European Baptist leader criticizes SBC pullout from BWA

The head of the European Baptist Federation has issued a strong statement opposing the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) withdrawal from the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). ... (read the story)

Vestal defines essential principles that bind CBFers together

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - "Fellowship" is a defining principle for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), national CBF Coordinator Daniel Vestal declared at the organization's general assembly June 25. ... (read the story)

CBF joins new ecumenical organization, adopts budget

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) voted to help start a national ecumenical organization, approved a $16 million budget, and elected new leaders June 25 during its annual general assembly in Birmingham, Ala. ... (read the story)

Eleven new CBF missionaries sent out

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) commissioned two career missionary couples and seven other short-term missionaries during a celebration of missions at its general assembly June 25. ... (read the story)

Baptist Women in Ministry to continue as networking group for female clergy

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM) passed a motion affirming the continued need for its organization despite concerns brought up last year that the group is outdated. ... (read the story)

Speaking out in support of BWA

Thank you Jim Royston. Now is not the time for us as Baptist and believers to limit our options for mission work. The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has historically helped open previously shut doors for God's work. I agree that the SBC's decision to withdraw from BWA was "ill timed and ill informed." Apprehension over such a move was part of the motivation for our fellowship (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship) to become a Global Impact Partner with BWA. There is too much work to be done to abandon a proven mission partner. ... (read the story)