2022 CBFNC Annual Gathering Program by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina

Annual Gathering 2022

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Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh March 17–18 “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” – Genesis 16:13

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All icons in the circles below are hyperlinked to their respective program book pages. FACILITY MAP OF TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MEAL, SNACK & SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 THE GOD WHO SEES SCHEDULE (IN-PERSON). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 THE GOD WHO SEES SCHEDULE (ONLINE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2022–2023 CBFNC LEADERSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13 VIRTUAL EXHIBIT HALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–20 GENERAL SESSION ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 WORKSHOPS: SESSION ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WORKSHOPS: SESSION ONE (IN-PERSON) . . . . . . . . . . . 25–27 WORKSHOPS: SESSION ONE (ONLINE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29 WORKSHOPS: SESSION TWO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WORKSHOPS: SESSION TWO (IN-PERSON). . . . . . . . . . . 33–35 WORKSHOPS: SESSION TWO (ONLINE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–38 GENERAL SESSION TWO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING ITEMS 2022–2023 PROPOSED MISSION & MINISTRY FUNDING PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 NOMINATING TEAM REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 ANNUAL GATHERING OFFERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 WORSHIP & WORKSHOP LEADER BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 UPCOMING CBFNC EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 cbfnc.org

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CAMPUS OVERVIEW Six Forks Road Parking Lot

Outside Playground

Bldg E

Sanctuary

Registration &Workshops

Parking

Parking Lot

(in Building C)

Children’s Gathering

Fellowship Hall (Bldg A)

Bldg C

(in Building E)

Sanctuary LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

LUNCH (Fellowship Hall)

Fellowship Hall & Lunch

(GYM/ROC)

Exhibit Hall & Living Water Café

Parking Lot

EXHIBIT HALL

(in the Gym/ROC)

LIVING WATER CAFÉ (GYM/ROC)

Building C Third Floor

BUILDING C First Floor

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C303 C101

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C302 C307

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LIVING WATER CAFÉ

Complimentary refreshments are located outside the Exhibit Hall in the GYM/ROC lobby. Refreshments are provided by Carroll’s Kitchen, a nonprofit social enterprise restaurant creating healthy employment for women overcoming crisis in Downtown Raleigh, NC. They offer contemporary comfort food at their grab and go storefront, and exist to stand in the gap for women seeking employment while recovering from traumas like homelessness, incarceration, addiction, domestic violence, etc.

LUNCH

Our lunch break will take place from 12:00–1:30 p.m. on Friday in the Fellowship Hall. If you pre-ordered a boxed lunch, you may pick it up in the Fellowship Hall. We do not have boxed lunches for sale on-site. If you didn’t order lunch, please check out a nearby restaurant! Lunch is provided by And Also With ’Cue, a social business and ministry partnership between First Baptist-Raleigh and Smokin’ Story BBQ, LLC. The AAWC FoodTruck is parked daily at FBC Raleigh at the corner of McDowell and Edenton Streets and features award-winning smoked meats, southern sides, and Jane’s aged-cheddar biscuits that are “a southern tradition for any occasion!” And Also With ’Cue aims to serve excellent woodsmoked BBQ and sides while providing an opportunity for others to care for their neighbors. For every sandwich or plate purchased, a meal is provided to a local neighbor in the downtown area. You eat, you give. Everybody eats, everybody wins.

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Schedule of EVENTS

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17 10:00 a.m.

Leadership Institute | Fellowship Hall Us and Them: Navigating Hard Conversations to Find Deeper Community

3:00 p.m.

Registration | Exhibit Hall Open | Narthex, Gym

4:00 p.m.

Opening Reception & Celebration | Gym/ROC

6:00 p.m.

General Session #1 | Sanctuary

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 8:30 a.m.

Registration | Exhibit Hall Open | Narthex, Gym

9:00 a.m.

Workshop Session #1

10:15 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Workshop Session #2

12:00 p.m.

Lunch | Fellowship Hall

1:30 p.m.

General Session #2 | Sanctuary

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17 10:00 a.m.

Leadership Institute | Recorded and made available later

Us and Them: Navigating Hard Conversations to Find Deeper Community

6:00 p.m.

General Session #1 | Live Streamed

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

9:00 a.m.

Welcome Video | Pre-recorded

9:15 a.m.

Workshop Session #1 | Pre-recorded sessions w/ live Q&A

10:30 a.m.

(Join live Q&A by 9:40 a.m.)

Workshop Session #2 | Pre-recorded sessions w/ live Q&A

(Join live Q&A by 10:55 a.m.)

11:30 a.m.

Break

1:30 p.m.

General Session #2 | Live Streamed

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2021–2022 COORDINATING COUNCIL This is the official board of directors of the non-profit corporation known as “CBF of North Carolina.” Their purpose is to strengthen the bonds that tie us together in fellowship and ministry through communications, gatherings, partner relationships, personnel, finances and other resources. Jeff Harris, Moderator

Carolyn Dickens

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Stacy Nowell, Moderator-elect

Christopher Ingram

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Becky Keesler, Past Moderator

Marion Horton

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Gina Brock, Recorder

David Brooks

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Jason Cogdill, Treasurer

David Hailey 2024 Anita Thompson

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Sarah Davis

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CBF OF NORTH CAROLINA WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE to the staff, volunteers and entire congregation of Trinity Baptist Church, Raleigh, for opening your space to host the 2022 Annual Gathering. We are grateful for your hospitality and spirit of welcome! WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU to our Annual Gathering planning team, comprised of ministers and lay leaders from within the life of our Fellowship. These volunteers have given of their time and talents to help prepare for this gathering. The staff of CBFNC would not be able to make Annual Gathering happen without this group of people. We are extremely thankful for you and your leadership in planning our 2022 Annual Gathering!

