CBFNC March/April 2013 Newsletter

March/April 2013 • Vol. 18 Issue 2 Bringing Baptists of North Carolina Together for Christ-Centered Ministry

In This EditionPAGE 2 Means and Ends — Part 1

by Larry Hovis

PAGE 2 20/20 Campaign Update by Larry Hovis

PAGE 3 Coach for the Pastor Search Committeeby Jack Causey

PAGE 3 A Letter from the Heart

PAGES 4-5 CBFNC General Assembly

PAGE 6 CBF’s Collegiate Congregational Internshipsby Wanda Kidd

PAGE 7 CBFNC General Assembly — Dorcas Style by Lisa Rust

PAGE 8 Getting in FRONT of a Problem by Steve Sumerel

PAGE 9 CBF National General Assembly

The Gatheringof the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina

2 • The Gathering – March/April 2013

In Lewis Carroll’s classic book, Alice in Wonderland, Alice chases the White Rabbit down its hole and eventually encounters the Cheshire Cat. Here is a bit of their conversation:

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”

“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.

“I don’t much care where–“ said Alice.

“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.

“–so long as I get SOMEWHERE,” Alice added as an explanation.

“Oh, you’re sure to do that,” said the Cat, “if you only walk long enough.”

I’m afraid that many churches and ministries in our time are a lot like Alice. We’re not sure where we are trying to go, so we busily travel down lots of different roads hoping they will take us somewhere interesting. The problem is, we have no idea whether or not we’ve reached our destination.

Organizationally, this challenge results from an inability to distinguish between Means and Ends. Unfortunately, the only exposure many people have to this concept comes from Machiavelli’s famous statement, “the end justifies the means.” That’s not what I mean. From a Christian ethical perspective, no end, no matter how noble, ever justifies immoral means.

John Carver, a recognized authority on organizational governance and leadership, explains,

“Organizational activities, no matter how complex or important, are always means. External outcomes, results, and impacts are ends.” Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership

in Nonprofit and Public Organizations

What are the implications for your church or ministry? Spend some time evaluating all the different activities, programs, services, events or ministries in which you are engaged. Do you treat them as Ends in themselves, or do you understand them to be Means to greater Ends? If so, what is the End they are supposed to serve?

Sunday School is an easy example. Sunday Schools were originally, literally, schools. Children in England worked in factories six days a week. Sunday was their only day off. British Christians started these schools on Sundays to free poor children from a life of illiteracy. The Bible was a text used to teach the children to read, so religious education was a benefit, but it wasn’t the primary purpose of the Sunday School in the beginning.

In Britain and America, after compulsory state education was established, Sunday School curriculum was limited to religious education. A few decades ago in Baptist churches in the South, the stated purpose of Sunday was to teach the Bible. Then it was assigned the task of outreach. Many Sunday School classes

today spend a great deal of time on fellowship and caring for one another. Bible teaching and reaching new persons are secondary. It seems to me that most churches today treat Sunday School (historically a Means) as an End, with little understanding as to its desired outcome or impact.

It’s perfectly valid for the End of a particular ministry to change over time, as long as all involved are clear about it. It’s not valid to have no idea of the End because then there is no way to evaluate the ministry to determine if it is accomplishing its purpose and whether or not it is worth the expenditure of precious resources (time, money, personnel).

Here are some questions to ask of the programs and ministries of your church:

• Why does _________ ministry exist?• What is the ultimate goal of __________ ministry?• What is the desired impact of ____________ ministry and

who are the intended beneficiaries?• What will success look like for ______________ ministry?• Given changes in our context, what changes need to be made

to ____________ ministry in order for it to achieve its End?• If ______________ ministry no longer serves a greater

End, should it be discontinued?

If you don’t know where you are going, any old road will get you there. But if you want the journey to make a difference, you’d better be clear about where you want to end up.

In a future issue, Means and Ends – Part 2: The “End” of Your Church

20/20 Campaign UpdateThe 20/20 Campaign is CBFNC’s effort to educate our

fellowship about the importance of individual membership. The vast majority of financial support for CBFNC comes from congregations, and we are extremely grateful for that support. We pray that it remains strong for years to come. But for our mission to expand and our ministries to grow, we will need to secure resources beyond those that congregations can provide.

We are excited to report that 199 persons or families made contributions to CBFNC in 2012, a 49% increase over 2011. Thank you to all who have participated in the campaign already. The campaign will continue through the first part of 2014 when we will recognize all participants at our 2014 General Assembly and 20th anniversary celebration. Between now and then, we will unveil additional opportunities to contribute in support of particular ministries.

