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Inviting to Community, Equipping For Ministry, Transforming God’s World
Led by the love of Christ, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship invites churches and individuals to partner in transforming God’s world, working together as a global community to spread good news, justice and hope through impactful ministries, missions and resources.
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is a network of churches, individuals and partners inviting each other into deeper community, equipping each other for ministry and seeking the transformation of God’s world.
We pursue a bold and powerful witness in our communities and around the world that none of us can do on our own. As a Fellowship, we unleash all the powerful gifts we’ve been given to meet the urgent needs of our churches and our communities.
We participate in the mission of Jesus through both evangelism and social transformation – a mission that involves individuals and communities, hearts and minds, words and deeds, souls and bodies. It includes changing hearts and the transformation of structures and communities.
Our understanding of Baptist faith and practice is expressed by our emphasis on freedom in biblical interpretation and congregational governance, the participation of women and men in all aspects of church leadership and Christian ministry, and religious liberty for all people.
CBF is innovative congregations, gifted and called field personnel bearing witness to Jesus Christ around the world, nearly 1,200 endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors, 15 state and regional organizations, dozens of theological schools and partner organizations and so much more.
What We Believe
Soul Freedom
We believe in the priesthood of all believers and affirm the freedom and responsibility of every person to relate directly to God without the imposition of creed or the control of clergy or government.
Bible Freedom
We believe in the authority of Scripture. We believe the Bible, under the Lordship of Christ, is central to the life of the individual and the church. We affirm the freedom and right of every Christian to interpret and apply scripture under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Church Freedom
We believe in the autonomy of every local church. We believe Baptist churches are free, under the Lordship of Christ, to determine their membership and leadership, to order their worship and work, to ordain whomever they perceive as gifted for ministry, and to participate as they deem appropriate in the larger body of Christ.
Religious Freedom
We believe in the freedom of religion, freedom for religion, and freedom from religion. We support the separation of church and state.
Everyone is Invited
We welcome everyone to learn about our mission, gain valuable resources, and make connections, from young adults, seminary students, small and large congregations, mission and congregational leaders, clergy, and chaplains.
Our Key Causes
Global Poverty
Global Migration
Global Church
Immigrants & Refugees
Racial Justice
Disaster Ministries
Connect With Us
CBF works to strengthen, resource, and connect ministers, lay leaders, and congregations across our diverse fellowship. Through a network of over 1,800 congregations, we partner together.
Meet Our Team
Governance
Governance
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is managed under the direction and authority of the Governing Board.
Churches
Partners
Partners
We have strong partnerships with organizations and ministries across the globe.
State and Regional Organizations
State and Regional Organizations
These are the State and Regional Organizations that help us serve.
Church Benefits Board
Church Benefits Board
The Board provides fiscal and legal oversight to the Fellowship.
Ministry Networks
Ministry Networks
Our Ministry Networks are a great place for you to connect with others to gain support, encouragement, resources, and conversation.
CBF Foundation
CBF Foundation
The CBF Foundation raises and manages endowments for CBF ministries and partners, including your local church. We want to partner with you as you seek to fulfill your God-given mission.
Financial Integrity
We take our financial integrity very seriously.
Access CBF’s budget information.
Grow Your Career With Us
We are a dedicated, driven, and passionate team working together to make a difference.
Want to be a part of our team?
Media Center
Visit our Media Center to access information on our Speakers Bureau, photos from meeting s and events, and CBF brand assets.