For the past two years I have been blessed to have served as a small group leader at the new SELAHvie conference at Shocco Springs Conference Center near Talladega, Ala. To experience a taste of this year’s conference earlier this month, check out this brief highlights video. SELAHvie literally means “pause” and “life.” Funded by a grant … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Hurricane Irene response and recovery
Though Hurricane Irene brought less damage than expected to the U.S. East Coast, millions are still without power and face days of debris removal following high winds and flooding. As evacuated areas are reopened, the Fellowship will look for ways to make a long-term impact. If you would like to be part of this response, you … Continue reading
Responding to Hurricane Irene
As Hurricane Irene makes landfall this weekend on the East Coast, the Fellowship is preparing to respond. Although not a disaster relief organization, the Fellowship responds when major disasters strike through its own resources or partners. The Fellowship’s model is not as rescue or first response but as a long-term presence to help communities recover and … Continue reading
To CBF Leadership in the Crosshairs of Hurricane Irene
EAST COAST ALERT Irene is now a Category 3 storm and is predicted to reach a 4. Instead of guessing where it will hit, here is an outline of what should be done in preparation for assisting those who might be impacted. Before your power goes out, please pre-print a list CBF churches in your … Continue reading
CBF Partner, Conscience International, Networks Aggressively to Save At-Risk Children in East Africa
One of CBF’s most faithful partners in global disaster relief is Conscience International, led by our friend Dr. Jim Jennings, of Gainesville, Florida. We have been working closely in Haiti, building “rubble houses.” Continue reading
CBF Famine Relief in East Africa
An Overview of CBF Famine Response in East Africa August 21, 2011 East Africa is experiencing its worst famine in the last 60 years and a “state of emergency” was declared by the United Nations (UN). According to the UN, approximately 12 million people are in need of assistance in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. In … Continue reading
What is Justice?
This past week I participated in the second annual Selah Vie conference. Selah Vie—Pause Life—is an end of summer reflection conference for graduate and college students who have served with Student.Go, Passport, or as CBF congregational interns. It is easy to forget how old you are until you get about 150 college students together. Continue reading
God’s Randomness
I had a discussion with my daughter last week. She talked about how in business it is good to have a plan but you have to be ready for randomness. If you are too planned you will miss it and it might have been your greatest opportunity. She said that is what she wanted when … Continue reading
Market volatility and your future
What is your response to the market fears and volatility? As the trustee of your retirement plan I always struggle in these times of high volatility with how much and what to say to those of you who have entrusted the Church Benefits Board (CBB) with your investments. With the high volume of messages out … Continue reading
Remembering September 11th
This article is the first in a series written by members of a generation that has been defined by the events of September 11, 2001. Current leadership team member Michael Lee shares this first-hand account. Michael serves as youth director of Calvary Baptist Church, Asheville, NC. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, I worked … Continue reading