God has blessed CBFNC tremendously in our first 20 years. May we continue to be faithful stewards of God’s mission in the next 20.

Means and Ends — Part 1by Larry Hovis, CBFNC Executive Coordinator

A Coach for the Pastor Search Committeeby Jack Causey, CBFNC Ministerial Resources Coordinator

The Gathering – March/April 2013 • 3

Some things have changed in pastor searches since CBFNC’s beginning almost twenty years ago. The process has become more complex and complicated. Years ago a search committee simply had a pastor referred to them, and they would go to hear him or her preach. If they were interested, they would then have a conversation that may or may not lead to the committee presenting the minister to the congregation for consideration as their next pastor.

Now, a search committee must consider a minister’s leadership abilities with staff and congregation, relationship abilities, positions on social issues, theological perspectives, denominational alliances, preaching styles and support of missions, not to mention the need for criminal and credit checks.

The good news for a pastor search committee is that they do not need be alone in their work. CBFNC’s Ministerial Resources Coordinator or any one of our eight Regional Coordinators are trained to assist a search committee to develop a healthy search process and to provide appropriate resumes of ministers who might match up with their needs for their next pastor.

CBFNC now has several coaches trained to assist in a more intentional and continuing basis. The benefits of having a coach for your pastor search committee include:

n Building a sense of community and trustn Improving the spiritual discernment processn Developing the skill of reading resumesn Framing good questions to ask candidatesn Helping a distracted committee stay focusedn Asking the right questions to guide the search

The search committee of the First Baptist Church of Elkin had a CBFNC-trained coach assisting them. Committee Chair Evalynn Davis said, “ He served us in a very compassionate and competent way. At no point did he try to influ-ence our selection, but his deep spiritual faith and his administrative talents helped our com-mittee, and thus our church, have a very positive experience and outcome.”

While the initial assistance from CBFNC given to a search committee comes at no expense, should a com-mittee desire to have a coach work with them throughout the en-tire process, there is a cost involved. But as Richard Poindexter, former chair of the Pastor Search Committee of the First Baptist Church of Monroe, puts it, “The cost of not having a coach could be far greater than the minimal cost associated with this service.” In addition, a CBFNC partner church receives a discount.

If you are interested in having a trained and experienced coach work with your search committee, you can contact the CBFNC offices at (336) 759-3456 or contact Jack Causey, Ministerial Resources Coordinator at [email protected] or at (704) 838-3436.

A Letter from the Heart

Dear Friend, I am writing to tell you about the miraculous changes that

have happened in my life. The Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) program’s mission is to help women find jobs, build confidence, and improve the overall quality of their lives. Since I’ve been in this program, I’ve developed a closer rela-tionship with God. I feel more spiritual and in tune with God’s plan for my life. I’ve always been a spiritual person, but now I feel renewed, with a better understanding of God’s Word, and because of that my faith has been strengthened.

CWJC’s Lifeskills has provided me with a multitude of skills. I have taken business, computer, budgeting, nutrition, and crafting classes. These newfound skills I’ve acquired have made me feel so much better about myself. I feel as though I can do anything and become anything because I have been educated. In my time with this program I have also become a better parent. I now realize that the best gift I can give my

daughter is a role model. I feel that now she has

someone to look up to and be proud of. CWJC has not just changed my life. It has changed my child’s life as well. She is more confident and self-assured.

I am eternally grate-ful for the help, guidance, and friendship they have given me. I hope one day I can pay it forward and help someone else the way they have helped me. I hope that by writing to you, my friend, that I have encouraged you in some way. I pray that my story is an inspiration and that if you find yourself in need that you will seek their help as well.

CWJC has given me so much. The only way

I can think to repay them is to sing their praises to everyone I know and everyone I meet. Your friend, Veronica

April 1 – July 31, 2013 The Local Mission Engagement Grant seeks to foster partner-ship between local churches and humanitarian organizations such as CWJC for the purpose of missional engagement in their communities. Partnership is required with a community organization and one or more churches of any denomination. Visit the CBFNC website for an application, www.cbfnc.org.

March 15-16, 2013 First Baptist Church Lumberton

Learn more at www.cbfnc.org.

