2011 CBFNC Annual Gathering Program Book

THE HEART OF JESUS:

& living justice mercy

™We know love by this, that [Jesus] laid down his life for us .... Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.∫ (1 John 3:16-18 N RS V) Cooperative

March 25-26, 2011

First Baptist, Asheville

Welcome to the 2011 General Assembly of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina!

We are grateful to be bringing Baptists of North Carolina together for Christ-centered ministry!

Schedule

Friday, March 25

11:00 a.m. Registration and Exhibits Open

11:30 a.m. Divinity Student Experience - MB 423

12:30 p.m. Welcome and Orientation - Sanctuary

1:00-2:00 p.m. Ministry Workshop Session 1

2:30-3:30 p.m. Ministry Workshop Session 2

4:00-5:00 p.m. Ministry Workshop Session 3

4:45-6:15 p.m. Fellowship Dinner (serving lines open)

6:45 p.m. Worship - David Gushee preaching - Sanctuary

8:15 p.m. Fellowship Reception - Gym (Exhibits open)

Saturday, March 26

8:30-9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Fellowship - Dining Room

9:00-10:00 a.m. Ministry Workshop Session 4

10:15-11:10 a.m. Ministry Celebration & Business Session - Sanctuary

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Worship - Nancy Hastings Sehested preaching - Sanctuary

12:45 p.m. Divinity Student Experience - MB423

We would appreciate your thoughtful comments on how we can improve future General Assemblies. E-mail us at cbfnc@cbfnc.org.

Thank you to First Baptist Church of Asheville for hosting this year’s General Assembly and for providing an army of volunteers! Thank you to the following area churches who provided hospitality assistance: Calvary, Asheville Hominy, Candler First, Marion First, Sylva and the congregations of the Western North Carolina Baptist Fellowship

Save the date for the 2012 CBFNC General Assembly

March 23-24 at Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh

The 2011 General Assembly offering will support CBF’s Haiti Housing Network ministry

The ministry’s goal is to construct 1000 permanent houses in the area of Grand Goave, Haiti, over the next three years, at a cost of $3,500 per house.

General Assembly Worship Speakers

Rev. Dr. David P. Gushee

Distinguished University Professor of Christian ethics at mercer University

Rev. Nancy Hastings Sehested

Co-Pastor of Circle of mercy in asheville, NC, and Chaplain for the NC Department of Corrections

Who are all the youth at the General Assembly and what are they doing?

They are participating in

The 2nd Annual Big G.A.M.E. (General Assembly Mission Experience)

We’re focusing on the positive side of being Baptists by giving the youth opportunities for fun, fellowship, hands-on ministry and worship.

Their weekend is packed with great Bible study, worship services and ministry in the asheville community including a dinner for the homeless, a block party for immigrants, ministry with children, sorting food for a food pantry and light construction work.

Another giving opportunity at the General Assembly:

We will be collecting kid-friendly food items for the MANNA Foodbank packs at the Atrium and First Floor Entrances. These items include: one-pound boxes or bags of dried beans, rice or pasta; protein/main dish items like SpaghettiOs, soup, beanie weenies, chili, or mac and cheese; small fruit cups such as mixed fruits or applesauce; dried fruit pouches; cereal or granola bars; peanut butter or cheese and cracker snack packs; small boxes of animal or graham crackers; individual cereal boxes or bowls; pudding or jello cups; canned vegetables; and dinner mixes such as Hamburger or Tuna Helper. Please: No cookies or candy or glass containers.

Childcare

Childcare is provided by advance registration only for preschoolers (kindergarten and younger) and children (grades 1-6). Check-in for childcare is located in CB216.

Childcare is available during the following times:

Friday

12:30 – 5:00 ministry Workshop sessions

Preschool and Children (6th grade and younger)

6:20 – 8:30 evening Worship

Preschool only (kindergarten and younger)

Friday Evening Fellowship Dinner

advance paid reservation only serving lines open 4:45 – 6:15

Dinner will be served in two locations, each with a unique menu and price. your meal ticket (distributed at registration in the atrium) will specify the meal for which your reservation was made.

n Fellowship Dinner Buffet (including vegetarian meal) Dining room, 3rd Floor

n General Assembly Grill adjacent to sC200, 2nd Floor

Saturday

8:45 – 11:10 saturday events prior to worship Children (grades 1-6)

8:45 – 12:30 all saturday events including worship Preschool only (kindergarten and younger)

The Living Water Café

located in the Gym along with the exhibits, this is great place to network and visit with friends, old and new. Water, coffee, and light snacks are available, provided by one of our area churches.

Internet Access

Wi-Fi access is available in much of the church, including the living Water Café, using the password fbca9fbca8

Follow fellow attendees on Twitter (search #cbfnc) or do your own tweeting about the General Assembly (use #cbfnc). You can also follow the CBFNC Twitter account: twitter.com/cbfnc.

still need to purchase a meal? Check in the registration area in the atrium to determine availability.

We do not have room to seat everyone at the same time. After you finish your meal, please offer someone else your seat at the table.

CBF OF NOrTH CArOliNA

Hunger Fund

families in the U.S. are food insecure

According to the USDA, 13.7% of North Carolina households are food insecure.

This means they have to make choices no one should have to make. 36. in This means

Saturday Morning Continental Breakfast

Come by the Dining room from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. and get a bite to eat. you can even take it with to a ministry Workshop.

This meal is sponsored by the Center for Congregational Health, which plays a vital role in God’s earthly helps faith communities and their leaders do their since its inception in 1992, the Center has broadened its excellent ministries. Today the Center provides ministry and/or training for hundreds of faith communities, lay leaders and across the United states and in several They offer services in coaching, consulting, leadership development, spiritual formation intelligence training to clergy, lay leaders Visit healthychurch.org.

This means families have to choose between: food or medicine groceries or gas dinner or heating their homes

You can make a difference.

To find out more about this fund ... how to donate, how to apply for funding for your hunger ministry, and how to become involved ... www.CBFNC.org

“Will it be food or medication this month?”

I was hungry and you fed me I was thirsty and you gave me drink I was homeless and you gave me a room. Matthew 25:35

“What can my children do without so I can afford the gas to get to work?”

Exhibits

Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dessert Fellowship after Friday night worship! Saturday 9:00 - 10:45 a.m.

n Exhibits located in the Atrium

Baptist Theological seminary at richmond

Campbell University Divinity school Carson-Newman College, TN

Chowan University

Duke Divinity: Duke youth academy

Duke Divinity school Baptist House of studies

Gardner-Webb University & school of Divinity

mars Hill College

mercer University, mcafee school of Theology

Wake Forest University school of Divinity

Wingate University

n Exhibits located in the Gymnasium

a Pair of Docs Publishing accent on Books

associated Baptist Press

Baptist Children’s Homes

Baptist Joint Committee

Baptist Peace Fellowship of North america

Baptist retirement Homes of NC

Baptist Way Press

Baptist Women in ministry

Baptist Women in ministry of NC

Baptist Bible school of Belize

Barnabus Partnership

Belize

Celebrating Grace (hymnal)

Center for Congregational Health

Christian Women’s/men’s Job Corps of NC

Church Benefits Board

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Daystay adult Day services equip International

eastern NC stop Human Trafficking Now everest Columbarium systems Fellowship of Baptist educators

Global Women

International student ministry of the Triad lebanon: living Faith ministry International North Carolina Interfaith Power & light

Passport resort area ministries

smyth & Helwys Publishing The ministry of Hope

The Timothy Project Village of Hope, Ukraine Volunteers of China

Wake Forest University Baptist medical Center

Western NC Baptist Fellowship Woman’s missionary Union of NC

WmU Camp mundo Vista WNC slavic ministry

Find out more about Fellowship Advocates

are you a Fellowship advocate or interested in becoming an advocate for the Fellowship in your church? stop by the advocate exhibit just to say hello or to learn more about advocates from Vickie Traynum, Project manager for the Offering for Global missions promotion, and Laura Barclay, CBFNC social ministries Coordinator, during the dessert reception in the Gym after worship on Friday night.

CBFNC Leadership 2010-2011

Though the CBFNC staff plays an important role, the most critical leaders of CBFNC are the elected members of our councils and planning teams. We are all grateful for their willingness to lend their leadership in this way.

Coordinating Council

steve little, marion, Moderator

Donna Bissette, Winston-salem, Moderator-Elect

Greg Watson, Hickory, Recorder

ray ammons, Gastonia

Tommy Bratton, asheville

susan ellington, Zebulon

John Vestal, raleigh, Chair

allen Winters, Hillsborough, Chair-Elect

David Hailey, raleigh

martha mcDowell, laurinburg

lisa rust, lumberton

Greg rogers, Greenville, Past-Moderator

Gary Knight, Winston-salem, Treasurer

Bert young, Bladenboro

Janice young, Whiteville

Faith Development Ministry Council

Gay Gulick, Winston-salem

Beth Heffner, rutherfordton

Garin Hill, shelby

Kathy Naish, Hickory

Katie Fam roscoe, southern Pines

Tony spencer, Forest City

sophia steibel, Boiling springs

Leadership Development Ministry Council

mark ashworth, Kernersville, Chair

scott Hovey, Durham, Chair-Elect

Joseph alexander, Winston-salem

ed Beddingfield, Fayetteville

Kenny Davis, Wise, Chair

Kent Cranford, Gastonia, Chair-Elect

George Fuller, raleigh

larry Glover-Wetherington, richlands

rendell Hipps, Hickory

Tommy James, sylva

Missions Ministry Council

Brandon Hudson, Winston-salem

Christopher Ingram, smithfield andrea Dellinger Jones, raleigh

Pablo Juarez, sanford

Endowment Management Board

Joe Harris, mocksville

John Hewett, Charlotte

Judy leCroy, lexington

Candy Tennant, Chapel Hill

rick Jordan, Church resources Coordinator

linda Jones, missions Coordinator

shane Nixon, Burlington

leanne spruill ryan, Durham

mari Wiles, murfreesboro

len Keever, Dunn

alicia Porterfield, Wilmington

linda Winslow, Jamestown

CBF National Council Members from NC

lee Canipe, murfreesboro

Don Gordon, Durham

Betsy Newton Herman, raleigh

CBFNC Staff

larry Hovis, executive Coordinator

Jim Hylton, Business administration Coordinator

Jack Causey, ministerial resources Coordinator

laura Barclay, social ministries Coordinator

Wanda Kidd, College ministry Consultant

Beth mcConnell, Charlotte robin roberts, raleigh

Blenda sloniker, Hickory

eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach

Javier Benitez, Hispanic ministry leader Coach

Nancy Parks, Programs manager

sarah mitchell, Communications manager

Gail mcalister, Financial manager

Casey Carroll, administrative assistant

2011 General Assembly Planning Team

ray ammons, Chair

Big G.A.M.E. Jenny lee, Chair; scott Davis; michael lee; Heather long: Josh Powers; Brandi Powers; Danny russell

