Asset-based Community Development and Policing Come Together in Danville, Va.
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Asset-based Community Development and Policing Come Together in Danville, Va.

By Bekah Rhea On a relatively busy street in Danville, Virginia, is a home that, in the past decade, has become the epicenter of a thriving intentional community. In the springtime, you may recognize it by the flowers and plants attracting plentiful varieties of pollinators, giving the property the aura of a small Eden in … Continue reading

Chauvin guilty verdict is a right and just step, but just a step
Newsroom / racial justice / Racial Reconciliation

Chauvin guilty verdict is a right and just step, but just a step

The following is a statement from CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley: Today it was announced that Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd last May. The members of the jury heard the evidence, reflected on the testimony, and reached a conclusion that is just and right. … Continue reading

Encountering God, Not the Calf
Leadership Scholars

Encountering God, Not the Calf

By Luke Perrin A few weeks ago in my preaching class, our small group precept spent some time focusing on the story of the Golden Calf from the book of Exodus. It’s tale with vivid imagery, juxtaposing God with what the Israelites quite literally forged to be God. It’s a tale that has been used … Continue reading

A Critical Juncture for Interreligious Dialogue: A Conversation with Dr. Najeeba Syeed
Podcast

A Critical Juncture for Interreligious Dialogue: A Conversation with Dr. Najeeba Syeed

By Andy Hale As if it wasn’t obvious, we are not exactly in the most unified time in America’s existence. And when you zoom out, the entire globe isn’t exactly at peace with one another. We have factioned ourselves into divisive categories over political allegiance and cultural perspectives. There are very clear and alienated worldviews … Continue reading

Creating a Culture of Advocacy in the Local Church
advocacy / Podcast

Creating a Culture of Advocacy in the Local Church

By Andy Hale If you grew up Baptist, then it is a surefire guarantee that you know all about missions. Not only did we have weekly children and youth programs around missions, but we went on mission trips, domestically and overseas. Our church collected an offering twice a year for missions, in addition to our … Continue reading

On justice, forgiveness and the road ahead
advocacy / Racial Reconciliation

On justice, forgiveness and the road ahead

By Stephen K. Reeves  I was relieved at the verdict. If a person can walk into someone else’s home and shoot and kill them with no jail time, I think we all have a problem. Particularly with the proliferation of handguns and concealed and open carry laws. It may have been a tragic mistake, but … Continue reading