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 Aaron Weaver DALLAS — “Our calling is to building a whole new table,” CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley told attendees during his Thursday morning address to the 2022 General Assembly in Dallas. “The God who raises Jesus from the dead can engineer a more powerful algorithm than the convenient spaces where … Continue reading
“In this day and age, the church must do better for women. All women,” Baptist Women in Ministry Executive Director Meredith Stone tells Cooperative Baptists. Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver In August 2021, Cooperative Baptists voted to elect Debbie McDaniel, a lay leader from First Baptist Church, Huntsville, Ala., to serve as Moderator-Elect for CBF in 2021-2022. On Thursday, June 30, during the plenary session of the 2022 CBF General Assembly in Dallas, McDaniel—a self described “church volunteer and subtitle teacher who … Continue reading
June 14, 2022 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — A well-known pastor who has been a leader in Cooperative Baptist life since its formation more than 30 years ago has been nominated to become the next CBF Moderator-Elect at the 2022 General Assembly in Dallas. The CBF Nominating Committee has selected the Rev. Dr. David … Continue reading
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