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A collection of resources to help you in ministry
Flood Buckets
Our Disaster Response Team wants to be proactive in preparing for natural disasters, especially those caused by water. Wayne Patterson, member of FBC Pendleton and Coordinator of our Disaster Response, suggests that churches or individuals prepare a few Flood Buckets to have on hand. Then, when disaster strikes, all CBFSC would need to do is gather them and get them to the site where they are needed. No waiting for anyone to go out and buy the supplies.
For this project to be successful, the buckets should contain specific supplies. Download a PDF file showing exactly what these buckets should contain.
Contact Wayne if you have questions.



Theological Education
The Leadership Development committee of CBFSC is charged in part with providing scholarship assistance to students engaged in theological education. Awards are available to both part-time and full-time students, in both Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry programs.
We encourage all interested students to apply. Awards are based on several criteria, including affiliation with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and its partnering churches.
The annual deadline for applying for scholarships is April 15. Awards are made each semester, but there is now only one annual application.
Download an application: First Time Scholarship Application or Previous Recipient Scholarship Application
Contact the CBFSC office at (803) 779-1888 if you have any questions.






Retirement Planning, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance for Clergy
The CBF Church Benefits Board provides retirement planning and investing options for church staff, as well as term life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Protect your minister and your church with high quality benefits from CBF Church Benefits.



Church Endowments and Estate Planning
Provide financial security to your church’s ministry through endowed funds and legacy giving. The CBF Foundation provides high quality endowment options for churches and individuals along with estate planning advice and tools.



Advocacy
Learn how your church can lend its voice on issues that affect your community, our state, and nation. Visit CBFSC partners South Carolina Christian Action Council and CBF Advocacy to explore current initiatives and opportunities for public witness.



Youth and Children’s Camps
CBFSC partners with dedicated child/youth serving organizations to offer exceptional summer church camps. Visit Passport Camps, Inc. or Unidiversity for more information. Contact Lane Riley for more information about opportunities for young baptists.



Growing Young Cohorts
Churches across the country are both shrinking and aging as more young people disengage. However, there are scores of congregations that are bucking this trend and developing cultures that welcome, empower, and engage teenagers and young adults. Explore.



Church Consulting
CBFSC maintains partnerships and friendships with several organizations dedicated to providing specialized services to congregations. For assistance with adaptive leadership training, clergy coaching, vision casting and long-range planning, or conflict resolution visit:



CBFSC Newsletters
2020
Fifth Issue 2020—Christmas and missions is like grits and eggs
Fourth Issue 2020 – Ministers have tough jobs
Third Issue 2020 – Virtual General Assembly Report
Second Issue 2020 – Dealing with Covid-19
First Issue 2020 – Mission Grants in Action
2019
Fourth Issue 2019 – At Work with Mission Partners
Third Issue 2019 – A Leap of Faith
Second Issue 2019 – Welcoming CBFSC’s New Associate Coordinator
First Issue 2019 – Your Gifts to CBFSC and “All You Need Is Love”
2018
Fifth Issue 2018 – Mission Partnerships
Fourth Issue 2018 – Koinonia and Metanoia
Third Issue 2018 – Missions and Giving
Second Issue 2018 – General Assembly review and missions emphasis
First Issue 2018 – “You and Carrie Nettles Bring Spiritual Healing to Survivors of Trauma”
2017
Fourth Issue 2017 – Bali and other CBFSC Mission Partners
Third Issue 2017 – CBFSC Gifts, Mission Giving
Second Issue 2017 – 25 Years of CBF, Beverly Greer’s Retirement, BWIM, Coordinating Council Info
First Issue 2017 – General Assembly, Missions Focus, Contribution Information, and more!
2016
Fifth Issue 2016 – Disaster Response updates; PilgriMission Exchange – Border Ministries; Mission Grant types and 2016 recipients.
Fourth Issue 2016 – Responses to South Carolina flood disaster; Short Term Mission experiences; Mission and Ministry Growth in CBFSC; Metanoia Summer Update, and more!
Third Issue 2016 – Budget, Scholarships, Flood Response, and Church Contributions
Second Issue 2016 – Palmetto Works, General Assembly Highlights, and Church Engagement
First Issue 2016 – Flood Recovery and Contribution Information