Communications/Publicity scott Hagaman, Chair; Bill Jones; sarah mitchell

Divinity Student Experience

Nathan rice, Chair; leah anderson; David John Hailey; aileen lawrimore; Jonathan redding

Exhibits Greg Watson, linda Jones

Local Arrangements Tommy Bratton, Chair; Coral Childrey; Cliff Christian; Nancy Parks; lynnette sills; Bree Welmaker

Workshops Jolynn Prochaska, Chair; laura Barclay; David Blackmon; Kenny Chapman; rick Jordan; Tommy Justus; Paul raybon; sophia steibel; Tonya Vickery

Worship stephen loftis, Chair; Beth Heffner; larry Hovis; steven Norris; Guy sayles; Clark sorrells; Jeffrey Vickery

Friday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Please see pages 10-17 for a description of each ministry Workshop. any last-minute changes will be posted at the designated room. most workshops are only offered once this year. Please plan accordingly.

Ministry Workshop and Presenter ......................................................................

n Age Group Ministries

+ reaching Out to the Forgotten students, Scot Davis

WOrm: reflections on the First year of Workshop rotation model at First, asheville, Lynnette Sills

n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Donald B. Keyser: Professor and Pastor, Mark Gaskins ...............................................

Note: The Baptist Historical Society will meet at 12:45 as part of this session.

Finding the Center: a Continuation of the Discussion about CBFNC’s Identifying statements, Foundations Task Force Members, Gail Coulter (chair)

n Biblical Studies

+ Jeremiah: Patriotism of a Different sort, Gerald Keown

n Chaplains and Counselors

* Finding your Voice as a Caring Professional: The Healing Power of Illness, Tiffany Christensen .............

n Conversations

Conversation with Nancy Hastings sehested

n Justice and Mercy

Justice and mercy for the Immigrant: What your Church Can Do

Russell B. Hilliard, Sr., Scott Hagaman, Jim McCoy, Mike and Fran Graham

What Can yOUr Church Do to stop Human Trafficking? Pam Strickland

n Local Church

+ marketing your Congregation: Beyond Billboards and Brochures, Ben McDade ..........................

ministerial and Church Tax Issues: your Questions answered, John D. Crouch, Jr., CPA .....................

Teaching for a FIT Faith, Rick Jordan

n Missional Church

Following the spirit to the soccer Field, Haven Parrott ...............................................

+ The mental Health of the missional Congregation, Steve Scoggin ......................................

n

Baptist Bible school of Belize, Susan Pasour

The Podgaiskys’ ministry in

n Preaching & Worship

Gennady & Mina Podgaisky

Pilgrimage and Preaching, Darryl Aaron, Michael Usey, Amy Dean, Andrew Daugherty, Bill Leonard

n Racial Reconciliation

* racial reconciliation and the Body of Christ, Willard Bass, Nathan Parrish .............................

n Rural Ministry

Backpack Program, Willa Wyatt

From the Pew to the Potato Patch, Doug Sharp, Bill Horn, Ernst Borchert

Gleaning - a rich Biblical Tradition to Feed Today’s Hungry, Kristy Nash, Bill Walker ......................

n Spirituality

The Practice of sabbath, Rachel Lackey, Jim Strickland

n Technology

social Networking and the Church, John Vestal .....................................................

n Urban Ministry

Walking in Their shoes I: struggling with the Challenges of Poverty, Members of the Hyaets Community

*Indicates ministry workshops that will be repeated. see pages 10-17.

+Indicates ministry workshops that will be recorded and posted on the CBFNC website (www.cbfnc.org) at a later date.

Friday, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Please see pages 10-17 for a description of each ministry Workshop. any last-minute changes will be posted at the designated room. most workshops are only offered once this year. Please plan accordingly.

Ministry Workshop and Presenter ......................................................................

n Age Group Ministries

From Almost Christian to Committed Disciple: Exploring Authentic Youth Ministry, Curtis Freeman, LeAnne Spruill Ryan, Chris Schelin MB 130

Programming Them to (longer and Better) life!, Shane Nixon

n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Preserving and Writing local Church History, Glenn Jonas

237

113

*+ Vanishing Appalachia, Bill Leonard MB 119

n Biblical Studies

Biblical Foundations for Active Justice, Cal Robertson, Jim McConnell ...................................

n Chaplains and Counselors

304

* Finding Your Voice as a Caring Professional: The Healing Power of illness, Tiffany Christensen MB 356

n Justice and Mercy

*+ Directing Traffic at the intersection of Church and State: The Ministry of the Baptist Joint Committee for religious liberty, Brent Walker Crocker Aud./MB 212 Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing, Ryan Eller

n Local Church

126

Ten Things You Can Do for the Unity of the Church, Steven R. Harmon .................................. MB 112

The Unbroken Circle — Churches Caring for Caregivers, Cindy Miles

n Missional Church

leadership Qualities for 21st Century Churches, Terry Hamrick .........................................

125

302 What Does a Healthy Missional Congregation Do? The 4 C’s Your Church Can’t live Without, Bill Wilson ......

354

* What’s So Different about Today? A Conversation about Church and the Gospel, Matt Norman SC 205

n Missions

*+ Getting Started: Planting New Churches, Michial Lewis .............................................

305 lebanon: To Be reconciled, Steve Ayers, Linda Jones.................................................

n Preaching & Worship

307

+ Preaching Justice and Mercy, Daniel Day CB 222

The Dialogue of Worship, Tony Spencer MB 357

n Racial Reconciliation

* racial reconciliation and the Body of Christ, Willard Bass, Nathan Parrish

n Rural Ministry

rural Poverty Simulation, Terri Farless, Tommy Justus .................................................

n Spirituality

Praying for Justice and Peace, Paula Dempsey

n Urban Ministry

129

210

128

Walking in Their Shoes ii: Digging Deeper into the lives of the Poor, Members of the Hyaets Community CB 221

*Indicates ministry workshops that will be repeated. see pages 10-17.

+Indicates ministry workshops that will be recorded and posted on the CBFNC website (www.cbfnc.org) at a later date.

Friday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please see pages 10-17 for a description of each ministry Workshop. any last-minute changes will be posted at the designated room. most workshops are only offered once this year. Please plan accordingly.

Ministry Workshop and Presenter

n Age Group Ministries

How To Keep From Being Conned, Craig Goforth

Keeping it real: leading Youth Sunday School, John Daniels

n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

CBF 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship But Were Afraid to Ask, Larry Hovis

CBFNC Budget, Jim Hylton, Gary Knight

* Vanishing Appalachia, Bill Leonard

n Biblical Studies

+ The Bible and Sinbearing: New Questions about Old Answers, Sheri Adams .............................

n Chaplains and Counselors

* Finding Your Voice as a Caring Professional: The Healing Power of illness, Tiffany Christensen

n Conversations

Conversation with David Gushee

n Justice and Mercy

resources for individuals and Families in Crisis, Cathy Robertson

Still Exists, Katy Ferris, Danielle Mitchell ...................................................

n Local Church

8 Simple rules for responding to CBF’s Critics, Ben McDade

Finding Hope: A Field Trip of Faith, Devita Parnell ..................................................

Going Green with the Gold: Sustaining Your Stewardship, David Webb, Tom Denton ........................

n Missional Church

+ How to Have a Difficult Conversation Without Breaking Your Congregation Apart, Chris Gambill

+ Moving from Maintenance to Mission, Eddie Hammett ..............................................

n Missions

Belize Team reunion and information for New Teams, Brenda Hipp, Henry Baizar

305 involving Your Congregation in Hands-On Missions, Mark Abernathy

Village of Hope: Ukraine reunion, Gennady & Mina Podgaisky, Bill Mason

n Preaching & Worship

Hymnody of Justice and Mercy, Larry Ballard

n Racial Reconciliation

Justice in the Cotton Patch: Clarence Jordan on Economic and racial Justice, Kris Pratt .....................

n Rural Ministry

Fields of Hope, A.C. and Susie Honeycutt

n Spirituality

+ The Moment of Witness: Sharing Our Stories in Church, Kathy Naish

n Technology

Social Networking and religion - A Panel Discussion, Trinity Whitley, Thomas Whitley, Christina Whitehouse-Suggs, Sam Harrelson .............................

n Urban Ministry

Just Welcome: Hospitality as Justice and Mercy, Elizabeth Newman, Hyaets Community members

*Indicates ministry workshops that will be repeated. see pages 10-17.

+Indicates ministry workshops that will be recorded and posted on the CBFNC website (www.cbfnc.org) at a later date.

Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Please see pages 10-17 for a description of each ministry Workshop. any last-minute changes will be posted at the designated room. most workshops are only offered once this year. Please plan accordingly.

Ministry Workshop and Presenter ......................................................................Room

n Age Group Ministries

Caring for Youth and Children in Stressful Times, Paul Raybon

Connor’s HEArT (Help Eliminate Adolescent risk Taking), Dale and Michele Galloway

How Your Church Can Get Students involved in Ministry, Tommy Justus

n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

MB 355

MB 113

MB 112

The Next Twenty Years: Charting a Future Course for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Larry Hovis .......... SC 210 Trends in the Worldwide Baptist Community, Richard Pierard

MB 356 n Biblical Studies

More on the little Guys: lessons from Some of the Old Testament’s least and little Known Characters, Cal Robertson, Aileen Lawrimore ...............................................................

SC 200

n Justice and Mercy

* Directing Traffic at the intersection of Church and State:

The Ministry of the Baptist Joint Committee for religious liberty, Brent Walker .............. Crocker Aud./MB 212 Eat, Pray, Save the Planet, Kathy Shea .............................................................

