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The Sun is Up—One Minister's Awakening
to Racial Reconciliation
A CBFNC Webinar
Presenter: Martha Kearse | September 10 | 11:00 a.m.– noon
Follow Martha's journey of coming to understand what the true issues are that keep white Christians from understanding, and offering justice to, black people. Learn how the theology of hospitality can help us to move forward in understanding where it is that we have broken faith with our black brothers and sisters, and where we can change our own behaviors and attitudes to make things better. 

As of April 2018. Martha has been the pastor of Peakland Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA. Before that, she served on the ministerial staff of St John's Baptist, Charlotte from 2001-2018. Martha received her M.Div. in Pastoral Studies from the School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University in 2007, where she was a CBF Leadership Scholar, and was ordained by St. John’s Baptist Church that same year. In 2017, Martha completed her Doctor of Ministry degree at Gardner-Webb University, writing her doctoral paper on racial reconciliation and the theology of hospitality.
A free copy of Martha's book will be given to three registrants at random!
Register today!
Children's Mission Days
The theme verse of this year’s
Children’s Mission Days
is Matthew 24:45 ( The Message ):

“Whenever you did one of these
[kind, generous, and good] things
to someone overlooked or ignored,
that was me—you did it to me.”
November 2
(Greystone, Raleigh)
November 9
(Oakmont, Greenville)
November 16 
(First, Morganton)
The children will learn through the Acts 8 story of Phillip and the Ethiopian that God’s love
is for all people. Mission rotations will include food, songs, and culture from other countries.
Visit our website for more information.
Elevating Preaching Conference
Leading from the Pulpit
Amy Butler
Recent Pastor
Riverside Church, NYC
Kate Bowler
Associate Professor of
the History of Christianity
in North America
Duke Divinity
Greg Jones
Dean of the Divinity School and Ruth W.
& A. Morries Williams Jr. Distinguished Professor
of Theology and Christian Ministry
Duke Divinity School
Naomi Tyler-Lloyd
Senior Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
The Bronx, NY
September 16, 2019 
Goodson Chapel of Duke Divinity School
Hosted by CBFNC and Duke Divinity School
REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 11

Featured Speakers  
Amy Butler, Kate Bowler, Greg Jones,
and Naomi Tyler-Lloyd
The pulpit at Whaleman’s Chapel in  Moby Dick  “was in the likeness of a ship’s bluff bows, and the Holy Bible rested on a projecting piece of scroll work, fashioned after a ship’s fiddle-headed beak.” When the preacher ascended into the lofty pulpit, rather than climbing a set of stairs, he rose in sailor-like fashion by means of a rope ladder. It is a powerful image of the Word proclaimed from the pulpit as the leading edge of the church.
 
This year’s theme for Elevating Preaching is “Leading from the Pulpit.” We have a remarkable program with sermons from the Rev. Dr. Naomi Tyler Lloyd, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Bronx, New York, and the Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, recently of Riverside Church in New York City. Duke Divinity Dean L. Gregory Jones and Professor Kate Bowler will deliver lectures on the theme during the meeting. Come join us in the elevation of preaching on September 16. Registration ends September 11. For more information, visit our website . 
Growing Young Cohort 2020
Through the Regional Growing Young Cohort , we want to help you sort through the numerous strategies you could try and instead focus on what’s most essential in helping young people discover and love your church. This advanced training model invites your team to journey with like-minded churches for one year through:

• Two in-person summits that dive into the research behind Growing Young , foster small and large group discussions, and help you create a plan to implement new strategies in your church. 

• Regular online webinars hosted by FYI and other leading ministry voices on topics such as leading change, sociological and cultural trends among today’s young people, conquering conflict and more.

• One year of personalized coaching , including support in developing a strategy for change.

• Access to the church-wide version of the Growing Young Assessment - a comprehensive online diagnostic test that sheds light on areas for growth and guides your steps.

The Cohort will provide your church with both a holistic philosophy and practical ideas to make much-needed shifts in your congregational culture today. Join us for this cohort and be among the first church leaders within the CBF to implement new strategies to grow young. Click here to learn more.
Registration Deadline: December 16, 2019.
Where is Church Going From Here?
Saturday, September 21
Providence, Charlotte
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join us in a dialogue for church leadership teams to explore a variety of models of church that are proving effective for today and tomorrow's world. This dialogue is based on Eddie Hammett's research over the last 10 years as preparation for writing projects. Registration is $5/person and ends on September 15. To learn more and to register, click here .
Helping Pastors Thrive
CBFNC Theological Education Scholarships
Dissertation & Doctoral Project Scholarships for Theology & Ministry
Application deadline is Tuesday, October 15.

