By Laura Stephens Reed When I trained to be an intentional interim minister more than 15 years ago, I picked up many “tools” that have been applicable in a range of ministry roles and settings. There is one tool, though, that I reach for in almost every circumstance in my coaching work with congregations. Asset … Continue reading
By Sue Smith Connections are important, especially when I come across awesome people engaged in creative, powerful ministries in vastly different contexts and doing similar types of work. I see opportunities for intercultural exchange and mutual learning. About a year ago, Greg and I traveled to Puebla, Mexico, where we learned about dry composting toilets and wood-saving stoves made … Continue reading
CBF field personnel Brittany and Casey Ramirez relocate to Philippines to continue long-term Chinese ministry By Meg Rooney With nearly 20 years of experience in Chinese ministry, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel Brittany and Casey Ramirez and their two children, Juniper and Finnley, are headed to Baguio, Philippines on July 4th, 2024. Brittany and Casey … Continue reading
June 11, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amani Sasa and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship have signed a partnership agreement for a “dialogue of discovery” that the organizations believe will open doors for deeper missional collaboration. The agreement recognizes the 11 years of ministry of CBF Field Personnel Missy Ward Angalla in Kampala, Uganda, and provides support … Continue reading
By Steve Clark Recently, an old friend passed away. He was one of the first Karen refugees to arrive in Louisville and was part of the first group of families we began serving as CBF Field Personnel. Aung Mu had a big smile and eyes that sparkled when he smiled at you that told you he … Continue reading
By Missy Ward-Angalla Thirteen years ago, I felt God’s calling to move to Uganda to start the first shelter for refugee women. At the time, I was serving as an English teacher at the Center of Hope, a ministry founded and directed by CBF Field Personnel, Jade and Shelah Acker. One of my students … Continue reading
By Sue and Greg Smith, CBF Field Personnel, Virginia Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.– Matthew 25:40 My (Sue) parents taught me a lot about the practical aspects of faith and practice. I grew up … Continue reading
By Stella Perrin Maggie dreams of a better life for herself. A single woman from Cameroon, Maggie left family behind four years ago to come to Cyprus seeking asylum. I met Maggie at Oasis, the center run by All4Aid in Larnaca, where my ministry is based. Maggie is a volunteer at Oasis now two days a … Continue reading
By Gennady and Mina Podgaisky Now there are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of services but the same Lord, and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the … Continue reading
By Laura Foushee A few minutes before the worship service was about to begin, one of the deacons approached me in my seat. He told me that a man, a former Buddhist monk, who had been attending worship and Bible study for the last several months told him of his intention to come forward at … Continue reading