MB 126 immigration issues in North Carolina, Javier Benitez, Hector Villanueva, Linda Jones, Laura Barclay ..........

The Faith We live: A Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Conversation, Jeffrey Vickery, Sumaya El-Attar, Charles Erde

n Local Church

MB 354

MB 304

Consejería Pastoral: Técnicas y Entrevistas, Pablo Ernesto Hernández .................................... Chapel Ministry as Practice (for Ministers), Mahan Siler .................................................... MB 237

The Care and Feeding of Kree-8-ive Ministry, Bo Prosser MB 119

n Missional Church

Creating redemptive relationships & Structures, Eddie Hammett .......................................

CB 221

New Possibilities for the interim Wilderness: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You! Les Robinson, Jack Causey ... MB 306

* What’s So Different about Today?: A Conversation about Church and the Gospel, Matt Norman ............... SC 205 n Missions

* Getting Started: Planting New Churches, Michial Lewis

MB 305 living Justice & Mercy — Hands or Heart, David Crocker ............................................

Scattered and Gathered: World Missions through Global Diaspora, Terry Casino ...........................

MB 307

MB 302 n Preaching & Worship

Borrowed language and Prayed Experience: A Spirituality for Preaching, Guy Sayles

CB 222 Prodigal Preaching, Danny West .................................................................. MB 357 n Rural Ministry

Engaging the Poor in rural Areas, LaCount and Anna Anderson

MB 130 n Spirituality

Praying with Scriptures, Sophia Steibel ............................................................

n Technology

Using Technology in Christian Education, Elmer Perry

n Urban Ministry

Engaging the Poor in Urban Areas, Jim Everette, Mary Ellen Bowman, Cecelia Beck, Fran Graham

MB 128

MB 303

MB 129 Housing Works ... Ending & Preventing Homelessness in Our Community, Amy Sawyer SC 208

*Indicates ministry workshops that will be repeated. see pages 10-17.

+Indicates ministry workshops that will be recorded and posted on the CBFNC website (www.cbfnc.org) at a later date.

n Age Group Ministry

Caring for Youth and Children in Stressful Times

Paul raybon, associate Pastor, Hominy, Candler, Session 4

How can laity and ministers care for children and youth in crisis? What do they need? What can you say and do?

Connor’s HEART (Help Eliminate Adolescent Risk Taking)

Dale and michele Galloway, co-founders of Connor’s HearT, Session 4

Dale and michele lost their oldest son Connor in October 2007 to the “choking game,” a game he learned from friends at school. In a response to his death, they began Connor’s HearT, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching children and parents about risk behaviors and teaching lessons on media literacy.

From Almost Christian to Committed Disciple: Exploring Authentic Youth Ministry

Curtis Freeman, Director, Baptist House of studies at Duke Divinity school; leanne spruill ryan, minister of students and recreation, yates, Durham; Chris schelin, associate minister, roxboro, roxboro, Session 2

What sort of “God” do youth believe in today, and how can faith practiced in the church lead them to a deeper understanding and commitment? recent findings identify the religious faith of Us teenagers as “moralistic therapeutic deism.” The leaders will offer a critique of this “almost Christian creed” and propose a multi-stranded approach to youth ministry grounded in spiritual disciplines, liturgical practices, theological reflection, and missional engagement.

How to Keep from Being Conned

Craig Goforth, Dean of students, mars Hill College, Session 3

Con artists target senior adults. learn strategies to protect yourself from scams and schemes.

How Your Church Can Get Students Involved in Ministry

Tommy Justus, Pastor, mars Hill, mars Hill, Session 4

are you a college student or do you know one? learn about exciting opportunities for involvement in summer ministry.

Keeping it Real: Leading Youth Sunday School

John Daniels, associate Pastor, First, Waynesville, Session 3 examine the following topics: real leader, real students, real experience and real Jesus. Based on luke 24:44-45.

Programming Them to ... (Longer and Better) Life!

shane Nixon, Pastor, First, mocksville, Session 2

Baptist churches have a tendency to “program things to death.” But what if extensive programming is exactly what a certain segment of your congregational population needs? Come get ideas on how, on a tight budget, to program specifically to an all too often forgotten group, your senior adults.

Reaching Out to the Forgotten Students

scot Davis, minister of students, Children, and Outreach, First, Black mountain, Session 1

Our communities are filled with students who have been forgotten by the church. These students don’t seemingly fit in and are overlooked because they don’t look or act like a “church kid.” This workshop will focus on how to reach these students.

WORM: Reflections on the First Year of Workshop Rotation Model at First, Asheville

lynnette sills, ministry associate for Christian Formation, First, asheville, Session 1 Do workshop rotation models work? What makes it a great teaching tool and learning opportunity? What makes it hard?

n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

CBF 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship but Were Afraid to Ask larry Hovis, executive Coordinator, CBFNC, Session 3 even in churches that have been supportive of CBF for years, many of the laity don’t really understand CBF beliefs, ministries, finances or organizational issues. Hear a basic overview of CBF (state and national). any questions are welcome.

CBFNC Budget

Jim Hylton, CBFNC Business administration Coordinator and Gary Knight, CBFNC Treasurer, Session 3

The financial report for our 2010-2011 fiscal year, along with the 2011-2012 budget, are open for discussion.

Donald B. Keyser: Professor and Pastor

mark Gaskins, Pastor, Jonesboro Heights, sanford, Session 1

This paper will examine the life and ministry of Donald B. Keyser, long-time professor of religion at Campbell University. Keyser joined the faculty of Campbell University in 1959 and remained active in the university for the rest of his life until his death in 2006. Note: The Baptist Historical Society will meet at 12:45 as part of this session.

Finding the Center: A Continuation of the Discussion about CBFNC’s Identifying Statements

Foundations Task Force members, Gail Coulter, Chair, CBFNC, Session 1

In a workshop at the 2010 General assembly and through regional listening sessions held around the state in Fall 2010, a special task force appointed by the Coordinating Council has facilitated conversations about current and proposed statements that express our identity as Fellowship Baptists in North Carolina. The task force will provide an update about this process and continue the dialogue about revisions and next steps in the conversation.

The Next Twenty Years: Charting a Future Course for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

larry Hovis, executive Coordinator, CBFNC, Session 4 at the 2010 CBF National General assembly, the “2012 Task Force” was appointed to bring recommendations regarding how to restructure the CBF movement, including National CBF, state organizations and partner ministries, to be most efficient, effective and mission focused. The task force is conducting listening sessions around the country to hear ideas from as many persons as possible. This is one of the North Carolina listening sessions.

Preserving and Writing Local Church History

Glenn Jonas, Charles Howard Professor of religion and Chair of the Dept. of religion, Campbell University, Session 2

How can your church preserve and celebrate its heritage? receive practical advice about creating, preserving, organizing, and maintaining your church records. If your church has an upcoming anniversary, get ideas about how to write your church’s history and helpful suggestions about how to plan and implement an anniversary celebration.

Trends in the Worldwide Baptist Community

richard Pierard, member, Baptist World alliance History and Identity Commission, Session 4 as North Carolinians, what should our response be to worldwide trends in the Baptist world? We will focus on the Baptist World alliance and the various sorts of global concerns and issues it is dealing with to discover our local connections.

Vanishing Appalachia

Bill leonard, Professor of Church History, Wake Forest University school of Divinity, Session 2 and 3

The appalachian region is a social case study on the impact of mass culture on religious and community life. The discussion moves from traditional “mountain churches” to changes in ecclesiology, worship and ministry as shaped by demographics, technology and economics.

n Biblical Studies

Biblical Foundations for Active Justice

Cal robertson, associate Professor of Old Testament; Jim mcConnell, associate Professor of New Testament, Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity, Session 2 explore the theme of pursuing justice from the perspectives of Old and New Testament writers.

Jeremiah: Patriotism of a Different Sort

Gerald Keown, Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity, Session 1 We will explore the relationship between religious conviction and national identity. Jeremiah offers a challenging portrait of one whose religious conviction led him to commit high treason. The “so what” question for modern american Christians may be one we would rather not address, but such an encounter may be more relevant than we might think.

More on the Little Guys: Lessons from Some of the Old Testament’s Least and Little Known Characters

Cal robertson, assistant Professor of New Testament, Gardner-Webb University Divinity school; aileen lawrimore, Interim associate Pastor with youth and Children, First, marion, Session 4 many biblical characters, while not given much attention either by the biblical writers or readers, are worthy of our attention. We’ll consider rizpah, a heroic mother, and mordecai, a foster dad with an eye on the future.

The Bible and Sinbearing: New Questions about Old Answers

sheri adams, Professor of Theology and Church History, Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity, Session 3 a brief look at the 2,000 year history of interpretations of the cross event. It is obvious that there are still questions to be asked and answered about Jesus’ saving work on the cross.

n Chaplains and Counselors

Finding Your Voice as a Caring Professional: The Healing Power of Illness

Tiffany Christensen, Certified advance Care Planning Facilitator/Instructor, Session 1, 2 and 3

Tiffany Christensen was born with cystic fibrosis and by the age of 30 had already had two double lung transplants. Today, she is an accomplished national speaker and author. Tiffany reveals and explores the three things patients need: respect, peace and empowerment. By taking a deep look into this patient’s spiritual journey and those who influenced her, we can look more deeply into our own hearts while understanding how we may best support our patients and families.

n Conversations

Conversation with David Gushee

David Gushee, Session 3 Come have a conversation with our keynote speaker.

Conversation with Nancy Hastings Sehested

Nancy Hastings sehested, Session 1 Come have a conversation with our keynote speaker.

n Justice and Mercy

Community Resources for Individuals and Families in Crisis

Cathy robertson, executive Director, Greater Cleveland County abuse Prevention Council, Session 3

Who do you call to help someone who is suicidal, hears voices, or is abused? Hear responses and resources available in NC.

Directing Traffic at the Intersection of Church and State: The Ministry of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Brent Walker, executive Director, Baptist Joint Committee, Session 2 and 4

J. Brent Walker will provide an overview of current religious liberty concerns, both nationally and in North Carolina.

Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing

ryan eller, lead Organizer, Communities Helping all Neighbors Gain empowerment, Session 2 learn how to cultivate the work of justice across the barriers of race, religious tradition, and ideology to bring about systemic, positive change for the common good.

