By Grayson Hester Amid natural disasters that have literally shifted the ground, sometimes what’s required is a faith that can move mountains. Or at least move people from comfort to community, from inaction to compassion. It’s the faith required of an entire country following the catastrophic 7.6 earthquake that rocked Ishikawa, Japan, on January 1, … Continue reading
I rarely go out for lunch. In fact, most of my lunches are spent quickly eating a microwave meal in the break room and discussing the day’s events with coworkers. It is actually a bright spot in my day. I would imagine that this same scene is played out in workplace after workplace. Since the devastating … Continue reading
Dale Huckabay has had a heart for Japan and its people since he was stationed in Okinawa in his early adult life. Now the pastor of Tulledega Hills Baptist Church in Henryetta, Okla., Huckabay was just as shocked as the rest of us when he awoke to the news of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami … Continue reading
A short time after the devastating earthquake struck Japan on March 11th, the Japan Baptist Convention began attempting to contact member churches and ministers. Continue reading
We have been in direct email contact with the leadership of the Japan Baptist Convention and with other partners about our response to the devastation that has occurred there. A team from Baptist World Aid Rescue 24 is already on the scene to assess the damage and lead the world Baptist family to understand the … Continue reading
Like many people, my morning routine begins with a cup of coffee and the morning news. This morning I never finished my first cup of coffee. As I turned on the tv, I was overwhelmed by the images of devastation and loss. I stood in my living room transfixed on my tv. As the same … Continue reading
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is responding to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan through its partner, the Japan Baptist Convention. CBF is sending $5,000 for to meet immediate relief needs and has opened a designated giving channel available online, by phone at (800) 352-8741 or by mail at CBF, P.O. Box 101699, Atlanta, Ga., 30392. … Continue reading