Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina’s 2016 Gathering
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina’s 2016 Gathering
beloved community:
clarifying identity and covenant
March 18, 2016
Hayes Barton, Raleigh
“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Col. 3:12-14 NRSV
Wake Divinity’s commitment to fostering community through dialogue has expanded my understanding of what it means to be Christian in a pluralistic society. I have found a safe place to ask questions and explore meaning as I pursue my vocational calling.
Corinne Causby (MDiv ‘17) Vestal Scholar
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Ed Beddingfield, Pastor
Memorial Baptist Church joins CBF of North Carolina as together we celebrate and live out our
schedule
8:45 am – 9:30 am Registration
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fellowship Reception: coffee and connections (Exhibit Hall)
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Opening Session: Celebrating Our Beloved Community (Sanctuary)
11:15 am – 12:15 pm Workshop 1
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch (Gym) and Exhibit Hall Fellowship
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Workshop 2
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Workshop 3
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Ministry Celebration and CBFNC Reports (Sanctuary)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner (Gym)
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm Worship (Sanctuary)
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fellowship Reception (Exhibit Hall)
the gathering at a glance
coffee and connections opening session workshop 1 lunch workshop 2 workshop 3 reports dinner
worship reception
things to know
{First and foremost, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina would like to express our deepest thanks to the entire church staff and congregation of Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh, for hosting the 2016 CBFNC Gathering.
Beloved: Be Loved exhibit in Room 101: CBFNC shares the stories of our beloved community through a creative exhibit of unity and reconciliation. The stories and images are real. Before leaving, share your own story of unity and reconciliation via video, write a prayer and place it on the Wall of Reconciliation, or collaborate one-on-one with our reconciliation ministry team. We are made in the Image of Christ, we pray for all to Be Loved. Compiled by Daynette Snead, Community Outreach Pastor, First Chin, New Bern, and member of CBFNC Racial Reconciliation Team, and Linda Jones, CBFNC Missions Coordinator.
Children’s Assembly for infants - 5th graders: Registration and drop off will begin at 9:30am on the ground floor. Bring a bag lunch and/or tickets for meals. Grade-school children should be picked up by 6:45pm. Younger children should be picked up immediately following worship.
Coffee: Kinfolk Coffee Cart, a project of QC Family Tree, is a mobile coffee service that is managed and operated by the youth and young adults of Enderly Park in partnership wtih QC Family Tree. Stop by for a hot cup during the Gathering and see the community in action. The coffee is free for everyone! Donations accepted.
Fellowship Reception: Join us in the Exhibit Hall at 9-10am and again at 9-10pm.
Give to CBFNC online: www.cbfnc.org/give.
Internet Access: password for wifi at Hayes Barton is faithhopelove.
Living Water Cafe: Complimentary refreshments are located in the Exhibit Hall.
Meals: A limited number of meal tickets will be sold at registration.
Lunch: Located in the gym. $9 includes a drink.
Chick-fil-a: Chicken sandwich, chips, cookie
Honey Baked Ham: Ham Croissant, chips, brownie, and a pickle; Mediterranean Flatbread, chips, brownie, pickle (Vegetarian)
Café Carolina: Chicken Salad Croissant, pretzels, cookie; Roast Beef and Provolone, pretzels, cookie; Café Carolina Salad with mixed greens, mandarin oranges, strawberries, dried cranberries, raisins, pineapple, pecans, and gorgonzola cheese with poppy seed dressing (Vegetarian and Gluten Free); Chicken Fiesta Salad with mixed greens, chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, green onions, tortilla strips, zesty ranch dressing
Dinner: Located in the gym. $10 and includes your choice of: Grilled chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper; Grilled chicken breast with a blackberry peach glaze; or Grilled chicken breast with a parmesan alfredo and country ham sauce. Sides for each dish will be rosemary ranch roasted new potatoes, grilled whole green beans with roasted red and yellow peppers, toasted parmesan french bread. The vegetarian option will be grilled vegetables with a balsamic glaze over angel hair pasta. Dessert will be homemade campfire cobblers.
Tribute to Jack Causey: Jack Causey will be retiring from his role as CBFNC Ministerial Transitions Coordinator at the end of March. Join us for a time of fellowship in the Exhibit Hall from 9-10am, where we will honor Jack and his wife, Mary Lib. As you see the Causeys throughout today’s Gathering, be sure to speak to them and express your appreciation for Jack’s ministry.
Welcome House Tour: Come see the temporary housing initiative for newly arrived refugees. It is a partnership between CBFNC and the refugee resettlement agency, USCRI. To tour the Welcome House Raleigh, meet in the lobby outside the gym at 11:15am (tour during workshop session one) or at 2:15pm (tour during workshop session two). Transportation is by shuttle or pick up a map to drive yourself.