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CBF OF NORTH CAROLINA STAFF Larry Hovis Executive Coordinator

Santiago Reales Director of Red Latina

Seth Hix Associate Coordinator

Amy Cook Communications Specialist

Mary Kaylor Associate Coordinator

Andy Jung Ministry Specialist

Jim Hylton Business Administration Coordinator

Kim & Marc Wyatt Welcome House Community Network Coordinators

Wanda Kidd Collegiate Engagement Coordinator Scott Hudgins Director of Helping Pastors Thrive

Kathryn Ashworth Ministry Support Manager

Jamie Rorrer Director of Communications

CBSF CAMPUS MINISTERS Tierney Boss, Appalachian State University Adrian Bullock, NC Central University & Triangle Area Campuses Chris Cherry, UNC Greensboro

Caitlin Jackson, Charlotte Area Campuses Charity Roberson, East Carolina University David Stone, Western Area Campuses Chris Towles, Wake Forest University

2022 ANNUAL GATHERING PLANNING TEAM Adrian Bullock CBFNC Collegiate Ministry Intern NC Central Carolyn Dickens First Baptist-Raleigh Liz Johnson Winter Park Baptist-Wilmington

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Katie Medlin Trinity Baptist-Raleigh

Chrissy Williamson Greystone Baptist-Raleigh

Kep Pate Forest Hills Baptist-Raleigh

Kathryn Ashworth Andy Jung Mary Kaylor Wanda Kidd Jamie Rorrer

Lydia Tatum Trinity Baptist-Raleigh

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Where Bright Futures Ignite

Gardner-Webb University will prepare you to answer your calling through six concentrations in our MASTER OF DIVINITY and two unique DOCTOR OF MINISTRY programs from our School of Divinity. You will find faculty dedicated to mentoring and guiding you in the practical aspect of ministry and a deeper understanding of scripture. Are you ready to make a difference and do the work of our Lord’s church? LET US PARTNER WITH YOU AS YOU ANSWER THE CALL.

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PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

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ANNUAL GATHERING EXHIBITORS Christian Women’s Job Corps NC

A Model Ministry (virtual only) All-State Youth Choir

Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity

Baptist Children’s Homes

Good Faith Media

Baptist History and Heritage Society (virtual only)

Guardian Financial Magdalene Clergy Dresses

Baptist House at Duke Divinity Baptist News Global

McAfee School of Theology Mercer University

Baptist Retirement Homes of NC

Missional Business Services

Baptist Women in Ministry

NC Stop Human Trafficking

Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina

North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry

Barnabas Partnership

Pastors for NC Children

Boys and Girls Homes of NC

Smyth & Helwys Publishing

Campbell University Center for Church & Community

The Center for Healthy Churches The Off Ramp

Campbell University Divinity School

Threads by Nomad

CBF Church Benefits

Wake Forest Divinity School

Center for Congregational Health

Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM)

Chowan University

Welcome House Raleigh

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Foundation

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Woman’s Missionary Union of North Carolina

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Since the 2022 Annual Gathering is a hybrid event,

you have the opportunity to learn about our exhibitors in lots of ways! Whether you’re attending in person or online, flip through these pages and check out our virtual exhibit hall on our website to learn more about our exhibitors. If you’re at Trinity Baptist Church, head over to the gym/ROC and meet our exhibitors in person!

ASYC supports and encourages youth choir ministry in North Carolina churches by offering worship and spiritual formation through relational growth, musical development, and performance opportunities. The choir presents concerts in North Carolina churches and is involved in other missions and music engagements throughout the entire week.

Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH) offers hope and healing to children, families, special needs adults, and aging adults experiencing some form of crisis. For each specific need, we offer a unique ministry ready to help. We license Christian couples to be foster families. BCH serves in more than 30 communities throughout NC, SC and Guatemala.

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Our mission is to help Baptists discover, conserve, assess, and share their history. The society offers an annual conference, webinars, journal, and printed/digital resources. The Society’s conference on Baptists and Science will be held online May 26-27, 2022. Registration opens March 1.

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The Baptist House of Studies is a community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends committed to the preparation of innovative Christian leaders for the church, the academy, and other strategic organizations.

Inspiration for change-making conversations

The Baptist House provides spiritual direction, theological formation, financial support, and ministry guidance for Baptist students enrolled in the divinity school.

Baptist News Global is a reader-supported, independent news organization that seeks to inform and inspire readers with news, opinion and analysis that engages them to grow in faith and wrestle with what it means to live and serve faithfully in a rapidly changing world.

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BWIM 2022 Annual Gathering Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Dallas, Texas Our theme for this event is “When You Know Better, You Do Better!” Our guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart, president, Lott Carey. This will be a hybrid event.

Telling Stories, Opening Doors & Building Community

State of Women in Baptist Life Report coming Summer 2022

Visit our website to access the BWIM NC “Gathering at the Well” monthly podcast.

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Make a Difference Together OUR SENIORS DESERVE OUR SUPPORT Visit BRH.ORG to learn more about us and our foundation at BRH.ORG/FOUNDATION

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Partnering throughout North Carolina and Virginia Providing Multi-Church Training Events, Congregational Leadership Equipping, Congregational and Individual Coaching, Visioning, Planning, Spiritual Formation, Interim Ministry. Offering Experience, Affordability. Flexibility, Accessibility, and Convenience.

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Caring for over 325 children daily, the Boys and Girls Homes is dedicated to providing a holistic continuum of care to meet the needs of abused and neglected children through community-based and residential services. We provide an environment of care that promotes health, healing and hope.

The Campbell University Center for Church & Community helps Campbell resource and collaborate with churches and clergy in small and rural towns to reach the vision God has given them for their community.

We equip ministers to be “Christ-Centered, Bible-Based, and Ministry-Focused.” This mission highlights our integration of academics, spiritual formation, and practical application, and builds deep community across broad diversity. It also defines our academic programs, and our commitment to being a resource for ministers and churches.

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CBF Church Benefits provides retirement and insurance benefits, and exists to serve ministers, lay employees, and churches as they discover and fulfill their God-given mission. Your benefits are our ministry.

Provides help and hope for congregations and clergy through a wide array of ministries: Consulting Coaching Transitions S.T.E.P (Strategic Transition Education Program) Interim training ACTS 15 Project Info@chchurches.org

The Center for Congregational Health helps faith communities and leaders thrive. Their network of skilled coaches, consultants, and Intentional Interim Ministers help congregations tackle their toughest challenges—staff transitions, envisioning the future, responding to conflict, and being a sustainable congregation.

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FAITH IN YOUR FUTURE FOR OVER 170 YEARS.

