New Way to Contribute to the General Assembly Offering for the Santa Elena, Belize, School & Community Center!
Internet Access
Use this QR (Quick Response) code to give a secure gift with your smart phone. You’ll need a QR-compatible barcode reader app. Just capture the code shown here, and you will be taken to the CBFNC secure site — it’s that simple! God’s mission, your passion
Wi-Fi access is available in much of the church, including the Living Water Café.
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. You may be interested in the communion cups we will using during our Saturday morning worship. They allow the juice and bread to be passed simultaneously, and this year’s worship planning team felt this would be helpful in our communion service. The cups are reusable, and the CBFNC staff is planning on using them often over the coming years for future worship services and retreats. If you are interested in these unique cups for your church, they are available for order from Carolina Christian Supply in Winston-Salem, (877) 241–2990, www.carolinachristiansupply.com.
Give to the CBF Offering for GLoBaL MISSIoNS
Welcome to the 2012 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 23
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
4:45 – 6:15 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 24
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
10:15 – 11:10 a.m.
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
Registration and Exhibits Open (box lunches available for purchase in the ROC)*
Divinity Student Experience — Underground
Advocate Lunch — Fellowship Hall
Welcome and Orientation — Sanctuary
Workshop Session 1 (see pages 6-16)
Come to the Exhibit Hall in the ROC!
Workshop Session 2 (see pages 6-16)
Meet-Up Gatherings (see page 8)
Fellowship Dinner (serving lines open)
Worship — Neville Callam preaching in Sanctuary
Fellowship Reception — the ROC (Exhibits open)
Continental Breakfast Fellowship — Fellowship Hall
Workshop Session 3 (see pages 6-16)
Ministry Celebration & Business Session — Sanctuary
Worship — Neville Callum preaching in Sanctuary
Divinity Student Experience — Underground
* The ROC is Trinity’s gymnasium located in Building E.
We would appreciate your thoughtful comments on how we can improve future General Assemblies. E-mail us at cbfnc@cbfnc.org.
Thank you to Trinity Baptist Church of Raleigh 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: Greystone, Raleigh
Hayes Barton, Raleigh
New Hope, Raleigh
Tabernacle, Raleigh
Wake Forest, Wake Forest Westwood, Cary
Save the date for the 2013 CBFNC General Assembly March 15-16 at First Baptist Church in Lumberton
The 2012 General Assembly offering
our CBFNC churches ministering in Belize have made a decision to do something big together ... something for the kingdom of God ... something they could not accomplish alone. a bare bones structure in Santa elena will be transformed into a much-needed school for Spanish, Mayan and Creole students. The structure will also serve as a hurricane shelter and community center.
General Assembly Worship Speaker
Neville Callam Baptist World alliance General Secretary
Neville George Callam, chief executive officer of the Baptist World alliance, is a student of theology and ethics with a strong concern for the mission and unity of the church. He believes that Baptists should affirm their oneness in Jesus Christ and take seriously the implications of the Gospel for their unity within the whole body of Christ.
We welcome Dr. Callam to North Carolina and are grateful for his ministry to our fellowship and to Baptists around the world.
Who are all the youth at the General Assembly and what are they doing?
They are participating in General Assembly Youth Edition
They’re diving into Reconciliation — divorce, culture, homelessness, the justice system, the HIV/aIDS epidemic, bullies, immigration, and race.
Their weekend is packed with great topical studies and worship services.
CBFNC 2012 General Assembly
Living Water Cafe Living Water Cafe
The Living Water Café – open on Friday
Located in the RoC along with the exhibits, this is a great place to network and visit with friends, old and new. Water, coffee, and light snacks are available.
Childcare
Childcare is provided by advance registration only for preschoolers (kindergarten and younger) and children (grades 1-6). Check-in for childcare is located at the entrance of the preschool hallway near the RoC.
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 near the Sanctuary) will specify the meal for which your reservation was made.
n Fellowship Dinner (including vegetarian meal) Fellowship Hall
n General Assembly Grill
The RoC
Still need to purchase a meal? Check in at Registration to determine availability.
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)
Saturday Morning Continental Breakfast
Come by the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. to fellowship and get a bite to eat. You can even take it with you on your way to a Ministry Workshop.
CBF oF NorTH CAroliNA
Hunger Fund
www.cbfnc.org/Missions/HungerFundPoverty.aspx
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. 36. 2 million families in the U.S. are food insecure
This means they have to make choices no one should have to make. 36. in This means 18.2% of all North Carolinians and 27.3% of children in NC are food insecure. www.feedingamerica.org
This meal is sponsored by the Center for Congregational Health, which plays a vital role in God’s earthly kingdom; it helps faith communities and their leaders do their best work. 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 clergy annually across the United States and in several foreign countries. They offer services in coaching, consulting, interim ministry, leadership development, spiritual formation and emotional intelligence training to clergy, lay leaders and congregations. Visit healthychurch.org.
This means families have to choose between:
s food or medicine
s groceries or gas
“Will it be food or medication this month?”
s dinner or heating their homes
You can make a difference.
“What can my children do without so I can afford the gas to get to work?”
There is no end to
Exhibits – Located in the ROC
Exhibits open Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and after Friday Worship
Special Events: n 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday
Exhibit Hall Gathering
n Following Friday evening worship Dessert Fellowship Reception
Schools:
Campbell University Divinity School Chowan University
Duke Divinity School Baptist House of Studies
Gardner-Webb University & School of Divinity
Mars Hill College
Meredith College
Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Wingate University
Publishing: a Pair of Docs Publishing appalachian Child by Bea B. Todd associated Baptist Press Baptists Today
Celebrating Grace (hymnal)
Smyth & Helwys Publishing Religious Herald
Partners and Friends:
Baptist Children’s Homes of NC, Inc.
Baptist Joint Committee
Baptist Retirement Homes of NC
Baptist Women in Ministry of NC
Baptist Bible School of Belize
Barnabas Partnership
Center for Congregational Health
Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps of NC
eNC Stop Human Trafficking Now Fellowship of Baptist educators
Global Women
2012-2013 Calendar
North Carolina Baptist Men
NC Council of Churches
The Timothy Project
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Woman’s Missionary Union of NC
WNC Slavic Ministry
Friday Night Dessert Fellowship and Missionary Guests
Steve and Nancy James: Haiti
Cecelia Beck: Shelby
Hyaets Community: Charlotte
John and Michelle Norman: China
April
12-13
All-Councils Retreat at Caraway Conference Center
13-15 Spirituality Retreat at Caraway Conference Center
19 Spiritual Senior Moments at First, Waynesville
19 A [Baptist] Conference on Sexuality and Covenant at First, Decatur, GA (CBF)
20-21 8th Annual Youth Choir Festival at First, Greensboro
30 ABP Dinner at First, Raleigh
30 Christian Coaching Certificate Training - 502 Class: Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship
May
1 Christian Coaching Certificate Training - 502 Class: Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship (Day 2)
3 Racial Reconciliation and the Body of Christ at Unity Christian Church Int’l, Fayetteville
4-6 Best and Brightest: A Service Learning Retreat at Lutheridge Conference and Retreat Center
7 Children and Youth Meeting in DC (CBF)
18-19 Impacting Tomorrow: Traditional Churches Finding Their Future in God’s Story at Providence, Charlotte
20-23 Orientation for Congregational Interns at Wingate
31 All-Councils Meeting
June
7-9 Baptist History and Heritage Society at First, Raleigh
18-22 Fort Worth Sessions (CBF)
20-23 CBF General Assembly, Fort Worth, Texas
July
16-18
OASIS 2012 Renew for the Journey Church Music Conference at Campbell University Divinity School
26 Youth Day at Emerald Point
August 6-9 SELAHvie in Alabama (CBF - College Retreat)
September
1-3
Youth Rafting Retreat
20 All-Councils Meeting
21-23
Youth Beach Retreat
22 Deacon and Spouse Seminar: Recovering Hope for the Church at Mission, Locust
24 Elevating Preaching Conference at Gardner-Webb