Join us for our opening session as the beloved community called the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina kicks off the day by worshiping and sharing our stories together. If you’ve ever wondered what CBFNC really looks like, then get ready to see the faces and hear the voices of our community from all over the state. The 2016 Gathering needs your presence as we start our day together!
Opening Session
Celebrating Our Beloved Community
Welcome...................................................
Gathering Overview
Greeting and Prayer
Doug Murray, CBFNC Moderator-elect
Kathy Driver, 2016 Gathering Chair
David Hailey, Pastor, Hayes Barton Baptist Chuch
Snapshots of Our Beloved Community
Framing Our Community – Larry Hovis, Pfafftown
Hymn No. 383, We Are God’s People (v. 1) – led by Anita Thompson, Ahoskie
Seth Hix, Winston-Salem
James Garrison, Asheville
Charlotte Cook Smith, Winston-Salem
David Brooks, Edenton
Hymn No. 383 – We Are God’s People (v. 2)
Lydia Hoyle, Buies Creek
Paul Anderson, Raleigh
Amy Starr Russell, Henderson
John Tayloe, Aulander
Daniel Sostaita, King
Hymn No. 383 – We Are God’s People (v. 3)
Mark Mofield and Dietra Arrington-Cates, Durham
Carol Polk, Winston-Salem
Lawrence Powers, Greenville
Doug Hammack, Raleigh
Amy McClure, Winston-Salem
Hymn No. 383 – We Are God’s People (v. 4)
Don Gordon, Winston-Salem
Responsive Prayer of Identity, Community and Mission
God, you are our Creator
Jesus, you are our Lord Spirit, you are in our midst.
We bow before You, Three in One.
We praise you for calling us together, we believer-priests, we free churches, we Baptists.
We praise you for calling us to go into the world, to share Christ’s love, to make disciples, to do justice and mercy.
You call us into community that unites our churches in your name.
You call each of us for the sake of your mission, not our maintenance.
You call us to collaborate as partners pursuing a common mission.
You call forth leaders who serve your churches, men and women, young and old, all ordained by baptism for your mission.
Help us to be flexible to respond quickly to new needs and opportunities. Transform our spiritual selves with the time-honored disciplines of prayer. Educate and disciple us throughout our lives, through all your teachers, from teachers in our church nurseries to professors in our theological schools.
So that we may be fully equipped for your kingdom mission, So that we may bring Baptists in North Carolina together, So that your kingdom will come, and your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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workshops - session one
Baptist Identity
A New Vision for Mission Rm C-101
Ryan Clark, Church Engagement Manager, CBF Global, Decatur, GA; Sam Harrell, Associate Coordinator of Global Missions, CBF Global, Decatur, GA
Gain an insider’s look at CBF Missions Council’s strategic planning process to discern a vision for our mission future. We will focus this conversation around building a sustainable-funding model in this new missionary situation.
Community of Freedom: Baptist Identity in Action Rm 204
Bruce Gourley, Executive Director, Baptist History and Heritage Society, Macon, GA
Baptists’ historical understanding of community is anchored in freedom and principles. What does it mean in a fear-filled 21st century for Baptists to be a people committed to freedom?
Bible Study
Modeling Divine-Human Relationships Rm C-204
Cal Robertson, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Gardner-Webb University Divinity School, Boiling Springs
Beginning with Jeremiah 18:1-12, we will consider how the image of the potter and the clay models a divine-human relationship, with an interactive exercise included.
Congregational Leadership
Building a Church while Rebuilding Church Rm FLC - 205
Shane Nixon, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Mocksville
First, Mocksville, was like most any county seat church with declining attendance and giving. The church is now thriving in new space and learning to live into its new call. Hear more about this transformation.
Leadership: Moving from Frustration to Focus and Fulfillment Rm C-104
Eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach, CBFNC
Leaders are overwhelmed with information, tasks, and ministry expectations. Many are frustrated and drifting. Let’s review five practical ways proven to move leaders to recover focus and fulfillment in ministry as clergy and laity.
When it Comes to Congregational Vision, May You Be With the Source Rm FLC-201
George Bullard, Strategic Leadership Coach, The Columbia Partnership, Columbia, SC
Every congregation needs to be captivated by God’s vision. What is vision and how do we get it? Receive copy of 101 Congregational Vision Insights
Working with Words Rm C-206
Dan Day, Pastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Raleigh
In a video culture, preachers are still obliged to work with words. How might we do it better?
