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SUMMARY:Senior Adult Retreat 2023
DESCRIPTION: Plan Now for CBFGA Senior Adult Retreat!\nDate: Sunday Evening\, May 7 -Tuesday Lunch\, May 9\, 2023 \nPlace: First Baptist Church\, St. Simons Island \nCost: $30/Person \nIf you have questions about registration please email Melissa Kremer at mkremer@cbfga.org or call/text (704)491-9814. \n\n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click Below to download a schedule for the retreat. \n Schedule for Senior Adult Retreat 2023 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hotel Recommendations\nAll hotel rates are per room for a two-night stay. \nRates are subject to change at any time. Book early! \nBest Western Plus SSI\, 912-638-7805 ($462.88 for 2 queens; continental breakfast) \nHampton Inn SSI\, 912-634-2204 ($505.34 non-refundable\, $565.39 refundable; hot breakfast) \nHoliday Inn Express\, 912-634-2175 ($374.00; continental breakfast) \nHome2 Suites\, 912-638-0333 ($463.60; hot breakfast) \nSaint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse\, 888-367-7270 ($385.18; continental breakfast) \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Recent Posts\nLatest News\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n			\n\n				\n														\n													Sing Together by Jody Long\n											\n				\n					Apr 23\, 2024 | Adults & Senior Adults\, Executive Coordinator\, Latest News As long as I can remember\, music has been a part of what being a Baptist means to me. The small church I grew up in was a “singing” church. We did not have classically trained musicians or even a professional minister of music. We did not have a pipe organ or a grand piano. We did not even have choir robes. What we did have\, though\, was a deep love of Jesus and a song in our hearts to sing about his love. \nIt was in the pews and\, sometimes\, in the choir loft of that church that I was first exposed to theology — a way of talking about God. The church songs of my childhood are probably ones that resonate with most of us who have been a part of a church for some time. Granted\, my church preferred the more revivalistic hymns\, but “Amazing Grace\,” “Just As I Am\,” and “How Great Thou Art” were staples in our repertoire\, lifted almost exclusively from the 1975 Baptist Hymnal published by Broadman Press. \nIn their comprehensive book\, I Will Sing the Wondrous Story: A History of Baptist Hymnody in North America\, David Music and Paul Richardson write: \nThroughout much of their history\, the worship of Baptist churches has been centered upon the activities of preaching and congregational singing. The hymns Baptists have sung\, and the books from which they have sung them\, have been important shaping forces for the theology\, worship\, and piety of the denomination. (p.1) \nWhen four of our Rome-area CBFGA-partner churches invited me to come to their hymn festival in early February\, I knew I had to be there. “Sing Together” was an afternoon of wonderfully good music\, led by passionate ministers of music\, sung by a talented mass choir. Selections of hymns and anthems\, combined with thoughtful reflections upon the music by the pastors of the four churches\, made for an afternoon of true worship. \nThe real power in an event like “Sing Together\,” though\, rests not so much in the music but in the gathering itself. It is no secret that our broader society is becoming more fractured and segmented by the day. Nearly a quarter century ago\, Robert Putnam wrote one of the salient books of our time\, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Putnam\, a social scientist at Harvard University\, noted that throughout its history\, America has waxed and waned in its commitment to developing and maintaining communal life. At the time of his writing\, he noted American society was in a declining trend: \nFor the first two-thirds of the twentieth century a powerful tide bore Americans into ever deeper engagement in the life of their communities\, but a few decades ago — silently\, without warning — that tide reversed and we were overtaken by a treacherous rip current. Without at first noticing\, we have been pulled apart from one another and from our communities over the last third of the century. (p. 27) \nMany of the partner churches of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia face these troubling and disruptive headwinds. Political polarization\, the continued effects of the global COVID pandemic\, and a general religious malaise in America\, have leapt headfirst into most churches. The easiest response to such unwanted intrusion is to close the doors of our buildings and our hearts\, sequestering ourselves from others out of fear\, disgust\, or distrust. None of that seems to be the way Jesus would have us respond\, though. As I often say\, on our best days\, CBFGA lives out its name: we are a Fellowship of Baptists in Georgia who voluntarily and joyfully Cooperate together. \nCBFGA will continue to encourage churches and other partner ministries never to give up cooperating together\, working alongside each other for the good of our communities and for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will continue to promote and support gatherings of our partner congregations in service and fellowship. If your church or churches in your area want to connect\, fellowship\, and serve alongside each other and you need some help making such things happen\, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office! If your church does not make connecting with other churches — especially other CBFGA partner churches — a priority\, I encourage you to do so. \nWe are better individually\, we are better congregationally\, we are better organizationally when we live\, work\, and love together. The hymn “The Servant Song” says it best: “We are travelers on a journey\, fellow pilgrims on the road; we are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load.” May it ever be so! \n			\n			\n				\n			\n\n				\n														\n													2022 State Gathering Report\n											\n				\n					Feb 15\, 2023 | Adults & Senior Adults\, Latest News Over 130 CBFGA folks gathered at First Baptist Church\, Augusta\, November 6-7 to fellowship\, worship\, and seek a way forward as we considered the theme “God’s Story\, Your Story\, My Story.” Through compelling sermons by Dr. Chuck Poole\, and in engaging conversations facilitated by Dr. Dave Odom\, we looked hard at some of the difficulties our churches and ministers have faced through the COVID-19 pandemic\, focusing on what it means to be a neighbor in these times. \nDr. Poole led in two worship experiences\, first on Sunday evening with a message entitled\, “God’s Story and Ours\,” in which he challenged us to start with the big story —God’s story — and then figure out where we fit into that story\, so that God’s story becomes our story. Our job\, he said\, is to “get in on what God is doing\, by drawing our circle wider and wider and wider\, as wide as the circle of welcome around God.” On Monday\, in “Your Story and Mine\,” Dr. Poole reflected on his own story\, of his painful process of learning to draw that circle of welcome wider and wider\, especially as it relates to encouraging and supporting women in ministry. Challenging us to claim our stories\, Dr. Poole urged listeners to let the Holy Spirit help us to reach back and bless the best from our past\, while reaching forward to “draw