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Friday, March 15

11:00 a.m. - Registration opens11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health Division of Faith and Health Ministries

12:30 p.m. - Welcome and Orientation1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Workshop Session 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Fellowship Time in Exhibit Hall3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Workshop Session 24:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Meet-Up Groups4:45 - 6:15 p.m. - Serving Lines open for Fellowship Dinner6:45 p.m. - Worship8:15 p.m. - Fellowship Reception in Exhibit Hall

Saturday, March 16

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Workshop Session 310:15 - 11:15 a.m. - Ministry Celebration and Business Session11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Worship

A sample of the workshops

offered this year:

Teaching Children about Wealth and

Poverty n Ministering with Twenty

Somethings n Let Them Come: Mak-

ing Worship Welcoming for Children

n A Community Youth Group: Reach-

ing Beyond Your Walls and Your Re-

sources n Difficult Discussions: Pal-

liative Care n A Baptist Bar Mitzvah

n Divinity Student Panel Discussion:

What are the thoughts, ideas, and

questions of today’s divinity stu-

dents? n Seeking Hopes, Dreams

and Ideas n Losing the “Nones” and

“Culture-Privilege”: What are Chris-

tians to Do? n Sabbath Joy! n Disci-

ples in Mark: Committed, Warts and

All n God Calls Us All: Four Patterns

of Calling in Scripture and History n

Partnering with Public Schools n God

& Country -- Patriotism and the Peo-

ple of God n A Look at Ministering

with American Indians n The Baptist

Fair Trade Project: Bringing a Taste

of Justice to Your Congregation n

Racial Reconciliation and the Body

of Christ n Exploring a New Template

for Successful Church Events Faith

and Film n Intergenerational Ministry

Dialogue n Her Place at the Table:

Creating a Church Culture in which

Women are Welcomed as Ministers

and Leaders n Introducing…The Con-

gregational Health Checklist n CBF

101: Everything You Always Wanted

to Know About CBF but Were Afraid

to Ask n “What Not to Say, When...”

n When Helping Hurts n From Build-

ers to Millenials: Teaching the Bible

to Different Generations n Missions

Opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic n

Is This a Vacation or a Mission Trip?

n Welcoming God & Other Strang-

ers n PTSD n Planning Preaching n

Walking Prayer: Learning the Laby-

rinth n Using Social Media n Practi-

cal Suggestions for Growing Your

Church Through Your Website n

Poverty: It’s Not Just Economics n

The Benefit Bank of North Carolina

CBFNC 2013 General Assembly Speakers: Friday eveningMarch 15, 2013 Preaching: Greg Rogers, Pastor, Oakmont Baptist Church, Greenville Saturday morningMarch 16, 2013 Presenting sermon in dialogue: Kasey Jones, Senior Pastor, National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, D.C., and Tommy Justus, Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Mars Hill Musical presentation: The Friends of Jesus adult special needs choir from First Baptist Church, Lumberton

Greg Rogers Kasey Jones and Tommy Justus

Three years ago CBF implemented a project funded by a Lilly Foundation Grant that placed students in local congregations across our Fellowship. Its purpose was to provide interns with a hands-on look at the value and reality of ministry in the local church, and for churches to experience a mentoring relationship with young adults.

The project was a great success. Over the duration of the project, 250 students and 200 churches had the opportunity to work together as pastor, staff and intern to implement worship, visit hospitals, attend deacon’s meetings, chaperone mission trips and the myriad of other activities that make up the day-to-day ministry of our churches. North Carolina churches hosted more than 35% of the interns over the three years and provided the opportunity for about half of them to respond to a call to ministry.

When the grant funding was depleted, CBF reviewed the impact of the project and decided that it was such a valuable tool for churches and young adults that we should make every effort to continue this ministry to churches and young adults. We explored several approaches and we are delighted to say that we are able to continue the project on a smaller, but equally impactful way.

For the summer of 2013, the CCI project will be placing 50 students in 50 churches across the country. Some of the placements are going to be some exciting places like Davis, CA; West Yellowstone, MT; and Wilton, CO.

The application for churches and students as well as information about the project can be found at www.thefellowship.info/collegeinternship.


