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Discernment Process
Thursday
10:30 a.m. business session – Instructions given
1:30 p.m. worship – Time of preparation
2:30 p.m. – Small group time
Friday
9 a.m. – Small group time
10:30 a.m. business session – Presentation of priorities
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At this year’s Assembly, attendees will have the opportunity to be part of shaping CBF’s future ministry priorities through a guided, Assembly-wide prayer and discernment experience.
“After 17 years of growing ministry, we will have important conversations about the shape of our future,” said CBF Executive Coordinator Daniel Vestal. “Where would God have us focus our energies, time and resources?”
In a year-long process, CBF’s Advisory Council, Coordinating Council, state/regional leadership, staff and many others have been exploring these questions. This Assembly is an opportunity for all Fellowship Baptists to be part of the strategic prioritizing process.
The discernment process begins Thursday, June 19. After receiving instructions and a time of worship preparation, the Assembly will divide into nearly 30 groups for an hour-long, guided prayer and discernment experience. Within these groups, small groups of 10-15 people will form for prayer and reflection on specific questions. Each group’s determination of priorities will be brought to the Assembly Friday.
“All 30 groups will be given a list of potential priorities developed through this year-long process,” said CBF moderator Harriet Harral. “They will pray about these ideas, share responses and work through to a sense of what they feel God is calling CBF to focus on.”