our circle of love wide\, as wide as God’s circle of love\, in every direction.” \nThat theme\, of drawing the circle wide\, segued nicely into enthusiastic table discussions with Dave Odom leading\, as participants explored a series of questions prompted by the pandemic. A three-person panel representing different-sized churches in varied contexts helped facilitate the conversation in the first two sessions. The panelists were Suzanne Hooie\, Minister of Missions and Spiritual Formation at First Baptist Church\, Dalton; Dock Hollingsworth\, Senior Pastor of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta; and Christian Burton\, Pastor of The Oaks Baptist Church in Lyons. \nQuestions considered during the three discussion sessions included: \nSESSION ONE: Please describe your congregation’s neighborhood. What age\, living conditions\, work\, and families? How does your congregation learn from and about your neighbors? How does your congregation stay in touch with the neighbors? What is staying the same and what is changing for your neighbors? \nSESSION TWO: What ministries with neighbors has the church expanded or started during and beyond the lockdown period of COVID? How does your church determine success or know that you need to adjust? What have you learned about your leadership and the leadership of others during the last few years? \nSESSION THREE: What are the questions frequently on the minds of your members?…your neighbors? Where do you start? What is a next most faithful step? \nAfter hearing from the panel\, each table continued the conversation\, and conversation was lively! Particularly helpful was the discussion of how a church’s definition of “neighbor” may have changed in the past couple of years\, and what reaching out to our neighbors means now. The ideas were as varied as the contexts of the churches represented. Suzanne told how her church has become involved more deeply and differently with its neighbors in Dalton by focusing on food insecurity in nearby areas\, by taking Vacation Bible School to children in one area\, and by moving from “check-writing” to deeply involved hands-on ministry. Christian spoke of his church renewing its 9/11 Mission Day\, of doing simple acts as a church\, meeting as best they can what people need. Sometimes figuring out what people need is the challenge\, he admits. Dock discussed the challenge of “redeeming the space we have\,” of finding new and innovative uses for his church’s expansive space. When asked how their churches determine success or know that they need to adjust\, all three panelists said they are still trying to figure that out! All agreed that we as churches often are still caught in “the counting world\,” but Suzanne said that “COVID gave us permission to break the measuring stick” and to try new ideas and even to fail. That session concluded with helpful discussion of what we have learned about our leadership and the leadership of others during these years. \nOther highlights of the gathering included a question-and-answer dialogue with Paul Baxley\, Executive Coordinator of CBF Global. He gave positive reports on an increase in this year’s Global Missions Offering and the possibility of naming new field personnel fairly soon\, after several years’ pause. He also addressed the recent State of Women in Baptist Life report\, noting that while we do well encouraging women to respond to God’s call\, we are not calling them often enough to be pastors; he describes this as an integrity problem and called for churches and search committees to rise to the challenge to change the situation. We are living through a time\, Baxley says\, when all the foundations are shifting\, but we have the assurance that God is at work giving boldness\, courage\, and agility. \nThe CBFGA Lancaster Scholars were recognized during dinner on Sunday evening\, as was BWIM of Georgia’s Sarah Owen Ethridge scholarship recipient\, Maggie Parker Andrews. \nFirst Baptist Church\, Augusta\, provided excellent space and warm hospitality and worship leadership for the meeting\, and we thank them for their support and careful planning. \nNext year’s State Gathering will happen November 12-13\,2023\, at Central Baptist Church in Newnan. \n			\n			\n				\n	« Older Entries\n	Next Entries »
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/senior-adult-retreat-3/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, St. Simons\, 729 Ocean Blvd\, St Simons Island\, GA \, 31522 \, United States
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SUMMARY:Mission Madness 2023
DESCRIPTION:COUNTDOWN\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						 \n						Day(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Hour(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Minute(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Second(s) \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Date & Place\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Date: April 14-16\, 2023\nPlace: First Baptist Church\, Columbus GA\n Contact: Megan Doud (1-865-254-9360) or mdoud@cbfga.org\n \n \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Here!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Suggested Hotels\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nSpring Hill Suites – Price ~ $130\n5415 Whittlesey Blvd\, Columbus\, GA 31909•\n(706) 576-3773\nWEBSITE \nHomewood Suites by Hilton ~ $166 – queen suite\n6614 Whittlesey Blvd\, Columbus\, GA 31909•\n(706) 568-3545\nWEBSITE \nHampton Inn North ~$145\n7390 Bear Lane\, Columbus\, Georgia\, 31909-2516\, USA\nWEBSITE\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Holiday Inn ~ $1603901 Victory Dr\, Columbus\, GA 31903•(706) 507-7080WEBSITE \nHome 2 Suites ~ $207- 2 queen with pull-out couch1664 Whittlesey Rd\, Columbus\, GA 31904•(706) 257-6931WEBSITE \nHampton Inn Downtown ~ $140 – Brand New Hotel201 Broadway Avenue\, Columbus\, Georgia\, 31901\, USAWEBSITE \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ClarionPointe ~ $101\n1664 Rollins Way\, Columbus\, GA 31904•(706) 256-6390\nWEBSITE \nLa Quinta ~$124\n1711 Rollins Way\, Columbus\, GA 31904•(706) 223-1333\nWEBSITE \n 
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/mission-madness-2023/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Columbus\, 212 12th St\, Columbus\, GA\, 31901\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Story" Children's Retreat Registration
DESCRIPTION: CBFGA “Story” Children’s Retreat\n(3rd – 6th Graders) \nCBFGA is delighted to announce a new event for 3rd to 6th graders! \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n Place: Rock Eagle\, Eatonton\, GA \nDate: January 27-29\, 2023 \nDeposit: $75/Person \n Total Cost: $150/Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						To let us know how we can better serve you in your ministry endeavors please contact Jody Long.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/story-childrens-retreat/
LOCATION:Rock Eagle\, 350 Rock Eagle Road\, Eatonton\, Georgia\, 31024
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SUMMARY:2023 Young Adult Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date & Place\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Date: January 12-16\, 2023\nPlace: Ridgecrest Conference Center   Asheville\, North Carolina\n Contact: Megan Doud (1-865-254-9360) or mdoud@cbfga.org\n \n \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To register or find out more Click Here!
