5th CBGlobal Conference
legend VUias, Pioneer Road, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
November 27-30,2012

MINUTES OF THE MEETING
CB America: Jim Smith, Vicky Smith, Pat Phinney, Ron Fermin, Allee Fermin, Elmer Seisa, Ghia Seisa, Butch Cabalu, Dalia Cabalu. CB Philippines: Noel Pantoja, Rey Avante, Jun Cordova, Russel Atonson, Brent Ralston. CB Hong kong: leo Fung, Allan lo, KY Tang, Henry Vim, louisa Wong. CB Japan: John Houlette, Yoshihiro Kurita. CB Macau: Richard Cheng. CB Taiwan: John Cheng, David Chen, Peter Dodd. World Venture: Marty Shaw, Denise Shaw Also Present: Rene Atienza (President), Nicky Joya (Secretary)
1. Appreciative Inquiry. The CBGlobal Council spent time assessing and praising God for its accomplishments the past seven years of its existence with the use of the Appreciative Inquiry method. This was led by Ms. Raquel Vylma Ovalles, an experienced facilitator and trainer. The major output of the evaluation was the Vision and Mission Statements of CBGlobal. 
2. CB Japan Tsunami Report: A report was given by Rev. Yoshihiro Kurita on the aftermath of the tsunami disaster In Japan and the cooperative efforts made by CBGlobal in response to the disaster. CB Japan was appreciated for its thorough report.
3. Journey Corps: Brent Ralston and Juti Cordova gave a presentation on Journey Corps-"a new effort to develop young adults in missions for missions." Journey Corps-Philippines will play an active part In the Conservative Baptist Association of the Philippines (CBAP) Vision 2025, part of which is to plant 2025 churches by 2025. The vision is to encourage transformation of whole communities through the message, heart and work of Christ, through partnerships with CBAP and other ministry partners. Many opportunities exist for Journeyers to work with the local church to strengthen the body of Christ and reach out to Asia's "least reached people groups" In the name of Christ in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Possibility: American and Asian (from various CB countries) teens working together in reaching out least reached people groups In Asia. American, Filipinos and other Asians to spend 1-2 years in short term
missions. 
Discussion: Taiwan-difficulty of getting young people to take 1 year off since they are expected to get jobs as soon as they finish studies. Perhaps after the teen's military service. USA- Challenge of recruiting young people In churches.

4. Business Meeting Proper
a. Vision and Mission Statements.
Motion Prevailed that we accept the following statement as the new Vision of CBGlobal:
"For the glory of God, CBGlobal is a strategic partnership among Conservative Baptist national church associations and fellowshipping groups cooperating to strengthen each other In fulfilling the Great Commission of our lord Jesus Christ."
Motion Further Prevailed that we also accept the following as the CBGlobal Mission Statement:
To accomplish this vision, we:
• Foster unity among the members through mutual trust and encouragement.
• Facilitate cooperative efforts through the sharing of resources.
• Focus the represented local churches on the Great Commission through church planting, evangelism and leadership development.
b. Potential New Membership. We have received report from Jim Smith about local churches in Central America who desire to join CBGlobal. Further, Marty Shaw reports also about churches started by CBs In Bangladesh are likewise interested In joining CBGlobal.
In view of their expressed desire, Motion Prevailed that we invite the group of CB churches in Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Belize and Panama ), and the group .of CB churches In Bangladesh to be official members of
CBGiobal.
Motion Further Prevailed that we also extend an official invitation for the groups in Myanmar, Italy and South Africa to be members of CBGlobal.
c. Executive Director/Coordinator. In view of the results of the Appreciative Inquiry (CBGlobal entering a new phase), it is time to have a Coordinator who would monitor the various partnership agreements forged (See Artide VIII, B. 4 of Memorandum of Understanding). He will work hand-in-hand with the President, facilitate communication among country leaders, among others. He will be a volunteer worker and not be salaried. Butch Cabalu (CB America) was suggested by Ron Fermin (CB America) and affirmed by the group of leaders.
Motion Prevailed that Butch Cabalu (CB America) be appointed as Coordinator of CBGobal.
d. Next CBGobal Council Meeting: This is set for 2014. In the last Council Meeting in Macau, Japan was
suggested as a possible venue since CB Japan will be celebrating its 50th Founding Anniversary. The
date will be on September 12-15, 2014. About$ 400 would have to be raised by each participant as
registration to this meeting.
Motion Prevailed that the next CBGlobal Meeting be held on September 12-14, 2014 in Japan to coincide with the 50th Anniversary celebration of CB Japan.
e. Election of Officers. An election for officers of the CBGlobal Council was held. The present officers
were asked if they were willing to continue their position. The following agreed to stay on for
another term:
Chairman: Rene Atienza
1st Vice Chairman: Jim Smith
The following positions were not yet filled but a meeting would be held to decide on these:
2nd Vice Chairman: Nominees: John Cheng, Noel Pantoja, RonFermin, Rey Avante, David Chen, Leo Fung, Butch Cabalu
Secretary: Nominees: Rey Avante, Peter Dodd, Ron Fermin, Butch Cabalu
Treasurer: Nominees: John Houlette, Rey Avante, Noel Pantoja
f. Other Matters.
Motion Prevailed that CBGiobal expresses Its congratulations to the new President of World Venture and commitment to strengthen relations with World Venture.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M. on November 30, 2012.
Recorded by:NickyJoya, Secretary
Attested by: Rene Atienza, President