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
By Andy Hale Do you like your job? Okay, now that you know this is a safe space to answer, let’s try that again. Do you really like your job? If you don’t, then you are not alone. According to a recent Gallup poll, nearly 44% of Americans think their job is “mediocre” to “completely dissatisfied.” … Continue reading
The following post comes from Bill Wilson, president of the Center for Congregational Health. Nearly all observers of the 21st century church in America agree that the next generation of leadership is a cause for concern. Many write, blog, tweet and generally lament the state of leadership cultivation and training, or lack thereof. Far too … Continue reading
Kyle Boyer, minister to students at First Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, was looking for a job this time last year. Perhaps his story can help to encourage and guide you if you are also looking for a job. The following is an interview featured in the Current e-newsletter. Current is CBF’s young Baptist leaders’ … Continue reading
“When pastors start with spirit–that is, begin their ministries with a commitment both to faithful excellence as pastors and to well-being of body, mind, spirit, and relationships–they experience a sense of joy and meaning amid the challenges of ministry.” Such is the central message of Dr. Bruce Epperly, most recently of Lancaster Theological Seminary, in … Continue reading
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