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2023-young-adult-summit/
LOCATION:Ridgecrest Conference Center\, Ridgecrest Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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SUMMARY:CBFGA State Gathering 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n \nCBFGA State Gathering\nNovember 6-7\, 2022\nFirst Baptist Church\, Augusta\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Here!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n \nChuck Poole\, the recently retired Senior Pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson\, Mississippi\, and former pastor of First Baptist Church of Christ in Macon will lead us in worship on Sunday evening and Monday morning. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dr. Dave Odom\, Executive Director\, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School\, will lead us in three times of conversation around the tables as we explore congregational leadership in a post-pandemic world. On Sunday evening\, over dinner at 5 p.m.\, we will explore “A Way Forward”; on Monday morning\, over breakfast at 8:30 a.m.\, we will discuss “What Does Leadership Look Like in this New Era?”; and Monday\, over lunch at 12:00 noon\, we will wrap up our conversations by focusing on “Relevance and Relationships for the Church and the Community.” The State Gathering will conclude with lunch on Monday. \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				These conversations will be perfect for pastors\, staff ministers\, lay leaders\, and other church members who are committed to helping lead their churches toward the good future God has planned for us. Total cost of the meals and registration will be $40. Online registration will be open until November 1\, 2022. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CBFGA STATE GATHERING SCHEDULE\nSunday\, November 6 \n\n4:00 p.m. Onsite Registration Opens (Coordinating Council Meeting)\n5:30 p.m. Celebration Dinner and Conversation #1\n7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Music\n7:15 p.m. Worship\n8:30 p.m. Dessert Reception Fellowship\n\nMonday\, November 7 \n\n 8:30 a.m. Breakfast – Conversation #2\n10:00 a.m. Break\n10:15 a.m. Business Meeting\n10:45 a.m. Break\n11:00 a.m. Worship\n12:00 p.m. Lunch – Conversation #3\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				STATE GATHERING HOTEL SUGGESTIONS\nHome2Suites by Hilton 3606 Exchange Ln\, Augusta\, GA 30909$112.00+tax/nightBook by October 21\, 2022Use “CBFGA” for booking code if contacting the hotel by phone. \nSpringhill Suites by Marriott1110 Marks Church Rd\, Augusta\, GA 30909$114.00+tax/nightBook by October 17\, 2022Use “Cooperative Baptist” for booking code if contacting the hotel by phone. \nDoubleTree Hotel and Suites by Hilton2651 Perimeter Pkwy\, Augusta\, GA 30909$109.00+tax/nightBook by October 7\, 2022Using “CBF” for booking code if contacting by phone.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbfga-state-gathering-2022/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Augusta\, GA\, 3500 Walton Way Ext\, Augusta\, GA\, 30909\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Youth Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register Here Soon!
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/winter-youth-summit-2022/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Huntsville\, AL\, 600 GOVERNORS DRIVE SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar\, Educational Advocacy with Angel Pittman
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 1\, 10:00 a.m.Educational Advocacy with Angel Pittman\nAngel Pittman has served in educational ministries for fifteen years at CBF’s partner ministry\, Touching Miami with Love. The Pittmans have invested deeply in the Overtown area of Miami\, where educational outcomes lag and inequities soar. As an Educational Advocacy Specialist\, Angel engages families\, congregations\, and organizations in speaking out for equitable educational opportunities and assists congregations in developing partnerships with local public schools. \nTo Register for this Webinar Click Here!
