Jan 30, 2023 | Latest News, Moderator
AS WE EMBARK on a new year together as CBF Georgia, it is customary to introduce myself as the new moderator for 2023. Though born in Mississippi, I call Memphis, Tennessee, my “hometown.” I joined the staff of First Baptist Church, Griffin, in 2018 after spending...
Oct 8, 2022 | Latest News, Moderator
Dallas was hot! But the meeting rooms were cold! We had an uplifting time at the 2022 General Assembly in Texas! Georgia was well represented. For our state meeting, on the opening evening, we joined with CBF of Alabama to eat at a Mexican restaurant. Seeing the room...
Sep 23, 2022 | College & Young Adults, Latest News, Theological Education & Scholarships
To live a life that matters one needs a theology that matters, which is what must be cultivated with students, educators, churches, and other partners of the faith. The future of theological education — what an audacious and presumptuous title! When I was a kid...
Sep 17, 2022 | Children, College & Young Adults, Latest News, Youth
When I was a youth minister, one aspect of summer was serving. It was important for me to take advantage of the summertime when youth schedules were more flexible. We served locally and nationally. This is exactly what this summer was for our children, youth, and...
Sep 5, 2022 | Executive Coordinator, Latest News
The question I am asked the most is, “How is your work with CBFGA?” Lately, the second most-asked question I get is, “Where is my church going to find its next pastor?” Most of the time, my response is a garbled attempt at explaining the shifting sands of church...
Mar 9, 2022 | Adults & Senior Adults, Latest News, Moderator
As the new moderator of CBFGA, my hope is that we can return to normalcy in our churches during 2022. Zoom and livestream are wonderful tools, but oh, isn’t it grand when we can meet face to face and give our warm hugs of Christian fellowship! We can see smiles in the...