It is my privilege to serve, along with my wife Anna, as CBF Field Personnel in northeastern NC.   One of my delights is to serve as Executive Director of Union Mission, a rescue mission in Roanoke Rapids, NC.   I wanted to share with you an experience from our work at the Mission. A few weeks … Continue reading →

She awoke yesterday morning to find that her husband had abandoned her, and he took their money. As she peered through the refrigerator door she noticed only ice cubes and wondered what she was going to use to prepare breakfast for her children. She is scheduled to leave prison tomorrow. Will her child be receptive … Continue reading →

As we have completed our third year of our new ministry to Northeastern North Carolina, our network has seen some changes. 2012 was the year of growing a ministry to women and children. We added to our staff Mrs. Leah Reed, a graduate of Campbell Divinity School, who has brought passion and creativity to the … Continue reading →

I walked in the dining room of our rescue mission to hear Kenny, one of our program participants, call out. “Rev. Anderson, me and 4 other guys are getting Baptized this Sunday!” he said excitedly. I stopped dead in my tracks and looked at Kenny, not sure if I had heard correctly. As we continued … Continue reading →

They arrived at Union Mission eager to see what the literacy fair would have in store for them. Children with their parent or caregiver arrived to songs and much fun around the subject of books. Games, songs, and laughter; what more could you want for the day. The team from West Field Baptist Church, Dunn, … Continue reading →

I thought about titling this refection “From the Front Lines” but decided that isn’t what we are about. We are not warriors fighting a war but rather, servants of the Lord trying to help people who cannot help themselves. Maybe we’ll just call it Life in His Service. I have been moved by reading biographies … Continue reading →

My colleague, Chad Reed, told me this story yesterday. One of our greatest problems is getting supplies to help with our recovery program for homeless men.  We run on a “shoestring budget” and many times there is not enough money to purchase needed supplies.    It could be socks, deodorant, paper towels, notebooks or any number … Continue reading →