Christmas for the Mountains

Christmas for the Mountains – 2025 Gift Bags for Teens   The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina is on a mission to share the love of Christ with teenagers across western North Carolina this Christmas! Join us in filling gift backpacks with supplies and gift cards to bring a little extra joy to their…

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Everyone Deserves to Eat

Dear CBF North Carolina friends, In the last week, we’ve heard more and more about the ending of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The state of North Carolina is said to have nearly 1.4 million people who depend on SNAP benefits to make nutrition needs meet every month. Of that, roughly 580,000 are children…

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Church Sustainability Series: Sustaining Care

Sustainable Care for Hybrid and Shared Ministry Roles As congregations across North Carolina and beyond adopt creative staffing models—ranging from co-vocational pastors to ministers who serve multiple churches or lead in multiple ministry areas—one pressing concern emerges: how do we care for the ministers who carry more? The Church Sustainability Initiative (CSI) has challenged congregations…

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Church Sustainability Series: Rethinking Ministry Roles

New Models of Staff: Rethinking Ministry Roles for a Sustainable Future For many congregations today, one of the most pressing and tender questions is also one of the most personal: What do we do when we can no longer afford a full-time minister? This question surfaces alongside feelings of grief, uncertainty, and even guilt. For…

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How One Church Uses Its Buildings as a Ministry of Welcome

Before Trey Davis began as pastor at Ridge Road Baptist Church in Raleigh, the church faced hard questions about its present and future, including the work of a serious self-study with attention on its facilities. Ridge Road Baptist had experienced welcoming other congregations to use its facilities. The church also received an offer to sell…

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Church Sustainability Series: Ethical Partnerships and Sustainable Congregations

The Rise of Predatory Church Plants: A Call for Ethical Partnerships and Sustainable Congregations In an era of shifting religious landscapes, many established congregations face dwindling membership, financial constraints, and an uncertain future. These churches, built for a time of expansion and abundance, now find themselves struggling to sustain ministry in a rapidly changing world.…

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