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Elevating Preaching Conference Leading from the Pulpit

REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11

September 16, 2019  Goodson Chapel of Duke Divinity School Hosted by CBFNC and Duke Divinity School Featured Speakers   Amy Butler, Kate Bowler, Greg Jones, and Naomi Tyler-Lloyd

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

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 . 

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Where is Church Going From Here?

REGISTRATION ENDS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

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 .

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 (grades 1–6) 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.

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.

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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.

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 .

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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!

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 .

CBFNC Ministry Job Board Click here or on the image above for a list of ministry openings in our state .

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 Elevating Preaching September 16 Duke Divinity School more information Youth Beach Retreat September 20–22 Fort Caswell Where is Church Going From Here? September 21 Providence, Charlotte more information CBFNC Webinar: Preaching Punchlines: The Ten Commandments of Comedy September 24 11:00 a.m. to noon more information OCTOBER CBFNC Webinar: Understanding and Ministering to Blended Families October 8 11:00 a.m. to noon more information Using Assessments in Coaching October 21–22 Peace Haven, Winston-Salem more information CBFNC Webinar: Let go and live free: Loosening the bondage of shame October 29 11:00 a.m. to noon more information 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 more information Refugee Ministry November 19 11:00 a.m. to noon more information DECEMBER CBFNC Webinar: Encourager Churches December 10 11:00 a.m. to noon more information 2020 JANUARY Youth Ski Retreat January 24–26 Growing Young Cohort more information MARCH CBFNC Annual Gathering March 19–20 Trinity, Raleigh CBFNC Events Calendar Web Page

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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 four 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 .

Dr. Reggie Williams to Deliver Inaugural Mary Washburn Wilson Lectures October 14–15, 2019 Dover Chapel | Gardner-Webb University Campus

Dr. Reggie Williams, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, will deliver the inaugural Mary Washburn Wilson lectures for the School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University October 14-15, 2019. On Monday, October 14, he will speak on the theme “Bonhoeffer Learning Discipleship in Harlem,” and on Tuesday, October 15, his lecture will be “What We Must Do to Be Free: Black Aesthetics and Christian Discipleship.” Both lectures will be delivered in Dover Chapel on the Gardner-Webb University campus in Boiling Springs, North Carolina at 1:00 PM on both days. The public is invited to attend both lectures, which are free of charge. No reservations are required. Please call 704.406.4264 or email servicerequests@gardner-webb.edu with your request.

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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