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Fair Traders (a project of NC Stop Human Trafficking) sells Fair Trade certified products made by artisans around the world, who are paid a fair and living wage.

Since 1999, Christian Women’s Job Corps of NC, Inc. has provided a hand up to women in need through Christian mentoring, Bible study, job skills and life skills. Each site in NC is uniquely based on the needs and resources of the community it serves.

As the Foundation arm of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, CBFF is a nonprofit organization that exists to raise and manage long term funds. We provide services for individuals or churches and ministry organizations. We invite you to take a closer look at CBFF. We want to be a partner as you seek to fulfill your mission.

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Good Faith Media engages with political, cultural, and societal issues through news and opinion, podcasts, documentaries, experiences, and book publishing. We promote equal rights, separation of church and state, social responsibility, and widening the circle of cooperation across faith traditions.

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Profits from fair trade sales help fund NC Stop Human Trafficking’s community education programs, allowing us to fight exploitation globally and here in the U.S. Shop Fair Traders

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At Guardian Financial Group, we believe ministers deserve a secure retirement. We understand the unique challenges ministers face when it comes to saving and planning for retirement. Therefore, we have been able to help ministers all over the country utilize unique tax advantages, create sustainable retirement income, and limit market risk.

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Magdalene Clergy Dresses creates affordable, handmade clergywear for women in ministry. Founded by CBF minister and Duke Divinity graduate Rev. Brittany Edwards, Magdalene offers durable garments in fresh and feminine designs. Visit our Etsy store for dresses, shirts, stoles and jewelry, all designed for the fashionforward female pastor.

McAfee’s mission is to prepare ministers who will inspire the Church and the world to imagine, discover, and create God’s future. We strive to equip students for ministry and leadership through personal mentoring, challenging courses, community worship, and the integration of scholarship and experience in the practical tasks of ministry.

With a depth of church, nonprofit, and for-profit experience , MBS strengthens local churches and non-profit organizations to be more effective in their missions. We are qualified to provide both short-term and long-term financial and administrative services to organizations of any size and with any mission focus.

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A Model Ministry is a Registered Nonprofit Teaching-Based Public Charity Organization specializing in safety education and risk assessment to mitigate child sexual abuse in ministry organizations.

North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) provides “help for the journey” to aging adults in North Carolina. Age is the only criterion for service. Our mission is to help people remain safely in their own homes. Our Call Center connects people with community resources and volunteers who meet needs such as wheelchair ramp construction, grab bar installation, friendly visits, and more!

We know what it’s like to feel helpless when faced with the magnitude of the world’s problems. You want to do something about it but don’t know how or where to start. That’s why we’re here! The Off Ramp connects you with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of forcibly displaced people both near and far. Will you be a change-maker?

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Parable Media is a nonprofit digital media ministry providing custom video, website design, and other digital media services for churches and Christian nonprofits. Our main goal is to help build God’s Kingdom by serving other ministries— helping those ministries to share their stories in order to inspire action and create community.

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Pastors for NC Children: Mobilizing Faith Communities for Public Education Put Prayer Into Action. Join our Mission Amplify Initiative to voice your support for the 1.5 million public school students in NC and the staff who care for them. We need your congregation’s help!

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Can clothing be both beautiful and kind? Can jewelry? And home decor?

Smyth & Helwys Publishing welcomes you to the 2022 CBFNC Annual Gathering! Visit our website for 25% off all books, including Randall Lolley: Thanks for the Memories by Steve Pressley, Driven: A Field Guide to the Wilderness by Bill Ireland, and many, many more. Use code CBFNC at checkout to save through March 31!

Threads by Nomad: - Creates economic opportunities in ten countries - Supports safe and meaningful work environments for refugees - Designs timeless pieces in high quality materials

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Your support helps Wake Forest Divinity prepare religious leaders ready to transform the world as agents and architects of equity, hope, and healing.

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Welcome House Raleigh is a ministry of radical hospitality and welcome for our refugee and immigrant neighbors who do not have a place to live upon arrival to the U.S. We share the love of God in Christ Jesus through safe homes, settlement assistance and bridges into the community. We partner with CBFNC, refugee agencies, churches and individuals in the Raleigh area.

To repair, rebuild, and make homes accessible; and to inspire service, generosity, and hope. Serving low-income homeowners in 7 counties in Southeastern NC, many of whom are elderly, disabled, and/or veterans. WARM helps people age in place safely by preventing home accidents and illnesses and preserving their dignity and independence.

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Make Disciples of Jesus Who Live on Mission

On April 22 and 23, join us for our Annual Women’s Mission Conference (men and youth are invited, too) that will be hosted in Fayetteville, NC. Livestream options available.

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theological and spiritual home for Baptist women and men at Duke Divinity School, Baptist House of Studies anchors students in their Baptist identity and connects them with one another and the larger Baptist world. We are a community that embraces a love for learning and a desire for God, where hearts and minds are open to the whole of God’s truth and formed in the evangelical witness of the gospel. Visit our booth to learn more about our work and the work of Duke Divinity School. Dr. Curtis Freeman, Director Baptist House of Studies 919-660-3599 cfreeman@div.duke.edu divinity.duke.edu/formation/houses-of-study/baptist-house

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General SESSION 1 | MARCH 17, 6:00 P.M. WELCOME

Larry Hovis CBFNC Executive Coordinator

ANNUAL GATHERING OVERVIEW

Chrissy Williamson Senior Pastor Greystone, Raleigh

GREETING & PRAYER

Jeff Roberts Senior Pastor Trinity, Raleigh

CONGREGATIONAL SINGING

Taylor Leonhardt

VIDEO PRESENTATION OFFERTORY PRAYER

“More than Enough”

SPECIAL MUSIC

“Your Eyes See Me”

Past-Moderator First, Mt. Airy

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Taylor Leonhardt

Liz Johnson

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Laity, Winter Park Wilmington

“The God Who Sees: Learning from Hagar and Others on the Margins”

Teesha Hadra

Rector Church of the Resurrection Los Angeles, CA

CHORUS

Taylor Leonhardt

UPDATE FROM FIELD PERSONNEL BENEDICTION

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Gennady & Mina Podgaisky Mary Kaylor

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Friday, March 18, 2021 IN-PERSON: 9:00 a.m. ONLINE: 9:15 a.m.

