By Blake Tommey On September 28, 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, the deadliest of 2018, struck the island of Sulawesi just outside of Palu, Indonesia, prompting a five-meter tsunami that devastated bayside homes and businesses. The quake’s deadliest effects, however, came as entire square miles of soil—one under a government-subsidized housing development—completely liquified, burying hundreds of homes and residents in the … Continue reading
By Ashleigh Bugg Holistically serving those who serve others in the name of Christ. That’s the job of CBF Member Care—a dedicated group of professionals who volunteer their time and invest their energy and expertise in the support of field personnel serving in dozens of countries around the world. These volunteers commit to a ministry of long-term service alongside those … Continue reading
By Chris Hughes In February 2017, First Baptist Church of Frankfort, Ky., made one of the most unique $5,000 investments in its 200-year history. The money raised was not for additional personnel, new property or even renovation of existing property. Rather, this $5,000 investment became seed money for an entirely new way to help their community’s most vulnerable population—a payday … Continue reading
By Blake Tommey Nurturing young Baptists is a priority for Cooperative Baptists in North Carolina. This is the message that CBF of North Carolina is making unequivocally clear with its decision to invest most of a $100,000 grant in young adults. The grant—a product of CBF’s 25th Anniversary Campaign which raised more than $12 million—will … Continue reading
By Greg Warner Even as a teenager, Natalia Gura knew she didn’t want “an ordinary life”—just working a normal job with no purpose beyond a paycheck. “Boring,” she thought. But she also didn’t believe her teenage dream was attainable—to own and operate a foster home for unwanted children in her native Macedonia. Today, she runs Emmanuel House, … Continue reading
By Greg Warner A cow is a cow is a cow…unless it’s more than a cow. At Aya Farm in rural Macedonia, a cow is never just a cow. Sometimes a cow is a life-changing opportunity. Or a way out of poverty. Sometimes it’s a community’s future. Or a celebration of God’s creation and our role in sustaining … Continue reading
By Blake Tommey As beach memories fade and entire households gear up for a new school year, a cluster of Houston families is breathing easier — their preschoolers have been learning for months at Willow Meadows Baptist Church’s “Ready for School” program. The early childhood reading program, which received a $5,000 CBF Ministries Council grant … Continue reading
