VBS Curriculums
The CBFNC Children’s Ministry Advisory Team has compiled a list of recommended Vacation Bible School Curriculums for a variety of ages and contexts. Download the resource here.
Listen.Talk.Go.: Family Faith Talks
In order to help parents with the spiritual formation of their children, CBFNC has partnered with the CBF Children’s Ministry Network to provide a weekly resource. Listen.Talk.Go. provides families with a weekly “spiritual conversation starter” and accompanying activity. We hope this resource empowers parents to have more faith-filled conversations at home! . Download each month’s conversation starters…
Social Media Practices and Tips for Ministry
The Social Media Practices and Tips for Ministry is a resource created by the CBF College & Young Adult Ministry network. It is written for connecting with college students and young adults through social media but may also be used for age-related ministries and church-wide social media strategies as well. Download resource here.
Equally Called
Consider how Scripture reveals God’s plan for all of humanity—male and female together—to serve God’s people. A 4-session video and curriculum resource for all ages to help your church articulate the biblical and theological basis for affirming the calling of women and nurture a culture that more fully welcomes their leadership. This resource is available…
Faith-full Summer
Instead of just making it through the typical “summer church slump,” CBFNC’s Spiritual Formation Advisory Team has put together a series of faith formation resources for churches to share with congregants during the summer months. “On the Road” by Sarah Blackwell, Providence Baptist, Charlotte Summer means vacation and family road trips! These can be…
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…
Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus: An 8-Week Series
Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus is a new study from CBF Global. It calls us back to the central focus of our Christian faith, the Risen and Living Jesus! This study invites congregations into deeper faithfulness with each other, equips congregations to offer a bold and positive witness to the risen Jesus and transforms us…
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…