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“She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” – Genesis 16:13

Session One WORKSHOPS: IN-PERSON IN-PERSON: 9:00 a.m. ROBIN PRIDDY Children’s Pastor John’s Creek Baptist Church

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Beyond the Colorful Halls When someone walks into a new church, the children’s area is usually distinguished by things like colorful halls, exciting signage, or child-like decorations. And certainly, a lot of children’s ministry happens in the colorful halls. But how does children’s ministry expand beyond the colorful halls and into other areas of the church? How does children’s ministry expand beyond the colorful halls and into the family home? How does children’s ministry expand beyond the colorful halls and into the community? In this workshop, we will look at why children’s ministry needs to expand beyond the colorful halls and brainstorm together some practical ways to make this happen.

KA’THY GORE CHAPPELL Director Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina

BILL WILSON

Director The Center for Healthy Churches

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Healthy Minister Searches that Value All Candidates, Including Women Minister search teams in the 21st century are finding the search process landscape changing rapidly. Not only has the life of the congregation undergone massive changes, so have the candidates and processes for finding those candidates. Search teams need a thoughtful spiritual base, must know their congregation well, have a firm grasp of their context, and need clarity as to where their church is going. Navigating those challenges along with the denominational and theological upheaval of the American church, the influence of secular politics, the emergence of excellent female candidates, the ever-changing nature of theological education, and a host of other issues make a healthy plan and approach essential for success. Our time together will describe a healthy search process and will feature a guest appearance by a recently called North Carolina female pastor (Greystone’s Chrissy WIlliamson at 9:00 a.m. and First Baptist Smithfield’s Kristen Tucker at 10:45 a.m.) and the chair of the respective committees that led to those calls.

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Session One WORKSHOPS: IN-PERSON IN-PERSON: 9:00 a.m. LAMONT JOHNSON Senior Pastor West Durham Baptist Church

CHRIS GAMBILL Director Center for Congregational Health Winston-Salem

LAYNE WALLACE Senior Pastor Rosemary Baptist Church

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Engaging Youth & Young Adults Many churches in America have seen a precipitous decline in attendance over the past 30 years. In more recent years, the 18-35 demographic has been waning in attendance, more than any other group in church membership and attendance. This workshop presents practical strategies and tools in engaging the Young Adults, who are connected to our church community. Using the acronym, C.U.T.E, the presenter suggests four ways in engaging Youth and Young Adults, by “Being”: Culturally Sensitive; Understanding of New Trends; Transformational in communicating doctrine; and, Encouraging to All generations.

Congregational Life Cycles and Trajectories ROOM C-101

Congregations typically grow and develop in similar ways, but at different speeds. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted this cycle for many congregations. This workshop will help you identify where your congregation is in its life cycle, and share some ways to set your congregation on a trajectory for thriving.

Loving God in the Darkness ROOM C-104

Since the beginning of the Christian era, believers have used the term “darkness” to mean absence of good and absence of God. What does a faithful believer do when they suffer and cannot find God’s presence? This workshop details a life story, the feeling of God’s absence, and describes a way to be faithful to God while feeling overcome by darkness. The workshop is for both laity, pastors, and scholars alike, and it can speak to the needs of each.

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Session One WORKSHOPS: IN-PERSON IN-PERSON: 9:00 a.m. RAFAEL HERNANDEZ Latino Minister First Baptist Church Huntersville

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*This workshop will be entirely in Spanish.

KEP PATE Associate Pastor of Youth, Children, and Their Families Forest Hills Baptist Church

Principles That We Can Learn from Boaz and Ruth: A Biblical Approach to Serve the Immigrants The workshop* will explain briefly some principles from the Book of Ruth (Ruth as an immigrant from Moab) that we should be aware when we are serving in NC a very diverse immigrant community. We will emphasize the concrete practice of justice, mercy, respect, and tolerance as paradigms that we see in Ruth. We will address some similarities from Ruth as an immigrant with our current situation as immigrants in USA and then we will provide some biblical and theological answers that we should consider in our ministry.

So You Have a Volunteer Problem? ROOM C-305 & C-307

No matter where you are, the size of your church, or the context of your congregation, volunteers are the lifeblood of any ministry. Without them programs fail, ministries struggle, and quality suffers. Any church that fails to recruit and retain the next generation of volunteers is going to face struggles in making their ministry a reality. In this workshop, we will not only explore ways to recruit new volunteers but how to create a culture where volunteers thrive and are engaged.

Social Media as Ministry, Not Marketing CHRISTEN KINARD Founder Digital Congregations

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Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels when it comes to social media? Are you questioning its place as part of your communications efforts? In this workshop, learn what to do if your church decides to opt out of social media and how to use social media as ministry (not marketing) if you opt in. You will discover how to be strategy-driven instead of content-driven in the social media space so you remain focused on the needs of those meeting you there instead of merely promoting the perceived needs of the church. This new-to-you approach will result in increased engagement, greater reach, and more effective ministry!

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Session One WORKSHOPS: ONLINE ONLINE: 9:15 a.m. (Live Q&A at 9:40 a.m.) DANIEL SOSTAITA Pastor/Coach Iglesia Cristiana Sin Fronteras

*This workshop will be entirely in Spanish.

ROB FOX President Church Benefits

JIM MORRISON

Director Financial Awareness Initiative

Coaching: A tool to recalculate the journey in Post Pandemic times/ Una herramienta para re calcular el camino en tiempos de Post Pandemia This workshop* is designed to incorporate coaching tools into our ministries for the purpose of being relevant in the communities we serve./ Este taller está diseñado para incorporar herramientas de Coaching en nuestros ministerios con el propósito de ser relevantes en las comunidades que servimos.

Mapping your Future: Financial Wellness Strategies for Clergy Making decisions for your financial future is easier with a little help. That’s why CBF Church Benefits offers incentives through the Financial Wellness Initiative to help clergy design and implement a financial plan. Join Rob Fox and Jim Morrison to consider how to build a financial plan and implement incentives to help you map your financial future.