Eat, Pray, Save the Planet

Kathy shea, Director, North Carolina Interfaith Power & light, Session 4 explore the connection between our food choices, health, and environment relating to individuals and faith communities. We’ll go from the global to the very local and brainstorm practical ways individual churches can begin to transform their relationship with God and God’s creation by becoming more conscious and deliberate about how and what we eat.

Immigration Issues in North Carolina

Javier Benitez, CBFNC Hispanic leader Coach; Hector Villanueva, Pastor, Iglesia Bautista la roca, siler City; linda Jones, missions Coordinator, CBFNC; laura Barclay, social ministries Coordinator, CBFNC, Session 4 many of you know of Pastor Villanueva’s experience being detained after applying for citizenship. Come and hear his story, as well as thoughts from CBFNC staff and ministers from the Hispanic and anglo communities.

Justice and Mercy for the Immigrant: What Your Church Can Do

russell B. Hilliard, sr., Pastor emeritus of Baptist latino ministries, asheville; scott Hagaman, Pastor, First, marion; Jim mcCoy, Pastor, First, Weaverville; mike and Fran Graham, WNC slavic ministries Coordinators, CBF Field Personnel, Session 1 advocates for the latino community will offer information and lead discussion about opportunities for your congregation to make a difference in the lives of immigrants.

Slavery Still Exists

Katy Ferris, Church relations & Volunteer Coordinator; Danielle mitchell, anti Human Trafficking Program manager, World relief North Carolina, Session 3

Get an overview of what human trafficking looks like globally, nationally and state-wide as well as how you can get involved in local efforts to raise awareness and help victims.

The Faith We Live: A Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Conversation

Jeffrey Vickery, Co-Pastor, Cullowhee, Cullowhee; sumaya el-attar; Charles erde, Session 4

Our american religious landscape today includes the greatest diversity of faith traditions we have ever known. Join us for a conversation between three people of faith, a Christian, a muslim, and a Jew, as we discuss the basic ideals of our faith, and the hope we have for living that faith in our world today.

What can YOUR church do to Stop Human Trafficking?

Pam strickland, Founder and CeO, eastern NC stop Human Trafficking Now, Session 1

learn what human trafficking looks like in North Carolina and globally. Take home practical ideas for educating and involving your members in efforts to end it wherever it exists.

n Local Church

8 Simple Rules for Responding to CBF’s Critics

Ben mcDade, Coordinator of Fellowship advancement, CBF, Session 3

explore ways to speak the truth in love to those would seek to do the Fellowship movement harm through misinformation. Through an interactive format, this session will equip Fellowship Baptists by highlighting the Fellowship’s founding principles and how those hold up under fire from critics.

Consejería Pastoral: Técnicas y Entrevistas

Pablo ernesto Hernández, Plantador de Iglesia, Session 4

Finding Hope: A Field Trip of Faith

Devita Parnell, Congregational resources specialist, CBF, Session 3

Where will VBs take your church this summer? Come discover CBF’s new VBs resource that leads children on a field trip to five rural communities in search of hope.

Going Green with the Gold: Sustaining Your Stewardship

David Webb, Western area manager; Tom Denton, eastern area manager, NC Baptist Foundation, Session 3

Our assets represent our gold. learn how to conserve those assets for family and provide a perpetual source of income to the ministries you choose.

Marketing Your Congregation: Beyond Billboards and Brochures

Ben mcDade, Coordinator of Fellowship advancement, CBF, Session 1

learn how to tell your church’s story in compelling ways in the midst of an over-communicated, noisy and busy world.

Ministerial and Church Tax Issues: Your Questions Answered

John D. Crouch, Jr., CPa, CVa, Session 1

This is your opportunity to ask a tax expert your questions about ministerial and church income properties concerning cell towers, rental properties, mission houses, and rental of gyms and sanctuaries.

Ministry as Practice (for Ministers)

mahan siler, retired pastor working with pastors, Session 4

Unpack this sentence: making an essential choice to practice the disciplines of personal transformation and the craft of pastoral leadership with a few soul friends.

Teaching for a FIT Faith

rick Jordan, Church resources Coordinator, CBFNC, Session 1

learn how to adapt any curriculum, or to create your own, to meet the three objectives of every Bible teacher.

Ten Things You Can Do for the Unity of the Church

steven r Harmon, adjunct Professor of Christian Theology, Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity, Session 2 an action plan for grassroots ecumenical engagement based on Dr. Harmon’s new book, Ecumenism Means You, Too: Ordinary Christians and the Quest for Christian Unity

The Care and Feeding of Kree-8-ive Ministry

Bo Prosser, Coordinator for Congregational life, CBF, Session 4

The creative spirit is within us all, ready to soar. This workshop will explore ways for you to turn loose of the voice of judgment and embrace the freedom to play, explore, and create.

The Unbroken Circle — Churches Caring for Caregivers

Cindy miles, Family Caregiver support Coordinator, southwestern Commission area agency on aging, Session 2 North Carolina families confronting memory disorders and other debilitating illnesses turn to their extended families and church communities for support. Trusted church leaders are in a pivotal position to encourage families to seek medical evaluation and care, social services, and other types of informal help.

n Missional Church

Creating Redemptive Relationships & Structures

eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach, CBFNC, Session 4

The more missional a church becomes, the more likely that hurting, broken, distressed persons will become engaged with or members of the local fellowship. The seminar will focus on how a church builds bridges instead of barriers, what that looks like, and how do we make it happen? Based on eddie’s book, Spiritual Leadership in a Secular Age.

Following the Spirit to the Soccer Field

Haven Parrott, minister of spiritual Formation, First, Kannapolis, Session 1

The fall of 2010 found much of the First, Kannapolis family kicking soccer balls around with a couple hundred kids. We’re still not sure how it all came together, but we do know why.

How to Have a Difficult Conversation Without Breaking Your Congregation Apart

Chris Gambill, manager, Congregational Health services, The Center for Congregational Health, Session 3

Congregations are finding it increasingly difficult to have civil conversations about important topics. How can that happen in a way that is both insightful and pleasing to God?

Leadership Qualities For 21st Century Churches

Terry Hamrick, Coordinator of misssional leadership, CBF, Session 2

Churches today are experiencing changes that put unprecedented pressure on their leaders. We’ve discovered five qualities that help congregations and leaders thrive. Discuss and discover how these qualities can impact your congregation.

Moving From Maintenance to Mission

eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach, CBFNC, Session 3

Practical tools for leaders and congregations who want to move forward by deepening their commitment to and involvement with missional concepts of church. We will discuss measuring what matters for a missional church and the challenges this typically presents to traditional congregations.

New Possibilities for the Interim Wilderness: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You!

les robinson, Vice-President and manager of Interim ministry resources, Center for Congregational Health; Jack Causey, ministerial resources Coordinator, CBFNC, Session 4

The time between pastors is a decisive moment in the life of a congregation – recognizing the opportunities and selecting wisely is the only real option.

The Mental Health of the Missional Congregation

steve scoggin, President, Baptist CareNet, Session 1

The mental and spiritual health of a congregation are inseparable. What is sometimes felt but not named are mental health problems that get in the way of congregations moving forward. all congregations have a mental health profile which impacts how plans and decisions are implemented. Come learn about the importance of mental health and its relationship to being a missional community.

What Does a Healthy Missional Congregation Do? The 4 C’s Your Church Can’t Live Without

Bill Wilson, President, The Center for Congregational Health, Session 2

There are biblical and pragmatic traits that healthy congregations share. Without them, the future is bleak. With them, the best is yet to come!

What’s So Different about Today? A Conversation about Church and the Gospel

matt Norman, missiologist/education Development specialist, CBF Global missions, Session 2 and 4

This workshop addresses the significant cultural shift we are in, questions raised by the shift, and how the Holy spirit forms us in spite of it all.

n Missions

Baptist Bible School of Belize

susan Pasour, Pastor, mount adar, mebane, Session 1

Celebrate the seven recent graduates. meet the newest students. Hear from Pastor ruperto Vicente, the new President of the Baptist association of Belize. meet those who have taught.

Belize Team Reunion and Information for New Teams

Brenda Hipp, lay Coordinator for Belize; Henry Baizar, executive secretary-Treasurer of the Baptist association of Belize, Session 3

Come to welcome Henry and share stories about your experiences in Belize. For those interested in ministering in Belize, come and experience Belize from those who have gone.

Getting Started: Planting New Churches

michial lewis, executive Director, Plantersville, Inc., Session 2 and 4

When it comes to planting churches, sometimes just getting started can be the hardest part. This session is designed to help you know what to do and to give you some practical ideas on how to do it.

Involving Your Congregation in Hands-On Missions

mark abernathy, Consultant for Partnership missions, NC Baptist men, Session 3

Come discover the many opportunities that are available for involving the men, women, and students of your church in hands-on missions in our state, our nation, and around the world through North Carolina Baptist men. Included will be opportunities in NC, appalachian Coalfields, rocky mountains, Hawaii, Haiti, Honduras, Cuba, Kenya, and more.

Lebanon: To Be Reconciled

steve ayers, senior Pastor, mcGill, Concord; linda Jones, missions Coordinator, CBFNC, Session 2

lebanon is a strategic ministry area for the presence of Christ. Through open-air celebrations, building a retreat center, and children’s and women’s ministry, experience the work of Chaouki and maha Boulos.

Living Justice & Mercy — Hands or Heart

David Crocker, executive Director, Operation Inasmuch, Inc., Session 4

living justice and mercy requires transformation, not mere adjustments. Take an honest look at ways to make this change and experience resources to help.

Scattered and Gathered: World Missions through Global Diaspora

Terry Casino, Professor of missiology, Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity, Session 4

Terry will present some of the major factors behind why people move and their implications to world missions (strategies and applications). This presentation will discuss the trends that have taken place in worldwide missions that many missionary agencies and sending bodies either simply ignore or fail to notice.

The Podgaiskys’ Ministry in Ukraine

Gennady and mina Podgaisky, CBF career personnel serving in Kiev, Ukraine, Session 1

The Village of Hope, The life skills manual for youth, premarital counseling and home Bible study are holistic ways the lord is touching many lives in Ukraine through the Podgaiskys.

