CBF Moderator

This week, I had the opportunity to bring a group of students to Passport Puerto Rico. It has been a blessing to see students from different church in the mainland joining students from various churches in Puerto Rico in this first bilingual Passport Camp. They are worshipping together, playing, and doing mission together. Speaking different languages is not a barrier, but an opportunity to be intentional in getting to know each other and working together for the Kingdom. While we were in worship today, we had the visit of Rev. Laura Ayala, Coordinator of Global Mission.
- Rev. Juan Garcia, Moderator

Take a moment to read Paul Baxley's words linked in the post as well as the graphics.
Friends, let's model a more excellent way. ~debbie former moderator

Wow! Y’all! The Summer issue of fellowship magazine knocked it out of the park. I can’t decide which article was my favorite. 🤩 If you’re not receiving the magazine, subscribe today - it’s free.
Want to read it on your digital platform? Link in the comments. ~debbie, former moderator
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Did you experience General Assembly this year? In person, via social media posts, or perhaps through Livestream worship? If you did, please know it is through the efforts of the entire staff General Assembly happens.
If you were in attendance, and someone on staff provided information, direction, or answered any questions, would you, in an act of gratitude, let them know what they did was helpful? If you participated via livestream and were grateful the option was offered, would you offer thanks?
Sharing gratitude is good and healthy. Here's a link to all CBF staff. Click then find the name or photo of who you'd like to send an email to.
And, we'll see you in St. Louis in June 2025. ~dm

CBF Staff Directory – Cooperative Baptist Fellowship CBF is a network of Baptist churches and Christians that partner in renewing God's world

Worship, prayer, commissioning, challenges, learning sessions, food and fellowship. It was an amazing time together.
Let us, as Rev. Juan Garcia, our Moderator encourages, “be a community that invites welcomes and embraces everyone God puts in our way…” dm

Another full morning and afternoon at General Assembly.

Hello from Greensboro, Fellowship Family! This evening included State and regional gatherings, Opening Night Block Party and a fantastic Late Night Worship hosted by Pan African Koinonia featuring Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque.
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Hello, CBF Oklahoma!

CBF Oklahoma CBF Oklahoma strives to be the presence of Christ in Oklahoma and the world!

The host hotel is filling with friends familiar and new!
What do I love?
~Seemless registration
~Welcome and “I’m here to help” buttons and stations
~Young families with their kids
~Laughter, hugs and conversations happening all over the hotel
~debbie, past moderator

If your church is is at General Assembly in Greensboro, tag CBF Moderator and

Greetings from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly in Greensboro NC!

We're so happy and excited to have Rita, Chrissy, Pastor Chris and Rick, representing our Bayshore Family at CBF and Thriving Congregations. We love you and can't wait to hear about the trip!

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship CBF Florida/ Caribbean Islands CBF Moderator

Your Governance Boards began their meetings today. They met together to share a meal and hear a word from Paul Baxley, Executive Coordinator. We invite your prayers for this week and beyond. ~debbie, past moderator

Last minute availability? You can STILL register (on-site) for General Assembly. Remember it’s free & there are wonderful break out sessions and worship to be a part of.
Can’t make it? We will miss you. Please know you can watch live! Link below.

Can't wait to see you in Greensboro - it's going to be a wonderful week!

We’ve made it into our single digit countdown! In just ONE WEEK we’ll gather in Greensboro, N.C. to re:imagine together at General Assembly🎉

We can’t wait to worship, celebrate, learn and grow alongside you during this special week. If you haven’t registered already, there’s still time.

Learn more and register at cbf.net/general-assembly

Ellen Sechrest, CBF Director of Mission Engagement, was in Huntsville earlier this year.
While she was in town, we enjoyed an afternoon of Coffee and Conversation with a few friends. Ellen and Rickey engaged with new people, shared a little about the ministries of CBF, and answered all the questions!
When our congregations have an opportunity to meet CBF office and field personnel in intimate settings, it helps us to be stronger and better connected! I loved introducing Ellen and Rickey to this group in our home.
~debbie, past moderator

When Field Personnel are in town, you make the most of it and gather! Making connections and strengthening relationships are not only important, it’s fun too! Friends from Trinity Baptist Church Madison Alabama, First Baptist Church Huntsville, and First Baptist Madison shared a meal on Saturday and on Sunday Missy met the pastor of The Baptist Church of Beaufort. Amani Sasa
Thanks, Holly, Amanda, Amos, Teresa, Glenn and Landon for making time to visit! ~debbie, past moderator

Just scrolling? Stop and register today!
And, sign up for the meals - deadline is June 4.