Mental Health and the Church : Facing Reality, Seeking Understanding, and Offering Hope ANDREW TATUM Clinical Mental Health Chaplain

AMANDA PRICE Clinical Psychologist

In this session Rev. Andrew Tatum, a clinical mental health chaplain, and Dr. Amanda Price, a clinical psychologist, will offer insight into the landscape of mental health in contemporary American culture, explore the possibility of a theological understanding of mental illness, and offer space to imagine the role of the church in the face of mental health crises. This session is intended for all participants seeking a greater understanding of mental illness and who wish to explore ways that the church and individual Christians can offer hope to those in crisis.

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Session One WORKSHOPS: ONLINE ONLINE: 9:15 a.m. (Live Q&A at 9:40 a.m.) LARRY MCGLOTHLIN Founder A Model Ministry

Sexual Abuse Awareness Training Many believe that child sexual abuse can’t happen in their church, or that no one they know could be an abuser. This misconception can be dangerous for children and your church. Recognizing grooming tactics and abuser characteristics are important components of abuse prevention. Take action today by knowing the signs!

KATHRYN LOPEZ Associate Professor in the Undergraduate Department of Christian Studies, Campbell University

The Book of Job as Comedy How to read the book of Job and all its disparate parts well has long been the quest of Job scholars. In recent years, scholars have increasingly identified elements of comedy within the book, satire, parody, etc. How might it change our interpretation of the book of Job if we understood it as a comedy? Not as something humorous, but as a classic literary technique to challenge people’s often wrongly held beliefs about God and suffering.

Young Adults Involved in Traditional Church TOMMY JUSTUS Senior Pastor Mars Hill Baptist Church

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Friday, March 18, 2021 IN-PERSON: 10:45 a.m. ONLINE: 10:30 a.m.

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“She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” – Genesis 16:13

Session Two WORKSHOPS: IN-PERSON IN-PERSON: 10:45 a.m. DANIEL SOSTAITA Pastor/Coach Iglesia Cristiana Sin Fronteras

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*This workshop will be entirely in Spanish.

KA’THY GORE CHAPPELL Director Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina

BILL WILSON

Director The Center for Healthy Churches

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Session Two WORKSHOPS: IN-PERSON IN-PERSON: 10:45 a.m. ROB FOX President Church Benefits

ROOM C-301

JIM MORRISON

Director Financial Awareness Initiative

Mental Health and the Church : Facing Reality, Seeking Understanding, and Offering Hope ANDREW TATUM Clinical Mental Health Chaplain

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AMANDA PRICE Clinical Psychologist

LARRY MCGLOTHLIN Founder A Model Ministry

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Session Two WORKSHOPS: IN-PERSON IN-PERSON: 10:45 a.m. KATHRYN LOPEZ Associate Professor in the Undergraduate Department of Christian Studies, Campbell University

The Book of Job as Comedy ROOM C-104

How to read the book of Job and all its disparate parts well has long been the quest of Job scholars. In recent years, scholars have increasingly identified elements of comedy within the book, satire, parody, etc. How might it change our interpretation of the book of Job if we understood it as a comedy? Not as something humorous, but as a classic literary technique to challenge people’s often wrongly held beliefs about God and suffering.

Young Adults Involved in Traditional Church TOMMY JUSTUS Senior Pastor Mars Hill Baptist Church

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Session Two WORKSHOPS: ONLINE ONLINE: 10:30 a.m. (Live Q&A at 10:55 a.m.) ROBIN PRIDDY Children’s Pastor John’s Creek Baptist Church

RAFAEL HERNANDEZ Latino Minister First Baptist Church Huntersville *This workshop will be entirely in Spanish.

KEP PATE

So You Have a Volunteer Problem?

Associate Pastor of Youth, Children, and Their Families Forest Hills Baptist Church

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Session Two WORKSHOPS: ONLINE ONLINE: 10:30 a.m. (Live Q&A at 10:55 a.m.) Engaging Youth & Young Adults LAMONT JOHNSON Senior Pastor West Durham Baptist Church

Many churches in America have seen a precipitous decline in attendance over the past 30 years. In more recent years, the 18-35 demographic has been waning in attendance, more than any other group in church membership and attendance. This workshop presents practical strategies and tools in engaging the Young Adults, who are connected to our church community. Using the acronym, C.U.T.E, the presenter suggests four ways in engaging Youth and Young Adults, by “Being”: Culturally Sensitive; Understanding of New Trends; Transformational in communicating doctrine; and, Encouraging to All generations.

CHRIS GAMBILL

Congregational Life Cycles and Trajectories

Director Center for Congregational Health Winston-Salem

LAYNE WALLACE

Loving God in the Darkness

Senior Pastor, Rosemary Baptist Church

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Session Two WORKSHOPS: ONLINE ONLINE: 10:30 a.m. (Live Q&A at 10:55 a.m.) Social Media as Ministry, Not Marketing CHRISTEN KINARD Founder Digital Congregations

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Friday, March 18, 2022 1:30 p.m.

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“She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” – Genesis 16:13

General SESSION 2 | Annual Business MEETING MARCH 18, 1:30 P.M. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER

Jeff Harris, Moderator Senior Pastor First, Tryon

PRAYER

Anita Thompson Coordinating Council Associate Pastor, FBC Ahoskie

MODERATOR REPORT

Jeff Harris

2022-2023 BUDGET PRESENTATION

Jason Cogdill Treasurer Laity, College Park Winston Salem

NOMINATING REPORT

Sarah Davis Chair, Nominating Team Laity, FBC Sylva

SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

Brad Smith Senior Pastor The Memorial, Greenville

RECOGNITION OF WANDA KIDD CALL TO WORSHIP

Larry Hovis CBFNC Executive Coordinator

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

INTRODUCTIONS

Larry Hovis

GREETING & WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GENERAL BAPTIST READING OF SCRIPTURE SERMON

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Genesis 16:1–16

Tony Barr Executive Secretary-Treasurer General Baptist State Convention of NC

Santiago Reales Director, Red Latina

“Believing is Seeing”

Paul Burgess Senior Pastor, University Baptist Chapel Hill

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General SESSION 2 | Annual Business MEETING MARCH 18, 1:30 P.M. OFFERTORY PRAYER

