By Karen Zimmerman I met my first refugee family in 2010 while I was volunteering with a Korean medical missions team in a small village near Gorkha, Nepal. We had a makeshift camp in a local primary school and I met a teacher there who was going to be relocated to North Carolina with his … Continue reading
By Griff Martin In August 2015, the Cultivating Partnerships and Encouraging Advocacy subcommittee of the Ministries Council met to discuss growing and highlighting partnerships and advocacy across the CBF body. This fall we have two most specific goals in mind for our committee work, which we believe we greatly enhance both of these vital ministries areas … Continue reading
As we approach the busy Christmas season, the Thanksgiving holiday provides us an opportunity to pause, reflect and give praise to the One from whom all blessings flow. We at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship want to take a moment to show appreciation to all Cooperative Baptists, CBF congregations and our organizational partners. Thank you for … Continue reading
By Marc Wyatt We got ourselves dressed, grabbed a cup of coffee and set out for church like we do every Sunday. Only this time we weren’t going to be sharing our stories with folks interested in our ministry to internationals. No, this Sunday, we were traveling to Winston-Salem to be participants of Peace Haven … Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas, returns to Passport, Inc.’s devotional website d365.org November 27. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. Writers Mihee Kim-Kort, Kyle Oliver, Mary Alice Birdwhistell, Chris Cash, David Loleng, Linnae Peterson, and Brett Younger have centered their thoughts on the … Continue reading
By Caitlyn Furr As a first year M.Div. student at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, I am required to take a Contextual Education (“Con Ed”) course. All students select one out of thirteen sites, and remain “interns” at that site for the entirety of the first seminary year. We spend four hours each week … Continue reading
By J.D. Newman Over the summer, I had the unique opportunity to travel to Zambia with the Baylor MBA program. Baylor University is building a partnership with Northrise University, a young private Christian school in northern Zambia. Our purpose as MBAs was to partner with business students at Northrise and each group work on a … Continue reading
By Josh Speight As the Syrian refugee crisis continues to grow, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship wants to resource you as you and your congregations and communities discern how best to respond to the more than 4 million Syrian refugees seeking safety in Europe, the United States and other countries around the world. As our government … Continue reading
By Gary Skeen For the last several years I have sent a thanksgiving message that reminds us of our wealth and the gratitude we ought to have related to that wealth, even though many of us do not to perceive ourselves as wealthy. It is true that the middle class is shrinking and the distance … Continue reading
By Anna Kate Wilson It was my second weekend at college and I knew I wanted to visit a few different churches. I wanted a place to call home throughout my college experience. The second church I visited, I attended by myself. I was immediately welcomed into the church with smiling faces and friendly gestures. It … Continue reading