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/wednesday-webinar-educational-advocacy-with-angel-pittman/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:2022 New York City Urban Immersion Trip Registration
DESCRIPTION:NYC Urban Immersion\n						Registration Now Open!\n						\n						Register Here\n					\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Countdown\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						 \n						Day(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Hour(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Minute(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Second(s) \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DATES: March 5-12\, 2022DEPOSIT: $50 each (non-refundable)TOTAL: $300 each\nMust be fully vaccinated to attend!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				PRICE INCLUDES:\n-Round-trip Airfare (ATL-EWR)-Shuttle to/from EWR airport-Dorm-style housing in Midtown Manhattan (including beds\, showers\, and kitchen)-Daily Continental Breakfast-1 Group Lunch and 1 Dinner-Coordination of Daily Ministry Schedule (9 a.m.- 6 p.m.)-Debriefing with an urban theologian/minister-Unlimited Metro Card-Background Check-Tickets to 9/11 Memorial \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ADDITIONAL COSTS NOT INCLUDED:\n-Remaining Meals (7 lunches\, 7 dinners – plan for $15-$20/meal)-Personal Spending/Souvenirs-Additional Sight-seeing or Attractions \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A Partnership of CBF of Georgia and Alabama CBF\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn More about CBF/GA\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n					\n					\n					\n						\n			\n\n				\n														\n													Winter Youth Summit Registration is Open\n											\n				\n					At WYS 2026\, we’ll lean into what it means to be truly KNOWN—seen\, loved\, and called by God. Grounded in John 15:12–17\, our theme reminds us that Jesus doesn’t call us strangers or servants but friends\, inviting us to live fully in God’s love. Across the weekend we’ll... \n			\n			\n				\n			\n\n				\n														\n													CBFGA State Mission Offering – Together We Build\n											\n				\n					Through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia\, we are committed to fostering hope and making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. Donate today to be a part of this impactful journey. \n			\n			\n				\n			\n\n				\n														\n													Threads of Ministry: Learning\, Leading\, and Looking Ahead\n											\n				\n					This February\, ministers from across our fellowship gathered in Decatur\, GA for the first-ever Christian Educators Conference (CEC)—and what a journey it was! \n			\n			\n				\n					\n					 \n				\n				Read More
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2022-new-york-city-urban-immersion-trip/
LOCATION:NC
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UID:5312-1637229600-1637235000@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:A Pastor-to-Pastor Conversation: Preaching the Four Sundays of Advent with Michael L. Ruffin
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Michael L. Ruffin\nPreparing the way of the Lord: Preaching advent 2021\nA Pastor-to-Pastor Conversation: Preaching the Four Sundays of Advent\nThursday\, November 18\, 10 a.m.\nMichael L. Ruffin is a curriculum editor with Smyth & Helwys Publishing\, an adjunct professor at Mercer University\, a newspaper columnist\, and a poet. He posts opinion pieces on the blog “On the Jericho Road” and poems on Instagram (@michaell.ruffin). A former pastor of CBFGA partner congregations\, he still preaches when and where he’s invited. He’s the author of Praying with Matthew: 365 Days of Gospel-Shaped Devotions (2020)\, Prayer 365\, and the Smyth and Helwys Annual Bible Study Luke: Parables for the Journey. \nTo receive ZOOM log-in information contact Jody Long at jlong@cbfga.org.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/a-pastor-to-pastor-conversation-preaching-the-four-sundays-of-advent-with-michael-l-ruffin/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTAMP:20210919T024148Z
CREATED:20210907T205335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T024148Z
UID:5334-1637143200-1637148600@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar\, Youth Ministry Roundtable with Emily Harbin\, John Uldrick\, & Annie Westbrook
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wednesday\, November 17\, 10:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Roundtable with Emily Harbin\, John Uldrick\, and Annie Westbrook\nYouth Ministry is a vital link in spiritual development\, bridging the gap from childhood to young adulthood\, and yet the challenges of good youth ministry continually mystify many within local congregations. Three youth ministers will join us to explore the challenges of youth ministry but also the deep hope and promise that adolescents bring to the church and our world. \nTo Register for this Webinar Click Here!\n 
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/wednesday-webinar-youth-ministry-roundtable-with-emily-harbin-john-uldrick-annie-westbrook/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T233000
DTSTAMP:20210919T033202Z
CREATED:20210907T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T033202Z
UID:5310-1636970400-1637019000@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Consultation with Otis Moss\, III\, November 15\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Otis Moss\, III\nMonday\, November 15\, 10 a.m.\nOtis Moss\, III is pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago\, and also serves as Visiting Professor of Preaching at the McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University. He recently was recognized as one of Baylor University’s “12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World.” In 2014\, Otis returned to his alma mater\, Yale University\, to present the Lyman Beecher Lectures. His edited lectures became the book Blue Note Preaching in a Post-Soul World: Finding Hope in an Age of Despair\, published in 2015. \nTo receive ZOOM log-in information contact Jody long at jlong@cbfga.org.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/preaching-consultation-with-otis-moss-iii-november-15-2021/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTSTAMP:20210922T004458Z
CREATED:20210513T140218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T004458Z
UID:4667-1636243200-1636415999@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:CBF/GA State Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Dates: Sunday-Monday\, November 7-8\, 2021\nMeeting Place: First Baptist Church Gainesville\, GA\nMark your calendars for Sunday – Monday\, November 7-8!  \nAll are invited to come together IN PERSON at First Baptist Church\, Gainesville\, November 7-8\, for the CBF/GA State Gathering! \nRegister Here!\n \nA $25 registration fee per person\, payable online when you register\, helps cover Sunday’s supper and Monday’s lunch\, along with the reception and snacks. \nOnline registration ends Friday\, October 29. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SCHEDULE\nSunday\, November 7\n3:00 – 4:45 p.m. – Ministry with Children Workshop with Harrison Litzell \n4:00 p.m. – Onsite Check-in Opens5:00 p.m. – Bylaws Committee Presentation – Listening Session and Q and A on proposed Bylaws changes6:00 p.m. – Fellowship Dinner7:00 p.m. – Pre-Service Music7:15 p.m. – Worship8:30 p.m. – Dessert Reception \nMonday\, November 8\n9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Breakout Session #110:00 – 10:45 a.m. – Breakout Session #211:00 a.m. – Business Meeting\, followed by Worship12:30 p.m. – Lunch/Network Meetings1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Ministers’ Meeting with Teresa Fry Brown \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				LODGING\nTownePlace Suites by Marriott \n1745 Browns Bridge Rd \nGainesville\, GA 30501 \nClick here to make a hotel reservation. \n \nHilton Garden Inn \n1735 Browns Bridge Rd \nGainesville\, GA 30501 \nClick here to make a hotel reservation. \n \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nThe final schedule is not set\, but we lookforward to hearing from our preacher\,Teresa Fry Brown. Dr. Brown is the BandyProfessor of Preaching at Candler School ofTheology of Emory University. She will be addressing the subject of “God’s Next…!” In this time of transition to a post-pandemic reality\, her words promise to be challenging and incisive personally and to our congregations. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In addition to Dr. Brown’s addresses\, we look forward to these inspiring breakouts:\nGod’s Next... Church Plants in a New Era\, with Nathan and Carrie Dean \nGod’s Next… Growing Young Congregations\, with Andy Jung \nGod’s Next… Investing Now to Endow the Future\, with Shauw Chin Capps \nGod’s Next… Steps for Dealing with Conflict in Congregations\, with Harold Tessendorf \nGod’s Next… Women in Church Leadership\, with Meredith Stone