University Divinity School
25 Welcome Event for New Ministers
October
7 Fellowship on the Move at First, Ahoskie
21 or 22 Fellowship on the Move with Western North Carolina Baptist Fellowship
November
3
Children’s Mission Day at Edenton, Edenton
4 Fellowship on the Move at Peace Haven, Winston-Salem
10 Children’s Mission Day in Raleigh and Winston-Salem
December
CBFNC Staff Strategic Planning
January 26-27 – Collegiate Mid-Winter Retreat
CBFNC Leadership 2011-2012
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
Donna Bissette, Winston-Salem, Moderator
Ray ammons, Gastonia, Moderator-Elect
Greg Watson, Hickory, Recorder
Tommy Bratton, asheville
Mike eddinger, Cary
Susan ellington, Zebulon
Garin Hill, Shelby, Chair
allen Winters, Hillsborough, Chair-Elect
Scott Hovey, Durham, Chair
Larry Glover-Wetherington, Durham, Chair-Elect
Dennis atwood, Mount olive
Kent Cranford, Gastonia, Chair
Len Keever, Dunn, Chair-Elect
George Fuller, Raleigh
David Hailey, Raleigh
Martha McDowell, Laurinburg
Doug Murray, Wilson
Steve Little, Marion, Past-Moderator
Gary Knight, Winston-Salem, Treasurer
Lisa Rust, Lumberton
Susan Taylor, Chapel Hill
Faith Formation Ministry Council
Rick Davis, asheboro
Bryan Harris, Smithfield
Beth Heffner, Rutherfordton
Stella Perrin, Taylorsville
Katie Fam Roscoe, Southern Pines
Sophia Steibel, Boiling Springs
Lydia Pratt Tatum, Raleigh
Leadership Development Ministry Council
ed Beddingfield, Fayetteville
Sarah Boberg, Red Springs
Rendell Hipps, Hickory
Ray Nance Howell, IV, Lexington
Missions Ministry Council
Brandon Hudson, Winston-Salem
Christopher Ingram, Smithfield andrea Dellinger Jones, Raleigh
Nate Leonard, Kannapolis
Endowment Management Board
John Hewett, Monroe
Scott Hudgins, Winston-Salem
Judy LeCroy, Lexington
Bill McCullough, Youngsville
Candy Tennant, Chapel Hill
Nathan Rice, Greensboro
Layne Rogerson, Greenville
Shane Nixon, Burlington
alicia Porterfield, Wilmington
Hector Villanueva, Pittsboro
Linda Winslow, Jamestown
CBF National Council Members from NC
Darryl aaron, Winston-Salem
Roger Gilbert, Mount airy
Don Gordon, Durham
CBFNC Staff
Larry Hovis, executive Coordinator
Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Leadership Development Coordinator
Rick Jordan, Church Resources Coordinator
Linda Jones, Missions Coordinator
Jim Hylton, Business administration Coordinator
Jack Causey, Ministerial Resources Coordinator
Laura Barclay, Social Ministries Coordinator
Beth McConnell, Charlotte
Glenn Phillips, Goldsboro
Robin Roberts, Raleigh
Blenda Sloniker, Hickory
Wanda Kidd, College Ministry Coordinator
eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach
Javier Benitez, Hispanic Ministry Leader Coach
Nancy Parks, Programs Manager
Sarah Mitchell, Communications Manager
Gail Mcalister, Financial Manager
allison Gallimore, administrative assistant
2012 General Assembly Planning Team
Communications/Publicity — Sarah Mitchell
Ray ammons, Chair
Divinity Student Experience — Kyle Bauman, Jeremy Carlton, Laura Foley, alex Gallimore, ebony Grisom, Lisa Grissom, Julia Johnson, amy McClure, Nathan Rice, Lynnette Sills, Michael Tyndall
Exhibits — Spencer Good, Linda Jones, Doug Murray, Greg Watson
Local Arrangements — Nan Holton, andy Jung, Hal Melton, Nancy Parks, David Vess, Melanie Ward
Workshops — Laura Barclay, Karen eickhoff, Dennis Hill, Rick Jordan, Stacy Pardue, DuPre Sanders, Lydia Pratt Tatum
Worship — Ray ammons, Steve Byers, Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Mike eddinger, Heather Folliard, Rich Goodier, Larry Hovis, Randy McKinney, Gyasi Patterson, Jeff Roberts, Dave Stratton, alta Whitt
Youth Edition — Trey Davis, Brian Foreman, Rick Jordan, Lydia Tatus, Nell Wagner
Friday, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Please see pages 10-16 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
Creatively Teaching Children with Diverse Learning Styles, Esther Parker
Hands-on Missions Ideas and Resources for Children and Families, Mary Langley
Safety and Security Checks for Churches, Janice Haywood .............................................. e246
n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
400 Years of the King James Bible: Facts and Misconceptions, Lydia Hoyle*
Being Baptist in america, Bill Leonard
The Ministry of the Baptist World alliance, Neville Callam ..............................................
n Biblical Studies
Restorative acts: The Miracles of Jesus & The apostles, Jim McConnell
n Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors
Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, Vince Arnold ..........................................................
n Justice and Reconciliation
Care, Mark Jensen
Four Lenses of Congregational analysis, Les Robinson .................................................
Racial Reconciliation and the Body of Christ, Nathan Parrish and Willard Bass ..............................
Seeing the News Through Christian eyes, Cameron Jorgenson a314
n Local Church
Discover a New Resource for adult & Youth Sunday School!, Tony Cartledge and Kim Hovis
Prudent Investing in Volatile Times, Mary Ann Akin and Clay Warf ........................................
Women and Calling to Ministry, Ka’thy Gore Chappell .................................................
n Missional Church Missional Planning for Congregational Life, Rick Bennett
n Missions
How to Translate a Mission Trip into an experience for the Whole Church!, Linda Jones and Michelle Norman a321 Loray Girls Home, Inc - Making a Difference Today for the Women of Tomorrow, Angela Flake a219 Village of Hope, Ukraine: a New Day of Meaningful Ministry, Bill Mason B346
n Resources for Ministers
Worship that Reconciles, Dan Day
n Technology
Technology & Ministry: enrich Your Ministry with Powerful New Tools, David Cassady ......................
n Wealth and Poverty
Finding Jesus among the Poor, Faith Dickens a315 It’s More than a Can of Corn, Leah Reed a310
Where are Your Bootstraps?, Jason and Joan Williams, Greg and Helms Jarrell a213
*The NC Baptist Historical Society will be meeting from 1:00 - 1:30pm before Lydia Hoyle’s presentation.
Friday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Please see pages 10-16 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
Beyond “almost Christian” 2.0: New Directions in Youth Ministry, Curtis Freeman, Chris Schelin, and Andrew Tatum
Bible Resources: Practical Skills, Fun and Games, Janice Haywood and Karen Metcalf Eickhoff e241 Creatively Teaching Children with Diverse Learning Styles, Esther Parker ................................... e245 encouraging Faith Formation for the Children in Your Life, Shirley Womble .................................. e239 Reconciling with Children During Death, Divorce, and Crisis, Amanda Price ................................. e240
n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow associated Baptist Press in Six Words, Zachary Bailes, John Clarke, Chris Hughes, Bailey Nelson, and Bill Leonard. Moderated by David Wilkinson ...... B341 on Being Pastoral Prophets in the Public Square, J. Brent Walker .......................................... a214 CBF 101: everything You always Wanted to Know about CBF But Were afraid to ask, Larry Hovis a206 CBFNC Budget overview, Jim Hylton, Susan Ellington, Steve Little, and Gary Knight
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Not enough, A.J. Walton a317 Seeking Reconciliation in the Midst of Conflict, Chris Gambill
Construction 101, Barry Parks
Leading the 21st Century Congregation, David Key B236 addiction and Grace: Understanding addiction & Ministry options, George Fuller, Jr., and Al Mooney a318
n Missional Church
Benefits of Christian Coaching in Building a Missional Church, Eddie Hammett B344 n Missions
Three everyday Christians Impacting Their Communities in Life Changing Ways!, Cecelia Beck, Fran and Mike Graham a315 Church Planting Is Not for the Faint of Heart!, Terry Henderson, Jim Dean, and Andy Hale ..................... a310 Let’s Build a School! Making a Difference in Belize, Hal Melton a321
n Resources for Ministers
Life Together: Knowing & Caring for Your Congregation, Jeff Roberts ..................................... a309 Preaching for action and Reconciliation, Darryl Aaron and Ryan Eller ..................................... a306 What is a Peer Learning Group, Who Can Participate and Is It for Me?, Ka’thy Gore Chappell ................... a219
n Technology
Social Networking and the Church, John Vestal a312
n Wealth and Poverty
What’s in it for the Leper?, Hugh Hollowell a213 When They Come to our Door, Anna Anderson a322
Friday, 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Attend one of our new Meet-Up Gatherings!
Interested in ministry topics ranging from addiction to racial reconciliation to children’s ministry? Take this time to stop in at 4:45 and learn from others doing these ministries. Share and learn what resources others are using! You’ll be out by 5:30 in plenty of time to grab dinner, and you might just meet many valuable contacts for your ministry. So, lay leaders and ministers, we hope you’ll take advantage of this time to get to know others with your shared interests.