Stacy Nowell CBFNC Moderator-Elect Senior Pastor, FBC Huntersville

VIDEO PRESENTATION CONGREGATIONAL SONG “Be Thou My Vision” BENEDICTION

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Taylor Leonhardt Adrian Bullock Associate Pastor West Durham Baptist Church

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2022–2023 CBFNC is grateful for the faithful, generous support of our fellowship. In spite of the challenges posed by two years of a global pandemic, CBFNC’s financial health remains strong. The proposed 2022-2023 Mission and Ministry Funding Plan maintains a level of spending that has been in place since 2020. The 2022-2023 proposed MMFP is noteworthy for several reasons:

Income Sources – Churches supply the lion’s share of CBFNC’s income. However, other income sources are growing significantly as many churches are unable to give at the same levels as in the past. These non-church income sources include: individuals, grants, investment earnings, sponsorships and fees. The 2022-2023 proposed MMFP includes funding from all of these sources. Partners – Partner ministries are distributed among CBFNC’s four major ministry priorities. Allocations were developed by CBFNC’s Partnership Development Committee, based on several factors: alignment with CBFNC identity and values; partner reports; historical precedent; and maximum percentage of partner budget (25%). CBFNC’s support for partners is noteworthy for several reasons:

The 2022-2023 MMFP includes $1,028,500 for partners and their ministries. This amount is 46% of undesignated church contributions to CBFNC during 2021. CBFNC gives as much to partners as all other CBF organizations combined (Global and other state/regional CBF organizations). In addition to budgeted amounts, CBFNC passed through $94,061 in designated gifts to partners in 2021.

Personnel – Most CBFNC staff costs are actually classified as ministry expenses. Still, personnel costs are only 30% of the total, a very low ratio among churches and non-profit organizations.

The Coordinating Council unanimously recommends the 2022-2023 Mission and Ministry Funding Plan for adoption during the Annual Business Meeting of the Annual Gathering..

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CBFNC Mission & Ministry FUNDING PLAN (PROPOSED) 2022–2023 EMBRACE NEIGHBORS THROUGH MISSIONS State & Global Missions Welcome House Ministries International Student Ministry Field Personnel Support Global Partnership Grants Encourager Church Ministry Mission Engagement Grants Chinese Ministry Racial Equity & Justice New Mission Engagements Red Latina - CBFNC Hispanic Ministry

25,000 2,000 12,000 20,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 18,000

Missions and Social Ministry Partners WMU Baptist Children’s Home Baptist Retirement Home Baptist World Alliance Baptists on Mission NC Passport Christian Women’s Job Corps

70,000 70,000 44,000 20,000 35,000 10,000 7,000

Total Embrace Neighbors Through Missions

$378,000

EQUIP MINISTERS AND CHURCHES Leadership Development Coach Services Peer Learning Groups Divinity Student Connections Leadership Training

10,000 5,000 6,000 10,000

Transitional Ministries Ministers in Transition Church Transition Resources Congregational Sustainability

2,750 22,000 5,000

Theological Education Partners Campbell Divinity Duke Divinity GWU Divinity WFU Divinity Causey Scholarships Lolley Scholarships

65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 85,000 25,000

Helping Pastors Thrive (Lilly Grant)

$265,000

Congregational and Ministry Support Partners Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina Baptist Women in Ministry National Baptist Hospital/Faith Health North Carolina Baptist Foundation Center for Healthy Churches

30,000 4,000 44,000 2,000 10,000

Total Equip Ministers and Churches cbfnc.org

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ENGAGE STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS Faith Formation Event Sponsorship Faith Formation Events Growing Young

1,500 8,000 10,000

Collegiate Ministry Collegiate Ministry Collegiate Ministry Salaries/Retirement Campus Ministry Interns Collegiate Ministry Travel Collegiate Ministry Programming Mid-Winter Retreat

217,000 25,800 12,500 22,050 2,500

Higher Education Partners Campbell Chowan Gardner-Webb Mars Hill Meredith WFU Wingate Campus Ministries on Historically Baptist Campuses

30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 5,000 30,000 65,000

Total Engage Students and Young Adults

$549,350

ENHANCE OUR FELLOWSHIP Gatherings Regional and Special Meetings Annual Gathering

5,000 20,000

Communications Newsletter Identity Development Publicity - General Website Services Financial Development

30,000 10,000 4,000 10,000 10,000

Baptist Identity Partners Good Faith Media Baptist News Global Baptist Joint Committee North American Baptist Fellowship Baptist History and Heritage Society

33,000 11,000 15,000 1,000 2,500

Governance Expenses

$13,500

Administration

$121,900

Total Enhance Our Fellowship

$286,900

LEADING AND SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRIES Personnel Costs

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COLLEGIATE MINISTRY

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PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

MUSIC MINISTRY

RACIAL EQUITY & JUSTICE

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Daniel Sostaita, Chair | Jefferson Christian, Winston-Salem Rafael Hernandez, Chair-elect | FBC, Huntersville Juan Carlos Cevallos | The Memorial, Greenville Elaine Correa | FBC, Mount Airy Julio de León | Hope Valley Latino Ministry, Durham Verónica Gallegos | La Voz de la Esperanza, Charlotte Fortino Ocampo | Centro Familiar Cristiano, Siler City

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Each year at Annual Gathering, we collect an offering. This year’s offering is dedicated to CBFNC’s ministries of engaging students and young adults. A highlight of this year’s Annual Gathering will be honoring Wanda Kidd, CBFNC collegiate engagement coordinator, who has shaped our campus ministry program for the last 15 years and will be retiring at the end of March. Inspired by Wanda, we at CBFNC feel called to extend this ministry to young people who are currently not being served. This will of course require us to expand our programming and staffing, and so we are dedicating this year’s Annual Gathering offering to young adult ministry. Thank you for your contribution to this year’s offering to ensure that CBFNC continues to have the resources it needs to extend our campus/young adult ministries!

