No matter where you are, the size of your church, or the context of your congregation, volunteers are the lifeblood of any ministry. Without them programs fail, ministries struggle, and quality suffers. Any church that fails to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers is going to face struggles in making their ministry a…
The webinar, led by Rafael Hernandez, will explain briefly some principles from the Book of Ruth (Ruth as an immigrant from Moab) that we should be aware when we are serving in NC a very diverse immigrant community. We will emphasize the concrete practice of justice, mercy, respect, and tolerance as paradigms that we see…
Since the beginning of the Christian era, believers have used the term “darkness” to mean absence of good and absence of God. What does a faithful believer do when they suffer and cannot find God’s presence? This webinar, led by Layne Wallace, details a life story, the feeling of God’s absence, and describes a way…
Many churches in America have seen a precipitous decline in attendance over the past 30 years. In more recent years, the 18-35 demographic has been waning in attendance, more than any other group in church membership and attendance. This webinar, led by LaMont Johnson, presents practical strategies and tools in engaging the Young Adults, who…
Congregations typically grow and develop in similar ways, but at different speeds. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted this cycle for many congregations. This webinar, led by Chris Gambill, will help you identify where your congregation is in its life cycle, and share some ways to set your congregation on a trajectory for thriving.
When someone walks into a new church, the children’s area is usually distinguished by things like colorful halls, exciting signage, or child-like decorations. And certainly, a lot of children’s ministry happens in the colorful halls. But how does children’s ministry expand beyond the colorful halls and into other areas of the church? How does children’s…
CBFNC partners with CBF Disaster Response to equip Christians and churches to serve communities affected by disaster. Effective response during a time of crisis is vital and it begins with readiness. And being there when disasters strike is just one of the ways we can embrace vulnerable neighbors with the love of Christ. This webinar…
Many aspects of church life have changed in recent years, but certain elements remain crucial to effective governance. For example, an important role within a congregation is a personnel committee or team that supports, oversees, and evaluates individuals professionally engaged by the church. In an effort to assist your church’s personnel committee in 2022, consider…
Unfortunately, North Carolina has continued to rank as one of the states with high rates of food insecurity. Add to that a pandemic, and hunger has become a critical issue. In this webinar, Mike Darrow, executive director of Feeding the Carolinas, will share the work of the food banks in the state as they work…
This study provided by CBF Global, invites you to ask where the Holy Spirit is calling you to participate in the mission of the triune God in the world today. By exploring the biblical commitments and urgent contexts of CBF’s Mission Distinctives, you will discover a compelling case to place your gifts in service of…