Choose from these options followed by each gathering’s facilitator(s):
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Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please see pages 10-16 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
encouraging Faith Formation for the Children in Your Life, Shirley Womble e239 iGeneration, Andy Jung a317 Safety and Security Checks for Churches, Janice Haywood e246
n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Baptist Dialogue with other Christians: So What?, Curtis Freeman and Steve Harmon B341 on Being Pastoral Prophets in the Public Square, J. Brent Walker a214
The Resurrection of Lottie Moon, Glenn Jonas a206
n Biblical Studies
More on the Little Guys: Lessons from Some of the old Testament’s Least and Little-Known Characters, Aileen Mitchell Lawrimore and Cal Robertson a306
n Justice and Reconciliation
Gospel Without Borders: a Christian Response to Immigration, CBFNC Staff and Mark Atkinson ................ a314 The Beauty of Diversity in a Multicultural World, Diana Godwin ..........................................
n Local Church addiction and the Christian: The Spirituality of Recovery, George Fuller, Jr., and Al Mooney
an Introduction to F.I.T. Faith (Sunday School Resources), Rick Jordan ....................................
Helping to Heal: Ministry to the Grieving, Beth Thompson ............................................... a321 Listening: The other Side of Prayer, Hal Melton B233
The Secret Language of Churches, Barry Parks B231
n Missional Church
What is Distinctive about a Missional Leader/Church?, Eddie Hammett ..................................... B344
n Missions
Involving Your Church in Local, State, National and International Missions Through NC Baptist Men, Richard Brunson a309 Missions Unifies the Church in one Purpose, Cara Lynn Vogel ............................................ a322 You Better Belize It, Susan Pasour .................................................................. B342
n Resources for Ministers
Motivating Generosity, Don Durham a310 ordination among the Free and Faithful: What It Means to be “Set apart” for Service, Panel Discussion with Shane Nixon as Facilitator ...................................................... B236
The Book of Revelation: To Preach or Not to Preach?, Robert Canoy ....................................... a315
n Wealth and Poverty Skin, Status, and Stalemates, Jason & Joan Williams; Greg & Helms Jarrell a213
n Technology
If We Can’t Communicate, We Can’t Succeed: Communication Challenges in the age of the Internet, Natalie Aho a312
n Age Group Ministry
Beyond “Almost Christian” 2 .0: New Directions in Youth Ministry
Curtis Freeman, Director, Baptist House of Studies, Duke Divinity School; Chris Schelin, Minister of Youth and Congregational Life, Roxboro Baptist; andrew Tatum, Director of Youth Ministries at Centenary United Methodist Church, Smithfield, session 2
Continuing last year’s conversation on authentic youth ministry with ongoing discussion of faith-formation strategies for discipling contemporary middle- and high-school students.
Bible Resources: Practical Skills, Fun and Games
Janice Haywood, Interim Minister with Children and Families, Hayes Barton, Raleigh; Karen Metcalf eickhoff, Minister for Childhood education, Trinity, Raleigh, session 2
Useful ideas for increasing Bible knowledge and skills for children. Come ready to take ideas and resource materials back with you to encourage the children in your life.
Creatively Teaching Children with Diverse Learning Styles
esther Parker, Minister for Children, Tabernacle, Raleigh, sessions 1 and 2
Identifying significant learning styles in children and discovering fun and appropriate ways to teach these styles.
Encouraging Faith Formation for the Children in Your Life
Shirley Womble - Minister to Children and Families, Masonboro, Wilmington, session 2 and 3
explore the best ways that a parent, grandparent, teacher or pastor can dialogue with a child about salvation. Participants will discover ways to encourage faith within the family unit.
Hands-on Missions Ideas and Resources for Children and Families
Mary Langley, Minister to Preschoolers, Children and their Families, Greystone, Raleigh, session 1
Discover how to involve your children in mission projects and how to prepare children and families to become missional.
iGeneration
andy Jung, Minister to Students, Trinity, Raleigh, session 3
Simply put, today’s adolescents are different. We will look at how adolescents and the period of adolescence have changed over recent decades. In addition, we will discover how our culture has systemically abandoned adolescents to figure out life on their own.
Participants will look at crises of faith and home that can rock a child’s world. This session will be helpful in understanding the developmental aspects of dealing with crisis and children.
Safety and Security Checks for Churches
Janice Haywood, Interim Minister with Children and Families, Hayes Barton, Raleigh, session 1 and 3
Guidelines for protecting your church as well as making your church safe for preschoolers and children will be presented. opportunity will be provided to explore issues and current trends.
n Baptists: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
400 Years of the King James Bible: Facts and Misconceptions
Lydia Hoyle, associate Professor of Christian History and Baptist Heritage, Campbell University Divinity School, session 1
The King James Bible just celebrated its 400th anniversary. This session will examine how we came to have this influential translation and some of the misconceptions that have developed in the intervening years. The NC Baptist Historical Society will be meeting from 1:00 - 1:30 before Lydia Hoyle’s presentation.
Please
Associated Baptist Press in Six Words
Zachary Bailes, Wake Forest University School of Divinity student; Chris Hughes, Wake Forest University School of Divinity student; Bailey Nelson: Pastor, Flat Rick, Mount airy; Bill Leonard, Professor of Church History, Wake Forest School of Divinity; Moderated by David Wilkinson, executive Director, associated Baptist Press, session 2 a panel discussion of the “associated Baptist Press in six words.” each panelist will have six minutes to explain his or her six words to describe their experiences with aBP.
Baptist Dialogue with Other Christians: So What?
Curtis Freeman, Director, Baptist House of Studies; Steve Harmon, adjunct Professor of Christian Theology, Gardner-Webb School of Divinity, session 3
Learn from veterans of ecumenical dialogues between the BWa and other Christian communions about the results of these conversations and their implications for local churches.
Being Baptist in America
Bill Leonard, Professor of Church History, Wake Forest School of Divinity, session 1 Baptists, once part of the american Protestant establishment, confront a religious culture in major transition. as culture “privilege” diminishes, how might Baptists rethink issues of identity, Believers’ Church, conscience, dissent, and the responsibility of a religious minority?
CBF 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About CBF But Were Afraid to Ask
Larry Hovis, CBFNC executive Coordinator, CBFNC, session 2
even in churches that have been supporters of CBF for years, many of the laity don’t really understand CBF beliefs, ministries, finances or organizational issues. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to hear a basic overview of CBF (state and national) as well as ask questions about matters you don’t understand. No question is off limits!
CBFNC Budget Overview
Jim Hylton, Susan ellington, Steve Little, and Gary Knight, CBFNC Finance Committee, session 2
The financial report for our 2011-2012 fiscal year, along with the 2012-2013 budget, are open for discussion.
On Being Pastoral Prophets in the Public Square
J. Brent Walker, executive Director, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, session 2 and 3
This workshop will teach Baptists how to “fight like heaven” in politics and public life by telling the truth, telling it in love and respecting the opinions of those with whom we disagree.
The Ministry of the Baptist World Alliance
Neville Callam, General Secretary, Baptist World alliance, session 1
Come hear about the exciting global ministry of the Baptist World alliance!
The Resurrection of Lottie Moon
Glenn Jonas, Professor of Religion, Campbell Divinity School , session 3
Lottie Moon is arguably the most famous missionary that Southern Baptists ever produced. This workshop will give particular attention to new research into the events of her life.
n Biblical Studies
More on the Little Guys: Lessons from Some of the Old Testament’s Least and Little-Known Characters
aileen Mitchell Lawrimore, First, Marion; Cal Robertson, assistant Professor of old Testamen, Gardner-Webb University Divinity School, session 3
Many biblical characters, while not given much attention either by the biblical writers or readers, are worthy of our attention. We’ll consider two or more of these minor characters and how even they can be models for faithful living.
Restorative Acts: The Miracles of Jesus & The Apostles
Jim McConnell, assistant Professor of New Testiment Interpretation, Gardner-Webb University Divinity School, session 1
We will consider the miracles of Jesus and those of the apostles in Luke and acts, arguing that through them community, and ultimately shalom, is restored.
The Spirituality of Ecclesiastes
Cal Robertson, assistant Professor of old Testament, Gardner-Webb University Divinity School, session 2
We will consider what could be a central message of the Book of ecclesiastes. often considered a very pessimistic book, how might ecclesiastes’ message instead be one of faithful living and spiritual attention?
