VLC Approves Vision Process, CMBA Business Session Date
CMBA’s Visionary Leadership Community (VLC) met Tuesday, Oct. 20, for its monthly session at North Trenholm Baptist Church in Columbia to share updates and conduct business. Comprised of CMBA ministers and lay leaders, the VLC operates under the association’s vision of “starting and strengthening congregations to serve as vital and vibrant missional communities.” Executive Director […]
OPP 047: Associational Appreciation
This week, we’re taking some time to appreciate the ongoing work of the supporting ministry of the Columbia Metro Baptist Association.
One Priority Briefing for Congregational Leaders from George Bullard — Monday, October 19, 2020
A Family of Baptist Congregations in the Midlands of South Carolina Our One Priority: Starting and Strengthening Churches to Serve as Vital and Vibrant Missional Communities. Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations October 18th-24th is the national Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations. What does it mean to pray for your Baptist association – the Columbia […]
Calling, Community, and Congregation During a Pandemic
Something is missing in how churches and congregation participants are connecting during the pandemic. Do you feel it? Are you experiencing it? If so, I would like to pitch the idea that it is about calling, community, and congregation and where our focus and emphasis ought to be. Some of the key elements of connecting […]
Our Wednesday Word from George Bullard, October 14, 2020
Article = Thankful for Ministers! https://columbiametro.org/thankful-for-ministers/ Register for Exponential Roundtable at Columbia Crossroads Church on Wednesday, October 21t at https://missioncolumbia.org/register/
OPP 046: Spreading the Gospel Through Hunger Ministries
This week, we’re speaking with CMBA’s own Ministry Mobilizer, Cathy Locklear, to explore the growth of hunger-related ministry that’s continued to flourish amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Priority Briefing for Congregational Leaders from George Bullard — Monday, October 12, 2020
A Family of Baptist Congregations in the Midlands of South Carolina Our One Priority: Starting and Strengthening Churches to Serve as Vital and Vibrant Missional Communities. ReGathering Conversations During October’s One Priority Briefing Live! An online video forum for our pastors, staff members and lay leaders to hear about how other congregations are Regathering. You […]
Our Wednesday Word from George Bullard, October 7, 2020
Article = Thankful for Ministers! https://columbiametro.org/thankful-for-ministers/ Register for Exponential Roundtable at Columbia Crossroads Church on Wednesday, October 21t at https://missioncolumbia.org/register/
Thankful for Ministers!
October is Minister Appreciation month – what are you doing to show your senior pastor and ministerial staff appreciation? The year 2020 represents a remarkable season of service from church staff members, and senior pastors in particular. Minister Appreciation month provides the perfect time to express your thankfulness. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 says, “Now we ask […]