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Re-Visionsfrom the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia August 2015
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Martha Kate HallAssociateCoordinator forCongregational [email protected]
Renée BennettAssistant to theCoordinator [email protected]
Melissa KremerAssistant to theCoordinator forCommunications [email protected]
CBF/GA News State Mission Offering for 2015/16:
The 2015/16 State Mission Offering will be used to support twomajor areas of emphases for CBF/GA: young leadershipdevelopment, and mission and outreach through our newly-defined neighborhood groups. A poster and offering envelope areincluded in the recent issue of Visions, and promotional packetswere mailed to participating CBF/GA churches in early August. Promotional materials are also available for download from theCBF/GA website. For more information, contact Renée Bennettat [email protected] or at 478-742-1191, ext. 3.
Celebrating New Life!
Dawn WilliamsAssistant to theCoordinator [email protected]
Rachel [email protected]
First CBF/GA Neighborhood Event HeldThe Middle Georgia Neighborhood Picnic at Highland Hills BaptistChurch in Macon was a huge success, measured by the largecrowd of over 200 people who attended. The evening wasmarked by good food, fellowship, games for all, and outdooractivities for children. CBF/GA looks forward to moreneighborhood events in the months ahead! The Middle GeorgiaNeighborhood especially thanks Erin Hall and Amanda WilsonHarper for all of their hard work on the picnic.
Shower Trailer available for Ministry and forDisaster ReliefFirst Baptist, Cornelia, GA, and First Baptist, Orangeburg, SC,have partnered together to provide a shower trailer to be used forministry. Constructed as a ministry of the deacons of FBC,Orangeburg, the shower trailer will be housed and maintained atFBC, Cornelia. FBC, Cornelia is developing procedures forchurches and ministries to reserve the trailer. Contact EricSpivey at [email protected] or by cell phone at 706-499-9999 for more information.
Peer Learning Group Grants Available
Peer learning groups within the state of Georgia may now apply
for grants through CBF/GA for up to $500 per year. For more
information on how to apply for funding, please
visit http://cbfga.org/120/Peer-Learning-Group-Funding. Requests
must be submitted no later than October 2, 2015.
Southwest Neighborhood Deacon Network
EventThe CBF/GA Southwest Neighborhood is hosting a DeaconNetwork fall gathering Sunday, September 13, 5:30-8:00 p.m. atTrinity Baptist Church in Moultrie, Georgia. Daniel Vestal willfacilitate a discussion of "Deacons as Spiritual Leaders." Alldeacons are invited to attend.
ReCharge Youth RetreatReCharge, the CBF/GA annual youth retreat, is planned for
Friday evening through Sunday lunch, October 9-11, at Woodland
Christian Camp in Temple, Georgia. Nikki Hardeman will be the
preacher for the weekend, and John Callaway will be worship
leader. For more information and to register, please visit
www.rechargecbf.org. The deadline for registration is September
14.
Save the Dates Page for Student Ministries ofCBF/GA
To view upcoming CBF/GA student ministry event dates for the
2015/2016 academic year, please click here. For information
about these events, call Martha Kate Hall at 478-742-1191, ext. 2,
or by email at [email protected].
Georgia Youth Choir Festival Registration
OpensMake plans now to take part in the Georgia Youth Choir Festival,which will take place Friday through Sunday, January 15-17,2016, at the Calvin Center in Hampton, Georgia. Concert plans forSunday are now being finalized. Cost is $100 per participant, andregistration will open August 31. For more information, pleasecontact Martha Kate Hall at [email protected] or 478-742-1191,ext. 2.
CBF/GA Neighborhood News UpdatesPlease send word of any CBF/GA Neighborhood events andplans to [email protected] so that we may help promote theseactivities and share word of them throughout the state.
Address Changes?Please continue to send information about physical and/or emailaddress changes to Melissa Kremer at [email protected]. Wethank you in advance for helping with this, as we strive to be goodstewards of resources while keeping you informed.
Be a CBF/GA AmbassadorIf you have an interest in becoming a CBF/GA Ambassador foryour congregation, please contact Renée Bennett [email protected] or 478-742-1191, ext. 3. A CBF/GAAmbassador is one who actively promotes CBF/GA andencourages connections between his/her local church andCBF/GA. We will be glad to send you information on becoming anAmbassador.
