By Jennifer Colosimo One person’s trash is another’s treasure… or, so they say. For Pastor Jorge Zayasbazan and the congregation at San Antonio’s Baptist Temple, their trash has turned out to be the secret to their own greater treasure. In 2010, the church had decided to open up its building for a local charter school. … Continue reading
By Ben Brown He didn’t grow up on a farm, but Jeff Lee spent much of his childhood on his grandparent’s property. It was there that he learned to work with animals and care for the earth. “It was part of us growing up. I got the bug doing that,” said Lee. Jeff and Alicia … Continue reading
By Chris West Dr. Donald Colliver’s interest in climate science began during his college years while working with a local electric cooperative where he met people struggling financially. During that time, he realized, ”that energy was a major expenditure and oftentimes wastefully used,” which sparked his interest in energy conservation and renewable alternatives. Today, Don … Continue reading
By Michelle Ballard In July, 23 Cooperative Baptists journeyed to the other side of the globe to explore and witness one country’s response to a growing population with only a limited amount of resources. We spent our days adventuring in the Masai Mara and Kakamega Forest, meeting image bearers of God (both people and animals), … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver and Carrie McGuffin WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of Pope Francis’ challenge to a joint session of the United States Congress to develop “courageous actions and strategies” to “avert the most serious effects of environmental deterioration caused by human activity,” Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter joined a group of … Continue reading
Pope Francis has encouraged the Catholic Church and “all people of goodwill” around the world to take part in the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, joining with the Orthodox Church on this special day of prayer. As a response to environmental and ecological crises that we face, the Orthodox … Continue reading
December 13, 2021By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — Following a two-year pause due to the pandemic, CBF Global Missions has resumed career field service appointments with the selection of Elket Rodríguez to serve as CBF field personnel with communities and migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border. Rodríguez, a native of Puerto Rico and attorney in Harlingen, … Continue reading
By Tiffany Stubbs For a very long time, I’ve been able to find solace in being outside even when my insides were speaking the many languages of development. From emerging early childhood to the awkwardness of puberty and the newfound identity of being a young adult, I found a space to just be and create … Continue reading
Each year the COMISS Network promotes Spiritual Care Week. It is an occasion to recognize the different disciplines who offer spiritual care to persons. The theme for 2019 is Cultivating Space. Throughout this week you will hear from CBF endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors as they focus on this theme. Below is Part 6. Learn more about … Continue reading
Each year the COMISS Network promotes Pastoral Care Week. It is an occasion to recognize the different disciplines who offer spiritual care to persons. The theme for 2017 is Hospitality: Cultivating Inclusion. Throughout this week you will hear from CBF endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors as they focus on this theme. Below is Part 1. By William … Continue reading
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