annual report

2015-20162015-2016

annual report

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North CarolinaCooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina

Who are we? What connects us to one another?

These are questions we can ask, not only of ourselves as individuals, but also of our congregations. And we have been asking these questions lately in this “beloved community” we call Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina.

We believe we are loved by God to share God’s love with the world. We believe we are more faithful and effective in sharing that love because we are in community with God and each other.

We are a community that stands firm on historic Baptist principles, including the affirmation of believer-priests and free churches. But we are not Independent Baptists. We are Cooperative Baptists who, like barbecue, has a North Carolina flavor.

The pages of this report provide snapshots of ways this beloved community has been sharing God’s love with each other and the world during our 2015-2016 ministry year. Please read, offer prayers of gratitude, and discern how you can engage in our beloved community of mission and ministry in the months to come.

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North CarolinaCooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina

CBFNC is Leaders

161 ministers received assistance in searching for ministry placement from the CBFNC Ministerial Transitions Team

$375,688 in scholarships to 4 NC Divinity schools plus 4 other schools outside NC where 24 CBFNC scholars attend

150 ministers are CBF-endorsed chaplains and counselors serving in NC

We get to be who we are and who we are going to be. CBF is not trying to change us, but celebrates with us who we are.Gil Gullick, First Baptist Church in Stantonsboro

CBFNC offers a welcoming place for us to be a local expression of the Body of Christ alongside other congregations striving to do the same. Michelle Anderson, Westwood Baptist Church in Cary

43 children’s ministers participated in Practical Practices training

60 workshops offered at the 2016 Gathering presenters included divinity students, professors, laity, missionaries, and ministers

20 0+ Peer Learning Group members learn from one another and provide encouragement and support

CBFNC is always willing to help us when we need the help, and they stand ready to serve us when we have questions, concerns, needs or praises to share.Will Watson, United Baptist Church in Winston-Salem

375 Divinity Students participated in CBF Days and scholar dinners

CBFNC is Missions

2 58 children from 37 different churches participated in Children’s Mission Days stories from missionaries and hands-on activities

7 Congregations received Local Mission Engagement Grants for projects to alleviate hunger, outreach to children, minister with Internationals, and more.

15 New Churches received financial and other support These efforts are among our best evangelistic initiatives.

21 churches comprise the CBFNC Hispanic Network, Companerismo Cristiano Emmanuel start new congregations each year; organize retreats for men, women, youth and children; and call out and train vocational church leaders.

I enjoyed hearing the kids talk about what they learned and really get engaged with how they can be missionaries.April V. Coleman, Children’s Mission Day participant Lafayette Baptist Church in Fayetteville

1,100+ Hispanic church members participated in fellowship events

18 churches actively engaged in refugee ministry with Marc and Kim Wyatt in the Triangle area

Being an endorsed chaplain by CBF means I have an identity that transcends the hospital I serve. Chaplains can occasionally feel isolated, without a sense of personal moorings. Being endorsed ensures me that I have a family of faith that thinks of and prays for me ... I am enriched by CBFNC.”Buddy Corbin, Mission Hospital in Asheville

There are so many of us (pastors) who are one full-time staff member churches. We are hungry for encouragement and new ideas. The fellowship is a blessing too. Thanks!Eddie Graves, Small Church Summit attendee Cornerstone Baptist Church in Valdese

CBFNC is College Students

7 NC college campuses have CBFNC-related campus ministries, serving 150 students Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Asheville, UNC Greensboro, Western Carolina University, and Duke University

20 local congregations addressing ways to reach out to residential college students Meredith College, Wingate University, and Gardner-Webb University

CBSF has provided me a time and place to explore my faith around peers who care about me as well as a campus minister that I trust to be a Christ-like example.Rebekah from Appalachian State University’s Cooperative Baptist Student Fellowship

50 students participated in CBF Dawnings retreat at CBFNC’s 2015 General Assembly

12 0+ students attended the CBFNC Collegiate Mid-Winter Retreat including students affiliated with CBFNC campus ministries, local congregations, and all 7 historically Baptist colleges

80 students attended the International Student Retreat at Camp Caswell Partnering with NC Baptist International groups and WMU

I love making friendships with people in CBFNC campus ministry and building a community with them and walk-ing with them through my relationship with Christ. I also love learning to serve my community and my campus. Abigail from at East Carolina University’s Cooperative Baptist Student Fellowship

104,363 website views this year www.cbfnc.org

CBFNC is Your Community

10,000+ subscribers to CBFNC’s bimonthly Gathering magazine

3,974 weekly ENews subscribers

270 articles in CBFNC’s online resource library www.cbfnc.org/resourcelibrary

of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina

The GatheringSeptember/October 2015 • Vol. 20 Issue 5 Bringing Baptists of North Carolina Together for Christ-Centered Ministry

the community we share see story on page 8

Great articles ... Thanks so much for sharing. Very thought provoking.comment on CBFNC’s Resource Library

1,619 Facebook followers ... and growing! www.facebook.com/cbfnc/

CBFNC is Churches

310 youth participated in CBFNC retreats to encourage faith formation in a fun environment

222 children and youth participated in CBFNC choir festivals

25 ministers from outside NC were called to churches in our state

53 NC churches received assistance in minister search +11 churches from other states

I am excited, honored and humbled that the church felt led to call me to lead them into their future. Thanks for being there for me every step of the way.From a minister who reached out to CBFNC for help in relocating and was recently called to a church

It takes financial resources to bring about transformationCBFNC is grateful for your financial gifts. CBF of North Carolina, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not receive operational support from any denominational group, including CBF Global. As a result, CBFNC relies solely on your financial support.

323 churches gave last year to CBFNC causes

210 individuals gave last year to CBFNC causes

$1,290,794 was given last year for the CBFNC ministry budget

$2,500,000 the amount churches gave through CBFNC to support ministry partners

CBFNC needs your financial supportPlease consider making a gift or increasing the amount of your gift as a sign of your support for CBFNC transformational ministries. How to give? Your church budget is a good start, and accounts for the vast majority of funds received.

However, church giving to CBFNC is declining. Your congregation’s support is needed now more than ever! If you have questions, many answers can be found online at www.cbfnc.org/financialreports or you may give us a call at (336) 759-3456.

Missions (43%)

Leadership Development (19%)

Faith Formation (18%)

Fellowship/Partnerships (20%)

Percentages include administrative resources.

2015-2016 CBFNC Ministry Budget

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