Youth Curriculum Suggestions
This list, prepared by the CBF Youth Ministry Network, provides a variety of vetted Bible studies, curriculum series and books to be used with a youth or young adult group. Click HERE to access the resource.
Growing Generous Followers
Stewardship is a spiritual discipline. Just as we grow believers who read Scripture, pray, worship and serve, we are called to develop Christ followers who view generosity as a key element of the life of faith. To this end, these lessons for adults, youth and children, created by CBF Global and Smyth & Helwys, have…
Sacred Spaces, Innovative Places
This resource, created by CBF Global, tells the story of seven CBF partner churches and the creative ways they are using their facilities and property. Their stories are varied and unique. Some of the congregations featured have literally found a new lease on their congregational future through the imaginative and courageous steps they have taken.…
Search Team Resources
Job Posting 101 (here) Does Our Church Need an Interim Minister? (here) Recruiting an Interim Minister (here) Communication Planning (here) Basics of Clergy Pay (here)
Talking to Children/Youth About Difficult Things in the News
When difficult and traumatic things happen in our world—school shootings, bombings, war, etc.—it can be difficult to know how to talk to children and youth about the events. These links will provide you with helpful tips and important things to keep in mind as you have these conversations. Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After…
Creative Ideas for Spirited Summer Faith Building
In this webinar presented by the CBFNC Spiritual Formation Ministry Team learn about opportunities and resources for encouraging spiritual formation and connection for your congregation during the summer months. Topics include: summer reading, devotions for travel, creation care, exercise/wellness, and church on vacation. Click HERE to download the Summer Creation Care Guide for Churches and Families. Click…
Called to Reconciliation: A Conversation with Dr. Jay Augustine
In this webinar, presented by CBFNC Racial Equity & Justice Team, Dr. Jay Augustine will be discussing his book Called to Reconciliation: How the Church Can Model Justice, Diversity and Inclusion. The conversation challenges congregations to take on the challenging but necessary work of justice and reconciliation.
Young Adults Involved in Traditional Church
Join on the journey that pastors and churches have avoided for years. Who are young adults, what is their habitat, how do we lure them into church and how can we do all this without changing anything and with minimal budget and effort. There are no miraculous answers but an invitation to join in the…
The Book of Job as Comedy
How to read the book of Job and all its disparate parts well has long been the quest of Job scholars. In recent years, scholars have increasingly identified elements of comedy within the book, satire, parody, etc. How might it change our interpretation of the book of Job if we understood it as a comedy?…
Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
Many believe that child sexual abuse can’t happen in their church, or that no one they know could be an abuser. This misconception can be dangerous for children and your church. Recognizing grooming tactics and abuser characteristics are important components of abuse prevention. Take action today by knowing the signs! This webinar is led by…