Sep 26, 2022 | Archived Blogs, Lastest News
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, was a good and historic day for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia. We gathered at First Baptist Church in Waynesboro to celebrate CBFVA’s 30 years of ministry, to mark the closure of my tenure as Coordinator, and to install...
Sep 21, 2022 | Archived Blogs, Lastest News
On Tuesday, CBFVA celebrated its 30th anniversary at First Baptist Waynesboro. This meeting was full of hope, laughter, challenge, incredible music, and fierce friendships. During our morning worship, we celebrated the successful tenure of Terry Maples and installed...
Jan 31, 2022 | Archived Blogs, Lastest News, Uncategorized
At today’s Coordinating Council meeting, Terry Maples announced his intention to retire from his role as Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia. In a letter shared with the council, Maples says, “Effective September 30, 2022 I will retire from...
Oct 8, 2021 | Archived Blogs, Uncategorized
I confess, I haven’t given too much thought to Pastor Appreciation Month in years past. Most of my career was spent as part of vocational ministerial teams in local congregations. Asking for “appreciation” for oneself is certainly not apropos. Truth is, pastors enjoy...
Jun 16, 2021 | Archived Blogs, Blog
As an educator, I’m fond of saying an essential component of spiritual formation is reflection. We must take time to reflect upon life experiences in light of our journey of faith. Although I am a “glass half-full” type person, I believe there is great benefit in...
Jun 15, 2021 | Archived Blogs, Blog
On June 10, CBFVA sponsored a webinar entitled “Re-Imagining Worship in a Post-Covid World.” Widespread disruption caused by the pandemic significantly impacted how local congregations worshipped. Aware of the need to reflect upon lessons learned when “the church left...