Village of Hope: Ukraine Reunion

Gennady & mina Podgaisky, CBF career personnel serving in Kiev, Ukraine; Bill mason, site Coordinator and Board member, Village of Hope, Session 3

If you have served in the Village of Hope in Kiev, Ukraine, or are interested in this ministry, come and see the new video of the four foster families, and the latest developments and ministry opportunities. Come have fellowship, “chai” and more.

n Preaching and Worship

Borrowed Language and Prayed Experience: A Spirituality for Preaching Guy sayles, Pastor, First, asheville, Session 4

explore how to nourish imagination and improve preaching by listening to writers and mystics who journey to God in poetry and prayer.

Hymnody of Justice and Mercy

larry Ballard, regional representative, Celebrating Grace, Session 3

We will discuss how hymnody speaks to issues of today, including how singing songs of justice can enhance awareness and lead congregations into action.

Pilgrimage and Preaching

Darryl aaron, Pastor, First Highland ave., Winston-salem; michael Usey, Pastor, College Park, Greensboro; amy Dean, Co-Pastor, Park road, Charlotte; andrew Daugherty, minister of Faith Formation, myers Park, Charlotte; Bill leonard, Professor of Church History and religion, Wake Forest University school of Divinity, Session 1 Too often pastors burn out from the daily demands of pastoring and preaching. Consequently, their skills and abilities to show persons how to walk by faith and not by sight are often diminished. Presenters will share discoveries on the art of pilgrimage through sabbaticals and retreats and how these pilgrimages influenced their pastorate and pulpit ministry.

Preaching Justice and Mercy

Daniel Day, associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Campbell University Divinity school, Session 2

Prophetic preaching is both necessary and difficult. This session, offered by the elevating Preaching Conference (september 26, 2011, Campbell Divinity school) leadership team, will offer guidance and encouragement for preaching prophetically and effectively on themes of Justice and mercy.

Prodigal Preaching

Danny West, associate Professor of Preaching and Pastoral studies and executive Director, Doctor of ministry Program, Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity, Session 4

a conversation about ways the preacher allows the biblical text to speak for itself in the context of sermon.

The Dialogue of Worship

Tony spencer, minister of music, First, Forest City, Session 2

We will consider the elements of worship as dialogue from three different perspectives. Based on the book by the same title by milburn Price, worship leaders and congregants will be encouraged to explore new ways of creating space for revelation and response in their corporate and personal worship.

n Racial Reconciliation

Justice in the Cotton Patch: Clarence Jordan on Economic and Racial Justice

Kris Pratt, Professor of religion, spartanburg methodist College, south Carolina, Session 3

Clarence Jordan founded an inter-racial Christian community in Georgia, produced the Cotton Patch Version of the New Testament, and inspired countless Baptists with his confrontation of racial and economic injustice.

Racial

Reconciliation and the Body of Christ

Willard Bass, executive Director of IDr and associate Pastor, Green street methodist, Winston-salem and Nathan Parrish, Pastor, Peace Haven, Winston-salem, Session 1 and 2

How does racial reconciliation connect with the call of the local church to share the good news of Jesus Christ? Join this conversation as we explore the biblical rationale for reconciliation, share our stories of interest and involvement, and examine what racial reconciliation might look like in a church setting. Free books and resources for attendees!

n Rural Ministry

Backpack Program

Willa Wyatt, Volunteer Coordinator, Backpack Program for madison County schools, Session 1

Have you ever pondered what children who depend on free lunch at school eat on the weekends? The backpack program is a means used to address this issue. Participants will learn about managing the program, including food selection and delivery, and will be given a hands-on opportunity to experience the packing process.

Engaging the Poor in Rural Areas

laCount and anna anderson, CBF Global Field Personnel stationed in northeastern NC, Session 4

Participants will hear stories, receive tips, and learn more about ministry to “the least of these” from the andersons’ experience in rural NC.

Fields of Hope

a.C. and susie Honeycutt, members of mars Hill, mars Hill, Session 3

Fields of Hope is a rural gardening project which helps meet the hunger need of families who could not ordinarily afford fresh produce. learn how to start a garden that will involve your congregation and community in a project that gets volunteers out from behind the walls and out helping those in need within their own communities.

From the Pew to the Potato Patch

Doug sharp, First, shelby; Bill Horn, First, shelby; ernst Borchert, Christ the King Catholic Church, Session 1

In a county with 15% unemployment and social agencies being stretched to the limit, the idea originated in a sunday school Class at First, shelby. Organizers asked for the use of land, equipment, money, and labor. The group raised white and sweet potatoes and gave them to agencies who served needy citizens.

Gleaning — A Rich Biblical Tradition to Feed Today’s Hungry

Kristy Nash, Director of society of st. andrew - Carolinas; Bill Walker, WNC Gleaning Coordinator, sOsa swannanoa, Session 1

representatives from society of st. andrew will explain the basics of gleaning, and gleaners from local churches will share what this practice has meant to their mission outreach.

Rural Poverty Simulation

Terri Farless, Public Programs Outreach Coordinator, maNNa FoodBank, and Tommy Justus, Pastor, mars Hill, mars Hill, Session 2

learn first-hand what it might be like to deal with poverty on a daily basis. The model used can be easily shared with small or large groups and can benefit your congregation by causing them to see poverty from the other side.

n Spirituality

Praying for Justice and Peace

Paula Dempsey, minister for Partnership relations, alliance of Baptists, Session 2

Using insights in Jane Vennard’s Embracing the World: Praying for Justice and Peace, this workshop will address how grounding oneself in God is basic to transformation of our world.

Praying With Scriptures

sophia steibel, Professor of Christian education, Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity, Session 4

This seminar will offer a brief history of Lectio Divina and a variety of ways in which it can enhance personal or group devotional experiences.

Please see pages 6-9 for the specific session time and location for each Ministry Workshop.

The Moment of Witness: Sharing Our Stories in Church

Kathy Naish, Pastor of spiritual Formation, Viewmont, Hickory, Session 3

sometimes it seems that we have lost the unique voice of individual testimony in our congregations. recapture the formative power of storytelling for your church.

The Practice of Sabbath rachel lackey, Co-Director, and Jim strickland, Co-Director, The sabbath House, Bryson City, Session 1

We are all familiar with the fourth commandment, but what does it mean to “remember the sabbath” in contemporary society? This session will address the importance of sabbath, barriers to receiving this gift, and creative ways to practice it.

n Technology

Social Networking and Religion — A Panel Discussion

Trinity Whitley, minister of students, st. andrews, Columbia, sC; Thomas Whitley, adjunct Professor of religion at Gardner-Webb University; Christina Whitehouse-suggs, associate Coordinator, CBFsC; sam Harrelson, speaker on social media and democratized web platforms, Session 3

Panel discussion on how to incorporate social networking into your church and personal spiritual life in a meaningful way.

Social Networking and the Church

John Vestal, Computer Programmer and CBFNC Faith Development Chair, Session 1

so, you are on Facebook. you have heard of Twitter. Please come as we discuss the mechanics of social networking and some considerations for ministry in the 21st Century.

Using Technology in Christian Education elmer Perry, Children’s ministry Coordinator, Calvary, asheville, Session 4

Tips and ideas for using digital cameras, video, computers, and other technologies in the Christian classroom environment.

n Urban Ministry

Engaging the Poor in Urban Areas

Jim everette, associate Pastor, First, Wilmington; mary ellen Bowman, Director of Christian Women’s Job Corps, Wilmington; Cecelia Beck, Transformational Developmental Coordinator, Northeast shelby, CBF Field Personnel; Fran Graham, Coordinator of WNC slavic ministries, CBF Field Personnel, Session 4 The economic recession has created a greater gap in class status than ever before. more people are turning to churches for assistance than in the past. Our churches have the emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, and relationship resources as well as financial support to empower the powerless people that walk the streets of our cities.

Housing Works ... Ending and Preventing Homelessness in Our Community amy sawyer, Homeless Initiative Coordinator, 10-year Plan to end Homelessness, asheville, Session 4 like many communities, the City of asheville and Buncombe County have a 10-year Plan to end Homelessness. How do faith groups, government entities, non-profits, and the homeless work together to end homelessness?

Just Welcome: Hospitality as Justice and Mercy

elizabeth Newman and Hyaets Community, an intentional living community and CBFNC mission in Charlotte, Session 3

Christian hospitality is more than a well-set table, pleasant conversation, or even inviting people into your home. It is an extension of how we interact with our just and merciful God. In this workshop, we will talk about hospitality, a central practice of Christian faith, as the work of justice and mercy.

Walking in Their Shoes I: Struggling with the Challenges of Poverty members of the Hyaets Community, an intentional living community & CBFNC mission in Charlotte, Session 1 experiential exercises to promote understanding of the challenges facing those who live in poverty with discussion of faithful, relational responses.

Walking in Their Shoes II: Digging Deeper into the Lives of the Poor members of the Hyaets Community, an intentional living community & CBFNC mission in Charlotte, Session 2 story-formed exercises designed to journey through everyday situations of our neighbors living in poverty with discussion.

The Worship of God

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina Friday, March 25, 2011, 6:45 p.m.

Invitation to Worship

How Marvelous Are the Works of the Lord

David angerman O Clap Your Hands

John rutter Suite on American Folk Hymns

arr. Don Hart Witness arr. Jack Halloran

Hymn No. 423

Welcome

Greetings and Invocation

Theme Interpretation

Call to Worship

This Is the Threefold Truth

aCClamaTIONs

steve little

Guy sayles

Jeffrey Vickery & Cullowhee Baptist Church

We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.

(1 John 3:16-18, NrsV)

If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments

Thomas Tallis missions emphasis

Hymn No. 473

Building Hope in Haiti

Will You Come and Follow Me

steve Bissette

KelVINGrOVe stanza 1 – Treble Voices stanza 4 – Bass Clef Voices

Offertory Prayer

Dumitru Capatina receiving the Offering Divinity school students

Offertory music

scripture reading

Be Thou My Vision arr. Dan Goeller

Matthew 25:31-46 marie Graeper song of Witness If I Can Help Somebody alma androzzo sermon

Celebration of Communion

I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me

Dr. David Gushee

Invitation to the Table and Confession of sin mina Podgaisky and Hector Villanueva

leader: This is the lord’s Table. From it we serve a holy meal of remembrance, a meal of celebration, a Holy Communion with his people. This is a table to which all God’s children are invited. Come, let us worship, remember, and celebrate.