What the Bible Really Says About Women
Sheri adams, Professor of Theology and History, Gardner Webb University Divinity School, session 2
In this workshop, we will attempt to place the issue of “women in the Bible” in as large a framework as possible. We will deal briefly with the Bible’s development and need for interpretation, the Bible’s history and culture, its theology and ethics and the concerns of the God who inspired it.
What is it? What does Jesus have to say about it based on Luke 4:18-19? How can the faith community respond?
n Justice and Reconciliation
Circles: A Way to Cross Race and Class Lines
annette C. Snyder, Circles Communities Coordinator for the NC State office, session 2
Circles model creates the opportunity to bridge the gaps that keep us from learning, living and loving together
Creating “One-ness”
Beth P. Kennett, Network Coordinator, Center for Congregational Health, session 2
Congregations who nurture their sense of community will find a healthier way of functioning and the resources they need for managing tensions when reconciliation is needed.
Creation Care
Mark Jensen, associate Professor of Pastoral Care, Wake Forest University School of Divinity, session 1 explore our call to be agents of reconciliation in and with Creation. Come learn about possibilities for ministries of Creation Care in congregational life with resources for worship, education, and mission.
Dialogue is Not Enough
a.J. Walton, Ph.D student, University of Virginia; Rich Goodier, Pastor, Mount Hermon, Durham, session 2
While dialogue is critical in the process of racial reconciliation, it is not sufficient. With Christ as the model and the experiences in academia and ecclesial ministry, we will consider the historical, systemic, and incarnational facets of racism and racial reconciliation.
Four Lenses of Congregational Analysis
Les Robinson, Vice President, Center for Congregational Health, session 1
Change creates an imbalance that results in disagreement and even potentially damaging relationships. Congregational leaders who take time to look at their congregations through these different lenses (ecological, cultural, resource, and process) will find valuable information relative to maintaining a well-functioning congregation and keeping disagreements at a healthy level.
Gospel Without Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration
CBFNC Staff and Mark atkinson, Immigration attorney, Winston-Salem, session 3
Come see part of this non-partisan, biblically based documentary about a Christian response to immigration and participate in Q & a with an immigration attorney and CBFNC personnel.
Racial Reconciliation and the Body of Christ
Nathan Parrish, Pastor of Peace Haven, Winston-Salem, and Willard Bass, Director of the Institute for Dismantling Racism and associate Pastor of Green Street United Methodist, Winston-Salem, session 1
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!
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Seeing the News through Christian Eyes
Cameron Jorgenson, assistant Professor of Christian Theology and ethics, Campbell University Divinity School, session 1
In this session participants will explore the challenge of developing a moral vision. How can we view current events like the occupy Wall Street movement and the immigration debate through a lens shaped by the gospel? How do we become attuned to God’s grace and work in the world? Let’s explore these timely issues together!
Seeking Reconciliation
in the Midst of Conflict
Chris Gambill, Manager, Congregational Health Services, Center for Congregational Health, session 2 God’s people don’t always agree. Issues like sexuality, immigration, health care and theology threaten to divide us. Conflict has a huge impact on a congregation’s health and vitality. Learn how to respond to conflict in ways that promote reconciliation and healing.
almost one million people from different ethnicities live and work among us daily. Come learn who our neighbors are and what they believe.
n Local Church
Addiction and Grace: Understanding Addiction & Ministry Options
George Fuller, Jr., served in churches for 27 years and been a pastor to many in recovery; al Mooney, doctor practicing addiction and family medicine and author of “The Recovery Book”, session 2
In this seminar you will be given an understanding of addiction and how grace sets us free. Learn how to help members of the church and the broader community experience the transformational love of Christ and freedom from the addictions that enslave so many.
Addiction and the Christian: The Spirituality of Recovery
George Fuller, Jr., served in churches for 27 years and served as pastor to many in recovery; al Mooney, doctor practicing addiction and family medicine and author of “The Recovery Book”, session 3 Learn the true story of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous and how Christian discipleship served as their origin. See how science and faith support freedom from addiction and personal transformation.
An Introduction to F .I .T . Faith (Sunday School Resources)
Rick Jordan, Church Resources Coordinator, CBFNC, session 3
Learn how to adapt any curriculum, or to create your own, to meet the three objectives of every Bible teacher, fellowship, instruction and transformation.
Church Construction 101
Barry Parks, aIa NCaRB, Consulting architect, Winston-Salem, session 2
Is your church considering construction? an architect walks you through the basics of building codes, selecting your architect and contractor, costs, and timelines.
Discover a New Resource for Adult & Youth Sunday School!
Tony Cartledge, Contributing editor, Baptists Today & Professor of old Testament, Campbell University Divinity School and Kim Hovis, Marketing associate, Baptists Today, session 1 are you looking for an exciting way to do Bible Study? It includes the consistency of a Bible scholar; abundant teaching resources, lectionary based with a Baptist perspective and relevant, creative youth resources.
Understanding grief and those who grieve; including practical suggestions on what to say and do.
Leading the 21st Century Congregation
David Key, Director of Baptist Studies, Candler School of Theology, session 2 Congregational life is always changing. How do we keep up with the changes? We will explore sociological realities and new leadership theories for today’s congregations.
Listening: The Other Side of Prayer
Hal Melton, Minister to adults, Trinity, Raleigh, session 3
Prayer is talking to God, right? or is it a two-way conversation? This workshop will discuss time-tested practices that can help us “be still” and know God’s presence in amazing ways other than doing all the talking.
Prudent Investing in Volatile Times
Mary ann akin, Financial advisor, Graystone Consulting; Clay Warf, executive Director, NC Baptist Foundation, session 1
Investors have experienced a series of bubbles, crises, and panic which have caused market volatility and unintended consequenses. Learn how a prudent investor’s best defense is to have a defined and diversified investment process.
The Secret Language of Churches
Barry Parks, aIa NCaRB, Consulting architect, Winston-Salem, session 3
Church buildings incorporate a rich collection of symbols and meaning that, when recognized, can enhance worship. Learn about how the spaces we occupy signal that language and history.
Women and Calling to Ministry
Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Leadership Development Coordinator, CBFNC, session 1
When a woman is “raised” to find out what God wants you to do, then do it—what does a woman do when the rules change and others do not affirm her call to ministry? How does a woman who is pursuing her call to ministry by seeking a ministerial position and ordination demonstrate the heart of Jesus and exemplify oNe-ness?
n Missional Church
Benefits of Christian Coaching in Building a Missional Church
eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach, CBFNC, session 2
What is coaching? What are the benefits of coaching when it comes to building a missional church? How does leadership through coaching differ? These are the questions we will explore in this session.
Missional Planning for Congregational Life
Rick Bennett, Director of Missional Congregations, CBF, session 1
Words mean things, right? So let’s get clear about missional and explore an outline for missional planning – a rhythm from the Scripture, the life of Jesus, and the people of God through the ages. You’ll leave with a framework for planning a year’s worth of shared, local congregational life following the life of Jesus that takes seriously God’s dream for the world.
What is Distinctive about a Missional Leader/Church?
eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach, CBFNC, session 3
Practical ideas will be shared that ensure leaders and congregations have a missional impact and influence in a 21st century world. What makes being missional so important in our current world? eddie will be sharing some thoughts from a new book he’s working on entitled Recovering Hope for the Church: From Apathy to Engagement.
n Missions
Three Everyday Christians Impacting Their Communities in Life Changing Ways!
Cecelia Beck, Fran and Mike Graham, CBF Field Personnel, session 2
Cecelia, Fran and Mike are CBF field personnel living and ministering in their communities. Cecelia ministers as an outreach worker in a struggling neighborhood in Shelby, NC, called the “Northeast Shelby Weed and Seed” area. Fran and Mike lead WNC Slavic Ministries providing holistic ministries to empower Slavic immigrants as they integrate into the asheville area.
Church Planting Is Not for the Faint of Heart!
Terry Henderson, Pastor of Unity Christian Church International, Fayetteville; Jim Dean, Pastor of the Summit Church, Cullowhee; andy Hale, Pastor of Mosaic Church, Clayton, session 2
Church Planting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging endeavors one can attempt. It takes great leadership, a strong core group and just plain perseverance. Come hear three pastors’ experiences in starting their churches.
How to Translate a Mission Trip into an Experience for the Whole Church!
Linda Jones, Missions Coordinator, CBFNC, and Michelle Norman, CBF Field Personnel in Greece, session 1 often teams go on a mission trip or work in their community with little involvement of the congregation. Hear some “best practices” that will help the congregation be inspired and motivated to participate in God’s mission for the world!
Involving Your Church in Local, State, National and International Missions Through NC Baptist Men
Richard Brunson, Director, NC Baptist Men, session 3
Personal involvement in missions changes lives and churches. This workshop will cover a variety of local, state, national and international mission projects in which you and your church can be involved.