Hospitality and Evangelism
Hospitality: The Gift that Goes Both Ways Rm 206
Mary Ann Sibley, Owner, EmA Consulting; Xtend Volunteers, Raleigh
Many times, churches take the roles of greeting, parking, and ushering for granted. Learn how God uses these ministries to reach people far from God ... but to also inspire, grow, and develop the very volunteers serving.
Individual Interests
The Practice of Fixed-Hour Prayer Rm C-205
Derek Hogan, Assistant Dean, Campbell University Divinity School, Buies Creek
This workshop will introduce the basic history and practice of fixed-hour prayer variously referred to as the liturgy of the hours, the divine hours, or the daily office.
Local Church
10 Most Asked Administrative Questions from Small Churches Rm 207
Jim Hylton, Business Administration Coordinator, CBFNC
Many questions from small churches are addressed by the Business Administration Coordinator at the CBFNC office. We will discuss the 10 most frequently asked questions and attempt to answer them.
New Consecration Sunday: An Effective Way to Develop Disciples and Fund your Church’s Ministries Rm 111
Larry Hovis, Executive Coordinator, CBFNC; Mark Mofield, Pastor, and Bruce Knott, Stewardship Leader, Temple Baptist Church, Durham
New Consecration Sunday is an annual stewardship program that has been used in thousands of congregations and teaches stewardship from a biblical perspective. Learn about the program and its recent success at Temple, Durham.
Mars Hill University, a premier private university rooted in the Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth.
www.mhu.edu
Online Video Streaming and Archive Broadcast booth in the Sanctuary balcony
Danny Musten, Broadcast Director, Hayes Barton, Raleigh; Brandon McLamb, Broadcast Assistant, Hayes Barton, Raleigh
Learn how to provide worship service content online, live and for free! Open your virtual Sanctuary doors to people around the world. (limit: 25 persons)
Teaching for Transformation Rm 106
Rick Jordan, Church Resources Coordinator, CBFNC
Maybe we should kill Sunday School. Or, maybe we could transform it into a meaningful, relevant experience. A workshop for those who teach in small groups or Wednesday night Bible studies or retreats.
Missions
Business as Mission: Job Creation Strategies and Economic Development in Chronically Poor Communities Rm 25
Ben Newell, Coordinator, Business as Mission, San Antonio, TX
We offer resources that provide churches and communities hope by helping to start and/or grow Kingdom businesses in the poorest places in America.
Educators in Missions Rm 100
Robert Lamb, Executive Director, Fellowship of Baptist Educators, Shelby
A discussion of opportunities of ways for educators to be involved in missions around the world.
English Language Missions in Your Church Rm 122
Glenda Reece, International Ministry Team Leader, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Raleigh
Providing ESL training/ministries to internationals opens the relationship door for changing hearts. This session contains highlights on ESL/Bible classes.
Faith Positive in a Negative World: Marketplace Ministry Rm 29
Joey Faucette, Lead Servant, Faith Positive, Danville, VA
Learn how to disciple Christian business professionals to increase their faith with greater joy at work so they love God and others more.
Rethinking Local Missions Rm 200
Dorothy Clark, Student, Duke University Divinity School, Durham
Does missions differ from outreach? How is your church advocating for local missions?
Tour of Welcome House Raleigh Refugee Reception Home (during Sessions 1 and 2) Meet in lobby outside gym
Marc and Kim Wyatt, CBF Global Missions Field Personnel, Research Triangle
Come see the temporary housing initiative for newly arrived refugees. It is a partnership between CBFNC and the refugee resettlement agency USCRI. Shuttle transportation is available.
Social Justice
See page 9 for information about sharing your Beloved: Be Loved stories.
De-Criminalizing Homelessness: Representing the Underserved Rm 11
Christopher Allen, Attorney, Raleigh
Explore homelessness and especially the myriad legal issues faced by chronically homeless people. Discover the efforts by the Raleigh Rescue Mission to address these legal issues, thereby restoring dignity and hope for the unemployed.
Engaging Your Church For Diversity & Inclusion Rm FLC-204
Daynette Snead, Community Outreach Pastor, First Chin Baptist Church, New Bern
Discover a fresh, new approach to create and plan for ethnic, gender, and generational diversity and inclusion within your Body of Christ.
Finding Community Through Food Rm 123
Maggie Kane, Executive Director, A Place at the Table, Raleigh
What do we all have in common? We eat and we desire to be in community. A Place at the Table provides community and healthy food for all, regardless of means.
Savoring Places; Saving Graces: Worship and Ecology Rm 30
Jill Crainshaw, Blackburn Professor of Worship and Liturgical Theology, Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Winston-Salem
Explore intersections between sustainability and congregational worship. Participants will gain resources for planning worship that integrates elements of sustainability, creation care, and ecology.
