October is Cooperative Program Month, and Southern Baptists across the country will celebrate CP Day October 5. What makes this year’s CP Day and CP Month even more special is the fact that Southern Baptists are celebrating the 100th anniversary of CP.
Here are five simple ideas for helping your church learn more about the eternal impact of the Cooperative Program. All CP resources may be downloaded or ordered free of charge.
- Show a video. Most CP videos are 1-3 minutes in length, ideal for a worship or Bible-study setting. Choose from among several highlighted videos.
- Use flyers and bulletin inserts to teach your congregation about how the Cooperative Program helps Missouri Baptists carry out the Great Commission. This includes the insert, “Missouri Baptists and the Cooperative Program.”
- Give each member of your congregation a bookmark that informs them about the Cooperative Program in Missouri.
- Hang up copies of the posters, “How the Cooperative Program Works” and “How Your Cooperative Program Dollar is Invested.”
- Distribute the updated children’s activity book, Let’s Share! Order copies online or by calling the MBC.
Pastors also may want to share a message on stewardship, missions, or evangelism – all of which are enhanced through the cooperative efforts of Missouri Baptists.
Also, check out the free resources from the Southern Baptist Convention – including dozens of compelling videos.
“The Cooperative Program is the fuel for mission efforts in Missouri and around the world,” says MBC Associate Executive Director Rob Phillips. “Missouri Baptists see the value of faithful giving and the benefits of working cooperatively to change lives and communities with the gospel.”