CBF’s Collegiate Congregational Internshipsby Wanda Kidd, CBFNC College Ministry Coordinator

Basics for Collegiate Congregational InternshipsCBF provides for the Collegiate Congregation Internship:

• $600 of the $1,200 stipend that the student is paid during the internship• Orientation and training for the interns at Wingate University in May• Support and encouragement for the interns during the summer• A debriefing at the end of the internship in Clayton, GA• Support and feedback for the participating churches

Churches that apply to participate in CCI:• Need to have some affiliation or affinity for CBF/CBFNC• Understand that each church can only have one CCI intern this summer• Must commit to providing a hospitable environment for a young adult to

explore, grow and learn about ministry in a local church• Provide housing and food for the student for the 10-week full-time internship• Cover expenses and travel funds for the ministry that the intern is required

to do as part of the church’s ministry over the 10 weeks• Provide a background check for the intern• May find your own

intern for your congregation, but the student will still need to apply and fulfill the student requirement.

A Student Applying:• Needs to have completed their freshman year of college and be at least

18 years of age and enrolled in college or divinity school.• Is exploring a call to live out their faith in a congregation setting, but not

necessarily headed to a full-time call to ministry• Must be able to attend orientation at Wingate University May 19-23, 2013

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is delighted to be able to continue the CCI project, and we look forward to working with your church and students to help create a culture of community and faith development between young adults and our churches. The opportunity for students to explore and experience ministry opportunities in a congregational setting is a valuable and important venture.

Join CBF/CBFNC on this journey.

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One of my favorite heroines in the Bible was Dorcas (Tabitha). While we don’t know very much about Dorcas, we are told in Acts 9 that she was “devoted to good works and acts of charity.” When Dorcas died and Peter was called to be with them, he found the widows and women to whom she had ministered weeping and showing him the clothing and other items she had provided for them. Even after her death, they gave testimony to her ministry and the ways she had touched them. Dorcas used her unique giftedness to serve others. She anticipated needs and quietly prepared to meet them so that she would be ready. I picture her being a truly missional woman — going about her daily work while keeping her eyes open for those in need, gathering or creating items to provide clothing or other essentials for the people around her.

Acts 9: 42 explains that because of her ministry and the testimony of others, along with her resurrection, “many more people believed in the Lord.” The life and actions of this one woman who allowed herself and her gifts to be used by God caused many more people to believe.

As we have planned the 2013 CBFNC General Assembly, Dorcas has been my inspiration. Our team is striving to use Dorcas’ model of anticipating needs to make our efforts most effective. We believe the following kinds of folks might come to the Assembly, and we are praying and preparing so that when they do, they will experience the presence and power of God.

CBFNC General Assembly - Dorcas Styleby Lisa Rust, 2013 CBFNC General Assembly Planning Team chair and member, FBC Lumberton

Those who have never attended a General Assembly before. They might not even be a member of CBFNC. They might not even be Baptist. Perhaps they are curious and want to see what we are all about. Or maybe they have been brought here by a pastor who is hoping they leave more connected. Perhaps they want to know exactly what a “moderate” is. Maybe they want to understand how Baptists can “partner” with those who aren’t Baptist.

Those who are weary. They are looking for a safe place. They are weary from crisis and turmoil in their churches. They are clergy who feel deeply wounded by those to whom they are trying to serve. Their souls are weary and depleted from seeing multiple needs and not feeling equipped (spiritually/emotionally/financially) to handle them. Perhaps they are clergy looking for a church or a church looking for clergy.

Those members and ministers from churches in financial crisis. They may even be trying to determine which minister to ask to leave because they just can’t make the numbers work. Perhaps they are struggling to maintain campuses and salaries that are overwhelming them. Or perhaps they are looking for a way to engage their congregations in more intentional stewardship.

Those who are students at colleges and divinity schools seeking a connection with someone who “gets them.” They often have a completely different outlook and attitude toward ministry, calling, self-care, etc. and are forward-focused, not wanting to rehash past denominational grievances. Will they be welcomed, encouraged, and challenged?

Those looking for inspiration. Things may be going well in their ministry and their churches, but they want to be refreshed and inspired by what they see and hear. They are looking for ideas, resources, and connections to move their ministry to the next level, and they see CBFNC full of possibilities.

Those seeking worship. Many of our attendees are planners of worship. They look forward to attending a General Assembly and experiencing worship as more of a participant and less of a leader. They desire authentic, inspirational worship and music that are fresh and perhaps different from what they experience week to week in their home setting.

Those seeking connection and friendship. Perhaps they are new to North Carolina or have not been fully engaged with CBFNC. Perhaps they are of a different race or culture. Or maybe they are just seeking a safe place to fellowship and converse with folks who share similar needs and experiences.