Registration is LIVE for General Assembly 2024!🎉

We want to see you 🫵 in Greensboro this summer, June 19-21, as we explore the idea
of “regarding imagination.” We will re:imagine how we live out our faith, our unique Baptist identity, and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we introduce our speakers, learning labs, and
other opportunities to take advantage of during one of our favorite weeks of the year.

Register at the link below. We can’t wait to see you!

https://cbf.net/general-assembly

Love this meaningful and tangible way Glen Allen Baptist Church is sharing the love of Christ with their community.
Does your congregation have a garden space? What is planted there?
Does your congregation have space for a garden? What's hindering you from starting a community garden? ~debbie, past moderator

If you've not met Juan, you are missing out!
Meet him in Greensboro at General Assembly!

We're excited that our own, Juan Garcia, will serve as CBF Moderator for this upcoming year.

The CBF Nominating Committee selected Rev. Juan L. García to serve as Moderator-Elect in 2023-2024. Garcia serves as pastor of the Hispanic Congregation (Primera Iglesia Bautista de Newport News) of First Baptist Church, Newport News, Va., a multicultural congregation with people from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

A native of Puerto Rico, García has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan and a Master of Divinity degree from the John Leland Center for Theological Studies in Arlington, Va. In 2006, García planted Primera Iglesia Bautista de Newport News with 15 people, and the congregation now has more than 100 active members. Prior to his tenure as pastor, García worked for the U.S. Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C. as a financial program specialist.

García has a history of extensive community involvement in Newport News, including serving as a member of the Hispanic Advisory Committee to the City Manager and member of the Board of Directors of Southeastern Virginia Health System. He has partnered with the city of Newport News and local organizations to host free health and resources fairs for the Hispanic community.

He is a member of the CBF Governing Board and has also served on the CBF Toward Bold Faithfulness Collaborative Response Team, the CBF Theological Education Commission, and the Executive Coordinator Search Committee, and the Steering Committee of FAMILIA, CBF’s Latino network. García has also helped facilitate numerous CBF Dawnings congregational visioning retreats for pastors and lay leaders in Texas, California, North Carolina and the Dominican Republic.

The first part of May, CBF Field Personnel Elket Rodriquez and I traveled to Brownsville where he introduced me to the Rev. Carlos Navarro and we visited Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville. What a beautiful and important ministry to immigrants and asylum seekers who need an overnight place to stay before leaving on the next leg of their journey to their new homes.
Grateful for servant hearts who lend a hand to their neighbors through donations or service.
Thanks, Stephen Reeves for connecting us! ~debbie mcdaniel, past moderator
Fellowship Southwest
Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville

As I've scrolled through Facebook today, it's been good to see the ways Pentecost, and for many, Graduate Sunday, was recognized our CBF congregations!
I smiled when I saw this post - First Baptist Church of Lumberton NC celebrated the Birthday of the Church with cupcakes frosted in red, orange, and yellow! What fun - did anyone else celebrate with cake or cupcakes?

Wait what! Anybody can sing in the 2024 General Assembly Choir? We can’t wait to see YOU helping lead us in worship! And the choir will sing a new anthem by renowned choral composer Pepper Choplin, specially commissioned for this event, and Pepper will direct the choir! And that’s not all, the choir will also sing piece co-written by Pepper Choplin and Christian McIvor.
Want more info? 👇🏽👇🏽

Field Personnel Missy Ward Angalla and her husband Francis recently spent time in Huntsville Alabama. While there they both participated in the worship services of First Baptist Church Huntsville and later the church participated in a lunch and Silent Auction to raise funds for Amani Sasa.
It was wonderful to reconnect and introduce her to new friends! ~debbie (former moderator)

Link is open!
Link is OPEN!
LINK IS OPEN!

Registration is LIVE for General Assembly 2024!🎉

We want to see you 🫵 in Greensboro this summer, June 19-21, as we explore the idea
of “regarding imagination.” We will re:imagine how we live out our faith, our unique Baptist identity, and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we introduce our speakers, learning labs, and
other opportunities to take advantage of during one of our favorite weeks of the year.

Register at the link below. We can’t wait to see you!

https://cbf.net/general-assembly