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Why is CBF involved with the New Baptist Covenant?

April 26, 2017Baptist CBF Covenant involved

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Why is CBF involved with the New Baptist Covenant?

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Upholding its value of cooperative ministry, the Fellowship is proud to be part of the New Baptist Covenant, an initiative to transcend differences and seek common purpose. The Fellowship is among more than 30 Baptist organizations involved, many of which are part of the North American Baptist Fellowship, a regional affiliate of the Baptist World Alliance. The Fellowship was accepted into the Baptist World Alliance in 2003. Through involvement, the Fellowship is reaffirming its commitment to historic Baptist values, sharing the gospel, promoting peace and justice, and caring for the most neglected. The biblical foundation for the Covenant is Luke 4:18-19, where Jesus reads from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.