You may give online at CBFNC.ORG/TheGodWhoSees. You may give by check or cash during either General Session

at the in-person gathering at Trinity Baptist by placing your gift in the collection plates located in the back of the Sanctuary. You may also mail your donation to:

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PAUL BURGESS currently serves as the senior pastor at University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. Prior to UBC, Paul served two other congregations as pastor—Benson Baptist in Benson, and Winter Park Baptist in Wilmington. Paul is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and a twice graduate from Campbell University Divinity school, where he earned his M.Div. and D.Min., the focus of which was pastoral vulnerability. General Session #2 (in-person and live streamed online) Friday | 1:30 p.m.

KA’THY GORE CHAPPELL is the executive director for Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina, a statewide organization that provides a network of support, including theological education scholarships, for women called by God to ministry. Ka’thy lives in Winston-Salem and loves her daughter, Ali, and son-in-law, Harrison who live in Waco, Texas. Ali is minister of youth & communication at Calvary Baptist; Harrison teaches communication at Baylor University. Workshop – Healthy Minister Searches that Value All Candidates, Including Women (with Bill Wilson) In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m. This workshop will NOT be offered online.

ROB FOX serves as the president of CBF Church Benefits. Workshop – Mapping your Future: Financial Wellness Strategies for Clergy (with Jim Morrison) Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A) In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m.

CHRIS GAMBILL is an ordained Baptist minister, Industrial-organizational psychologist, consultant, and Boardcertified coach. Chris completed a BA from Wake Forest University, a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Industrial-organizational Psychology from Capella University. He is currently the director of the Center for Congregational Health® and FaithHealthNC at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and an adjunct faculty member at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Chris’ consulting work has spanned more than 30 years helping faith communities and nonprofits across the United States. Workshop – Congregational Life Cycles and Trajectories In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. Online: Friday | 10:30 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

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Worship & Workshop LEADERS TEESHA HADRA is the rector at Church of the Resurrection, an Anglican parish in Los Angeles. Teesha is a former attorney and earned an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is ordained a priest in the Anglican Church in North America and has over a decade of ministry leadership experience. Teesha is passionate about issues of justice and inclusion and serves in numerous leadership capacities within her denomination to that end. She co-authored Black & White: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time with her friend, John Hambrick. Teesha and her husband, Fred, live in Los Angeles. Leadership Institute (In-person at Trinity Baptist) Thursday | 10:00 a.m. General Session #1 (in-person and livestreamed online) Thursday | 6:00 p.m. RAFAEL HERNANDEZ is from Venezuela, married to Emma Hernandez, and they have two grown children. He graduated from Ebenezer Bible Institute in the pastoral program in 1982. He got a degree in administration at UNIR College in 1992. After serving for 14 years as a pastor in several cities and as the general secretary of OVICE (Venezuelan Evangelical Christian Churches Organization), a national council with more than 200 churches in Venezuela, he continued his studies in Lombard, IL in 1995 at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. There, he graduated with a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts with a major in New Testament in 1999. He was a pastor at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Northlake, IL (1997-1999). He studied at Drew University, Madison; New Jersey and is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry program. He served as an associate pastor for the Latino Ministry at First Baptist Church of Huntersville, NC for almost 13 years (19992008). Currently he is serving as the Latino minister (part-time) at the same church since 2017. He is part of the CBFNC-Red Latina Team. Workshop – Principles That We Can Learn from Boaz and Ruth: A Biblical Approach to Serve the Immigrants In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. Online: Friday | 10:30 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A) *His workshops will be entirely in Spanish.

LAMONT J. JOHNSON, SR., is a native of Orange, NJ, and has been in ministry for 28 years. He is the proud pastor of the historic West Durham Baptist Church of Durham, NC. along with serving his alma mater, Shaw University, as assistant professor of practical ministry, preaching & worship, and coordinator of the Thomas J. Boyd Chapel. Dr. Johnson has earned degrees from Virginia Union University, Shaw University Divinity School, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Drew University, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. His four sons are the joy of his life. Workshop – Engaging Youth & Young Adults In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. Online: Friday | 10:30 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

TOMMY JUSTUS is the pastor Mars Hill Baptist Church and longtime friend of young adults as a church minister. Workshop – Young Adults Involved in Traditional Church Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A) In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m.

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Worship & Workshop LEADERS CHRISTEN KINARD has spent more than a decade as a professional in communications and marketing. She has helped businesses and organizations as diverse as high-end retail stores and independent schools develop and implement efficient and impactful communications strategies. Digital Congregations sits at the intersection of her desire to do meaningful work, her belief in the importance of faith communities, and her talents and experience. She currently sits on the board of the Association for Smaller Congregations. Workshop – Social Media as Ministry, not Marketing In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. Online: Friday | 10:30 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

TAYLOR LEONHARDT is a Tennessee-based and Texas-bred singer-songwriter who expertly weaves classic Americana with a fresh lyrical prowess that’s both striking and deeply comforting. Her voice hearkens to and stands up among the titans of great folk music, those who were the backdrop of her childhood (Emmylou, Patty, and James), with lyrics so honest it feels like hearing from a friend. General Session #1 (in-person and livestreamed online) Thursday | 6:00 p.m. General Session #1 (in-person and livestreamed online) Friday | 1:30 p.m.

KATHRYN LOPEZ is associate professor in the undergraduate department of Christian Studies at Campbell University. She works in the area of Second Temple Judaism, and teaches Old Testament and world religions. Workshop – The Book of Job as Comedy Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

LARRY MCGLOTHLIN grew up in Southwest Virginia in the small town of Bluefield, just across the border of southern West Virginia. It was here, in this idyllic setting, where the spiritual influence of family and loving Sunday School teachers took hold. He went on to graduate from Bluefield State College in 1984 and upon graduation relocated to North Carolina. There he completed a prolific 30-year career as a transportation engineer before retiring in 2017. Through the years, his most cherished accomplishments have come from volunteer work in children’s ministry. He has devoted his time and energy to the spiritual development of children for over 22 years. Along the way, he faithfully served as children’s ministry leader, children’s ministry director and Royal Ambassadors director and currently serves on the North Carolina Training Advisory Council. His love of children inspired the formation of A Model Ministry, an organization that specializes in safety education and risk assessment to mitigate child sexual abuse in ministry programs. Workshop – Sexual Abuse Awareness Training Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

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Worship & Workshop LEADERS JIM MORRISON serves as director of the Financial Wellness Initiative. Workshop – Mapping your Future: Financial Wellness Strategies for Clergy (with Rob Fox) Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A) In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m.