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbf-ga-state-gathering/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church Gainesville\, 751 Green Street NW\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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UID:5510-1635724800-1643759999@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:2022 March Mission Madness Registration
DESCRIPTION:March Mission Madness\n						Registration Now Open!\n						\n						Register Here\n					\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Countdown\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						 \n						Day(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Hour(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Minute(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Second(s) \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Price & Place\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nDates: March 18-20\, 2022\nDeposit: $25 each\nTotal: $50 each (includes T-shirt\, and three meals)\nPlace: Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church\, 2715 Peachtree Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30305\nContact: Megan Doud 1-865-254-9360 or mdoud@cbfga.org\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Accomodations\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Hampton Inn & Suites\n						3312 Piedmont Road NEAtlanta\, GA 30305Rate: $119Cut-off Date: Feb. 2Parking: $15 overnight (self-parking)Website: Click Here \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						+1 404-816-7309\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Embassy Suites\n						3285 Peachtree Rd NE\nAtlanta\, GA 30305\nRate: King-$129; Queen/Double-$139\nCut-off Date: Feb. 26th\nWebsite: Click Here\n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						+1 404-261-7733\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Hyatt Place\n						\n\n3242 Peachtree Rd NE\n Atlanta\, GA 30305\nRate: $119\nParking: $10\n\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						+1 404-869-6161
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/2022-march-mission-madness-registration/
LOCATION:Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church\, 2715 Peachtree Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
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CREATED:20210907T204810Z
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UID:5328-1634724000-1634729400@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Webinar\, Field Personnel Report from Lesley-Ann Tommey
DESCRIPTION:  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wednesday\, October 20\, 10:00 a.m. Field Personnel Report from Lesley-Ann Tommey in New York City\nLesley-Ann Hix Tommey\, CBF Field Personnel in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City as Ministries Coordinator for Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries. RMM serves persons from varying cultural\, ethnic\, and social backgrounds\, many on the margins of society. Interactions happening there are lifegiving examples of God’s grace available for all. Lesley-Ann provides support and leadership for RMM programs and invests in the lives of veterans experiencing homelessness\, survivors of domestic violence\, and students seeking educational opportunities. \nTo Register for this Webinar Click Here!\n 
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/wednesday-webinar-field-personnel-report-from-lesley-ann-tommey/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T113000
DTSTAMP:20210919T030751Z
CREATED:20210907T202417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T030751Z
UID:5307-1634551200-1634556600@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Consultation with Jaime Clark-Soles\, October 18\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 Jaime Clark-Soles\nMonday\, October 18\, 10 a.m.\nJaime Clark-Soles is Professor of New Testament and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor at the Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University. Ordained by the American Baptist Churches\, USA\, she is an incisive commentator on the biblical text\, especially in the Gospel of John and Johannine Literature. Her book\, Reading John for Dear Life: A Spiritual Walk with the Fourth Gospel (2016)\, is an excellent resource for pastors and laity alike. \nTo Receive ZOOM log-in information contact Jody Long at jlong@cbfga.org.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/preaching-consultation-with-jaime-clark-soles-october-18-2021/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T113000
DTSTAMP:20210919T033435Z
CREATED:20210907T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T033435Z
UID:5301-1632736800-1632742200@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Consultation with Craig Barnes
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Craig Barnes\nMonday\, September 27\, 10 a.m.\n Craig Barnes is president of Princeton Theological Seminary. Earlier\, he was Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary while also serving as pastor of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. Craig is deeply committed to the theological formation of pastors to lead the church in changing times. His most recent book is Diary of a Pastor’s Soul (2020). \nTo receive ZOOM log-in information\, contact Jody Long at jlong@cbfga.org.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/preaching-consultation-with-craig-barnes/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTSTAMP:20210903T042303Z
CREATED:20210526T020059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T042303Z
UID:4821-1632614400-1632873599@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Senior Adult Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/senior-adult-retreat-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T110000
DTSTAMP:20210919T024604Z
CREATED:20210907T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T024604Z
UID:5324-1632132000-1632135600@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Monday Webinar\, Using Worship Arts in Ministry with Tom Eggleston
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Monday\, September 20\, 10:00 a.m. Using Worship Arts in Ministry with Tom Eggleston\nTom Eggleston serves as Minister of Music at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church in Athens\, Georgia. Tom intentionally includes different worship arts elements to bring more people and personalities into the worship service. Tom will explore how he continues to use a broad range of arts media in worship as well as talk about the worship arts festival that Milledge Avenue Baptist Church hosts. \nTo Register for this Webinar Click Here!