Let’s Build a School! Making a Difference in Belize
Hal Melton, Minister to adults, Trinity, Raleigh, session 2
Churches are joining together to build Santa elena School. This is in a very needy area of Belize and will have a major impact as a community center and a hurricane shelter as well as a school for Mayan, Spanish and Creole children.
Loray Girls Home, Inc - Making a Difference Today for the Women of Tomorrow
There are girls neglected, abused, delinquent, and falling through the cracks every day in our communities. Loray Girls Home lovingly provides for their spiritual well being while meeting their educational, emotional and physical needs in a stable, caring environment. You can make a difference in the lives of these girls. Come meet this ministry!
Learn how missions education, missions support and missions involvement can unite your church around a common theme and common bond. WMU NC can help provide the framework.
You Better Belize It
Susan Pasour, Baptist Bible School of Belize U.S. Director and Pastor of Mt. adar, Mebane, session 3
Hear the story of the Baptist Bible School of Belize, now in it’s 7th year. This CBF partner ministry is making a difference in the lives of pastors and lay leaders.
Village of Hope, Ukraine: A New Day of Meaningful Ministry
Bill Mason, Village of Hope Site Coordinator and Board Member, Winston-Salem, session 1
Most of the major construction is completed for CBFNC churches at the Village of Hope but new ministry opportunities for missions are here including Bible School, education (english as a Second Language, art classes), Medical clinics and Dental clinics. Working alongside Ukrainian volunteers has been especially meaningful for last year’s teams.
n Resources for Ministers
Life Together: Knowing & Caring for Your Congregation
Jeff Roberts, Senior Pastor, Trinity, Raleigh, session 2
Living life together is an important characteristic of the church. Come learn and share about best practices of ministers who intentionally seek to connect and deepen their relationship with church members.
Motivating Generosity
Don Durham, Interim Pastor, First, elkin, session 3
In a tough economy it’s even more vitally urgent to focus on the essentials of motivating generosity! Join former CBF Foundation president Don Durham in a discussion of proven strategies to transform ministry funding in your congregation.
Ordination among the Free and Faithful: What It Means to be “Set Apart” for Service
Panel Discussion with Shane Nixon, Pastor, First, Mocksville as Facilitator, session 3
Topics will range from how to do a meaningful ordination service to what the “concept” of ordination means to Baptists. With plenty of time for specific questions and answers, this will be a wonderfully interactive session. a broad-based panel will ensure that every question gets proper consideration.
Preaching for Action and Reconciliation
Darryl aaron, Pastor, First Highland avenue, Winston-Salem; Ryan eller, Lead organizer, C.H.a.N.G.e., session 2 explore hermeneutical strategies for relevant, and results-oriented preaching. Participants will learn how personal and spiritual transformation, born out of the worship experience, moves towards an active and positive community transformation. out of that transformation we discover reconciliation and redemption.
The Book of Revelation: To Preach or Not to Preach?
Robert Canoy, Dean, Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, session 3
This workshop will feature an interactive conversation about preaching from the Book of Revelation. Special emphases will include both sermonic entry points into Revelation and the use of multi-media.
What is a Peer Learning Group, Who Can Participate and Is It for Me?
Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Leadership Development Coordinator, CBFNC, session 2
Who was there? What did you do? When did you meet? and what are your plans for the next meeting? These questions
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are components for monthly meetings of peer learning groups (PLGs). PLGs promote pastoral and ministerial excellence as well as congregational health. PLGs are led by a trained convener and can provide educational tools to develop missional strategies. Consider your opportunity to form or join a peer learning group.
Worship that Reconciles
Dan Day, associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Campbell University Divinity School, session 1
That discomfort, if not hostility, reigns over worship styles, is obvious. are there ways to reconcile our differences? are there clues from the history of the Church that might help us engage in worship that reconciles rather than divides us?
n Technology
If We Can’t Communicate, We Can’t Succeed: Communication Challenges in the Age of the Internet
Natalie aho, Interactive Communicatios Specialist for aBP, CCH, and CBF alabama, session 3
everyone from amazon to the New York Times is trying to figure out how to communicate in this “Interactive Communication” age. How can we expect the church to be heard above all the noise? Using the associated Baptist Press and the Center for Congregational Health as examples, we’ll discuss interactive communication strategies, trends and media.
Social Networking and the Church
John Vestal, Computer engineer and College Sunday School Teacher at Greystone, Raleigh, session 2
With all the changes to our social order being driven by Facebook and Twitter, how does Social Networking change the ways we interact and distribute information to members and potential members? This will be an interactive discussion on ideas and implications.
Technology & Ministry: Enrich Your Ministry with Powerful New Tools
David Cassady, President, Faith Lab, session 1
Discover how new media and technologies can make your ministry more effective. We will look at tools such as websites, videos, social media, smartphones, and more, and will discuss values and strategies for their use.
n Wealth and Poverty
Finding Jesus Among the Poor
Faith Dickens, M.Div. student at Campbell Divinity School, session 1
This session will seek to promote understanding of the challenges faced by those living in poverty and reveal how we can encounter Jesus through the lives and stories of our neighbors.
When it comes to giving food to the needy, nutrition is usually not the highest of priorities. How can you make decisions that truly help people, instead of giving them a quick fix?
Skin, Status, and Stalemates
Jason and Joan Williams; Greg and Helms Jarrell, Hyaets Community, session 3
Stories of reconciliation and oneness from folks who don’t have all the answers.
What’s in it for the Leper?
Hugh Hollowell, Pastor to the Homeless and Director of Love Wins Ministries, session 2
Using the St. Francis story as the example, we will be discussing our tendency to de-humanize the poor, in effect making them extras in a movie about us.
When They Come to Our Door
anna anderson, Minister of Music and Missions at Rosemary, Roanoke Rapids; CBF Self-Funded Field Personnel in eastern NC Poverty Network, session 2
How can the church help hurting people who are in great need? What are some practical ways the church can get involved?
Where are Your Bootstraps?
Jason and Joan Williams; Greg and Helms Jarrell, Hyaets Community, session 1
Why does that family have such a nice car but live in a slum? We will answer such questions as we rethink missions based on scripture and a socioeconomic analysis of society. Divinity students from various partner schools will be on the panel with the Hyaets Community.
Gathering for Worship
The Worship of God
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina Friday, March 23, 2012, 6:45 p.m.
All Creatures of Our God and King arr. M. Hayes To Share Our Faith J. Martin Make My Life an Alleluia J. Martin Come Follow Me J. Martin
Invitation to Worship
Cultivating our Fellowship
Greetings and Invocation
Call to Worship
Responsive Reading
Psalm 150 L. Larson
Tuned to the Heart of Jesus
Donna Bissette and Larry Hovis
Jeff Roberts
Jeff Roberts
Steve Byers
Leader: as Christ welcomed all who came to him, People: Regardless of social status, wealth, or family, Leader: ethnicity, race, or gender, People: Holiness, righteousness, purity, Leader: Illness, disabilities, limitations, People: Intelligence, mental health, abilities, Leader: Religion, faith, or commitment, People: So do we welcome all who come, all who are sent, all who join us . For God has called us all to be one family in Christ . Amen .
Hymn No. 415
Mission emphasis
Hymn No. 589
offertory Prayer
We Are Called to Be God’s People aUSTRIaN HYMN
Hal Melton
Here I Am, Lord
HeRe I aM LoRD
Linda Jones
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body —Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot were to say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear were to say, ‘Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.
If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you’, nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership,
various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
(1 Corinthians 12:12-31, NRSV)
Receiving the offering Divinity School Students offertory Music
Testimony of Need
Response
Scripture Reading
Response
Sermon
Hymn No. 401
Challenge and Benediction
Response
Many Gifts, One Spirit a. Pote
Randy McKinney
Choir and Congregation
Help us learn to love each other, Show us ways to understand. We are members of one family, Growing strong by joining hands…
John 17:20-26
O God, remind us we are not alone, Though we move on diff’rent pathways, We are walking to your throne…
The Call to Communion
Leah anderson Reed
Choir and Congregation
Neville Callam
The Church’s One Foundation aUReLIa
Matthew 5:23-24
Ka’thy Gore Chappell
Choir and Congregation
Take our many ways of working, Blend the colors of each soul into the beauty of a rainbow, Give us life, Lord, Make us whole.
