CBFNC Coaching
This brochure will answer questions about coaching for clergy and congregational leaders and explain how coaching might be beneficial for congregations as a whole. Document: Coaching Brochure
Children’s Sermons for Advent – Transfiguration, Year A
These children’s sermons, written by Bob Bailey, can be used and adapted for worship services during Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Transfiguration Sunday. Document: Advent – Transfiguration Year A
Maternity/Parental Leave Policies
We are grateful to Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM) for providing these resources for us to share. Click here to learn more about parental leave and to view samples of parental leave policies from various churches and organizations.
Spiritual Caregiving: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
What is spiritual care and why is it important? This PowerPoint is for clergy and laity who visit the homebound, sick, hospitalized, etc. on behalf of the church and the larger Christian community. It also explores the different settings in which spiritual caregiving can occur and gives detailed, practical suggestions for how to give effective…
Ordination Council Guidelines
This document, written by Dave Stratton, outlines the process for an ordination council Baptist churches may modify to suit their needs. It is designed to be a practical guide for the members of an ordination council. Document: Guidelines for a Baptist Ordination Council
Guide for Talking to a Child About the Decision to Follow Jesus
This guide, written by Shirley Womble, walks adults through the important parts of having a conversation with a child about what it means to follow Christ. Document: Encouraging Faith Formation for the Children in Your Life
Permission Forms for Church Activities
These are sample forms used by various CBFNC partner congregations and organizations for children and youth participating in the ministry and events of their church. Documents: Medical Form – First Baptist of Mount Olive Photo Permission Form – Mountain Grove of Hickory Preschool & Children – Snyder Memorial Release Form Used by Passport Camps
Introduction to the Liturgical Year
This PowerPoint, prepared by Wendy Minton Edwards, outlines the depth of the liturgical calendar and the spiritual practices that can enrich your personal spiritual life as well as church corporate worship. Document: The Liturgical Year & Spiritual Practices
In Times of Grief: Dos and Don’ts
It can sometimes be hard to know what to do and what not to do in times of grief. Rev. Beth M. Thompson provides a list of dos and don’ts when ministering to those experincing grief. Document: Grief Situations – Handout