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...
May 24, 2021 | Blog, Blog: Guest Writers
What does it mean to resume worship? If you’re like me you’ve spent the last 14 months away from any physical church building. With the onset of COVID-19, I thought I was saying “goodbye” to church for a few weeks at most; a vacation of sorts that I was looking...
May 3, 2021 | Archived Blogs, Blog, Lastest News
This article has been simmering a long time because, honestly, I questioned if I had insights to contribute to the conversation about racial injustice that hadn’t already been expressed more eloquently by others. What I’ve recognized is what I can share is my own...
Apr 19, 2021 | Blog, Lastest News, Mark Snipes
Ready to take a step of faith? Tired. Frustrated. Overwhelmed. Ashamed. Enraged. The events of last week have left many of us with a lot of emotions to unpack. Police brutality. Systematic Racism. Politicians pandering for power. It seems like we are stuck listening...