God is doing a great work in Central Appalachia through the hands and feet of more than 16,000 volunteers from across the nation. Appalachia Service Project volunteers represent more than 15 separate denominations and religions who serve in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia every year to make the homes of families who are in need of critical home repair warmer, safer and drier.
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair in Central Appalachia. Our vision is to see substandard housing in Central Appalachia eradicated and everyone who comes in contact with ASP transformed.
To learn more about ASP’s year-round service opportunities, visit us at www.ASPhome.org or call our Volunteer Department (800) 289-4254.
“Almost 17,000 volunteers from across the nation, representing several different denominations, come to Central Appalachia every year to make the homes of lowincome families warmer, safer and drier. Being Baptists who understand the need for ecumenical cooperation in missions, CBF churches will find ASP the perfect place to join the greater body of Christ as we minister to those in dire need.”
– Walter Crouch, President/CEO
workshops - session two
Baptist Identity
Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Beloved Community: Then and Now Rm C-101
Bill Leonard, Dunn Professor of Baptist Studies and Church History, School of Divinity, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem; Rev. Darryl Aaron, Pastor, Providence Baptist Church, Greensboro
A discussion of MLK’s idea and practice of the Beloved Community. What might that mean in today’s church?
Pilgrim Community: Ecumenism, Baptist-Style Rm 25
Steve Harmon, Visiting Associate Prof. of Historical Theology; Gardner-Webb Univ. School of Divinity, Boiling Springs
Drawing on his new book Baptist Identity and the Ecumenical Future, Steve Harmon applies the Baptist vision of a church on pilgrimage toward a community fully under the rule of Christ to the quest for Christian unity
What’s Really Going on in CBFNC Churches? Rm FLC-201
Seth Hix, Wake Forest University Divinity Student and CBFNC Intern
A presentation on his findings from interviews of 91 CBFNC church leaders (clergy and laity). What themes emerged? What ministries energize congregations? What challenges confront our churches? Q & A will follow.
Bible Study
Psalming the Blues Rm C-204
Tony Cartledge, Professor of Old Testament, Campbell University Divinity School, Buies Creek, and Nurturing Faith
The book of Psalms reflects the broad spectrum of human experience. While we celebrate its joyful tunes, we may also resonate with psalmists who sang the blues. Discover what happens at the intersection of pain and praise.
Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors
Emerging Roles and Contexts in Chaplaincy: A Front-Line Panel Reflects (Sessions 2-3) Rm C-205
Mark Jensen, Teaching Professor of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology, WFU School of Divinity, Winston-Salem
A panel of chaplains reflect on emerging challenges and opportunities in chaplaincy ministries
Congregational Leadership
Mission Planning Review Rm FLC - 204
Larry Glover-Wetherington, Director, Consultation Ministries, Durham
Explore new ways to make a minister’s job performance review into a life-giving process focused on the mission/ ministry of the church and her ministers, clarifying mission and covenant in the process.
The Challenge of Pastoral Care Among Hispanics/Latinos Rm 29
Santiago Reales, Associate Pastor for Latino/Hispanic Families, Piney Grove, Mount Airy
Reflect on the challenges pastors and ministers face when providing pastor care into the Hispanic/Latino community. This workshop will be conducted in Spanish.
The Five Essential Practices of Healthy Congregations Rm 30
Christopher Gambill, Director, Center for Congregational Health, Winston Salem
Being a healthy, missional congregation requires more than passion. Research has identified five practices that either support or undermine a church’s ministry.
Hospitality and Evangelism
How do we love our Muslim (and other) neighbors? Rm 204
Chris Towles, Baptist Campus Minister, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem
A collaborative conversation about how we have been and/or would like to be better neighbors to Muslims. As Baptists, we start with a sense of Religious Freedom, but how do we relate to people of other religious traditions?
Starting New Churches Rm 200
Andy Hale, Pastor/Church Starts Specialist, Mosaic, Clayton, and CBF
Have you ever considered that worship, discipleship, community, and ministry could look very different than what you practice and still be considered the church? Some of the most innovative expressions are coming from new church starts.
Why Church Matters (and doesn’t) to Millennials Rm 111
Corinne Causby, Student, Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Winston-Salem
Listen to a panel discussion featuring four millennial ministers/seminary students to discover what matters to millennials.
Individual Interests
How to Have a Family Meeting Before the Crisis Hits Rm FLC-205
George Fuller, Founder and CEO, Silver Compassion, Raleigh
Come learn three models for having family meetings that can help you become current with one another, make plans, and stay ready to manage the transitions of the loved ones we want to support through life and death.