People: With humility and honor, we join our hearts and souls. leader: The heart of Jesus is revealed in bread and cup.

People: Christ, show us your heart.

leader: The heart of Jesus pulses with mercy for all.

People: Lord, forgive our failure to be merciful. leader: The heart of Jesus swells with justice for all.

People: Lord, forgive our injustice.

leader: That same mercy and justice are offered to us now.

People: Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.

leader: Hear these words of Christ for you, “Today, your sins are forgiven.”

People: Thanks be to God for his mercy, grace, and justice. Amen.

response of Faith No. 576

silent meditation

Blessing of the elements

I Stand Amazed in the Presence my saVIOr’s lOVe (Sing all stanzas first, then the refrain twice)

Guy sayles

sharing the Bread and Cup NC Chaplains, Hispanic Pastors, WNCBF Pastors

Choral meditation

Instrumental meditation

Hymn No. 468

Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree stanford scriven

Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus arr. Chrisman/Dotson Wayfaring Stranger

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Kim Chrisman, dulcimer and stan Dotson, guitar

You Satisfy the Hungry Heart FINesT WHeaT (Congregation will sing the refrain)

Benediction larry Hovis

Hymn No. 692

Let Truth and Mercy Find Here aUrelIa

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Please join us in the exhibit area for a Fellowship Reception immediately following our Friday evening worship. Parents of preschoolers should pick up their children before attending.

Leading in Friday Worship

Clark sorrells

minister of music, First, asheville

Choirs and Orchestra First, asheville

steve little moderator, CBFNC (2010-2011); and First, marion

Guy sayles Pastor, First, asheville

Jeffrey Vickery Pastor, Cullowhee, Cullowhee

steve Bissette lay leader, ardmore, Winston-salem

Dumitru Capatina assistant Pastor, moldovan missionary Baptist Church, asheville

marie Graeper Gardner-Webb University school of Divinity and First, rutherfordton

David Gushee Distinguished Professor of Christian ethics at mercer University

mina Podgaisky CBF Field Personnel, Ukraine

Hector Villanuena Pastor, Iglesia Bautista la roca, siler City

Kim Christman ecclesia, Fairview

stan Dotson ecclesia, Fairview

larry Hovis executive Coordinator, CBFNC

David Foster Organist, First, asheville

Karen sorrells Pianist, First, asheville

Ministry Celebration and Business Session

Please Note: On Friday afternoon during Session 3 at 4:00 pm, the CBFNC Budget Ministry Workshop Session will be held in Room MB 113 to provide an opportunity to ask questions of the Finance Committee regarding the 2011-2012 budget.

saturday, march 26, 2011

10:15 - 11:10 am

Call to Order

Moderator’s report

Covenant with Western North Carolina Baptist Fellowship

Missional Community Focus

2011-2012 Proposed Budget

Steve little

Steve little

Scott Hagaman, larry Hovis

rick Jordan

Gary Knight

Council Development Committee report Bert Young recognition of Staff and Volunteer leaders larry Hovis

Prayer of Blessing

Donna Bissette

Mission Resource Plan

The Mission Resource Plan exists to provide every church the freedom it needs to faithfully participate in God’s work in the world. This document is only a starting point for developing your church’s mission giving plan. Your congregation may customize it in order to best reflect your unique mission. You may delete items, change percentage allocations, and even add items contributing to entities named in the CBFNC budget, the CBFNC Mission Resource Plan, or with whom CBFNC or CBF has a formal partnership.

Council Development Committee Report

Note: Names in bold are those being presented for election.

Coordinating Council Term Ends

moderator Donna Bissette 2012

Moderator-Elect Ray Ammons 2012

Past moderator steve little 2012

recorder Greg Watson 2012

Treasurer Gary Knight 2012

at-large member susan ellington 2012

At-Large Member Kenny Davis 2012

at-large member Tommy Bratton 2013

at-large member martha mcDowell 2013 at-large member lisa rust 2014 at-large member David Hailey 2014

At-Large Member Susan Taylor 2015

At-Large Member Mike Eddinger 2015

Faith Development Ministry Council Term Ends

Chair Garin Hill 2012

Chair-elect allen Winters 2012 at-large member Gay Gulick 2012

At-Large Member Kurt Wachtel 2012 at-large member Beth Heffner 2013

At-Large Member Stella Perrin 2013 at-large member Katie Fam roscoe 2014 at-large member sophia steibel 2014

At-Large Member Jeanne Baucom 2015

At-Large Member Rick Davis 2015

Leadership Development Ministry Council Term Ends

Chair Scott Hovey 2012

Chair-Elect Larry Glover-Wetherington 2012

At-Large Member Sarah Boberg 2012 at-large member rendell Hipps 2012

At-Large Member Ray Nance Howell IV 2013

At-Large Member Dennis Atwood 2013 at-large member ed Beddingfield 2014 at-large member leanne spruill ryan 2014

At-Large Member Shane Nixon 2015

At-Large Member Layne Rogerson 2015

Missions Ministry Council Term Ends

Chair Kent Cranford 2012

Chair-Elect Len Keever 2012

at-large member Christopher Ingram 2012

at-large member alicia Porterfield 2012

At-Large Member George Fuller 2013

at-large member andrea Dellinger Jones 2013

at-large member linda Winslow 2014

at-large member Brandon Hudson 2014

At-Large Member Hector Villanueva 2015

At-Large Member Nate Leonard 2015

CBF National Term Ends

Darryl Aaron 2012

Beth mcConnell 2012

robin roberts 2012

Don Gordon 2013

Blenda Price sloniker 2013

Roger Gilbert 2014

Glenn Phillips 2014

Endowment Management Board

John Hewett 2012 Bill McCullough 2012

Judy leCroy

Candy Tennant 2013

Scott Hudgins 2014

respectfully submitted, 2010-2011 Council Development Committee

Bert young, chair

ed Beddingfield, John Bridges, Kenny Davis, Irma Duke, Bill leathers, martha mcDowell, Katie Fam roscoe, lisa rust

Proposed Budget for 2011-2012

adopted Proposed *estimated **Total estimated Budget Budget mrP expenditures Percent 2010-2011 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 of Total

MINISTRY PROGRAMS

Missions Ministries state missions

New Church starts

Global Partnerships/as you Go

WmU of North Carolina

Baptist men of North Carolina

CBF National/Global missions

Faith Development Ministries youth & Children’s ministries

College ministry

Fellowship Ministries General assembly, special meetings $ 14,000

Ministry Partners Support associated Baptist Press

Baptist Center for ethics

Baptist Joint Committee

Baptists Today

Baptist World alliance

Baptist Women in ministry

advent spirituality Center 1,500 0 0 0.00%

Christian Womens Job Corps 1,000 1,000 1,000 0.03%

Baptist History & Heritage society 1,000 1,000 1,000 0.03%

North american Baptist Fellowship 1,000 1,000 1,000 0.03%

Baptist Women in ministry (National) 1,000 1,000 1,000 0.03% regional New Baptist Covenant 0 3,000 3,000 0.00%

Baptist Children’s Homes 121,000 121,000 3.12%

NC Baptist Hospital - school of Pastoral Care 63,000 63,000 1.62%

Baptist retirement Homes of NC 78,240 78,240 2.02%

NC Baptist Foundation 10,750 10,750 0.28%

Proposed Budget for 2011-2012

adopted Proposed *estimated **Total estimated Budget Budget mrP expenditures Percent 2010-2011 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 of Total mINIsTry sUPPOrT

+Higher education: Campbell, Chowan, Gardner-Webb, mars Hill, meredith, Wake Forest, Wingate, and Campus ministry

++Theological education: Divinity schools of Campbell, Gardner-Webb, Duke Baptist House, Wake Forest, and other scholarships

*amounts listed in this column are comprised of designated gifts through the mission resource Plan and are estimates only, based on the previous year’s giving patterns.

** amounts listed in this column do not include non-mrP designated gifts, except for CBF National/Global missions.

Invitation to Worship

Hymn No. 315

Welcome & Invocation

Theme Interpretation

The Worship of God

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina Saturday, March 26, 2011, 11:15 a.m.

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Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above mIT FreUDeN ZarT

stephen loftis

CBFNC staff

Hymn No. 688

We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.

(1 John 3:16-18, NrsV)

Show Us How to Stand for Justice

PleaDING saVIOr

Celebration Partnership Covenant Between CBFNC and the Western North Carolina Baptist Fellowship scott Hagaman, larry Hovis

mission emphasis

meditation on Justice and mercy

Cecilia Beck

steven Norris ©

leader: “This is what the lOrD almighty said: ‘administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.” (Zechariah 7:9) People: Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. (Isaiah 1:17)

leader: “If I have denied justice to any of my servants, whether male or female, when they had a grievance against me, what will I do when God confronts me? What will I answer when called to account?