Postlude Ramona Green and Rev. Wayne Rogers
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik—Allegro by Mozart arr. L. McKechnie
Leading in Friday Worship
Steve Byers
Minister of Music, Trinity, Raleigh
Choir adult Choir, Trinity, Raleigh
Donna Bissette Moderator, CBFNC; and ardmore, Winston-Salem
Jeff Roberts Senior Pastor, Trinity, Raleigh
Hal Melton
associate Pastor / Missions & Senior adult Ministries, Trinity, Raleigh
Linda Jones Missions Coordinator, CBFNC
Randy McKinney Pastor, Longview, Raleigh
Leah anderson Reed
Neville Callam
Ka’thy Gore Chappell
Women’s Program Counselor, eastern NC Poverty Network
General Secretary, Baptist World alliance
Leadership Development Coordinator, CBFNC
Wayne Rogers organist, Trinity, Raleigh
Ramona Green Pianist, Trinity, Raleigh
Trinity Baptist Church’s CCLI number is 1600939. “Many Gifts, one Spirit” words and music by allen Pote.
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.
Ministry Celebration and Business Session
Please Note: On Friday afternoon during Session 2 at 3:30 pm, the CBFNC Budget Ministry Workshop Session will be held in Room B232 to provide an opportunity to ask questions of the Finance Committee regarding the 2012-2013 budget.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10:15 - 11:10 am
Call to order and Prayer
2011-2012 Ministry Highlights
Special recognitions
Donna Bissette
Donna Bissette
linda Jones
CBFNC 20th Anniversary Emphases larry Hovis
2011-2012 Proposed Budget
report on organizational Statement review Process
Council Development Committee report
Gary Knight
David Hailey
Martha McDowell
recognition of Councils and Staff larry Hovis
Prayer of Blessing ray Ammons
Equipping Churches for Impacting Tomorrow ...
In october 2010, CBFNC, in partnership with several other organizations (CBF National, Columbia Partnership, Center for Congregational Health), conducted Hopeful Imagination, a new kind of conference for church leaders, in which the primary resource persons came from one “teaching church,” First, Wilmington. That conference was a dream come true, borne out of our conviction that in the 21st century, the real experts for resourcing congregations reside not in a denominational office but in sister congregations.
We’ll take a similar but expanded approach May 18-19, 2012, as we gather at Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte for Impacting Tomorrow: Traditional Churches Finding Their Future in God’s Story. Complete information about the conference and registration details can be found on our website: www.cbfnc.org.
Here are some of the conference highlights:
n “Celebrating the Power of Story” - Mike Queen (retired pastor of First, Wilmington) will interview five churches that implemented and benefitted from lessons learned at Hopeful Imagination
n Congregational Case Studies – Several congregations will lead workshops telling their unique stories of transformation and how they began and are progressing on missional journeys of renewal and revitalization.
A Missional Event to Empower Churches May 18-19, 2012
Providence Baptist Church, Charlotte
Sponsored by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, The Columbia Partnership, and Center for Congregational Health.
n Team Time – Participants of Hopeful Imagination who found the experience to be most powerful brought multiple leaders from their church, both clergy and laity, to process their learning and plan next steps for their congregations. Impacting Tomorrow will have this kind of team meeting experience built into the schedule.
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
Moderator Donna Bissette 2013
Moderator-elect Ray ammons 2013
Past Moderator Steve Little 2013
Recorder Lisa Rust 2013
Treasurer Mike Eddinger 2013
at-Large Member Tommy Bratton 2013
at-Large Member Martha McDowell 2013
At-Large Member Marion Horton 2014
at-Large Member David Hailey 2014
at-Large Member Susan Taylor 2015
At-Large Member Rick Matthews 2015
At-Large Member Doug Murray 2016
At-Large Member Mike Queen 2016
Faith Formation Ministry Council
Chair Allen Winters 2013
Chair-Elect Stella Perrin 2013
at-Large Member Beth Heffner 2013
At-Large Member Brian Harrington 2013
at-Large Member Katie Fam Roscoe 2014
at-Large Member Sophia Steibel 2014
at-Large Member Bryan Harris 2015
At-Large Member Beth Cockman-Wood 2015
At-Large Member Sandi Hood 2016
At-Large Member Tyler Roach 2016
Leadership Development Ministry Council
Term Ends
Chair Scott Hovey 2013
Chair-elect Layne Rogerson 2013
at-Large Member Ray Nance Howell IV 2013
at-Large Member Dennis atwood 2013
at-Large Member ed Beddingfield 2014
At-Large Member Nathan Rice 2014
at-Large Member Shane Nixon 2015
At-Large Member Matt Johnson 2015
At-Large Member Sarah Boberg 2016
At-Large Member Mark Reece 2016
Missions Ministry Council
Chair Kent Cranford 2013
Chair-elect Len Keever 2013
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 Elba Benitez 2015
at-Large Member Nate Leonard 2015
At-Large Member Blake Dempsey 2016
At-Large Member Everette Clark 2016
CBF National
Don
Endowment Management Board
Respectfully submitted, 2011-2012 Council Development Committee
Bea Clark, Irma Duke, Christopher Ingram, Martha McDowell, Doug Murray, Shane Nixon, Susan Taylor, Wayne Wike, allen Winters
In addition to these Councils, elected by the General assembly, CBFNC creates temporary and ongoing task forces, teams, work groups and committees. Current ongoing leadership groups include: Partnership Development Committee; Racial Reconciliation Committee; Collegiate Ministry Team; Wealth and Poverty Committee; and evangelism Task Force. If you are interested in serving (or recommending someone else for service) on any of our councils, committees, teams and task forces, please contact the CBFNC office or speak to one of our staff or elected leaders.
+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.
The Worship of God
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina Saturday, March 24, 2012, 11:15 a.m.
Special Instructions: During worship on Friday evening, worship participants were instructed as to action Steps for Reconciliation and Praying for Reconciliation (on cards distributed at registration). If you did not receive a card or would like to review steps and pray for the community prior to Saturday morning Holy Communion, please see the information below.
Action Steps for Reconciliation
“Confess your faults one to another.” James 5:16 “Jesus teaches that confession is necessary in preparing to gather for worship (Matt. 6:24-25).”
Complete these steps that lead to reconciliation and join this fellowship for Holy Communion on Saturday morning.
1. ask forgiveness of others for wrongs you have committed.
2. ask forgiveness of God for specific sins which are only known by God.
3. Prepare for Communion with prayers, encouraging words and joy
“Confession as a routine duty is spiritual death; confession in reliance upon the promise is life. The forgiveness of sins is the sole ground and goal of confession.” Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Based on action steps for reconciliation from Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, pages 120-122.)
Praying for Reconciliation
Prayer in community should be the prayer of the fellowship and not only the prayer of the individual praying. Therefore, it is our responsibility to pray for the fellowship - to share the daily life of the fellowship; know the cares, needs, joys, thanksgivings, petitions, and hopes of the others. We are called to pray as brothers and sisters for our brothers and sisters. (adapted from Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, p. 63.)
You received a prayer request card at registration . During Friday evening worship, you were asked to write a prayer request on the card and then return the card to ushers as you exited worship . On Saturday morning, prayer cards will be distributed randomly to worship participants as you enter worship . You will not receive your card but the card of another for the praying for reconciliation .
Gathering for Worship
Trinity adult Choir With a Voice of Singing M. Shaw How Will They Know?
M. Patterson Seek First the Kingdom
M. McDonald How Great Thou Art arr. J. Rouse
Cultivating our Fellowship Donna Bissette and Larry Hovis
Call to Worship and Invocation
Nathan Rice
Songs of Celebration Children’s Choir Who’ll Be a Witness for My Lord? arr. Mark Patterson Hine ma tov arr. allen e. Naplan
Yesu Kweta ni Rafiki arr. Mark Burrows
Hymn No. 399
Joy Comes in the Morning
We Are God’s People
Heather Folliard adapted from Ps. 30 and Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Leader: God of reconciliation, you have called us to be one people, one Church.
People: You have given us the rainbow as a symbol of your faithfulness . Its colors show us the variety of life you created and your call for our unity .
Leader: Its span between heaven and earth reminds us that our hopes for reconciliation are founded on your grace.
People: And that our work as peacemakers today may only be fully realized in the future .
All: O Lord, we are struggling with your call . We are far from unified, but we are trying .
People: Though our weeping lasts through the night, joy comes this morning .
Leader: The day of the Lord’s Supper is an occasion of joy for this fellowship.
People: Reconciled in our hearts with God, and with each other, you turned our mourning into dancing and clothed us with joy .
Leader: We rejoice that we may receive the gift of Jesus’ body and blood and be united as the body and blood of Jesus.
People: Here joy in Christ and his community are complete!
All: Let our souls praise you and not be silent . Let us give thanks to you forever .
