Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church to host

Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church encouraged families of youth to attend the youth ministry planning lunch. (Photo taken from Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church’s website)

Second-Ponce De Leon Baptist Church (SPDL) will hold a youth ministry planning lunch on Sunday, Feb. 19, for their youth ministry programs.

The church’s website encouraged all youth families to attend after the worship on Sunday at the Fellowship Hall. They would hear more about the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) GA Mission Madness.

They explained that they would listen to exciting plans on the horizon for the SPDL young people group.

Moreover, they would discuss the Passport Camps and other upcoming programs in which the young people could participate.

They added that they would have a lunch fellowship and share a meal. The church also asked families to share a side or dessert with the group.

Youth Ministry

In the Youth’s section, SPDL revealed that they call their youth program “Refuge.” They explained that they want this ministry to be where students remember God is their safety.

They believe their approach encourages young people to be who they are. They noted that they are genuine young Christians who embrace God, their community, and each other.

Besides, SPDL desires the students to accept their calling. They said they become young disciples of Christ practicing their faith by having genuine connections and related Biblical study.

Another approach they posted is that young people could rely on each other. They noted that youth and families at SPDL focus on the community by making a secure space to ask difficult questions and pray for each other.

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Georgia

According to the CBF Georgia website, they joined CBF Global in Atlanta to have a more comprehensive network and be more empowered. They added that they want to mobilize Baptist Christians and churches for efficient mission and ministry for Jesus.

In addition, they noted that the elected Coordinating Council of laity and clergy across the state governs the organization.

They stated that various council committees guide multiple committees in collaboration with the staff.

As further posted, CBF Georgia emphasized that they choose to be cooperative as they acknowledge the blessings of shared mission and ministry. The website explained that they remain inclusive.

Besides, they mentioned that they are following what their Baptist heritage has taught them: there is power in diversity. They noted that they were only a member of God’s family. CBF Georgia wants to work with other Believers as they minister for God’s name.

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s Identity

The same website highlighted that they belong to the Baptist Christians and churches that have the same commitment to the Great Commission. They added that they are dedicated to the Baptist principles of faith and practice.

Moreover, CBF Georgia envisions serving Believers and churches as they learn and fulfill their God-given purposes. They stressed that they wanted to be the ambassadors of Christ in the world.

More importantly, they do not consider themselves as a congregation but as a fellowship of churches and people. They explained that some churches consider CBF Georgia as their convention.

Other churches regard CBF Georgia as one of their partners. But, they mentioned that they consider themselves Baptists.