From CBF NationalCBF Foundation Seeks Help With RepairProjectThe CBF Foundation is in need of assistance from CBF/GA crewswho could help with repair and clean-up of a bequeathed propertythat will benefit the International Seminary in Amsterdam, Holland.
The property is in Modoc Shores, SC, near Augusta, GA andEvans, GA. Please contact Jim Smith, President of the CBFFoundation, at 770-220-1622, or at [email protected].
2016 CBF General Assembly Set forGreensboro
The 2016 CBF General Assembly will be hosted and held at the
Sheraton Greensboro Hotel and Joseph S. Khoury Convention
Center in downtown Greensboro, NC, June 20-24, 2016.
Registration opens October 1.
From Our FriendsFall Preaching ConsultationThe Preaching Consultation takes place October 4-6, 2015, at theChattanoogan Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. ThomasLong, Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School ofTheology at Emory University, will be the keynote speaker. Formore information, call Diane Frazier at 678-547-6470 [email protected]. The 2015 Preaching Consultation issponsored by McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University,CBF National, and the state CBFs of Alabama, Georgia, andTennessee.
Christian Faith and Modern Science Lectures,
Mercer UniversityThe D. Perry and Betty H. Ginn Lectures on Christian Faith andModern Science will be held October 26-27 on the Cecil B. DayCampus in Atlanta. The lectures will feature Dr. Michael Ruse.For more information, contact Diane Frazier at 678-547-6470 [email protected].
American Baptist Historical Society SeeksArticles
An upcoming issue of the American Baptist Quarterly willinvestigate the nature, role, and legacy of Baptist thought onconscience. The issue will be entitled "Baptists and Conscience inPublic: Legacy and Future Implications." For more information orto submit an abstract for consideration, contact Myles Werntz(Palm Beach Atlantic University) at [email protected]. Thedeadline for abstract submission for essays (500 words) isDecember 31, 2015.
William L. Self Preaching LecturesThe William L. Self Preaching Lectures, featuring Otis Moss III,Pastor of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, will takeplace March 14-16, 2016, at the Atlanta Campus of MercerUniversity. For more information, contact Diane Frazier at 678-547-6470 or 888-471-9922.
Reference and ReferralWANTEDFirst Baptist Church of Forsyth is seeking a part-time YouthMinister. All interested parties should send a resumeto [email protected]. A job description is postedat www.fbcforsyth.com under "Careers." The resume collectiondeadline is October 2, 2015.
Briarcliff Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia is accepting resumesfor a part-time Music Director position. Our congregationaverages 110 on Sunday morning and we have a blended musicservice on Sunday at 11 am. The Music Director will beresponsible for directing and leading the adult choir and praiseband, leading children's choir, and assisting in planning andleading the Sunday morning worship service. Resumes andreferences should be sent to Amanda Millerat [email protected], or mail to Briarcliff Baptist Church,3039 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Madison Baptist Church in Madison, Georgia, is searching for apart-time or full-time Minister of Music. We are looking for anindividual who is a committed Christian, loves people, andappreciates all types of music. Madison is located 60 miles eastof Atlanta and 25 miles south of Athens. Madison Baptist Churchis a multi-staffed church that values blended worship. We are adually aligned CBF/SBC church with 575 resident members.Preference will be given to candidates with at least a Bachelor'sdegree and some church music experience, but other inquiriesare also welcomed. Resume and cover letter should be submittedto [email protected] or Minister of Music SearchCommittee, 328 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. If youneed further information, please contact us at the above emailaddress.
First Baptist Church of Griffin, Georgia is seeking a skilled andpassionate full-time Minister to Students. This staff minister,male or female, is responsible for planning, coordinating, andevaluating a comprehensive ministry to students, grades 6through college. Seminary graduate preferred. Salarycommensurate with experience. Candidates should send aresume and cover letter to [email protected].
Hospice Care Options, a well-established family owned centralGeorgia company, is seeking a full-time chaplain for ourEastman and Ocilla agencies. The chaplain must live in theservice area or be willing to relocate there. The responsibilities ofa Hospice Chaplain include the provision of spiritual/ pastoral careto terminally ill patients and family members; bereavementsupport and counseling; facilitation of hospice memorial services;occasionally officiating at funerals of patients; and development ofan interdisciplinary plan of care for patients. Job requirementsinclude a religious/ theological educational degree, ordination orendorsement from your religious body, and at least one unit ofCPE from an accredited provider. For more information aboutHospice Care Options, please see the website atwww.hcoga.com. For more information about the job, pleasecontact Tina Cansler Clark at [email protected].
