Meet the Campus Ministers

In an effort to highlight the work and people of CBFNC, we are sharing some ministry spotlights. First up is our “Engage” ministry; specifically college and young adult ministry. Meet some of CBFNC’s campus ministers and read the insights they have to share about working with today’s college students/young adults.     CHARITY ROBERSON East…

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Minister Search Process Conversations

CBFNC’s Ministerial Transitions Team hosts these conversations as shared learning experiences for representatives from search teams across our state. Each conversation focuses on a specific topic related to minister searches, whether your church is searching for a senior pastor or another pastoral staff position. Conversations are typically held the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at 6:30…

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Important Reminders for Clergy in the New Year

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…

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A New Year’s Message

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…

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Sabbatical Reflections Part 3: What I Recommend

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…

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