Bringing Baptists of North Carolina Together for Christ-Centered Ministry For more than two decades, that has been our mission ... and our passion. Last year when we celebrated our 20th Anniversary and dared to dream about the next twenty years, we asked the question, “Why?” Why do we bring folks together for Christ-Centered Ministry? The answer that came out of a process of collective discernment led to three overarching commitments: Transformation • Engagement • Community We bring people together to form a community that engages our world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in order to transform it into the Kingdom of God. This brochure describes many of the ways we sought to live out these commitments by “Transforming … together” during our 2014-2015 fiscal year. Thank you for your partnership in making them a reality – through your prayers, your involvement, and your financial support. As you form your church budget for next year, we prayerfully and humbly ask that you consider increasing your gifts to CBFNC. We pledge to be good stewards of God’s resources and your trust. Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina CBFNC u 8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 205 u Winston-Salem, NC 27106 u (336) 759-3456 u www.cbfnc.org 2014-2015 annual report
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Bringing Baptists of North Carolina Together for Christ-Centered Ministry
For more than two decades, that has been our mission ... and our passion. Last year when we celebrated our 20th Anniversary and dared to dream about the next twenty years, we asked the question, “Why?” Why do we bring folks together for Christ-Centered Ministry? The answer that came out of a process of collective discernment led to three overarching commitments:
Transformation•Engagement•Community
We bring people together to form a community that engages our world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in order to transform it into the Kingdom of God.
This brochure describes many of the ways we sought to live out these commitments by “Transforming … together” during our 2014-2015 fiscal year. Thank you for your partnership in making them a reality – through your prayers, your involvement, and your financial support.
As you form your church budget for next year, we prayerfully and humbly ask that you consider increasing your gifts to CBFNC. We pledge to be good stewards of God’s resources and your trust.
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina
CBFNC u 8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 205 u Winston-Salem, NC 27106 u (336) 759-3456 u www.cbfnc.org
2014-2015
annual report
CBFNC is Transforming Leaders
115 ministers received assistance in searching for ministry placement from the CBFNC Ministerial Transitions Team
$38 8,495 in scholarships to 4 NC Divinity schools plus 4 other schools outside NC where 31 CBFNC scholars attend
28 persons have been certified as CBFNC coaches to help leaders and congregations in their day-to-day challenges
150+ persons participated in the Elevating Preaching Conference to help preachers improve this important part of ministry
18 churches participated in 2 training events for deacons
90 leaders from 82 different churches participated in Children’s and Youth Ministry Summits networking, resource sharing, mutual support
93 workshops offered at the 2015 CBFNC General Assembly presenters included divinity students, professors, laity, missionaries, and ministers
20 0+ Peer Learning Group members learn from one another and provide encouragement and support
26 Churches responded to our challenge to issue “Invitations to Call” encouraging persons to consider God’s call in their lives
“Meeting with us twice, CBFNC gave us
pointers regarding the process itself and
shared insights into some of the candi-
dates we were considering, but never tried
to influence nor interfere in our decision
making process. Our committee will ever
be grateful to CBFNC for their assistance in
our church calling a pastor who we believe
is God’s selection for our congregation”
J.C. Boone, pastor search committee chair
CBFNC is Transforming Churches
617 youth from 41 different churches participated in CBFNC retreats to encourage faith formation in a fun environment
332 children and youth from 27 different churches participated in CBFNC choir festivals
73 churches received assistance in minister search
14 congregations have experienced congregational coaching helping them cultivate new vision, develop plans, and manage changes
CBFNC is TransformingExpressions of Mercy and Justice
62 participants from various organizations attended screenings of “Through the Door,” a documentary about prison ministry produced by Baptist Center for Ethics
3 churches have piloted “The Body of Christ,” a racial reconciliation curriculum developed by a racially diverse team of CBFNC church leaders. Download a copy at www.cbfnc.org/RR.
