Columbia Metro: Mission Local — The Concept
CMBA desires to raise awareness of the need for missional deployment within our local context by our family of congregations in the Midlands of South Carolina. This does not suggest […]
OPP 063: Impacting Collegiate Ministry
This week, Chris Reinolds and Julia Bell, CMBA Communications Director, have a conversation with Baptist Collegiate Ministry campus ministers Lesley and JJ Joseph, who began their work at Allen University and Benedict College Starting March first of this year as they seek to impact the next generation of disciple-makers.
OPP 062: Kingdom-Minded Taxes
This week, Chris Reinolds, Impacting Communities Ministry Mobilizer with the CMBA has a conversation with John Lakin , Associate Pastor at NorthStar Christian Center, to discuss their partnership with the Cooperative Ministry’s VITAP program which assists low-income families with tax preparation.
Advance Leadership Podcast with George Bullard
Here is a podcast recorded earlier in 2021 that was just released at the end of 2021 that provides an overview of George Bullard’s heritage and approach to congregational ministry. […]
OPP 061: South Carolina Refugee Resettlement
This week, George Bullard, Executive Director of the CMBA, sits down with Bedjriha Jazic, Director of Lutheran Services, and Ryan Dupree, International Minister with First Baptist Church Columbia, to discuss ministry partnership opportunities among the Refugee Resettlement efforts in Columbia, South Carolina.
Christmas Meals for Graham Correctional Institution
Churches are invited to come together to help feed the least of these with a Christmas Meal.
The Christmas Season is Warming Up
As we are wrapping up the month of October, many of you can feel the fall breeze wafting in the Christmas season. As that spirit of generosity floods our hearts, we wanted to encourage you to remember those who will not be making it home for Christmas this year.
OPP 060: Be Bold. Start the Conversation
We hope you’ll walk away from our conversation with Sam Smithson & Travis Pruden feeling bold enough to start a conversation with someone today.
OPP 059: Stewardship in the Local Church
Take some time and consider how God may be leading you to speak with your congregation about these essential matters.
It’s a Minefield Out There! — Church Pandemic Response
A few days ago, CMBA sent out inquiries to a group of churches of all sizes and locations to see how they are responding to the current spike in COVID-19 […]