How? How can we pursue the Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations” in our own communities? How can we fulfill the Great Commandment to love God and our neighbor? How can we welcome the stranger in our midst, and thus find our places on the right hand of the King at the Great…
This past weekend [February 21–22], I experienced a reality that I never anticipated. Someone decided to make a post about our church, First Baptist Church of Albemarle, and very specifically about me. The author of the post clearly stated his disagreement with our church’s belief that women can serve as pastors and preach. To make…
Greystone Baptist in Raleigh has become the first congregation in our state to complete the requirements for Christians Caring for Creation (C3)’sCertified Congregation. Greystone has completed requirements in all four areas of C3’s assessment: worship, discipleship, outreach and facilities and grounds. The certification process is a quantitative self-assessment reviewed and approved by the C3 Board…
Last October, a group of 13 clergy had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in a spiritual pilgrimage to the sacred Isle of Iona, situated off the western coast of Scotland. The pilgrimage allowed clergy to immerse themselves in the holiness of the “Cradle of Christianity” in the United Kingdom. Each day was filled with meaningful…
I have been a practicing artist since 2020 (thanks COVID!) but my love of art has been lifelong. During that social distancing season, I found painting was a way to stay in and accept the present moment in all of its beauty and challenge. Often, images would come to me to execute; sometimes with words…
This article is the third in a series on CBFNC’s Three Overarching Commitments. In this issue we focus on A Commitment to Transformation: “Be transformed by the renewing of your minds” (Romans 12:2). We serve a God who declares, “Behold, I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5). Transformation is the work of the Spirit…
Mending the Fracturing Church Invites Congregations to Face Conflict with Courage and Hope Rev. Dr. Andrew Hale’s Mending the Fracturing Church: How to Navigate Conflict and Build Trust for Thriving Communities Releases February 5, 2026 Across the life of the church, many congregations are feeling the pressure of a changing world. Differences across generations, decline…