One of CBFNC’s founding principles is Autonomy of the Local Church, articulated as follows: “We affirm that Baptist churches are free, under the Lordship of Christ and guidance of the Holy Spirit, to determine their membership and leadership, to order their worship and work, to ordain whomever they perceive as gifted for ministry and…
In 2007, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina (CBFNC) stepped out in faith and committed to providing ministry to students on North Carolina college campuses at a time when many denominations were downsizing and defunding campus ministry. For 15 years, CBFNC’s collegiate ministry was led by Wanda Kidd, former campus minister at Western Carolina…
The 2023 Passport summer camp season is just around the corner. We are excited to share the names of some young adults from North Carolina & CBFNC churches who will be working at Passport camps this summer. Listed below you will find their name, position for the summer and home church or NC connection. …
From ABC 11/WTVD CBFNC partner church, First Baptist, Fayetteville, joined with other churches in its community to host a week-long “Revive All” event, a spiritual journey with the church that reconnects the attendees to their faith and the relationships around them. FBC Fayetteville received a Missions Engagement Grant from CBFNC to help fund the…
By Marv Knox Founder of Fellowship Southwest People of faith committed to welcoming refugees and supporting the homeless gathered for information, inspiration and encouragement — lots of encouragement— at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina’s first Hospitality and Housing Summit April 29. CBFNC sponsored the summit in collaboration with Welcome House Community Network,…
-From Religion News ‘Purple church’ pastors mull leadership strategies in polarizing times The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina held a leadership forum to help pastors figure out how to speak out without alienating half of their members. March 27, 2023 By: Yonat Shimron Each Wednesday evening, a group of congregants from First…
January 15 is Final Day of Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplace If you are considering a new health insurance option for 2023, 1/15 is the deadline to enroll in individual (private) health coverage during the open enrollment period. In addition to a variety of plan options and carriers, nearly everyone is eligible for subsidized…
Friends & Partners, This time of year is characterized by contrasting emotions. At Advent we feel anticipation, expectation and hope. At Christmas we feel wonder, awe and joy. On New Year’s Eve we feel exhilaration, joy and celebration. Then on January 2, we are jolted back into the humdrum of routine, daily life and…
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a 3-part series about the recent sabbatical experience of CBFNC Executive Coordinator, Larry Hovis. What I Recommend Based on my own experience, as well as the experience of some of the healthiest churches in our fellowship, I wholeheartedly recommend that every church develop and implement…
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series about the recent sabbatical experience of CBFNC Executive Coordinator Larry Hovis. What I Learned This sabbatical did not contain any formal educational experiences. That was by design. It was, however, a time of deep learning about myself and my call to ministry at…