By Missy Angalla CBF field personnel, Uganda “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12 I first met Justine at a job interview to serve with us on staff as a social worker. Our ministry programs were at an important growth point and we needed an additional social worker to serve … Continue reading
By Xiomara Reboyras The Fraternity of Baptist Churches of Cuba (FIBAC), an organization that CBF Florida has had a missional covenant with since 2016, held their annual assembly from February 23 to 25 in Matanzas, Cuba. Through these years, Ruben Ortiz, CBF Latino Field Coordinator, has worked closely with FIBAC, facilitating their relationship with CBF … Continue reading
Por Xiomara Reboyras Durante febrero 23 al 25 se celebró en Matanzas Cuba la asamblea anual de la FIBAC; Fraternidad de Iglesias Bautistas de Cuba. Organización con la cual CBF Florida sostiene un acuerdo de colaboración desde 2016. Durante estos años, Rubén Ortiz, Coordinador del Campo Latino de CBF ha trabajado muy de cerca con … Continue reading
By Laura Stephens Reed Recently, the leaders of a church I was coaching told me that it takes 17-20 people to make their worship service happen on a Sunday morning. They related this with a sense of awe and pride, because their congregation’s worship is truly the work of the people. That got me thinking … Continue reading
By Jennifer Colosimo Rev. Dr. Alan Shaw and his wife Michelle have found their footing. After several years as a part of a bigger church, their small group decided to plant their own. They founded Christ First Community Church inside rented space in Stone Mountain and grew from there. While that growth has seen them … Continue reading
By Chris Aho Decades ago, I was a high school runner. It wasn’t my first love, but I was pretty good at running laps around the football field. For that reason, when I wasn’t playing basketball like Happy Gilmore played hockey, I ran, like Forrest Gump. Our high school track team’s signature event was 400-meter … Continue reading
By Andy Hale Every generation has challenges. You cannot compare our current experience to past generations as if we can determine who had it more difficult. Our lived experience is enough of a metric unto itself, and the current climate of our culture, politics, and religious discourse is fraught with tension, hatred, bigotry, indignation, urgency, … Continue reading
Jackson, MS—March 7, 2023 On March 1, Emily Zilich Thomas became the first Chief Development Officer for Together for Hope. Mrs. Thomas comes to Together For Hope (TFH) from the world of education where she has served as a teacher and counselor. She grew up in Connecticut and felt called to New Orleans, Louisiana, after … Continue reading
By Andy Hale Religious freedom seems straightforward, with a consensus of what it means. Unfortunately, religious freedom is a hotly contest term, where people are jockeying for interpretation of what it means. Take, for example, Baptists, who have deeply held this value for hundreds of years. For some Baptists, religious liberty pertains to their rights … Continue reading
By Kristen Thomason Being an immigrant is not easy. “I understand myself how stressful it is. Most refugees have been victims of violence which, as a result, caused the loss of family members and properties. Most refugees think that the Lord had forsaken them. They lose their hope and even their faith.” Pastor Amisi Mardochee … Continue reading
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