By Jennifer Colosimo A story’s most profound message most often comes from the people who lived it. So, in the case of the first Relay of Kindness, hearing it called “a story of collaboration,” transfers the focus of the story from numbers to people, from statistics to hearts and hands. Those words come from Mark … Continue reading
By Mary Beth Foust The whole thing was birthed from one craving for relationship. After the San Bernardino shootings in 2015, Barrett Owen, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Waynesboro, Virginia, felt strongly that he needed a fellow faith leader in his community with whom he could process what had happened. This was the beginning … Continue reading
By Caleb Mynatt For the majority of a decade, Anna and LaCount Anderson have served as CBF field personnel, ministering to the people of Conetoe, an impoverished, rural farming community located in eastern North Carolina. When the Andersons became aware of Conetoe, a town that is home to about 300 people, it was facing a … Continue reading
By Bekah Rhea It is all too easy to forget that even in popular tourism spots, life is still proceeding as usual. Schools are still in session, elections still happen, and people of faith are still seeking places to worship. It may be more difficult to spot steeples among the gift shops, amusement parks, and … Continue reading
By Liz Andrasi Deere On February 24, the U.S. Navy announced the selection of CBF endorsed Navy reserve chaplain Terry Eddinger for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral (Lower Half). On October 1, he will become the Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters for the U.S. Navy, a three-year assignment and the highest … Continue reading
By Caleb Mynatt CBF field personnel Johnathon and Tina Bailey signed an Encourager Church covenant with Providence Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 7, 2020, during their Sunday worship service. The Baileys will use the funding from and prayers of Providence to strengthen their missions in Bali, Indonesia. The signing of the Encourager … Continue reading
By Jennifer Colosimo It’s not the most commonly known advocacy issue that people are talking about. In fact, you might not even know what payday loans are. But the scary truth is that many average, middle class Americans are just one big financial emergency away from knowing all too well what many already do—that predatory … Continue reading
By Marianna Alzoukani In a time when much of the younger population is pushing away from the church, HeartWay Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is proving there is still a way for the church to connect with the younger generations and those who often shy away. Pastor Danny Prada describes his recent church start as a diverse and welcoming place of worship for “people from all walks of life, ethnicities and … Continue reading
By Ashleigh Bugg When those from other countries think about the United States, a lack of food is not the first thing that usually comes to mind. The U.S. has long held a reputation for being the “land of plenty,” where everyone has enough. However, according to Palmetto Works, a nonprofit operating out of South … Continue reading
By Ashleigh Bugg It wasn’t your typical Bible study. Six children and several adults stared into their respective webcams as they chatted, played games and asked questions about one another. Through the use of the video-call platform, Zoom, the children were able to cross cultural and geographical lines to form together, even in the midst of … Continue reading