Local Church
5 Ways to Use Social Media Better at Your Church Rm C-206
Brian Foreman, President, b4man Consulting, Raleigh
More and more churches are using social media to connect. Learn 5 ways to focus it well, and 5 pitfalls to avoid at all cost.
The Church’s Response to Mental Illness Rm 206
Ron Glover, Co-Minister of Children and Adults, Minister of Music, Wingate Baptist Church, Wingate
Examine the prevalence of mental illness within congregations and explore ways churches can minister to those affected by this disease.
Missions
A Passport and a Tank of Gas Rm 207
Lee Canipe, Pastor, Mufreesboro Baptist Church, Murfreesboro
Small churches with limited resources can feel international missions partnerships are beyond their reach. Explore how small churches can develop friendships with Christians in other countries, and why it’s important for your small church.
Pivot Rm 106
Ryan Clark, Church Engagement Manager, CBF Global, Decatur, GA
Based on the Normans’ Mission Learning Lab, Pivot is a resource for leaders and groups seeking to learn how to shift their mission theology and practice. Groups are propelled to engagement in their own community.
When Helping Hurts: Equipping the Church to Love The Poor Effectively Rm C-104
Mike Womble, Assoc. Pastor for Spiritual Formation, Missions, and Single Adults, Winter Park Baptist Church, Wilmington; Jeremy Hardy, Executive Director, Vigilant Hope
God’s calling and purpose for individuals extends beyond social status. We will explore ways of equipping churches and individuals to distinguish between crisis and chronic situations, and appropriate ways of responding in love.
Social Justice
See page 9 for information about sharing your Beloved: Be Loved stories.
Understanding Homelessness: What Your Church Needs to Know Rm 11
Hugh Hollowell, Pastor and Director, Love Wins Ministries, Raleigh
A framework for understanding the trauma of homelessness, and how faith communities can best address homelessness and housing vulnerability.
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workshops - session three
Baptist Identity
CBF 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About CBF But Were Afraid to Ask Rm 30
Larry Hovis, Executive Coordinator, CBFNC, Winston Salem
Many people don’t understand CBF beliefs, ministries, finances, or organization. This is an opportunity to hear a basic overview of CBF (NC and Global) as well as ask questions about matters you don’t understand. No question is off limits!
CBFNC Budget Rm 100
Jim Hylton, Business Administration Coordinator, CBFNC, Winston Salem
Do you have questions about the CBF budget? Questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome here.
Bible Study
Freedom in Christ: Paul’s View of Freedom in Galatians Rm 204
Jim McConnell, Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, Boiling Springs
Analyze the concept of Christian freedom as Paul explains it in Galatians. We will also explore the role our freedom plays in Christian discipleship.
Lost Treasure: Resources for Cherishing and Teaching the Old Testament Rm C-104
Barry Jones, Professor of Old Testament, Campbell University Divinity School, Buies Creek
Contemporary society has nearly forgotten the Old Testament, and the church is following closely behind. This workshop surveys recent books that address ways to renew understanding and reading of the Old Testament in the church.
three: 3:30 pm –4:30 pm
The Baptist House at Duke Divinity
Baptist House is a theological and spiritual home for Baptist women and men at Duke Divinity School, anchoring them in their Baptist identity and connecting them with one another and the larger Baptist world. We invite you to learn about the Baptist House of Studies and discover . . .
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• Baptist House Happenings
• Alumni Initiatives and Careers
• Visiting and Involvement Opportunities
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Congregational Leadership
Coaching for Congregations, Clergy & Church Leadership Rm FLC - 204
Larry Glover-Wetherington, Ministry Coach, Transform Your Ministry, Durham
Learn what coaching is and its value for ministry.
Leading with a Progressive Voice Rm 29
Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, North Carolina Council of Churches, Raleigh
Christian vocabulary is foreign to many of those in our communities because the words have been given negative connotations. Explore ways Christians can reclaim the integrity of our vocabulary and offer to a world filled with hurt and fear.
Pastoral Care Suggestions for Laypersons Caring for the Congregation and Staff Rm C-101
Stan Yancey, Pastoral Psychotherapist and Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor, WakeMed Hospital, Raleigh
It is both deeply meaningful and at times stressful providing pastoral care. Sometimes it is a challenge to know what to say or to do. Let’s look at some ways of approaching pastoral care.
What Is Your Church’s Story? Rm 25
DuPre Sanders, Senior Minister, Roxboro Baptist Church, Roxboro
Learn to tell and listen to stories that are important to your church’s history. It is important for congregations to know their stories and be able to communicate them effectively while embodying the stories that are told.
Hospitality and Evangelism
Engage with Understanding Rm 204
Lisa Grissom, Visiting Scholar, World Religions and Global Cultures Center, Buies Creek
Increasingly, the Church is engaging people of other faiths. We need to be able to engage with understanding and insight.
