These are sample orders of worship various CBFNC partner congregations used in their ordination worship services. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in worship, ordination, and women in ministry. Documents: Daynette Snead was ordained May 15, 2016 at First Baptist, New Bern, NC. Ordination Service Maegan Smith was ordained on April 14,…
These are sample policies and procedures various CBFNC partner congregations use for funerals. Documents: Funeral Policies and Procedures Sample 1 Funeral Policies and Procedures Sample 2 Funeral Policies and Procedures Sample 3 Document: A Guide to Preparing for Funerals
This set of three Bible studies, written by Daniel Carro and provided by the Mid-Atlantic CBF, are designed to help perplexed churches to cope with the demands of the day regarding welcoming the stranger. Document: Welcoming Stranger Bible Studies
2016 Small Church conference April 19, 2016 Mount Piscah Baptist Church, Fayetteville This article, by Mickie & Rob Norman, co-pastors of North Brunswick Fellowship Church in Leland, addresses the considerations of bi-vocational ministry and provides steps to consider for both ministers and churches moving toward this type of ministry. This resource is particularly helpful for…
This handout, prepared by Lisa Grissom, presents the basics of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Mormonism. Understanding these basics helps us better engage with those of other faiths. Document: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship 2016 General Assembly – World Religions Workshop
Presenter: Larry Glover-Wetherington 2016 Gathering March 18, 2016 Hayes Barton, Raleigh This PowerPoint prepared by Larry Glover-Wetherington with Transform Your Ministry outlines the value of coaching for ministers. Document: The Value of Coaching for the Minister.pdf
Presenter: DuPre Sanders, Senior Minister, Roxboro Baptist Church This document, prepared by DuPre Sanders, senior minister of Roxboro Baptist, provides the steps a congregation can take to collect stories from church members and how to communicate these stories effectively. 2016 Gathering March 18, 2016 Hayes Barton, Raleigh Document: Storytelling Workshop
These documents, from CBFNC partner congregations, provide an example of church protection policies to ensure the safety of children and youth while participating in church activities. This resource is particularly helpful for persons interested in Administration, Legal, and Personnel issues. Document: Working With Minors Policy: Oakmont Protection Policy for Minors and Workers
This Powerpoint, prepared by Melissa Hughes, gives guidelines and tips for recruting volunteers for children’s and youth ministries. Document: Children’s Ministry Volunteers
When choosing a curriculum for small groups or Sunday school classes there are many things to consider. Allison Benfield put together this list of questions to ask as you research all your curriculum options. While written specifically with children’s ministry in mind these considerations are helpful regardless of age-group or context. Document: Curriculum Considerations