There are obviously other kinds of people with specific needs who will attend the 2013 General Assembly — the list on this page contains only a few. My hope is that we follow the example of Dorcas and quietly and prayerfully prepare, plan, and share our giftedness through the Assembly so that many needs will be met. And ultimately, as a result of those needs being met, long after the General Assembly is over, many, many more people will praise God and believe in the Lord.


Getting in FRONT of a Problem by Steve Sumerel, Associate Pastor for Adult Learning, First, Greensboro

In the midst of this dilemma, I remembered reading Sara Covin Juengst’s Equipping the Saints (Westminster John Knox Press, 1998) many years earlier. This wonderful book introduced ideas that would prove to be critical in our thinking about long-range Bible-study leadership needs. The thesis of her book is really quite simple: the process of equipping the priesthood of believers to be the vessels of our faith into a new generation is vastly more important than frantically trying to recruit volunteers. Our Sunday School leadership got on board quickly. They agreed with me that we did not need a quick fix, but a sustainable solution. FRONT (Formation and Resourcing of New Teachers) was born.

Arm twisting, cajoling, and various forms of pleading are NOT part of the FRONT game plan. Rather, FRONT provides a means by which people can explore their sense of call, even while they begin an in-depth training process should God ulti-mately lead them to a classroom or some other area of service. Although Juengst’s book provides a detailed nine-month train-ing schedule with lesson plans, we choose to develop our own curriculum and resources. At its core, FRONT is a six-month process with classes that meet for just over an hour once a week. Classes are conducted during the regular Bible study hour on Sunday, and sessions are repeated each Monday evening. This schedule allows current teachers to enroll even as they continue their teaching responsibilities.

The primary textbook is Christianity (Mercer University Press, 2010) by Lopez, Penny, Jonas, and English, four profes-sors in the Religion Department of Campbell University. Areas of study include Old and New Testament, Church History, and Christian Theology. Each section is taught by a dedicated lay leader with particular expertise, including a retired pastor, cur-rent and former professors, and other lay leaders. Following the

presentation of primary and secondary source material, a “teach-ing coach” leads the class in unpacking the learning theories and methodologies that were used in the session.

Other elements of FRONT include the establishment of a resource room dedicated to biblical studies. The room contains the usual Bible commentaries, books, and periodicals as well as a computer to access some trusted websites. In addition, some members of the FRONT team have as their specific mission the canvassing of our congregation, watching for untapped gifts that could benefit from intentional strategies of development. Many teachers serve as mentors and coaches as student teachers become active in the classroom.

The advantages of FRONT are many. Primarily this pro-cess opens up conversation about future service on safe ground. FRONT promises to give people an opportunity to explore, receive coaching, mentoring and the resources that will empower them toward active service. All that is asked of the participants entering FRONT is to take advantage of the program and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Some FRONT graduates go on to become called and equipped teachers, however many others do not. Many active teachers have found renewed energy and spiri-tual resources through the classes and relationships established through FRONT. Through all of these outcomes FRONT is help-ing to lay a foundation of a truly equipped priesthood of believers seeking to serve when and where the Holy Spirit leads.

When I began my position as Minister of Adult Learning at First, Greensboro, a serious issue was waiting at my doorstep. Like many congregations, our Sunday School classes were being taught by dedicated, faithful, but very tired saints many of whom needed a dignified transition to retirement. However, the “bullpen” had been depleted making recruitment of new teachers extremely difficult. An encouraging word was all I was able to offer.

BOLDLY REFRESHyour mind and spirit

Highlights• The Gathering Place- Connect with

ministries and buy global goods• Networks and Mission

Communities- Learn from Baptists who share your ministry interests

• Fellowship and Auxiliary Events- Attend special gatherings hosted by CBF and partner organizations

BOLDLY REFLECTon being the presence of Christ

Highlights• Friday Evening Worship- Participate

in a dynamic and meaningful service• Commissioning Service- Share in

a time of blessing for new CBF �eld personnel and church starters

• Pre-Assembly Prayer Retreat- Rest and pray with fellow ministers and lay leaders

BOLDLY RESPOND to the work of the Fellowship

Highlights• Workshops and Business Sessions-

Explore relevant ministry topics and issues related to the work of CBF

• Leadership Institute- Find your missional identity through the vision, formation and engagement of the Dawnings initiative

• State and Regional CBF meetings- Engage and learn about local ministries

Hear from the new CBF Executive Coordinator during the Friday evening worship and stay for a welcome reception afterwards in The Gathering Place.