Individual Interests
Faith and Film Rm C-206
Michael Parnell, Senior Pastor, Temple Baptist Church, Raleigh
Learn how to watch secular movies and find spiritual themes in them. There will be clips shown from popular movies to show how spirituality rises out of the movies.
What are Teens Thinking Rm 123
Brian Foreman, President, b4man Consulting, Raleigh
Have you ever wondered what teens wish you knew as parent or adult leader? This workshop will provide some ways to listen and learn.
Local Church
Emerging Paradigm Shifts and the Church Rm 206
Andy Hale, Pastor/Church Starts Specialist, Mosaic Church of Clayton & CBF
The world is continually shifting, adapting, and evolving. These complexities challenge the church to consider who it is and how it effectively engages the larger community.
Rethinking The Church’s Role in Collegiate Ministry Rm 122
Wanda Kidd, College Ministry Coordinator, CBFNC; Heather Folliard, Associate Pastor, HillSong Baptist Church, Chapel Hill
Every church is a college ministry church. That is true whether it is near a residential campus, open to ministry with a community college in its county, or has students in its congregations who need support. Let’s talk about the possibilities.
Sanctuary: Balancing Security and Hospitality Rm 111
Paul Raybon, Associate Pastor, Hominy Baptist Church, Candler
A theological and practical discussion of how we can balance keeping our members and guests safe from harm, and welcoming the stranger.
Strengthening Sunday School Teaching Through Media and Variety Rm 106
Daniel Glaze, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Ahoskie
Using a variety of teaching styles (conversation, media, etc.), Daniel will discuss how he approaches Bible Study to reach people with multiple learning styles.
VBS Reimagined Rm FLC - 205
Allison Benfield, Minister for Children and Their Families, St. John’s Baptist Church, Charlotte
By using the artistic gifts found within our faith community (and the faith community of our VBS partner church, St. Martin’s Episcopal), we have developed our own art-centered VBS as a way of learning about God’s story together.
Campbell University Connecting students to God and to each other through
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Elevating Preaching
Elevating Preaching
October 3, 2016
Campbell University Divinity School
Elevating Preaching 2016 will focus on Empowering Laity for Missional
Living with a theme of “As You Go!” “Therefore, as you go, disciple people in all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 (ISV) For more information (June 2016), visit www.cbfnc.org
Elevating Preaching is a conference that began years ago with a challenge from Walter B. “Buddy” Shurden to “elevate preaching.” CBFNC accepted the challenge and responded with two preaching conferences connected to the annual CBFNC General Assembly. Continuing to seek opportunities to model good preaching and nurture leadership, CBFNC partnered with Campbell Divinity School (2011), Gardner-Webb School of Divinity (2012), Wake Forest School of Divinity (2013) and Duke Baptist House of Studies (2014) to co-sponsor the annual event.
On Monday, October 3, 2016, the Elevating Preaching Conference resumes with Campbell University Divinity School as host and co-sponsor with CBFNC. Walter Brueggemann, who is considered to be one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the last several decades, is the featured preacher/speaker. Joining Brueggemann for the one day conference in Buies Creek are John Kinney who is Dean of the School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA, and Dorisanne Cooper who is the Senior Pastor at Watts Street Baptist Church in Durham.
Missions
Community Development as Mission, At Home and Beyond Rm 200
Mollie Palmer, Director, Together for Hope Arkansas, Helena, AR; Stacy Henderson, TFHAR
Learn more about TFHAR’s work in the Delta and how you can apply the principles of asset-based community development to facilitate healthy missional engagement in your own community and beyond.
Social Justice
See page 9 for information about sharing your Beloved: Be Loved stories.
Church Benevolence: Beyond the Basics Rm FLC-201
Christopher Ingram, Senior Pastor, Yates Baptist Church, Durham
Every congregation is faced with frequent requests for financial care in times of crisis. This workshop will tell stories of various ways congregations are creatively deploying resources for benevolent care in the communities they serve.
Disrupting Homelessness Rm 11
Carolyn McClendon, Assistant Director, Support Circle Program for Homeless Families, Raleigh
What is the significance and potential of Faith-based Support Circles in successfully disrupting homelessness through community and relationship?
Preaching the Peace of the City Rm 207
Mack Dennis, Adjunct Professor of Homiletics, Duke Divinity School, Durham
This presentation traces how pastors participated in the establishment of the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and highlights their leadership through preaching a gospel of reconciliation.
Exhibitors
The Exhibit Hall will be open 9:00am - 7:15pm. It will be closed during worship, and then will reopen for the Fellowship Reception, 9:00-10:00pm.