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/monday-webinar-using-worship-arts-in-ministry-with-tom-eggleston/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20210630T135913Z
CREATED:20210617T023057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T135913Z
UID:5109-1629936000-1630108799@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:CBF/GA & CBF Regional Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Dates: August 26-27\, 2021\nMeeting Place: Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church\n Being Renewed from the Inside Out\nExperience it Virtually & In-Person at Regional Events hosted by CBF State and Regional Organizations & Local Congregations\n \nAmid a pandemic on a global scale and in our nation\, in the midst of exhaustion and uncertainty\, and preparing to face new seasons in our congregations and in our mission – there’s hope found in Christ Jesus. \nThis August\, you’re invited to come and find hope and renewal at the 2021 CBF General Assembly. The CBF Global General Assembly event is virtual\, but new this year\, in-person General Assembly experiences are being held in partnership with CBF state and regional organizations and local congregations. \nThrough meaningful worship experiences\, compelling workshops\, a virtual exhibit hall and opportunities to join with partner organizations and CBF ministry networks\, we’ll connect in new ways\, open to service as vessels of transformation even as we have been transformed. \nThose who attend in-person gatherings will have full access to all virtual resources and workshops.  \n  \n			\n				Register Here!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nSchedule\nThursday\, August 26\n\n9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Onsite Registration Open\n10 a.m. Affinity Groups/Networks\n11:15 a.m. Opening Worship\n12:30 p.m. Special Lunch Event\n2 p.m. Workshops Session 1\n3 p.m. Break\n3:30 p.m. Workshops Session 2\n5 p.m. Reception\n5:45 p.m. Dinner on your own (preferably with friends and colleagues!) \n\nFriday\, August 27\n\n8:30 a.m. SRO Breakfast Meetings\n10:15 a.m. Plenary Session\nNoon Special Lunch Event\n2 p.m. Workshops Session 3\n3 p.m. Break\n3:30 p.m. Closing Worship\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Suggested Hotels for the Atlanta In-Person Gathering\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead – (Check out Saturday)\n-3285 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30305 -(404) 261-7733 -Room Block Name: CBF -Rate: King – $94\, Double Queen – $114 -Cancellation: 24 Hour -August 4: RSVP cutoff -Self-Parking: $20/day–Reservation Link \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead\n-3459 Buckhead Loop NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30326-(404) 844-4800-Room Block Name: CBF-Rate: $109/night +taxes/fees-Cancellation – 72 Hours before–Reservation Link \n*NOTE: Guests may make their reservations\, by calling central reservations at 888-287-9400. Attendees must request the GROUP room block [Group Name: CBF] \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead\n-3332 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30326 -(404) 869-0818 -Wednesday through Saturday rate: $89/night +taxes/fees -Last Day to Book: August 15\, 2021–Reservation Link \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead\n– August 24-29-3092 Piedmont Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30305-(404) 846-0900-Rate: $80-1st Week of August release date-Room Code: CBF
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/cbf-ga-cbf-regional-gathering/
LOCATION:Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church\, 2715 Peachtree Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210820
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SUMMARY:Clergy Renewal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come Find Rest and Renewal\nSummer Retreats for Pastors and\nStaff Ministers\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship\, in collaboration with CBF state and regional organizations across the Fellowship\, are inviting pastors and staff ministers to gather for a time of rest and renewal with a community of their peers this summer. \nThese spiritual retreats are scheduled from mid-June to early September and are designed to offer opportunities for worship\, spiritual practices\, holy conversation with colleagues and time for quiet and rest. They will not include intense educational programming\, content about things happening in CBF life\, or prognostications about post-pandemic church. \nThe Georgia retreat will take place at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain\, Georgia\, August 16-19. The retreat is open to all staff ministers\, and spouses are welcome. Space is limited\, so register soon! \nThe retreats are $25 to attend\, and the only other costs will be the cost of travel to the retreat center and for excursions with colleagues. \nTo register and for more information\, go to cbf.net/retreats\, or contact Jody Long at jlong@cbfga.org.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/clergy-renewal-retreat/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20210617T025945Z
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SUMMARY:Baptist Women in Ministry Annual Gathering 2021
DESCRIPTION:Baptist Women In Ministry\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				BWIM’s Annual Gathering will take place Wednesday\, June 30. A unique feature of this year’s virtual Annual Gathering is that BWIM is organizing several Zoom watch parties from which you can choose. When you register for the Annual Gathering\, you can also select a watch party to join. If you prefer\, you may also watch the Annual Gathering Worship Celebration on your own. Zoom watch parties will begin at 10:00 a.m. ET\, and the Annual Gathering Worship Celebration begins streaming at 10:30 a.m. ET. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/5058/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210506
DTSTAMP:20201203T044402Z
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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Children's and Family Ministry Webinar with Jessica Asbell Oravec\, May 5\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWebinar Date: May 5\, 2021\nWebinar Time: 10:00 a.m.\nJessica Asbell Oravec is Minister to Children and Families at CBF/GA partner congregation FBC Roswell and a prolific children’s educational curriculum writer. \nShe is the author of Where Faith & Family Meet\, a collection of weekly family-centered devotions. \n  \nRegister Now for this Webinar!\n 
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/childrens-and-family-ministry-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210414
DTSTAMP:20201203T044735Z
CREATED:20201203T044735Z
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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Webinar Global Missions with Dr. Rob Nash\, March 17\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n\nWebinar Date: March 17\, 2021\nWebinar Time: 10:00 a.m.\nCurrently\, Rob Nash serves as associate dean for the Doctor of Ministry program and is the Arnall-Mann-Thomasson Professor of Missions and World Religions at McAfee School of Theology. In addition\, Rob is the senior pastor of CBF/GA partner congregation\, Heritage Fellowship in Canton\, GA. In Moving the Equator\, Rob challenges the church to reimagine missions less as an adventure of wandering through the world delivering God and more as seeking God’s presence already at work around the globe. \n  \nRegister Now for this Webinar!