Information, guidelines, application and information about
this and other CBFNC theological scholarships can be found
on the CBFNC website . A brochure for each particular scholarship can be found by clicking on the images above.
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Using Assessments in Coaching
Monday, October 21 – Tuesday, October 22
Peace Haven, Winston-Salem
Using Assessments in Coaching, led by Chad Hall of Coach Approach Ministries, provides an overview of assessments, inventories, and tools for creating awareness with coaching clients. Among the instruments addressed will be Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), The Leadership Practices Inventory 360 (LPI360), Strengths Finder 2.0, and DISC. For more information, click here .
Learn more about CBFNC's new budget, guidelines
for listing CBFNC and CBF in your church budget,
and the best way for your church to give to CBFNC
by viewing the three videos below.
Understanding the New Mission & Ministry Funding Plan
(click here or on the image)
How to Clearly Show CBF/CBFNC in Your Church Budget
(click here or on the image)
The Easiest Way to Send Your Church Missions Money to CBFNC
(click here or on the image)
All webinars are 11:00 a.m. to noon unless otherwise noted. Click here or on the above image to view our events calendar to learn more about each of our webinars!
The Sun Is Up:
One Minister's Awakening to Racial Reconciliation
Presenter: Martha Kearse
September 10

Preaching Punchlines:
The Ten Commandments
of Comedy
Presenter: Susan Sparks
September 24

Understanding
and Ministering to
Blended Families
Presenter: Chrissy Binion
October 8
Let go and live free: Loosening the bondage
of shame
Presenter: Libby Johnson
October 29

Teaching the Four Senses
of the Text: Combining Devotional and Critical Approaches to the Bible
Presenter: Barry Jones
November 4

Refugee Ministry
November 19
11:00 a.m. to noon

Encourager Churches
Presenter: Ellen Sechrest
December 10
There is still time to give in this 25th year of CBFNC toward our goal of $25,000 offering!
Thank you to those who have given already! If you would like to donate, please click  here .
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
of North Carolina News
There are so many ways
for everyone in your church family—of all ages—to enrich
their relationship with God. Find a place for you below!
SEPTEMBER
CBFNC Webinar:
The Sun Is Up: One Minister's
Awakening to Racial Reconciliation
September 10

Elevating Preaching
September 16
Duke Divinity School

Youth Beach Retreat
September 20–22
Fort Caswell

Where is Church Going From Here?
September 21
Providence, Charlotte

CBFNC Webinar:
Preaching Punchlines:
The Ten Commandments of Comedy
September 24
11:00 a.m. to noon


OCTOBER
CBFNC Webinar:
Understanding and Ministering
to Blended Families
October 8
11:00 a.m. to noon

Using Assessments in Coaching
October 21–22
Peace Haven, Winston-Salem

CBFNC Webinar:
Let go and live free:
Loosening the bondage of shame
October 29
11:00 a.m. to noon

NOVEMBER
Children's Mission Days
November 2
Greystone, Raleigh
 
November 9
Oakmont, Greenville

November 16
First, Morganton


CBFNC Webinar:
Teaching the Four Senses
of the Text: Combining Devotional and Critical Approaches to the Bible
November 4
11:00 a.m. to noon

Refugee Ministry
November 19
11:00 a.m. to noon


DECEMBER
CBFNC Webinar:
Encourager Churches
December 10
11:00 a.m. to noon



2020
Growing Young Cohort




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Partners & Friends of CBFNC
Van Needed for Refugee Ministry
A Winston-Salem congregation of resettled refugees from central Africa is seeking a van for their ministry.

Churches desiring to recommission a church van through donation or offer for sale, please contact Rev. Nathan Parrish at 336.391.4031
An Evening with Susan Sparks
September 11, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte

It’s comedy night at Covenant as we welcome Susan Sparks, a trial lawyer turned standup comedian and Baptist minister. Susan is an acclaimed and sought-after speaker and writer. In addition to a great presentation by Susan, you’ll enjoy some amazing food and learn more about what Covenant has in store for the fall. Join us for this unique and special event. All are welcome and we encourage you to bring friends and neighbors. To learn more, click here . To make reservations, click here .

The next day (Sept. 12), clergy of all denominations and faiths are invited to a breakfast workshop called "Preaching Punchlines: The Ten Commandments of Comedy." This is a fun and engaging look at how the tools of comedy can inspire and transform preaching.
Pinnacle Clergy Collective
September 2019 – May 2020

The Clergy Collective is an emerging group of clergy who are responding to the call to lead their churches toward being part of God’s kingdom more fully day by day. Over time, we at Pinnacle have engaged with numerous clergy in these 4 South Carolina central cities. Now they are becoming hubs for gathering, locations for Pinnacle Clergy Collectives.  Click here for more detailed information and to register.
Ministerial Excellence Initiative
Now is the time to apply for the Ministerial Excellence Initiative (MEI) grant, designed to help pastoral and congregational leaders identify and respond to financial stressors causing anxiety in their personal and professional lives. The MEI grant provides direct financial support and direct retirement support totaling $10,000. Additionally, grant recipients receive coaching, financial literacy training and financial advisement! Learn more about the MEI program and eligibility and apply today here .
Also note that, in March of this year, CBFNC conducted a webinar on this same topic, led by Bo Prosser, which can be accessed here .
Adult Leader Training
September 21, 2019

A morning training for adult leaders of youth ministry will be held by video conference on September 21. This 2 ½ hour training is being hosted by many churches including at least two CBFNC churches, Ardmore and College Park, both in Winston-Salem. The training is through Download Youth Ministry which is connected to Orange and Fuller Youth Institute. The trainings will be TED Talk-style videos with group conversations after each video. For more information, go to  trainmyvolunteers.com . 
S.T.E.P. into Transition
October 14–17, 2019 (Weiuca Road Baptist)
& November 18–21, 2019 (Eagle Eyrie Conference Center)

CHC presents S.T.E.P.™ (Strategic Transition Education Program)- the next generation in interim ministry. This training is based on the principles developed by Russell Crabtree in Transition Apparitions: Why Much of What We Know about Pastoral Transitions Is Wrong . Crabtree uses an evidence-based approach that shows a one size-fits-all approach ignores the uniqueness of each congregation. Learn more and register here !
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