People: Did not he who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us both within our mothers?” (Job 31:13-15) (Refrain)

leader: Jesus said, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! you give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. you should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” (Matthew 23:23)

People: At times, oh God, we have been too much like Pharisees. We have sinned against man and God. Forgive us God for our lack of faithfulness to mercy, justice and righteousness.

leader: you, lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Hear my prayer, lOrD; listen to my cry for mercy. (Psalm 86:5-6)

People Teach us to do right, and seek justice. Teach us to defend the oppressed. Help us take up the cause of the fatherless and plead the case of the widow. (Refrain)

Offertory Prayer Fortino Ocampo

receiving the Offering The Big G.a.m.e. students

Offertory music mars Hill College Brass Quartet

scripture reading micah 6:8, luke 4:16-18

anthem

Kyrie

Gardner-Webb University Choir

Greenlee

arr. rene Clausen

sermon The Gospel Twins: Justice and Mercy rev. Nancy Hastings sehested

sending Chorus

“God of Justice” God of Justice, savior to all; Came to rescue the weak and the poor Chose to serve and not be served Jesus, you have called us; Freely we’ve received, Now freely we will give

We must go live to feed the hungry; stand beside the broken; We must go stepping forward keep us from just singing; move us into action; We must go

To act justly every day, loving mercy in every way; Walking humbly before you God you have shown us, what you require Freely we’ve received, Now freely we will give

We must go live to feed the hungry; stand beside the broken; We must go stepping forward keep us from just singing; move us into action; We must go

Fill us up and send us out; Fill us up and send us out

Fill us up and send us out lord © 2007 Sparrow

Benediction Donna Bissette

Choral Postlude

A Parting Blessing

Gardner-Webb University Choir

arr. J. Jerome Williams

Tyrone

Leading in Saturday Worship

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ecclesia, Fairview

Beth Heffner minister of music, First, rutherfordton stephen loftis Pastor, First, marshall

Jack Causey ministerial resources Coordinator, CBFNC

linda Jones missions Coordinator, CBFNC

rick Jordan Church resources Coordinator, CBFNC

Wanda Kidd CBFNC/CBF College ministry Consultant

scott Hagaman Pastor, First, marion, and Coordinating Council Chair, WNCBF

larry Hovis executive Coordinator, CBFNC

Cecilia Beck CBF Field Personnel, shelby steven Norris Pastor, ecclesia, Fairview

Fortino Ocampo Pastor, Centro Familiar Cristiano, siler City

Brass Quartet mars Hill College

Tyrone Greenlee

Christians for a United Community

Paul etter Director, Gardner-Webb University Choir

Nancy Hastings sehested Co-Pastor, Circle of mercy, asheville and Chaplain, NC Department of Corrections

Donna Bissette moderator, CBFNC (2011-2012); and ardmore, Winston-salem

David Foster Organist, First, asheville

Karen sorrells Pianist, First, asheville

Are you keeping up with CBFNC?

n Do you receive the CBFNC newsletter The Gathering and our weekly e-newsletter? To subscribe, stop at the CBFNC display in the Atrium or visit www.cbfnc.org. Make sure you pick up some publication material from CBF and CBFNC while you are there.

n Follow fellow attendees on Twitter (search #cbfnc) or do your own tweeting about the General Assembly (use #cbfnc). You can also follow the CBFNC Twitter account: twitter.com/cbfnc.

n Join the Facebook CBFNC group or become a fan!

n Read staff member Laura Barclay’s blog at revlaurabarclay.blogspot.com.

Missional Community Focus Team Report

n in December 2009, the CBFNC staff met for a two-day retreat to review our ministries and to clarify our focus for the future. We discerned and determined that we were drawn to help churches grow to become more “missional.” We felt that it would be important to have a tool to measure and gauge missional attitudes and behaviors.

n At the 2010 General Assembly, we unveiled a new focus statement for CBFNC’s ministry. in April 2010, a Missional Community Focus Team, led by rick Jordan, was created. it included several members of the CBFNC staff, several pastors who are leading their churches to become more missional, and key leaders from partner organizations who are very interested in guiding churches to become missional.

n The Missional Community Focus Team had several conference calls throughout 2010. We discussed our understanding of how missional can be defined, described, and encouraged. We determined that a missional church is outwardly focused, permission giving and gifts centered as opposed to a church that is inwardly focused, staff centered and program oriented.

n Our original goal, to have a standard or checklist, was not fulfillable. We came to realize that no church is 100% missional and that “missional” itself must be defined by the context, personnel and resources available to a church. Also, “missional” is not easily quantifiable, since it is more an attitude of the church’s heart and a theological framework than a scorecard like that of “budgets, bodies and buildings.”

n Throughout 2010, planning teams made an effort to transform our events to experiences. Many CBFNC events had additional pre- and postretreat Bible studies. We recorded significant training events and put them on our website. We created a learning community following up on the Hopeful imagination conference. Moving from event to experience is changing the way we work.

Collaborating with North Carolina Baptists to strengthen and develop Christ-centered missional community in these rapidly changing times.

n The CBFNC staff volunteered for one of three sub-task groups: Missional landscape (communications), Missional Experiences (expansion of events) and Missional resources (enlarged through our website). Each group has been working through this year to make sure that CBFNC’s focus has been clear and to brainstorm new ways to transform our ways of thinking and working.

n We believe that many of our churches show evidence of a missional mindset. We also believe that one of the best ways to learn is by example and experience. in the last year, the CBFNC newsletter, The Gathering, included thirteen feature stories.

n The Missional Community Focus Team invited several organizations that specialize in coaching churches to become missional to create webinar recordings that we will put on our website. These webinars will help churches understand everything from that organization’s philosophy and process to the cost to the church for the coaching. These coaching resources include Eddie Hammett, CBFNC Church and Clergy Coach; CBF National; The Center for Congregational Health; and The Center for Parish Development.

n As CBFNC continues to grow in our identity as a missional ministry that encourages missional ministries, we will need to look at how we are organized and structured. How will this missional mindset affect how we create our ministry council, how we shape our strategic plans and our budget, and who we have on our staff? Along with strengthening the areas of ministry we are doing now, these are questions the CBFNC staff and the Missional Community Focus Team will be exploring in the next year.

TOP: Prison Ministry at First, Wilmington. BOTTOM: Wingate University students join the choir at First, Monroe.

2010-2011 Ministry Highlights

Growth and Development of our Fellowship

Partnership Development

Conducting collaborative conversations with CBFNC partners was one of the major projects of the New Day Task Force. The Partnership Development Committee was established by the Coordinating Council to maintain a continuous process of strengthening the relationships between CBFNC, our partners, and our local congregations. During the last year, each member of the Partnership Development Committee served as a liaison to one or more of the partners. These liaisons have conducted conversations with the partners, compiled written summaries of the proceedings, and met together to share and discuss the experience. This process has the potential of laying the foundation for the continued development and cultivation of healthy and productive relationships for the future.

National General Assembly in Charlotte

In June, we welcomed Fellowship Baptists from around the country to Charlotte for the national CBF General assembly. Charlotte area congregations and CBFNC staff were heavily involved in the planning and implementation of the assembly. During the North Carolina meeting at the assembly, we celebrated a Covenant of Partnership and missional Collaboration between CBFNC and CBF National, which was attended by Daniel Vestal, CBF executive Coordinator, and other national leaders.

Identifying Statements

The 2007 CBFNC strategic Plan called for a study of our foundational beliefs (identity, mission, values, etc.). In 2008, the Coordinating Council appointed a task force to address this goal. The task force worked through 2009 to develop revised statements that were presented to the Coordinating Council for review. Without taking any action, the Council charged the task force to use the proposed statement to facilitate a conversation about Baptist identity among our North Carolina fellowship. The task force held a workshop at the 2010 General assembly on the proposed statement, which was well received. additional listening sessions were held in the fall in seven locations around the state. The statement sparked significant conversation, not only in North Carolina, but around the country and beyond. since that time, the task force has been working to revise the statement and to incorporate the feedback received so far, with another listening session on the revised statement taking place at the 2011 General assembly.

Financial Growth

The recession facing our state and nation has had a negative financial impact on many partner congregations. as a result, some long-term contributing churches have reduced their CBFNC gifts. This loss has been more than made up through gifts from new congregations or increased giving from congregations who gave minimally in the past. These increases are coming mainly through utilization of the mission resource Plan. as a result, overall financial contributions to CBFNC remain very strong, and we give thanks for the sacrificial gifts and generosity of all contributors – both congregations and individuals. We are blessed by all the amazing ministries our fellowship is able to do together through these gifts. Financial highlights include the following:

• Undesignated Giving – Through eleven months of the current fiscal year, undesignated giving for CBFNC ministries is 18% over the same time period the previous year.

• Designated Giving – Through eleven months of the current fiscal year, designated giving is 16% over the same time period the previous year.

Regional Fellowship Experiences

(Henderson, Greenville, Graham)

Though no formal “Fellowship on the move” tour was planned for this year, we did hold special regional events in several locations throughout North Carolina. In October, CBFNC promoted and sponsored aspects of a month-long emphasis in Greenville involving anglo and africanamerican congregations. These congregations held pulpit and choir exchanges on the first sunday, World Communion sunday, and a joint Operation Inasmuch community ministry day at the end of the month.

CBFNC staff, along with local congregational leaders, planned a mini-general assembly experience at First, Henderson in October which included a fellowship dinner, ministry workshops and a worship service, which prominently featured Chowan University.

at the fall meeting of the Western North Carolina Baptist Network, a Covenant of Partnership and missional Collaboration between CBFNC and the Network was introduced. This covenant is being celebrated at the 2011 General assembly and involves the Network changing its name to Western North Carolina Baptist Fellowship.

In February, First, Graham hosted “Joining God in the World: a Fresh look at missions and evangelism” which featured a lecture by Curtis Freeman of the Duke Divinity school Baptist House, a missional journey testimony by the staff of First, Kannapolis and worship led by alamance County churches.

Reference and Referral

Faith Development and Church Resources

Adults

more than 100 workshops of interest to adults have been offered this year as part of the General assembly and events offered across the state.

We held a staff ministers’ retreat with 21 participants and leaders. a spirituality retreat was held in april 2010.

The CBFNC staff led several training events for local churches through the year, including deacon retreats, missional understanding, spirituality retreats, teacher training and evangelism training.

Youth

We had a fun day at emerald Pointe Water Park in June with 185 youth from 12 churches.

The Big Game was a first-time retreat built around the General assembly. We had a total of 165 campers from 10 churches.

We had two fall retreats a whitewater retreat in asheville (186 persons from 10 churches) and a beach retreat in myrtle Beach (227 persons from 9 churches).

ski retreats in West Virginia were popular this year. Over the two weekends, 517 persons from 25 churches came.

Children

a Children’s mission Day was held in asheville in November 2010. a total of 114 participants from 11 churches attended.

Music

a team of music ministers has taken on the tasks of managing two music festivals. We held our sixth annual children’s choir festival, with 94 persons from 11 churches. The seventh annual youth Choir Festival had 174 persons from 13 churches.