General Assembly will be hosted and held at the newly renovated Sheraton Greensboro Hotel. Eat, sleep, and attend all under one roof. Amenities include onsite restaurants, free onsite parking and the adjacent Four Seasons Town Centre shopping mall. It’s never too early to make plans to attend Assembly. Pre-register for free and �nd a step-by-step planning guide at www.thefellowship.info/assembly or use your smartphone to scan this code.

June 26-28 • Greensboro, N.C.


Ministers on the Move Compiled by Jack Causey, Ministerial Resources Coordinator

Our encouragement and support go to the following ministers who have recently moved:

Jeff Carter is now serving as assistant minister of music and technology at First Baptist Church of Valdese.

Marcus McGill is now serving as minister of youth at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Mount Airy.

First Baptist Church of Wilmington has called nathan Tuttle as minister of youth.

Dane Martin has been called to the staff of Cedar Falls Baptist Church as Minister of Youth and Discipleship

First Baptist Church of Clemmons has called Christy Correll-hughes as Minister to Children and Families.

Mark Ford has been called as Pastor of First Baptist Church of Highlands.

When you make a move or know of someone who has changed places of ministry, let us know at [email protected]. For assistance to search committees and ministers seeking vocational discernment, visit our reference and referral page on our website at www.cbfnc.org or call 336-759-3456 or 888-822-1944.

Your gifts to a CBFNC endowment fund can plant seeds of blessing, of hope, and of help. Designate a gift for scholarships, new church starts, or where it is most needed. Contact Jim Hylton at [email protected] or (336) 759-3456 for more information.

It’s not the leaves of fall or the scenic view, It’s not the basketball or the barbecue,

It’s you!

At this year’s CBF National General Assembly in Greensboro, we need volunteers to be the presence of Christ and the face of North Carolina for all in attendance.

In other words, we need you!

For more information about how you can help and to register as a volunteer, please visit www.cbfnc.org/Events/UpcomingEvents/CBFNationalGAVolunteer.aspx.Hospitality

as a Spiritual PracticeAdult Spiritual Formation RetreatApril 19-21, 2013Visit www.cbfnc.org for more details.

College Avenue, Lenoir

First, Asheville

First, Elon

First, Fairmont

First, Graham

First, Kernersville

First, Lumberton

First, Marion

First, Marshville

First, Morehead City

First, North Wilkesboro

First, Rowlands

First, Smithton

First, Taylorsville

Fountain of Life, Raleigh

Greystone, Raleigh

Knightdale, Knightdale

Lafayette, Fayettville

Longview, Raleigh

Primera Iglesia Roca Fuerte, Pittsboro

Snyder Memorial, Fayetteville

St. John’s, Charlotte

Knollwood, Winston-Salem

Temple, Durham

University, Chapel Hill

WFU School of Divinity

Wingate, Wingate

Woodhaven, Apex

Coordinator Visits December 2012 -January 2013

CBFNC ministry coordinators are available to visit your church to speak, preach, teach, consult, lead and minister in ways approporiate to your context. Contact the CBFNC office for more information.

March/April 2013


phone: 336.759.3456 • phone: 888.822.1944 • fax: 336.759.3459 • [email protected] • www.cbfnc.org

The Gatheringof the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina

Larry Hovis ............. Executive Coordinator.................... [email protected]

Ka’thy Gore Chappell ... Leadership Development [email protected]

Rick Jordan ............ Church Resources Coordinator ......... [email protected]

Linda Jones ............ Missions Coordinator ..................... [email protected]

Jim Hylton ............. Business Administration Coordinator ... [email protected]

Jack Causey ............. Ministerial Resources Coordinator ..... [email protected]

Laura Barclay .......... Social Ministries Coordinator .......... [email protected]

Coordinating CouncilDonna Bissette, Winston-Salem, ModeratorRay Ammons, Gastonia, Moderator-ElectSteve Little, Marion, Past ModeratorLisa Rust, Lumberton, RecorderMike Eddinger, Cary, TreasurerTommy Bratton, AshevilleDavid Hailey, RaleighMarion Horton, KnightdaleRick Matthews, Winston-SalemMartha McDowell, LaurinburgDoug Murray, WilsonMike Queen, WilmingtonSusan Taylor, Chapel Hill

Endowment Management BoardScott Hudgins, Winston-SalemJudy LeCroy, LexingtonBill McCullough, YoungsvilleAnissa Nixon, MocksvilleGene Puckett, Raleigh