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/webinar-global-missions/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210210
DTSTAMP:20201203T045308Z
CREATED:20201203T045308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T045308Z
UID:4615-1609632000-1612915199@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Register Now for a Webinar with Field Personnel\, Karen in North Africa\, February 10\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Karen is one of CBF/GA’s Field Personnel partners\, located in North Africa. \nShe will share updates to her work as well as offer ways for supporters to invest more deeply in her work. \n(Please note: Because of security concerns\, Karen’s last name and photo cannot be shared)
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/field-personnel-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210123
DTSTAMP:20210105T182606Z
CREATED:20210105T182606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T182606Z
UID:4653-1609545600-1611359999@cbfga.org
SUMMARY:Register Now for Sensing God Online: Navigating Worship in a Digital World\, January 26\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \nNavigating Worship in a Digital World with Justin Bishop\nTuesday\, January 26\, 2021 10:00 AM\n  \n  \n \n  \nJustin Bishop\, Associate Pastor of CBF/GA partner congregation\, Heritage Fellowship in Canton\, will help us explore what true worship is and how congregations can facilitate it online\, even when the pandemic is over. Offering insight in to theological basis of worship as well as practical advice for increasing production value and engagement\, Justin will guide us to see how transforming our worship\, especially online\, can be in 2021 . \nRegister Here!\n(Registration is Free)
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/sensing-god-online/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210120
DTSTAMP:20201203T044201Z
CREATED:20201203T044201Z
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SUMMARY:View Conflict Mediation Webinar with Harold Tessendorf
DESCRIPTION:  \nHarold Tessendorf is an experienced negotiator\, mediator and executive-level leader working in the non-profit sector around the world. He served for two decades leading Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Georgia. \nMost recently Harold began working alongside CBF’s Together for Hope – Black Belt Region as a consultant for their work in housing and environment. Harold’s work focuses on three main areas: conflict mediation\, governance and executive coaching\, and social economic development. \n\n  \n  \n[spacer]
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/conflict-mediation-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20200921T140042Z
CREATED:20200921T140042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T140042Z
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SUMMARY:Time to Register for CBF/GA Virtual State Gathering\, November 8\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:CBF of Georgia is happy to invite you to our first ever Virtual State Gathering\nSunday\, November 8\, 2020.\nClick Here to Register for Free!\n*There is no cost\, but you will need to register to be able to participate in voting during the business session. Registration will also provide you with access to the post-worship Roundtable Conversations. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule for Virtual Gathering\n\n\n2:30 pm\nBWIM of GA Annual Business Meeting (virtual)\n4:30 pm\nBusiness Session\nYour registration will give you access to committee reports and the mechanism for voting on the budget\, Nominating Committee report\, and any other necessary items of business. Registration will also give access to the 6:30 ZOOM Round Table conversation. \n5:00 pm\nWorship Video Will Launch\nWorship will feature Paul Baxley\, Executive Coordinator of CBF Global and former pastor of First Baptist Church\, Athens. Musical offerings will be provided by First Baptist Church\, Rome. \n6:30 pm\nRound Table Conversation Via ZOOM\nIn this new and challenging era\, we want to hear from you! Some questions we will consider: \n\nHow can CBF/GA best assist your congregation as ministry continues to change and adapt?\nWhat resources from CBF/GA would be most helpful in your context?\nWhat have we learned in this new era of ministry that we might want to continue?\n\n\n*First Baptist\, Rome\, is continuing to assist with the planning of the State Gathering\, and we appreciate their staff support and technical support. In these strange times\, while we cannot gather in person\, we can still be together in spirit. \n\n\nAdditional note from BWIM of GA\n\nBWIM of GA is getting a new purpose! We recognize that there are many more opportunities for Baptist Women ministering in the state of Georgia than when we were founded in 1985. Many of our members\, both clergy and volunteer\, are involved in other organizations which are providing them with the support that BWIM of GA provided for many years. With that in mind\, we want to create a stronger support system for women who are becoming ministers. BWIM of GA has provided a scholarship since 1994. That scholarship\, named for Sarah Owen Etheridge in 1997\, has long been a way for us to impact the future generation of female ministers in Georgia. Our new purpose for BWIM of GA will be focused on making this scholarship more impactful.\n\nSpecific information regarding the proposed changes will be available soon on the BWIM of GA website\, www.bwimga.com. We hope to see you at our annual business meeting (virtual)\, Sunday\, November 8th at 2:30 pm.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/virtual-state-gathering-2020/
LOCATION:GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201122
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SUMMARY:View the 2020 Virtual Senior Adult Retreat Worship Service and Breakouts Here