Hopeful Imagination

Hunger Fund

after establishing the Hunger Fund in 2009 to aid churches in their response to families and individuals in need, we’ve distributed funds to Brunswick Island, supply; Hominy, Candler; Open arms Fellowship, Creedmoor; st. John’s, Charlotte; Gates emergency ministries, Gatesville; and The memorial, Greenville.

last year, we reported that 57 churches turned to CBFNC for assistance when they found themselves in the midst of a ministerial transition. This year, a total of 79 churches in transition called on us for help in locating a staff minister or pastor for their church, an increase of almost 40% over last year. some of these churches have come seeking clarification about the type of interim they need. There are four different models of a pastoral interim: part-time traditional interim; fulltime traditional interim; full-time intentional interim; and parttime traditional interim with a facilitator who will lead the congregation through the five focus conversations of the intentional interim process. While CBFNC offers the names of ministers for a traditional interim, the Center for Congregational Health provides names of ministers who have been trained either to serve as a full-time Intentional Interim pastor or a facilitator to lead a congregation through the intentional interim process. The Interim ministry Network, which is composed of twelve regions with a regional facilitator for each of these regions, continues to serve churches in transition. We are deeply indebted for the ministry of these facilitators. after receiving training, many search committees request further coaching as they move along in their search process. This may involve providing appropriate resumes for them, helping them to know what to look for in reading resumes, answering questions along the search process, helping them to check references of ministers, and, finally, how to introduce the recommended minister to the congregation.

Please visit our website at www.cbfnc. org to donate or apply for funds to support your church’s project to address hunger.

In October, First, Wilmington hosted “Hopeful Imagination: Traditional Churches Finding God’s Way in a Changing World.” more than 300 clergy and laypeople representing churches from nine states and multiple denominational backgrounds heard the staff from the Wilmington church tell stories of how the congregation has changed over the past ten years and were equipped and inspired to undertake similar journeys in their communities. This conference was a collaborative effort between the church, CBFNC, Columbia Partnership, Center for Congregational Health and CBF National.

Congregational Coaching and Consulting

CBFNC has launched a new congregational coaching process, “Discover and embrace your Future: a Coach approach to strategic missional ministry.” This is a four- to six-month process of coaching staff and congregation to discern their calling, focus and strategies that moves them forward in missional ministry for the next three years.

as there are more churches seeking assistance from CBFNC in their interim period, there are also an increasing number of ministers approaching us to help them in finding a place of ministry. Currently, there are approximately 350 ministers who have contacted us in the past several years who are now actively seeking a ministry position. This increase has occurred because a larger number of divinity school graduates are seeking help in finding a place of ministry. also, more ministers outside of North Carolina are seeking a place of ministry in our state.

We hosted our third-annual welcome event in February for those ministers who have either moved to North Carolina in the past year or who have begun their first place of ministry since graduating from a divinity school. at this event, we welcomed 23 ministers to North Carolina.

CBFNC continues to offer spiritual, emotional and financial support for ministers who have been terminated or forced to resign from their places of congregational ministry. regrettably, this number has grown to the extent that we have needed more than double this line item in the budget.

Social Justice

Racial Reconciliation

The racial reconciliation ministry Team held two well-attended workshops at sardis, Charlotte and First, Wilmington exploring the importance of fighting racism and building relationships to become the body of Christ. The ministry Team is also conducting listening sessions at partner divinity schools to hear students’ perspectives and discover how we can be an active resource to graduates. They also funded a breakfast for an Operation Inasmuch day with a racial reconciliation focus in Greenville in October (check out our November/December newsletter online for the story).

CBFNC has entered into partnership with the Baptist Center for ethics to fund a non-partisan, biblically based documentary on immigration. This resource will be a valuable tool to help build relationships between anglo and Hispanic churches in CBFNC and beyond. There will be additional racial reconciliation workshops at the 2011 General assembly, as well as a day-long workshop on may 12 at First, asheville.

Communications

This year, we welcomed our new Communications manager, sarah mitchell. she has been a creative and valuable asset to CBFNC as we constantly strive to improve our resources. We continue to get news from our churches, faith communities and ministries to you through our bi-monthly newsletter, weekly e-news, Facebook fan and group pages, Twitter, and blog.

To sign up for our newsletter or e-news, email smitchell@cbfnc.org with your mailing address and e-mail address. If you can’t find us on Facebook or Twitter, email lbarclay@cbfnc.org to get the details. look for our blog, revlaurabarclay.blogspot. com, which covers topics on faith and current events, and includes posts from leaders around the state and beyond.

Missions

New Church Starts

We have nine new church starts receiving our financial support. several other church plants have completed our financial-support program and are flourishing. Three more new church starts are in the process of approval. a successful “New Church start academy” was held august 2010 in partnership with CBF National. Hispanic new church start leaders are trained weekly by Javier Benitez, our CBFNC leader coach. The Hispanic Network, Companerismo Cristiano Emanuel, has more than 15 churches and had several hundred participants in retreats for men, women, children, youth and families in June. monthly strategic meetings are held at the CBFNC office.

Mission Initiatives

Polk (Tryon) and Warren/Halifax County (littleton) each sponsored a successful mission-initiative weekend this year. more and more churches are sponsoring mission initiatives (Operation Inasmuch) in their own city, with less churches traveling to CBFNC-sponsored workdays. To encourage this shift, our missions Council is sponsoring mission-initiative grants from $1,000 to $3,000. Churches can find the application on the CBFNC website, www.cbfnc.org. since partnerships are invaluable, other churches and community organizations must be included in the initiative.

Belize

The country of Belize continues to be a welcome mission site for our NC churches. english is spoken, flights are reasonable and church partnerships in Belize and in the United states make this ministry site relevant, exciting and rewarding. seventeen mission teams participated in this ministry this past year. The Baptist Bible school of Belize had three successful weeks of training pastors and lay leaders, with seven graduates this past October. Our covenant agreement with the Belize Baptist association is ending in October 2011, and a new memorandum of Understanding has been agreed upon. Henry Baizar is functioning as our Belize in-country Coordinator, providing guidance and support to our NC mission teams.

Village of Hope, Ukraine

The second cottage has been completed and the fourth family has moved in. There are now 24 children residing at the Village of Hope. Teams continue to minister in Bucha and Kiev. Gennady and mina Podgaisky will return to the Ukraine in august and will be hosting teams. Opportunities include renovation work on the VoH dormitory and cafeteria and ministry with men, women, and children. The sky’s the limit!

Lebanon

God is continuing to do amazing things in lebanon through Chaouki and maha Boulos, CBF field personnel from NC. They are building a retreat center for use by all of the middle east, and evangelistic Celebrations are held in april, July and august in several countries. a small team traveled to Beirut last april on a mission trip. a team of pastors and lay leaders will be traveling to lebanon July 1-10 to see firsthand what God is doing and how their churches might participate.

The missions Council continues to connect with all our North Carolina CBF field personnel and NC CBF affiliates. Brokering partnerships between NC churches and churches/ministries on the mission field and providing resources are important components of CBFNC missional living.

Discovering, nurturing and sustaining current and future ministerial leaders

Theological Education

a significant portion of the CBFNC leadership Development budget is devoted to scholarships for students at the four CBF-related divinity schools in North Carolina (Campbell, Duke, Gardner-Webb, Wake Forest). These scholarships are administered by the schools, in collaboration with CBFNC leadership. In addition, the leadership Development ministry Council oversees a scholarship application process whereby scholarships are awarded to North Carolinians attending seminary outside of North Carolina.

During the spring semester, CBFNC partnered with CBF National to conduct CBF Days at the four NC schools. These days involved providing lunch, meeting students and faculty, and leading chapel services.

This year, Nathan rice, a student at Wake Forest University school of Divinity, has been serving as an intern with CBFNC. His work has included traveling with our Coordinators, attending staff and council meetings, and being introduced to the breadth of our ministry. He also led a team of students that planned and executed the divinity student program at this year’s General assembly.

Coach Training

CBFNC began a training program for Christian leadership coaches that leads to certification. seven coaches completed the first round of training and the second round is scheduled to begin in april.

Other Leadership Development Initiatives

We continue to network and support CBF-endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors, and partner with the Center for Congregational Health to offer the young leaders’ Program and Pastor as spiritual Guide. Other leadership development ministries include the annual staff ministers’ retreat and providing assistance, when requested, with ordination examinations and services.

CBFNC Collegiate Ministry

This past year has been a very exciting year for CBFNC collegiate ministry. several events and projects have developed and matured in our ministry to young adults in 2010-11.

The project that impacted the most churches is the Collegiate Congregational Internship project. This is a three-year grant that places college students in churches for a ten-week mentoring internship. In the grant’s inaugural year, CBFNC churches received 34 of the 100 interns. The project provided a great opportunity for young adults to see and experience the value and ministry of a local congregation. That project continues this summer.

another area of growth has been in the conversations and the establishment of Cooperative Student Fellowships at UNC Chapel Hill and Western Carolina, with partnership discussions at east Carolina. These ministries have been mentored and partnered with local CBFNC congregations that are close to the schools.

We continue to offer a mid-winter retreat for students and partner with national CBF to provide a student experience at the national General assembly. This year, the mid-winter retreat was at Camp mundo Vista and 63 people attended. Charlotte sessions was the Ga event and a third of the students attending were from NC. We will once again offer this opportunity at the Tampa General assembly at the event called Tampa Sessions

CBFNC began an enewsletter for people who want to know what is going on with collegiate ministry and read articles about trends and ideas in collegiate ministry. anyone wishing to sign-up for that information can sign-up at the CBFNC website, www.cbfnc. org/Congregations/CollegeStudents.aspx.

College ministry continues to be a topic that stirs people’s imagination in CBFNC. That investment in young adults manifests itself in a variety of ways in local congregations, in our state CBFNC ministry and in collaboration with national CBF.

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Highlights

20th Anniversary Dinner Party, Wed., June 22

Commissioning Service, urs., June 23

Practical Ministry Workshops, urs. and Fri., June 23-24

Essentials Conference, Fri. and Sat., June 24-25

Inspiring Evening Worship, urs. and Fri., June 23-24

Praying the Prayers of St. Francis Retreat, June 20-22

Golf with Fellowship Baptists Tues., June 22 Tampa Sessions for College Students, June 20-25

Leadership Institute on “Prophetic Preaching for Anxious People” Ministry Resource Fair, Children’s and Youth Assemblies, music by Ken Medema and featured speakers Pam Durso, Molly Marshall and Kyle Reese