Hymn No. 424
Missions emphasis and offertory Prayer
Servant Song
Linda Winslow
Receiving the offering College Students
offertory Music
Ramona Green and Wayne Rogers
Testimonies of Celebration Terry Henderson, Hector Villaneuva, Mike Queen
O God, we pray for unity, Give guidance from above, In our differences unite us in the circle of your love.
O God, remind us we are not alone. Though we move on diff’rent pathways, We are walking to your throne.
Take our many ways of working, Blend the colors of each soul into the beauty of a rainbow, Give us life, Lord, Make us whole.
Scripture John 17:20-26
Message In Search of Communion Neville Callam
Celebration of Communion
Now is the time for us to participate in the Lord’s Supper. Jesus our Lord invites us to this altar, His table, to remember Him and re-member Him – His life-giving ministry and the new covenant sealed in His blood. We participate in this Holy Communion as one body, a true fellowship, each offering our brothers and sisters beside us the body and the blood of Jesus. We will be served the bread and the cup together by members of the CBF family who will say in their native language as they serve – “Christ’s gift for you and me – that we might be one.” As you receive from them and pass to your neighbor, you will say the same in your native language. We will hold the cup and bread until we can all eat and drink together, in unison - as one body.
Words of approach
Jeff Roberts and other Ministers
Words of Thanksgiving andrea Dellinger Jones
The
BeaCH SPRING
Sharing the Bread and the Cup
Jeff Roberts & andrea Dellinger Jones anthem
Draw Us Together P. Choplin
Prayer Jeff Roberts
Hymn No. 431
Benediction
Postlude
Leading in Saturday Worship Children’s Choir
Shine, Jesus, Shine
SHINe, JeSUS, SHINe
Larry Hovis
Ramona Green and Wayne Rogers
7th annual CBFNC Children’s Choir Festival
Sandy Holland CBFNC Children’s Choir Festival Director
Laura Laird Children’s Choir accompanist
Steve Byers Minister of Music, Trinity, Raleigh
Choir adult Choir, Trinity, Raleigh
Donna Bissette Moderator, CBFNC; and ardmore, Winston-Salem
Nathan Rice Student, Wake Forest Divinity; Intern, CBFNC
Heather Folliard associate Pastor. Hill Song, Chapel Hill
Linda Winslow Lay Leader, First, High Point
Terry Henderson Pastor, Unity Christian Church International, Fayetteville
Hector Villaneuva Pastor, Iglesia Bautista la Roca, Siler City
Mike Queen Interim Pastor, First, Greensboro
Neville Callam General Secretary, Baptist World alliance
Jeff Roberts Senior Pastor, Trinity, Raleigh
andrea Dellinger Jones Pastor, Millbrook, Raleigh
Larry Hovis executive Coordinator, CBFNC
Wayne Rogers organist, Trinity, Raleigh
Ramona Green Pianist, Trinity, Raleigh
Persons serving communion today are ministers who serve local church congregations in North Carolina. These ministers represent diversity in who they are and also who they serve. Special thanks to Alta Whitt, Associate Pastor, College Students, Forest Hills, Raleigh, who enlisted our communion servers.
Trinity Baptist Church’s CCLI number is 1600939.
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2011-2012 Ministry Highlights
Missions
Local Mission Engagement Grants
a new initiative was started to award grants to churches who are doing innovative, creative ministry with an outside partner organization and other partnering churches. This year 10 churches received grants, and the ministries were each unique to their church’s context. applications for 2012-2013 Local Mission engagement Grants will be available on april 1.
New Church Starts
Seven Hispanic and three anglo new church starts receive financial support. Three more are in the process of partnering with us. CBF national and CBFNC are collaborating together in a process of training, evaluating and approving new church starts. a New Church Start academy was successfully held in collaboration with Campbell University Divinity School. a second one with Campbell is being planned for this summer.
Hispanic Ministry
Pastor Javier Benitez continues as Leader/Coach for the Hispanic new church starts and is actively creating new Hispanic churches. He is also working with Hispanic leaders in other states to create an east Coast network of Hispanic churches and ministries. Companerismo Cristiano emanuel held successful retreats for families, men, women, youth and children this past year.
personnel with active ministries inside the state include: LaCount and anna anderson in northeast North Carolina; Cecelia Beck in Shelby; and Fran and Mike Graham in asheville.
a new collaboration with Chaouki and Maha Boulos will bring a team to Cairo, egypt, in october. The team will be participating in the evangelism Celebration and leading a women’s conference. This past year, a team of pastors and lay mission leaders traveled to Beirut for the evangelism Celebration and visited White Wings Retreat Center. The first stage of building is finished, but much more work needs to be done.
our CBFNC covenant agreement continues with the Village of Hope in Ukraine. Gennady and Mina Podgaisky are hosting teams. While our major construction is finished, other major renovation projects and creative ministry with women and children continue to be encouraged. This past year, a dental clinic was held along with Vacation Bible School at Bucha Church.
Pastors and lay leaders continue to teach at the Belize Baptist School of Belize. The school meets for a week three times a year at the Baptist Training Center in Camalote. Dr. Bob Lamb has passed the mantle of being the director to Rev. Susan Pasour, pastor of Mount adar, Mebane.
CBF Global Missions Partnership Ministries
CBFNC churches continue to be involved with CBF field personnel and their ministries worldwide. North Carolina
In addition, CBFNC churches have built meaningful relationships with Belize Baptist churches. Together, they have worked side by side renovating, building, and leading Vacation Bible School and Backyard Bible Clubs. a new endeavor is happening with many CBFNC churches joining together to build Santa elena Primary School. This school will meet the needs of Spanish, Mayan and Creole children attending overcrowded schools and will also function as a community center and hurricane shelter.
Leadership
Development
Theological Education Scholarships
• Scholarships for Master of Divinity were awarded to 8 out-of-state students for a total of $20,500.
• Scholarships for Bachelor of Theological Studies were awarded to 13 students for a total of $20,000.
• Scholarships for CBFNC partner divinity schools were awarded to Campbell Divinity School, Duke Divinity School (Baptist House of Studies), Gardner-Webb Divinity School and Wake Forest Divinity School for a total of $44,000.00 (equally divided between the 4 schools).
• More than $260,000 in additional funds were also distributed to partner divinity schools according to Mission Resource Plan allocations.
Divinity School Orientation
In an effort to provide a CBFNC presence on the campuses of our partner divinity schools, the Leadership Development Coordinator participated in orientations at Campbell, Gardner-Webb and Wake Forest in Fall 2011.
Elevating Preaching Conference
Co-sponsored by CBFNC and Campbell Divinity School, the elevating Preaching Conference was held on Monday, September 26, 2011. over 120 people participated in the event that featured Carolyn ann Knight of atlanta, Georgia, Chuck Poole of Jackson, Mississippi, and Bill Shiell of Knoxville, Tennessee. Personal interest groups focused on the following topics: planning preaching, preaching resources, preaching with no notes, preaching with power point in the pulpit and conversations with guest preachers. The conference will become an annual event, rotating among partner schools.
Peer Learning Groups
Peer Learning Groups meet monthly to provide opportunities for worship, spiritual growth, Bible study, discussion of ministry-related issues, and fellowship. There are 24 peer learning groups in North Carolina. These groups of 6-12 members each are sponsored by CBF and/or CBFNC. Funding for peer learning groups is offered through an annual application process with CBF National and CBFNC.
Young Leaders Training
CBFNC and the Center for Congregational Health partnered to sponsor and lead three sessions of Young Leaders Training. Involved in these sessions are seven young ministers who are in their first several years of ministry experience in the local church plus three faculty representing CBFNC, CCH and a local pastor, plus one retired pastor who serves as minister in residence.
Coach Training/Certification
We have now trained 20 CBFNC coaches, provided coaching services to CBFNC pastors/staff during 2011. additional training opportunities will be offered in 2012-2013.
Deacon Training
Deacon/Spouse Training experiences were held in 2011 around the theme
“Growing Churches in Challenging Times” with over 250 participants from approximately 30 CBFNC churches. Two similar training events are scheduled for 2012: oakmont, Greenville, on March 10, 2012, and a new topic “Recovering Hope for the Church” at Mission, Locust on September 22, 2012.
Churches and Ministers in Transition
Ongoing ministries include:
• assisted approximately 72 ministers each quarter to help them discern when it is time to move into a new ministry position or to stay where they are.
• assisted approximately 34 search committees each quarter in seeking either a staff minister or pastor.
• Provided emotional and financial assistance to seven ministers who suffered forced termination of employment from their churches.
