What’s your theology on human life? Most of us clearly understand the value of our own lives. Still, have we ever thought about the lives of others, especially those that do not fit into our socio-economic-political worldview? Most American Christians have spoon-fed one conversation on life, pro-life or pro-choice. Abortion has long been one of … Continue reading
Deep breaths, everyone; the election cycle is over. The mind-numbing television ads are done. The yard signs are becoming scarce. And yet, we all know that the vitriol and division remain. This kind of politics just seems to be sticking around. As followers of Jesus in America, the relationship between faith and politics has especially … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again. The stores are stocked. The presents are being purchased. Gifts are being laid under the tree. And 8-pound, 6-ounce newborn infant Jesuses are displayed as inflatables in our yards and nativity sets in our homes. Of course, for most folks outside of the church, the Christmas season is merely … Continue reading
I think we would all agree that it is much easier to do difficult things with the help of others. So while some are inclined to be pathfinders, forging onto uncharted paths that no one has gone before, most of us are okay with following in their footsteps. Before such a massive wave of people … 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
“My kid is turning out just like me. Well played, karma. Well-played,” wrote an anonymous contributor. Parenting is tough. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the parent I want to be. For all our celebrations of great organizational leaders, they can’t hold a candle to stay-at-home parents. That’s not my opinion but … Continue reading
By Chris West A few months ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing former CBF Moderator Dr. Keith Herron about his book Living A Narrative Life. What truly impressed me about Dr. Herron’s writing was his ability to relate to the reader, a gift that has so evidently come by way of thorough self-examination and … Continue reading
Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus is a new resource from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship that calls us back to the central focus of our Christian faith—the Risen and Living Jesus! Continue reading
In May, I was allowed to take a mini-Sabbatical of sorts. Between pastoring University Baptist Church of Baton Rouge and starting my new role as the Associate Executive Coordinator of CBF North Carolina, I had time to invest time in my family, sleep in, and enjoy long runs and walks without a meeting or deadline … Continue reading
May 9, 2022 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship released a video trailer today to preview the forthcoming resource Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus focused on calling participants back to the central focus of the Christian faith, the Risen and Living Jesus. This new resource for Fall 2022 invites congregations … Continue reading
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