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…
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…
Parents have the greatest influence on their children than anyone else. Parents are uniquely positioned to have a profound impact on the spiritual development of their children. As parents we are called to be the primary nurturers of our children’s faith. The church has a unique opportunity to partner with families by equipping and encouraging…
Critical biblical scholarship brings a wealth of resources to the task of understanding the Bible, but it can be challenging to connect scholarship with the devotional approach to Bible reading that most Christians follow. This webinar demonstrates how critical and devotional approaches can work together in an inclusive way based on the ancient model of…
Presenter: Eddie Hammett This webinar presented by Eddie Hammett, Church & Clergy Coach, challenges congregations to think about how to do spiritual formation beyond institutional means. Preparing to reach a new population base is key if many churches are to survive and thrive in the next 10 years. This resource is particularly helpful for persons…
This webinar is presented by Rick Matthews, a physics professor at Wake Forest University. News media report attacks on evolution and cosmology by faith leaders countered by attacks on religion by prominent scientists. A physicist shares his perspective on the relationship between science and faith and his befuddlement with the conflict. The solar system…
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
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