The Body of ChristA Racial Reconciliation Curriculum
COOPERATIVE BAPTIST
fellowshipOF NORTH CAROLINA
A Biblically Based Curriculum by the Racial Reconciliation Ministry Team
“Our PLG is a place to acknowledge
that we are all ministers called to
a task that requires community and
fellowship. We are not called to do
this alone, but together.”
CaitlinJonesEstes,peer learning group participant
CBFNC is Transforming College Students
7 NC college campuses have CBFNC-related campus ministries Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Asheville, UNC Greensboro, Western Carolina University, and Duke University
3 historically Baptist colleges have CBFNC campus ministry interns Meredith College, Wingate University, and Gardner-Webb University
$1 0,000+ raised by student groups to place students in summer mission positions
12 0+ students attended the CBFNC Collegiate Mid-Winter Retreat including students affiliated with CBFNC campus ministries, local congregations, and all 7 historically Baptist colleges
23 countries represented at the International Student Retreat at Camp Caswell Partnering with NC Baptist International groups and WMU
“Churches in the Greenville area are
grateful for the partnership with CBFNC
that supports the work of Lawrence
Powers, CBFNC campus minister at
East Carolina University, along with
Erica Christensen, the CBFNC Collegiate
Ministries Intern. CBFNC’s collaborative
investment in collegiate ministry
is laying a spiritual foundation of
faithfulness and love for students
during these important years of their
educational journey in which we are
excited to participate.”
Greg Rogers, pastor of Oakmont, Greenville
CBFNC is Transforming Missions
258 children from 37 different churches participated in Children’s Mission Days stories from missionaries and hands-on activities centered on the theme: Keep on Working for the Good of All
9 Congregations received Local Mission Engagement Grants for projects to alleviate hunger, outreach to children, minister with Internationals, and more.
14 New Churches received financial and other support, 5 more planned for 2015 These efforts are among our best evangelistic iniatives.
17 churches comprise the CBFNC Hispanic Network, Companerismo Cristiano Emmanuel start new congregations each year; organize retreats for men, women, youth and children; and call out and train vocational church leaders.
5 NC-based CBF Global Missions personnel · LaCount and Anna Anderson in northeast NC · Cecelia Beck in Shelby · Marc and Kim Wyatt in Research Triangle
“What a blessing it was when
we received word that we had
received the CBFNC Local Mission
Engagement Grant. I know that
God brought his people just in
time to help with this ministry.
Our Christian Women Job Corps
life skills classes include
parenting, budgeting, nutrition,
self-esteem, computer skills, and
career readiness. Thank you CBF
of NC for providing this grant
which helps these participants
as we provide a hand-up as
well as Christian love and
encouragement to our neighbors.”
Pat Byrd, First Baptist Church Ahoskie, NC
It takes financial resources to bring about transformation CBFNC is grateful for your financial gifts. CBF of North Carolina, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and does not receive operational support from any denominational group, including CBF Global. As a result, CBFNC relies solely on your financial support.
319 churches gave last year to CBFNC causes 241 individuals gave last year to CBFNC causes
$1,366,723 was given last year for the CBFNC ministry budget
CBFNC believes God’s mission is best done in collaboration, not competition, with other ministries
$1,415,370 was given last year through CBFNC to our 28 partners in ministry
$1,132,958 was given to CBF National through CBFNC as undesignated gifts
$730,608 was given to CBF Global Missions by CBFNC churches
EndowmentFundsareanothermeans of financing transformational ministry
$1 0,00 0 awarded in LolleyFund scholarships including Ardmore Baptist’s scholarship
CBFNC needs your financial supportPlease consider making a gift or increasing the amount of your gift as a sign of your support for CBFNC transformational ministries. How to give? Your church budget is a good start, and accounts for the vast majority of funds received. However, church giving to CBFNC is declining. Your congregation’s support is needed now more than ever! If you have questions, many answers can be found online at www.cbfnc.org/financialreports or you may give us a call at (336) 759-3456.
