CBF Moderator

05/30/2026

Our friend Shauw Chin Capps gets to the point!

"CBF peeps!! Let’s not leave money on the table but maximize it for the greatest impact. There is still time to help us reach our match challenge goal and your gifts to be doubled! Help us smash this goal!!"

Join me and other friends in celebrating 35 years of saying ‘YES’ to Christ's Holy Calling.

Learn more in the comments. ~debbie, former moderator

05/29/2026

Get to know Adrienne Osborne and Jerry Walker, CBF's 2026 Vestal Scholars.
Congratulations, can't wait to meet you in Jacksonville! ~debbie, former moderator

👏 The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has named Adrienne Osborne, ministry intern at First Baptist Bristol Tennessee and Jerry Walker, lead pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church of Oak Cliff Dallas, Texas, as the 2026 Vestal Scholars.

The honor recognizes their academic excellence, deep commitment to the local church and leadership shaped by CBF’s values of theological education and faithful ministry development. 🙌

Learn more about our scholars below!
https://cbf.net/cbf-names-adrienne-osborne-and-jerry-walker-2026-vestal-scholars/

05/29/2026

Our friends at Immanuel Baptist Church got the Pentecost memo! ~debbie, former moderator

05/28/2026

Fantastic news! CBF has reached 93% of our $200,000 Match Challenge goal. Let's help put our Fellowship over the top in the next 4 days.
Your gift, no matter the size, will have a big impact! Thanks! ~debbie, former moderator

🎉We’ve reached 93% of our $200,000 Match Challenge goal — and there are only 4 days left to help us cross the finish line!

The challenge ends THIS SUNDAY, and every dollar given before May 31 will be matched.

There’s still time for your gift to make double the impact. Help us reach the goal and give today! https://cbf.net/holy-ambition/

05/24/2026

Fun and easy way to engage children and families this summer! Share some ways your congregation is encouraging families this summer. Share here! ~debbie, former moderator

05/23/2026

Join Together for Hope and Dr. Jeremy Everett for "Hunger is America's Litmus Test" webinar this Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00 am CT/ 11:00 am ET. More info, including how to register below... ~debbie, former moderator

“Hunger is America’s Litmus Test” with Q&A, led by Dr. Jeremy Everett, founder and executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Dr. Everett will share practical, collaborative solutions helping communities fight hunger, reduce poverty, and create lasting impact together.

Food insecurity is rising — and it is hitting rural communities harder than ever.

Join us on Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00 am CT/ 11:00 am ET for “Hunger is America’s Litmus Test” with Q&A, led by Dr. Jeremy Everett, founder and executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Dr. Everett will share practical, collaborative solutions helping communities fight hunger, reduce poverty, and create lasting impact together.

To register, click on the link in the chat.

05/23/2026

Baptist Women in Ministry offers a free resource, BWIM's resource for congregations: The Bible & Women in Ministry and Leadership, offers biblical grounding, theological clarity, and a discussion guide to help your community move forward together.

Is your congregation navigating conversations about women in ministry?

You are not alone, and you do not have to figure it out without support.

BWIM's resource, The Bible & Women in Ministry and Leadership, offers biblical grounding, theological clarity, and a discussion guide to help your community move forward together.

Available in English and Spanish, with a 2023 discussion guide included: bwim.info/the-bible-women-in-ministry-and-leadership

05/23/2026

Hey friends!
TODAY, May 23, is the deadline to secure the General Assembly Group Hotel Rate!

Here's my list - where are you on yours?
✔️Dates reserved on my calendar
✔️ Hotel Reservations confirmed
✔️ Signed up to volunteer

⭕️ Meal reservations
⭕️ Transportation secured

What am I missing? ~debbie, former moderator

🚨 Last call is near 🚨

The group hotel rate for 2026 General Assembly ends TOMORROW! Register for The Bold Type and reserve your room by Saturday at the Hyatt in Jacksonville for June 17-19 now!

https://events.cbf.net/assembly

05/16/2026

No gift is too small
Every dollar matched
2 weeks left
If you have not made your gift yet, NOW is the time!
Click Here: https://cbf.net/holy-ambition/

✨ CBF friends! We are on track to reach our $200,000 match goal! No gift is too small because every dollar will be matched and we only have two weeks left. If you have not made your gift yet, NOW is the time! Join us in making a transformative gift that ensures the present and future of our Fellowship. ✨

https://cbf.net/holy-ambition/

05/09/2026

You're invited to serve & volunteer during General Assembly in Jacksonville this June! There are spots for ushers, greeters, information station volunteers, and more! Want more info? Comment here and we'll reach out! ~debbie, former moderator