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
June 13, 2022 By Jeff Huett Lea la narrativa del presupuesto en español aquí. DECATUR, Ga. – Cooperative Baptists attending both the in-person and virtual General Assembly experiences June 28-30 will vote on a budget proposal approved by the CBF Governing Board that shows significant increases in revenue and expenses due to the anticipated spending of … Continue reading
by Caleb Mynatt With a nearly 30-year career as a chaplain under his belt, Paul Byrd can’t imagine his life being any different. But before his career began as a resident in a Clinical Pastoral Education program, Byrd had never really considered pursuing a career in chaplaincy. In childhood, Byrd thought he would grow up … Continue reading
August 27, 2021By Aaron Weaver and Carrie Harris DECATUR, Ga. — “Do not lose heart.” Citing the Apostle Paul, CBF Executive Coordinator delivered this message to attendees during the Friday morning plenary session of the 2021 General Assembly as he focused his remarks on the challenges of the past 18 months. In his Executive Coordinator … Continue reading