KEP PATE is the associate pastor of youth, children, and their families at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Clemson University where he met his wife, Sara Bailey. The couple got married on New Year’s Eve 2016 and have two children, Henry and Lily Stocks. Kep graduated from Mercer’s McAfee School of Theology with his Master of Divinity in 2017 and is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry. Before coming to Raleigh, Kep served as the youth pastor at Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Ga, and as the director of YMCA Camp High Harbour at Lake Burton. Prior to attending seminary, Kep worked for both the International and North American Mission Boards and served as the assistant campus minister for the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Clemson. Workshop – So You Have a Volunteer Problem? In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. Online: Friday | 10:30 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

AMANDA PRICE received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the occupational health department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021. She is a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she is currently co-chair of the North Hills 5K, a member of the Student Ministry Advisory Committee and serves as a deacon. Workshop – Mental Health and the Church : Facing Reality, Seeking Understanding and Offering Hope (with Andrew Tatum) Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A) In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m.

ROBIN PRIDDY is the children’s pastor at Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. She began serving at Johns Creek in November of 2020 (yes, a big Covid move!) after serving as associate pastor for children and activities in Waco, Texas for eight years. She graduated from Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University and has since become a big Baylor Bear fan! In her free time, she loves to sew, quilt and craft. Workshop – Beyond the Colorful Hills In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. Online: Friday | 10:30 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

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Worship & Workshop LEADERS DANIEL SOSTAITA is a pastor/coach. He is the pastor and founder of Iglesia Cristiana Sin Fronteras. Daniel Sostaita Pastor/Coach. Pastor y Fundador de Iglesia Cristiana Sin Fronteras Workshop – Coaching: A tool to recalculate the journey in Post Pandemic times/ Una herramienta para re calcular el camino en tiempos de Post Pandemia Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A) In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m. *His workshops will be entirely in Spanish.

ANDREW TATUM has served as clinical chaplain for psychiatry services at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC Since 2014. In this context, Andrew offers spiritual care and emotional support to individuals and families experiencing mental health crises. Andrew is an ordained minister in the Baptist tradition and is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. He is married to Rev. Lydia Pratt Tatum, and together they are the parents of five beautiful children. Andrew is passionate about walking alongside individuals and families experiencing mental illness, reminding them of their worth, and advocating for their well-being and recovery. Workshop – Mental Health and the Church: Facing Reality, Seeking Understanding and Offering Hope (with Amanda Price) Online: Friday | 9:15 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A) In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m.

LAYNE WALLACE is the senior pastor of Rosemary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC where he has served for 13 years. Layne earned a D.Min. from Truett Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary. Layne is a published author with two books in print, Karl Barth’s Concept of Nothingness: A Critical Examination and Loving God in the Darkness, tentatively scheduled for an early 2022 release with Smyth & Helwys. Workshop – Loving God in the Darkness In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. Online: Friday | 10:30 a.m. (pre-recorded video followed by live Q&A)

BILL WILSON is the director of The Center for Healthy Churches, a 30-person national consulting group working with congregations of all types and denominations to address the challenges and opportunities of church health in the 21st century. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Winston-Salem and are especially proud of their ten grandchildren. Workshop – Healthy Minister Searches that Value All Candidates, Including Women (with Ka’thy Gore Chappell) In-Person: Friday | 9:00 a.m. In-Person: Friday | 10:45 a.m. This workshop will NOT be offered online.

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FINANCIAL GROUP Simplicity Group Company

At Guardian Financial Group we want you to feel SECURE about retirement. You want certainty around your retirement plans. The problem can be a lack of knowledge to put a proper plan in place, which makes you feel anxious. We believe ministers who spend their lives serving others deserve a secure retirement. We understand the unique challenges ministers face when it comes to saving and planning for retirement. This is why we have been able to help ministers all over the country utilize unique tax advantages, create sustainable retirement income, and limit market risk.

Housing Allowance for Ministers

Investment Strategies

Learn how to preserve your housing allowance with IRS code 107. Understand the tax implications of your allowance so you can make informed decisions on how to put it to use.

Investing is about proper planning to achieve your financial goals: retirement, paying college, or just providing for your family.

Tax Issues for Ministers

We can help you understand your Social Security benefits and educate you on how you can maximize those retirement benefits based on your expectations.

The IRS has specific tax codes for ministers and churches. We will help you to become familiar with these unique rules to see which may benefit you. This information is designed to provide education and clarity to often confusing tax rules.

Retirement Planning No matter where you are in life, we can provide you the guidance, tools and services to help prepare for retirement on your terms.

Social Security Optimization

Money Management One of the keys to a reliable financial strategy is spending less than you take in, and then finding a way to put your excess to work.

Annuities Are you in or near retirement? Learn how annuities can help generate a reliable stream of income or increase your current savings.

Investment advisory and financial planning services offered through Simplicity Wealth, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Sub-advisory services are provided by Simplicity Solutions, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. This information is not endorsed or approved by the Social Security Office or any other Government Agency. This information is designed to provide general information on the subjects covered. It is not intended to provide specific legal or tax advice and cannot be used to avoid penalties or to promote, market, or recommend any tax plan or arrangement. You are encouraged to consult your personal tax advisor or attorney. An annuity is intended to be a long-term, tax-deferred retirement vehicle. Earnings are taxable as ordinary income when distributed, and if withdrawn before age 59½, may be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty.

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CAMPBELL YOUTH THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

OFFICE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE

RURAL CLERGY FELLOWS

CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCES

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Upcoming Events RACIAL EQUITY & JUSTICE (REJ) WEBINAR WITH DR. JAY AUGUSTINE

APRIL

April 18 Virtual

MINISTRY DESIGN: A CONFERENCE FOR CHURCHES April 30 Hayes Barton Baptist Church (Raleigh)

MAY

SPIRITUAL FORMATION MINISTRY TEAM WEBINAR

JUNE

CBF 2022 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

OCTOBER

May 5 Virtual

June 28–30 Dallas & Online

YOUTH FALL BEACH RETREAT October 7–9 Fort Caswell

Visit our Events page on our website to learn more.

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