Faith Formation Ministry CouncilAllen Winters, Wilmington, ChairStella Perrin, Taylorsville, Chair-ElectBeth Cockman-Wood, SanfordBryan Harris, SmithfieldBeth Heffner, Rutherfordton Brian Harrington, LibertyTyler Roach, MorgantonKatie Fam Roscoe, Southern Pines Sophia Steibel, Boiling Springs

Leadership Development Ministry CouncilScott Hovey, Durham, ChairLayne Rogerson, Greenville, Chair-ElectDennis Atwood, Mount OliveEd Beddingfield, FayettevilleSarah Boberg, Red SpringsRendell Hipps, HickoryMatt Johnson, BelhavenShane Nixon, MocksvilleMark Reece, Mount AiryNathan Rice, Southern Pines

Missions Ministry CouncilKent Cranford, Gastonia, ChairElba Benitez, PittsboroEverette Clark, EnkaBlake Dempsey, NashvilleGeorge Fuller, RaleighBrandon Hudson, Winston-SalemAndrea Dellinger Jones, RaleighNate Leonard, KannapolisLinda Winslow, Jamestown

CBF National Council Members from NCDarryl Aaron, Winston-SalemRoger Gilbert, Mount AiryDon Gordon, Winston-SalemChristopher Ingram, Elizabeth CityGlenn Phillips, GoldsboroAlicia Porterfield, WilmingtonBlenda Price Sloniker, Hickory

Financial Report: December 2012 Contributions Undesignated - $137,880 Designated - $219,166

January 2013 Contributions Undesignated - $175,308 Designated - $487,113April 2012 - March 2013 Monthly Undesignated Goal: $128,837

Wanda Kidd ........ College Ministry Coordinator [email protected]

Eddie Hammett ... Church and Clergy Coach [email protected]

Javier Benitez .....Hispanic Ministry Leader Coach [email protected]

Nancy Parks ....... Programs Manager [email protected]

Sarah Mitchell .... Communications Manager [email protected]

Gail McAlister .... Financial Manager [email protected]

Derek Wilhelm .. .. Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Regional CoordinatorsRegion 1 – Western: Gail Coulter .............. [email protected] 2 – Foothills: David Smith ............ [email protected] 3 – Triad: Bill Leathers ................ [email protected] 4 – South Central: Drag Kimrey ...... [email protected]

Region 5 – North Central: Tom Jackson ..... [email protected] Region 6 – Capital: Mack Thompson .......... [email protected] 7 – Southeast: Mike Johnson ........ [email protected] 8 – Northeast: Jesse Croom .......... [email protected]

CBFNC College MinistersAshley Mangrum ............ UNC Chapel Hill ............... [email protected] Lawrimore .......... Western Carolina ............. [email protected] Powers ........... East Carolina....................... [email protected]

Jeanne Cross ................ Duke University .................... [email protected] Towles ................. Wake Forest ........................ [email protected]

2013 Mission Madness a weekend retreat for youth groups interested in mission service, worship, fellowship, and fun!

April 12-14, 2013, in Chesapeake, VA

Visit www.cbfnc.org for details!

CBF Global Missions Field Personnel Off-Field Assignments in Our Area Keith holmes and Mary Van Rheenen

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Upcoming Events ~ March/April Edition

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Youth Choir FestivalMarch 1-2, 2013 First Baptist Church, Greensboro

New Ministers LuncheonMarch 4, 2013 CBFNC offices, Winston-Salem

Building Blocks of Christian Coaching (501 Class)March 8-9, 2013CBFNC offices, Winston-Salem

2013 CBFNC General AssemblyMarch 15-16, 2013First Baptist Church, Lumberton

Mission Madness (Youth Retreat)April 12-14, 2013Chesapeake, VA

Adult Spirituality RetreatApril 19-21, 2013Christmount in Black Mountain

Establishing a Dynamic Coaching Relationship (502 Class)May 20-21, 2013CBFNC offices, Winston-Salem

CBF National General AssemblyJune 26-28 2013Greensboro

OASIS 2013July 15-17, 2013Campbell University

2013 Elevating Preaching ConferenceSeptember 23, 2013Wake Forest University, Winson-Salem

2014 Impacting TomorrowMay 16-17, 2014Oakmont Baptist Church, Greenville

CBFNC March/April 2013 Newsletter

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