First Baptist Church of Fitzgerald is prayerfully searching fora Senior Pastor who wants to grow with our church familytowards a stronger faith in Christ through prayer and Bible study,community service and missions, both locally and abroad. FirstBaptist Church is a loving and caring Christian communityseeking to extend the open hand of God's grace to meet thephysical and spiritual needs of others through worship, education,ministry, fellowship and spiritual nurturing. The church of 250+active members worships in a traditional style including organ,orchestra, handbells and choir. It holds to Baptisttraditions through a dual alignment with the SBC and CBF. It iscommitted to reaching beyond its walls through communityservice and missions. Please submit resumesto [email protected] or First Baptist Church, PO Box 367,Fitzgerald, GA 31750.
First Baptist Church Sylva, NC, is offering summer, semester, oryear internships offering experience in a variety of ministrydisciplines, including but not limited to: children's ministry, youthministry, music ministry, social justice ministry, and pastoral andpreaching ministries. Compensation includes a stipend andhousing (on-site as available). Sylva is a mountain town near theBlue Ridge Parkway, Western Carolina University, and the GreatSmoky Mountains National Park. Cover letters and resumes canbe sent to [email protected].
First Baptist Church Jefferson, Georgia, located between Athensand Gainesville off Hwy. 129, three miles off I-85, is activelyseeking a Minister of Children and Families. FBC is duallyaligned with the CBF and the SBC and adheres to the 1963Baptist Faith and Message. Our church has both traditional andcontemporary services of worship. The ideal candidate will be aseminary graduate or have a degree related to Christian
Education of children and families, and have some ministryexperience. This candidate should be called to ministry as aChristian vocation, to children and family ministry as a primarycalling, and be able to affirm FBC's mission, vision, and values.Resumes should be sent to FBC Jefferson, 81 Institute Street,Jefferson, GA, 30549 to the attention of Personnel CommitteeChairman Fred Gurley. A job description is posted on the FBCwebsite at www.fbcjefferson.org.
First Baptist Church of Eatonton, a moderate church stronglyaligned with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, seeks a full-timeMinister to Students. Eatonton is a lovely town in middleGeorgia's lake country, centrally located between Athens andMacon. The candidate will be a passionate and energetic Christianwith experience to build and lead a vibrant youth ministry throughsolid biblical teaching. Qualified candidates may mail resumes tothe First Baptist Church, Eatonton, P.O. Box 3400, Eatonton,Georgia 31024, or may email to [email protected]. First Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama, is seeking a full-timeAssociate Pastor for Music. The church has an extensive musicprogram with an esteemed tradition. Responsibilities include themusic ministry of the church, while serving alongside theministerial staff in congregational care and leadership. Experienceplanning worship and directing choirs as well as a degree from anaccredited institution are required, while a master or doctoraldegree in music is preferred. Auburn First Baptist is a moderateBaptist congregation that affirms the leadership of women in allareas of the church. The church is located one block from AuburnUniversity. Resumes should be sentto [email protected] or to the SearchCommittee for the Associate Pastor for Music, Auburn FirstBaptist Church, 128 E. Glenn Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830.
Haddock Baptist Church is seeking a mature and responsibleadult with a passion and calling to serve with children in a localchurch setting. This part-time Minister of Children will provideprimary leadership for children birth through fifth grade for aminimum of fifteen hours per week. Experience is preferred butnot required. Please send resumes to [email protected].
For an updated listing of open positions,visit www.cbfga.org
Financial ReportBudget Receipts as of 7/31/2015Budget Year Begins in July
Year to date 2015 Requirement: $50,074.69
Receipts: $40,008.10 Expenses: $34,287.23Over/(Under) $5,720.87
July 2015: Requirement: $50,074.69 Receipts: $40,008.10 Expenses: $34,287.23Over/(Under) $5,720.87
NOTE FOR 2015 CONTRIBUTORS All 2015 contributions to CBF/GA must be received in the office,or be postmarked, by Thursday, December 31, 2015. If you havequestions or concerns, please call or contact Dawn Williams,Assistant to the Coordinator for Finance, at 478-742-1191, ext. 5,or at [email protected].