Schools:
Baptist House of Studies, Duke Divinity School
Campbell University Divinity School
Chowan University
Mars Hill University
McAfee School of Theology
School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University
Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Partners and Friends:
Appalachia Service Project
AmericanChurch Inc
Baptist Children’s Homes
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
Baptist News Global
Baptist History and Heritage Society
Baptist Retirement Homes of NC, Inc.
Baptists Today
Barnabas Partnership
BAM – Business As Mission
BWIM, NC – Baptist Women In Ministry, NC
CBF Young Baptists
Christian Women’s Job Corps of NC
ENC Stop Human Trafficking
Fellowship of Baptist Educators
The Gideons International
Love Wins
Murdock Music Supply & Sanders Church Furnishings
North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry
North Carolina Baptist Men
North Carolina Council of Churches
Resort Area ministries
Silver Compassion
Smyth & Helwys Publishing
Transforming Center
Vigilant Hope
Volunteers for China
WMU NC
Faith Health Division of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Worship
Receiving God’s Presence
Call to Worship David Hailey
Greeting: God has called us.
Response: We are gathered to hear God.
Choral Call to Worship ............................................................................................ Baptist Children’s Homes of NC Choir
Instrumental Praise God of Grace Paul Manz HBBC Brass Ensemble
Congregational Hymn Holy, Holy Holy (#1, Celebrating Grace Hymnal)
Celebrating the Community as a Gift from God
Embracing Community and Prayer Larry Hovis and Doug Murray
Praising God Together
Bond of Love
Words: Otis Skillings Music: SKILLINGS Copyright 1971. Used with permission. CCLI License # 535093.
We are one in the bond of love; We are one in the bond of love. We have joined our spirits with the Spirit of God; We are one in the bond of love.
Being Grateful for God’s Grace
Old Testament Scripture Psalm 133 Scott Hudgins and Pablo Ernesto Hernandez
Responsive Prayer and Assurance of Forgiveness ..........................................................................................Sophia Steibel
Leader: My creation has become corrupted.
Response: Life is full of loneliness and loss.
Leader: Come to me and I will give you rest.
Response: We are afraid. We are not worthy.
Leader: I call you into relationship with me and each other.
Response: Your call is hard. What you are asking is counter to our culture. Can we love you as much as you love us? Can we love them? Can they love us?
Leader: When you love me, you can love them and they will love you.
Response: Can we forgive them? Can we be at peace with them? Can we embrace them?
Leader: You cannot in your own strength, but because my love permeates each of you, you will be bound together in one body.
Response: Your love draws us with unfailing compassion. We love you.
Leader: If you love me, love my sheep.
Response: Because you love us with abundant love, we will love our neighbors as ourselves.
All: Our emotions overflow with gratitude, because you have shown us a new way. You have infused us with your being, therefore we join together to offer ourselves to you and to honor you in the world.
NICAEA
Men’s Quartet
Hearing God’s Word
New Testament Scripture
How Great Thou Art
Colossians 3:1-14
Proclamation Life Together
Responding to God’s Word
Congregational Hymn O Praise the Gracious Power (#357, Celebrating Grace Hymnal)
Elizabeth Styron
Dan Day
MARION
Communion Dan Day, Jerry Chiles, Heather Folliard
Majestic Holy One
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Chancel Choir
Sharing the Story of Campus Gatherings ...........................................................................................................
Wanda Kidd
Through your generosity we can begin funding for Cooperative Baptist Student Fellowship on the campus of NC State University.
Sending Forth
Choral Response Go With Us, Lord (#521, Celebrating Grace Hymnal)
Wanda Kidd
Chancel Choir
Leading Friday Worship David Hailey
Pastor, Hayes Barton, Raleigh
Linda Morgan Director, Baptist Children’s Home of NC Choir
Brass Ensemble Hayes Barton, Raleigh
Larry Dickens Minister of Music, Hayes Barton, Raleigh
Patty Pace
Associate Minister of Music and Pastoral Care, Hayes Barton, Raleigh
Lisa Moxley Pianist, Hayes Barton, Raleigh
Shannon Hall
Associate Pastor of Music and Family Ministries, First, Graham
Larry Hovis Executive Coordinator, CBFNC, Winston-Salem
Doug Murray Pastor, First, Wilson, and CBFNC Moderator-elect
Scott Hudgins Assistant Dean, UNC-G Graduate School, Greensboro
Pablo Ernesto Hernandez Pastor, Primera Iglesia Bautista, Sanford
Sophia Steibel Professor, Christian Ed/Spiritual Formation, Gardner-Webb School of Divinity, Boiling Springs
Men’s Quartet
Carter Benge, Ian Butts, Calvin Carter, Steven Thomason
Elizabeth Styron M.Div. 2017 Candidate, Duke Divinity, Durham
Dan Day Pastor Emeritus, First, Raleigh
Heather Folliard
Associate Pastor, Hillsong, Chapel Hill
Jerry Chiles Coach/Consultant, Greystone, Raleigh
Wanda Kidd Collegiate Engagement Coordinator, CBFNC, Winston-Salem
Chancel Choir
Hayes Barton, Raleigh
Please join us for a fellowship reception in the exhibit hall/gym immediately following this worship service. Parents should pick up their children before attending reception.