• Conducted two “Welcome to NC” events for ministers new to our state or recent seminary graduates serving their first full-time congregational position. Thirty-two ministers plus spouses participated.
New ministries include:
• added a coaching dimension with our work with search committees to not only help them develop a search process and provide them with the resumes of appropriate ministers, but to meet with them more frequently and coach them through their search process. Three congregations have utilized this service, with more to come in 2012-2013.
• offering coaching services to pastors in their first post-seminary call for the six months to a year of his/her new ministry.
• established eight regional networks statewide and enlisted a volunteer coordinator whose responsibilities are to encourage and connect with the ministers and churches in their region and then to network them together as the need for resources, etc., surface. This networking is the present and future paradigm for our life together. These regional coordinators will also assist ministers and congregations in transition.
Collegiate Ministry
CBFNC Collegiate Ministry on Campus
This year CBFNC hired three part-time campus ministers for Cooperative Student Fellowships at three state schools. ashley Mangrum is the campus minister at UNC; Lawrence Powers is at eCU and Nathan Willard is serving at WCU.
CBFNC has also helped place interns on some of the historically Baptist campuses. Their role is to help connect those students with the ministry opportunities offered by CBFNC and CBF.
Congregational Collegiate Internships
This was the second year of a three-year Lilly grant that provides stipends, orientation and debriefing for college students who are interested in discovering more about the ministry of the church. This is a national project, but NC churches have been strong supporters of this initiative with 31 churches hosting interns this past summer. Wingate University has partnered with us to provide the orientation for the students.
exit interviews have shown that about 40% of the students who participated are considering ministry as a calling, but the vast majority said that the internships gave them a much better perspective on the value of congregational ministry.
CBFNC Collegiate Internships
CBFNC also provides some funds for internships with a wider perspective on ministry. We funded interns who worked with children’s ministry, college ministry and community ministry.
Missional Formation Communities
CBFNC is exploring ways to minister to young adults who are in our congregations and beyond our walls. We have helped to foster two community groups in the western part of the state that are working to minister to this population.
Retreats
CBFNC sponsored the fourth Mid-Winter Retreat for college students. More than 50 students and leaders attended the retreat at Camp Mundo Vista.
Tampa Sessions was the collegiate missional experience that brought students from across the U.S. to Tampa during the CBF General assembly. The students came three days before the General assembly and talked about immigration issues, attended the Baptist Joint Committee lunch and participated in many other components of the CBF General assembly.
a fall retreat took place at Blue Ridge assembly that was hosted by the Clemson and Winthrop Cooperative Student Fellowship groups. They invited all student groups in the southeast. CBFNC had students from four campuses that attended.
Christian Social Ministries
Racial Reconciliation
The Racial Reconciliation Ministry team held a day-long workshop at First, asheville, which was well and diversely attended. The Ministry Team has also been conducting listening sessions at partner divinity schools to hear students’ perspectives and discover how we can be an active resource to graduates.
Gospel Without Borders, The Baptist Center for ethics’ documentary co-sponsored by CBFNC, was screened around the state at First, Greensboro; Providence, Charlotte; and First, Raleigh. CBFNC then sent this resource to all partner churches, colleges, and divinity schools. The documentary is a non-partisan, biblically based film about immigration, which includes the story of CBFNC pastor, Hector Villanueva, who faced deportation. Hector was granted a cancellation of deportation after the CBFNC network organized character reference letters and packed the courtroom as a show of support.
Hunger Fund
The CBFNC Hunger Fund continues to give grants to churches and non-profits addressing food insecurity issues in our state. Since its inception in 2009, funds have been distributed to Brunswick Islands, Supply; Hominy, Candler; open arms Fellowship, Creedmoor; St. John’s, Charlotte; Gates emergency Ministries, Gatesville; The Memorial, Greenville; City of Hope Church, Shelby; Second Harvest Food Bank, Winston-Salem; and el Buen Pastor, Winston-Salem.
Growth and Development of our Fellowship
Partner Congregations
CBFNC welcomed 9 new partner congregations to our fellowship. Currently, a total of 365 churches provide financial support for state and/or national CBF ministries.
Financial Report
CBFNC issued an Offering for Global Missions Challenge and offered to match dollar for dollar, up to $100,000, all gifts from North Carolinians to the CBF offering for Global Missions, given between our state general assembly in March and the National General assembly in June. The challenge was exceeded, and Larry Hovis presented a check for $100,000 on behalf of CBFNC to Rob Nash, CBF Coordinator for Global Missions, at the national assembly in Tampa.
In spite of lingering effects of the recession, financial support of CBFNC remains strong, with both undesignated and designated giving for 2011-2012 trailing the previous year only slightly, making it the second highest year in our history for financial support.
Staff Growth
Ka’thy Gore Chappell joined the CBFNC staff as Leadership Development Coordinator. She came from the staff of Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, followed by service in several North Carolina churches, including First, asheville; First, Cary; and Forest Hills, Raleigh.
General Assembly
Faith Formation and Church Resources
From Events to Experiences
The Faith Formation Ministry Council is responsible for many retreats, conferences and workshops. a challenge this year has been to begin moving these “events” to “experiences.” For example, before the Children Mission Days, those who registered received a pre-retreat study that encouraged children to create a microenterprise business. The monies they raised would go to buy mosquito nets for Kenyan children and gift cards for afghan refugees now living in California. During the retreat, the children got to meet and hear the stories from CBF missionaries who led those ministries. Those who participated in the microenterprise venture were interviewed on video. The video was shown as part of that day’s worship service. a handout was given to all of the children with suggestions of other ways they could make a difference in their own communities. The offering from the children’s microenterprise efforts totaled over $4,000. We are transitioning deliberately but steadily to transform events into experiences.
our annual General assembly was held at First, asheville, with 1,100 persons in attendance. The theme was The Heart of Jesus: Living Justice and Mercy. David Gushee, professor at Mcafee School of Theology, and Nancy Hastings Sehested, asheville pastor and prison chaplain, served as preachers for the worship services.
Fellowship on the Move over 225 Hispanics, african-americans, and anglos gathered at Mt. olive Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville for a worship service, topical workshops, a fellowship meal, and a regional organizing meeting where attendees, grouped by counties, shared concerns, elected a facilitator and voted to move forward on issues facing their communities. Issues raised include joblessness, veterans’ issues, education, racial profiling and immigration.
at Flat Rock, Mount airy, members of 16 local churches gathered for a fellowship meal, ministry workshops on a variety of topics and worship featuring musical talent from several churches.
First, Sylva, hosted a joint meeting of the Western North Carolina Baptist Fellowship (WNCBF) and CBFNC which included a meal, ministry workshops and worship with Hector Villenueva bringing the sermon.
Retreats
In addition to the two Children’s Mission Days, CBFNC hosted five youth retreats, two choir festivals, an adult retreat, and a staff ministers’ retreat. More than 100 workshops of interest to adults were offered this year as part of the General assembly and Fellowship on the Move gatherings across the state. The CBFNC staff led several training events for local churches through the year, including deacon retreats, missional understanding, spirituality retreats, Sunday School teacher training and evangelism training.
Resource Library
CBFNC is developing a new virtual resource library, housed on the website, that is being unveiled at this year’s General assembly. Resources for all areas of church life and ministry are being identified from a variety of sources, including original resources shared by local church leaders.
Bible Study
This year, CBFNC strengthened our partnership with Baptists Today by providing a significant portion of Rick Jordan’s time to write the online teacher’s guides for Nurturing Faith, a new Sunday School/Bible Study curriculum.
Congregational Coaching
“Finding and embracing Your Church’s Future: a Coach approach to Strategy Planning” was conducted in five CBFNC churches in 2011-2012 and four are planned for 2012-2013. This three- to fivemonth process is designed to help churches discern God’s leading for their future, explore their options, make realistic plans, broaden their leadership base and create partnerships in their community to move the church forward in missional ministry.
Church Administration Resources
In May, CBFNC sponsored the conference, Governance and Ministry for the Missional Church, led by Dan Hotchkiss of the alban Institute.
CBFNC also consulted with 50 churches during this time period with administrative needs related to personnel, finance, and tax and legal issues.
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Highlights:
• Report from 2012 Task Force on CBF’s future
• Carrie Newcomer in Concert
• Prayer Retreat - e Questions God Asks
• Commissioning Service of missions eld personnel
• Worship, Workshops and Mission Communities
• Daniel Vestal’s nal sermon as CBF Executive Coordinator
• Leadership Institute - Fixin’ Church: Finding a Way Forward in Crazy Times
• Auxiliary Events, Fellowship Opportunities and so much more