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch a wonderful hour of worship\, hosted by our partner congregation\, FBC Dalton. Reverend Katie Faison of Central Baptist Church in Newnan preaches a wonderful sermon and the choir and instrumentalists from FBC Dalton provide wonderful music for our worship. You’ll hear Joy Huddlestun of FBC Jasper (and long-time Senior Adult Retreat participant and leader) play a beautiful prelude; Rev. Mark Green of FBC Decatur will call us to worship; and\, Karen Harwell of Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist in Atlanta will lead us in prayer.\n[spacer]\n\nCBF/GA is ever grateful for the good work and partnership of FBC Dalton for our event this year. Dr. Jonathan Barlow and his staff and congregation members have gone above and beyond in editing and producing this worship video. We are grateful for their skill and generosity in making this retreat successful.\n\n\n\n \n\n[spacer]\n*Recorded sessions will be available for viewing anytime after they are launched.\n\n[spacer]\n\nTentative Schedule for Senior Adult Retreat\n  \nSunday\, September 27\n\n4:30 pm –  ZOOM fellowship time online – (Provide your own cake and coffee and catch up with old friends!)\n5:00 pm – Recorded worship online\n\nMonday\, September 28\n\n10:00 am – Breakout sessions will be launched online September 28.\n\nThis year\, there are four\, pre-recorded breakout sessions which we hope you’ll find informative and good.\n \nBible Study – led by Jonathan Barlow\, Pastor\, FBC Dalton\n[spacer]\n \n[spacer]\nWriting for You and Others: Telling Your Life Story in Journaling and Narrative – led by Millicent Austell Flake\, retired media specialist\, author and member of FBC Dalton\n-Millicent will bring her years of expertise as a writer to us as we learn how to share our life’s story\, both for ourselves and our loved ones.\n– Here is a handout to accompany the breakout session: Telling Your Story\, Millicent Flake\n[spacer]\n\n\n \n\n[spacer]\nI Will Sing the Wondrous Story: An Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing – led by Erin Keel Clarke\, Minister of Music\, and Ellee Hilley\, Minister of Worship Arts\, FBC Griffin\n-Join us for a good\, old-fashioned hymn sing as Erin Clarke and Ellee Hilley lead us in wonderful hymns of our faith.\n– Here is handout of the hymn lyrics for the hymn sing: Virtual Hymn Sing Lyrics – CBF:GA edition\n[spacer]\n\n\n\n[spacer]\nCat-Cow\, Pigeon\, Eagle\, and Warrior: Chair Yoga for Meditation and Exercise – led by Ann smith\, Macon spiritual director and certified yoga instructor\n-Ann Smith will lead us in learning some basic chair yoga poses and techniques. This is a perfect breakout for those who want to move more but may have some limitations.\n[spacer]\n\n\n\nEach of these are loaded on our new CBF/GA YouTube channel.  You don’t need a YouTube account to watch them; simply click the link and begin viewing at your leisure.\n\n\n\nKatie Faison\, Central Baptist Church\, Newnan \nRetreat Speaker\nKatie Faison\, Associate Pastor to Children\, Women\, and Senior Adults\, Central Baptist Church\, Newnan. Katie grew up in Newnan\, Georgia. She has been a member of Central Baptist all her life. She holds a Bachelors in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology. Katie loves spending time with her family\, traveling\, and watching good movies! Katie is married to John Faison\, who is a biology teacher at Woodward Academy in College Park\, GA. Together they have two children\, Emma Grace and Allie. \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/senior-adult-retreat-first-baptist-church-st-simons-island-georgia/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200905
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SUMMARY:Registration for Recordings of the 2020 Virtual Marriage Retreat
DESCRIPTION:CBF/GA 2020 (Virtual) Marriage Retreat\nUsing the Enneagram to Enhance Your Marriage\n\n*We encourage you to purchase a copy of Discovering Your Personality Type: The Essential Introduction to the Enneagram\nby Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson. \nRegister Here!\nMelody and Sam Harrell are leading this retreat\, during which they will guide participants to use the Enneagram tool to explore how to bring greater awareness to marriage and family relationships. \n \nThe Enneagram is a model of the human psyche which seeks to define nine personality types that are represented by the points on a geometric figure called an Enneagram. Understanding one’s personality type and how different personality types connect and interact is considered to be one way of deepening relationships and encouraging deeper spirituality and self-understanding. \nSam and Melody Harrell have extensive training and experience in leading groups in the study of the Enneagram\, and we are excited that they have agreed to lead us in this retreat. \nThey both were born to missionary parents in East Africa and have spent most of their lives working in that context. \nIn the last twenty years\, working under the auspices of CBF’s Global Missions\, they have engaged the Kenyan context through the ministries of Africa Exchange\, a non-profit organization they founded in 1998 which continues under joint local direction today. Melody currently works as a certified Spiritual Director\, and Sam serves as Associate Coordinator for Global Missions at CBF Global.
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/marriage-retreat/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Featured On Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200818
DTSTAMP:20200729T050025Z
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SUMMARY:Together for Hope Webinar August 17\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Together For Hope Webinar\nAugust 17\, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://cbfga.org/event/rural-development-summit-2020/
LOCATION:GA\, United States
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