Special thanks to the Alex Rodriguez Praise Band for musical offerings during our fellowship reception.
CBFNC Leadership 2015-2016
Though the CBFNC staff plays an important role, the most critical leaders of CBFNC are the elected members of our councils and planning teams. We are all grateful for their willingness to lend their leadership in this way.
coordinating council
Lisa Rust, Lumberton, Moderator
Doug Murray, Wilson, Moderator-Elect
Marion Horton, Knightdale, Recorder
Ray Ammons, Clinton, Past-Moderator
Mike Eddinger, Cary, Treasurer
Barbara Glasgow, Zebulon, Chair
Nancy Baxley, Winston-Salem
Kathy Driver, Raleigh
Heather Folliard, Chapel Hill
Wayne Hill, Wake Forest
Andy Jung, Albemarle
Jeff Mathis, Sylva
Mike Queen, Wilmington
Beth Thompson, Greenville
faith formation ministry council
Scott Thrailkill, Goldsboro, Chair-Elect
Giles Blankenship, Fayetteville
Brian Harrington, Liberty
Susan McConnell, Shelby
Tyler Roach, Morganton
Matt Roberts, Marion
Kay Smith, Hickory
Louisa Monroe Ward, Fayetteville
leadership development ministry council
Shane Nixon, Mocksville, Chair
Kheresa Harmon, Shelby, Chair-Elect
Sarah Boberg, Red Springs
Blake Dempsey, Nashville, Chair
Paula McCosh, Fayetteville, Chair-Elect
Debbie Baughn, Marion
Paul Burgess, Benson
Jerry Chiles, Raleigh
Buddy Corbin, Asheville
Jeanell Cox, Durham
John Daniels, Waynesville
missions ministry council
Greg Burris, Siler City
Kent Cranford, Gastonia
Sara Lamkin, Louisburg
Mason Smith, Elon
Stacey Grimm, Burlington
Mark Reece, Mount Airy
Leah Reed, Rolesville
Christa Warise, Winston-Salem
Mike Womble, Wilmington
Marc and Kim Wyatt, Raleigh, Ex-Officio
endowment management board
Andrew Barnhill, Wilmington
Ron Cava, Henderson
Austin Connors, Raleigh
Larry Hovis, Executive Coordinator
Scott Hudgins, Winston-Salem
Norman Jameson, Winston-Salem
cbfnc staff
Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Leadership Development Coordinator
Rick Jordan, Church Resources Coordinator
Linda Jones, Missions Coordinator
Jim Hylton, Business Administration Coordinator
Jack Causey, Ministerial Transitions Coordinator
Chair: Kathy Driver
Wanda Kidd, Collegiate Engagement Coordinator
Eddie Hammett, Church and Clergy Coach
Javier Benitez, Hispanic Ministry Leader Coach
Rebekah Ayers, Programs Manager
Sarah Mitchell, Communications Manager
Gail McAlister, Financial Manager
2016 gathering planning team
Worship: Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Heather Folliard, Shannon Hall, Larry Dickens, Jerry Chiles, Patty Pace, Dan Day, Danny Musten
Outreach: David Hailey, Ron Cava, Randy Carter, Tom Jackson, Todd Higginson, Tom Jackson
Marketing/Publicity: Jim Hylton, Sarah Mitchell, Trey Davis, Ron Cava
Workshops: Rick Jordan, JoAnn Stancil, Brent Rector, Keith Vaughn, Tyler Ward, Kristen Muse, Brian Lockamy
Local Arrangements: Rebekah Ayers, Debra Barrier, Scott Arbutina, Lisa Anthony
Children’s Assembly: Cindy Tuttle, Sarah Mears
Opening Session: Amy McClure, Kelly Belcher, Don Gordon, Lee Canipe, Larry Hovis, Kathy Driver
Exhibits: Linda Jones
June 20-24, 2016
Sheraton Hotel and Koury Convention Center Greensboro, North Carolina
25 years ago, Christ’s love compelled us to form together as the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
At the 2016 General Assembly, we will kick off this anniversary by celebrating the stories of our shared heritage and our shared future.
