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Creating a Bolder Future
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Hear from outgoing CBF Moderator Tanya Parks as she reflects on the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's 35-year journey and challenges churches to continue living boldly in the years ahead. Drawing on her experiences as a pastor, former CBF field personnel, and denominational leader, Parks celebrates the fellowship's commitment to missions, belonging, women in ministry, and justice while inviting every congregation to discern where God is calling them to take the next bold step.
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Breaking Through the Barrier
32:33|Hear from Rev. Dr. Prince Raney Rivers as he proclaims a powerful message from Psalm 27, calling the church to move beyond fear and embrace courageous faith. Addressing the challenges of injustice, Christian nationalism, anxiety, and uncertainty, Rivers reminds believers that boldness is rooted not in confidence in ourselves, but in confidence in God's presence.You can watch the video version of this highlight on YouTube HERE.Shipwrecked Churches
40:47|Hear from the Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean as she reflects on Acts 27–28 and explores what it means for the church to navigate seasons of uncertainty, disruption, and renewal. Using Paul's shipwreck on Malta as a guiding image, Rev. Dean challenges church leaders to embrace change with hope rather than fear.You can watch the video version of this highlight on YouTube HERE.Compelling Boldness
30:27|Hear from Rev. Paul Baxley, Executive Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, as he opens General Assembly 2026 with a message rooted in Acts 4:13–31. Reflecting on the bold witness of Peter and John, Baxley explores how ordinary disciples become courageous through the power of the risen Christ and the strength of Christian community.You can watch the video version of this highlight on YouTube HERE.Stand Up and Speak Out
54:10|Hear from Rev. Karl Johnson, Chair of the Baptist World Alliance, as he delivers the closing sermon of CBF General Assembly 2026. Preaching from Revelation 2:12–17, Rev. Johnson challenges Christians to "stand up and speak out" with courage, conviction, and faithfulness in a world longing for justice, hope, and the kingdom of God.You can watch the video version of this highlight on YouTube HERE.General Assembly 2024 - Friday Worship - Kristin Adkins Whitesides
20:26|The keynote preacher for the Friday worship service is Kristin Adkins Whitesides, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Winchester, Va.General Assembly 2024 - David Hull and Juan Garcia
28:43|Outgoing Moderator David Hull offers reflections on his year of service, and Juan Garcia shares his dreams for the coming year as CBF's new Moderator.General Assembly 2024 - Eugene Cho
48:56|The keynote preacher for the June 20, 2024 worship service is Eugene Cho, President / CEO of Bread for the World based in Washington, DCFind out more about Bread for the World:Bread.org