pan African Koinonia Fellowship (PAK), a group formed to cultivate the presence of Black individuals and churches throughout CBF life, hosted its Emmanuel McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Award Luncheon on Wednesday as a part of the CBF General Assembly in Dallas, Texas. Rev. Cassandra Henderson, Interim … Continue reading
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