Five positions were eliminated in the latest changes, which President and CEO Bill Anderson said were part of continuing efforts to streamline operations at the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based organization.

The moves included merging information technology and data services, realigning convention meetings and events areas with marketing, and restructuring the accounting department. "These changes necessitated the reduction in force," Anderson said. "Although very difficult on a personal level, such streamlining is necessary (in) managing through the current tight economy."

Following the changes, CBA has 10 full-time staff, with two part-timers and three new open positions to meet its "ever-changing needs." CBA staff "remains committed to and focused on our membership's current and future needs," Anderson said, including delivering a "strong" International Christian Retail Show in 2010 and CBA Christian retail channel exclusives.

Earlier this year, CBA reduced its staff to 17 as part of a restructuring that saw the departure of longtime COO Dorothy Gore and Training and Consulting Manager Mike Hockett.