News – California Mission Offering

Evangelism grants help Fresno church ‘double down’ on what works

MADERA—Outreach events don’t always go as planned. But they’re still a success when they help a church learn to do better next time. That’s what happened when Thrive Church in Madera held a one-year anniversary celebration this fall. Attendance was low. Pastor Josh Dolarian felt like he was “pounding [his] head against the table” and…

CMO being redeveloped for adaptability by congregations anytime during the year

FRESNO—Plans are underway for the California Mission Offering to be transformed from a “one-time” to a new “year-long” emphasis to better meet the needs of California Southern Baptist Convention churches. Pete Ramirez, CSBC executive director, said he has asked the Office of Communications to redesign and promote CMO differently in the future because “we know…

CMO resources are on their way

California Southern Baptists are being asked to pray for and give to the 2015 California Mission Offering, using the theme, “Until It’s Finished,” based on Philippians 1:6. The statewide goal is $425,000.