How Do You Say “Come at Your Own Risk” Without Frightening People?
Also view at https://www.facebook.com/pg/BullardNetwork/notes/ Just as there are swimming pools, lakes, beaches, etc. where there is a sign that says, “Swim At Your Own Risk,” there may need to be a similar warning to people as they regather at church. It could say “Come at Your Own Risk,” or “The Worship of God is Wonderful. […]
CMBA Partners Needed for Vietnamese Church Launch
CMBA churches have the unique opportunity to partner with a new Vietnamese church plant ready to launch in the Midlands. It will be the first evangelical church planted to reach Vietnamese people living in the greater Columbia area and has a committed pastor ready to relocate. The only things missing are local sponsoring churches. Comparing […]
The Minimalization of Print Communication in Congregations
Also view at https://www.facebook.com/pg/BullardNetwork/notes/ The COVID-19 Pandemic is causing the minimalization of printing in congregations. The fear is that too many germs might be lurking on the printed page, and perhaps even a virus or two. Whether that is true or not, it is the fear. Digital publishing has been around for more than a […]
Our One Priority Briefing for Congregational Leaders from George Bullard — Monday, June 8, 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. Thriving Congregations Soar with Faith WHEN: Tuesday, June 9th at 2:00 p.m. WHERE? Our One Priority Briefing Live! As an extra security and for us to connect with you, […]
Moving From “Can’t” to “Can” During COVID-19 Pandemic
Also view at https://www.facebook.com/notes/bullardjournalorg/moving-from-cant-to-can-during-covid-19-pandemic/2660461964234202/ A pastor mused recently “I have spent so much time telling people what they cannot do, that I forgot to tell them what they can do.” Have you had an “ah-ha” moment where you realized that may be exactly what you have been doing? Starting in the middle of March we […]
To Our African-American Sisters and Brothers
Our hearts are grieving with you. Our grief is in response to the brutal loss of human life, most recently George Floyd, and the systemic mistreatment of African-Americans in our country. Our souls hurt for you. Yet we realize we can never know the depth of hurt you feel. Our minds are swirling with thoughts […]
Riverside Community Church’s Mission to Multiply
Riverside Community Church, located on Divine Street in the Shandon area near Five Points, has joined the CMBA as a Church Network Connection and has been accepted by the Visionary Leadership Community. This partnering body of believers has been building relationships across denominational lines in the Capital City for about 10 years, growing small groups […]
Blessed Assurances
Also view at https://www.facebook.com/notes/bullardjournalorg/blessed-assurances/2652325285047870/ “Some people in my congregation want assurances I cannot give them,” was the frustration shared by one pastor in recent days about relaunching live worship and other gatherings. Is this a frustration you share? As pastors, staff, and lay leaders seek to discern when and how to relaunch their congregation, they […]
Resources CMBA Offers Congregations
Today we had the first session on the Resources CMBA Offers Congregations. Here is the link to watch the video: https://www.columbiametro.org/cmba-congregation-resources/. Here are the topics and the presenters for Part One plus how to get hold of them to ask questions or to request services. Topics: First – ReLaunching and ReOpening Strategies for Disruptive Innovation […]
Our One Priority Briefing for Congregational Leaders from George Bullard — Monday, May 25, 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. Resources CMBA Offers Congregations as You ReLaunch — Part Two WHEN: Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. WHERE? Our One Priority Briefing Live! As an extra security and for […]