How can you more fully welcome children and their families into worship? How can you help your congregation prepare for the reality of including children in worship? This pamphlet, created by Rev. Amy McClure, is one example of a creative way of letting families and congregations know what it means for children to be present in worship.…
Our fellowship is filled with amazing ministry experience and resources. We have tapped into this and asked our CBFNC Ministry Teams to create resource lists beneficial for their specific areas of ministry. These resources were featured in our E-news. We hope you will find these lists rich with resources that you will find beneficial to…
Worship can be a powerful tool in the journey of healing. As your congregation begins to regather in-person for worship together, consider offering a service of healing and hope after a year of collective trauma, pain and stress. This worship service guide was a joint project created by members of the pastoral staffs of First Baptist…
This covenant prayer written by David Helms, pastor at FBC Southern Pines can be used in a baby/child dedication worship service as a way for the congregation to recognize their part in the child’s life. Document: Church Family Covenant for Baby/Child Dedication
A guide, prepared by Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh and given to congregants, is an example of how churches can minister to their members in the later stages of life. This guide helps congregants think through the elements they’d like in their funeral as well as gives practical information like how the church handles…
This prayer, written by David Helms, pastor at FBC Southern Pines, can be used in a child’s baptismal worship service as a blessing for the child and the parents. Document: Child’s Baptism Prayer
Based on her newest book,, Susan Sparks brings two decades of experience as a preacher and a professional stand-up to mine the strategies comedians have employed for years. The art of stand-up comedy is not just about jokes; it’s about developing intimacy, honesty, and trust—three dynamics that must be present before any sermon is truly…
An example of wedding policies from Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC. You will find policies related to building use, music, catering, photography and associated costs. From Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC Document: Zebulon Baptist Church Wedding Policies
This document, compiled by Libby Johnson, lists a variety of interactive prayers that can be used with a variety of age groups in a variety of settings. Document: Be Still Handout for CBFNC
This prayer, written for worship at FBC Mocksville, can be used in a worship service at the beginning of a new school year to bless both students and educators. Document: Prayer for Students and Educators