By Blake Tommey At the time Minos Saint Amand met Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel Jenny Jenkins, he was living on a dirt floor under poorly woven cloth supported by a few sturdy branches. Even so, he welcomed her to his plot in Petit Paradis, Haiti, with a radiant smile and began to recount his … 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 Greg Warner In her mind, she can hear the words: “Ladies and gentlemen, may I present the Yo-Yo Ma of Uganda.” Jamilah’s ambition is as simple as it is audacious: “I want to be the Yo-Yo Ma of Uganda!” She delivers the pronouncement with her big cheery smile, with only a hint that she … Continue reading
CBF’s creation stewardship immersion experience in Kenya will be taking place again this summer! Young Baptists are invited to participate in this 17-day mission immersion experience in a cross-cultural setting in one of the most ecologically diverse environments on earth. From May 20 to June 7, participants will encounter and engage people, places and Global … Continue reading
By Nell Green, I will never forget after 9/11 and the war on terror was in full force. We lived in Europe at the time. I would listen to American radio over the internet. Often I would hear, let’s pray for our men and women in combat. Let’s pray for our mothers who have lost … Continue reading
“I will help with the event, but I won’t go on the tour. I can’t handle that,” the woman told me after we had finished a short presentation about human trafficking in Houston. We are preparing with South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas to host an awareness event regarding trafficking. A key portion of … Continue reading
In our travels and networking, I am frequently blessed by the stories I hear of how God’s people are engaging with nations around them. Stories of love and relationship that goes beyond mere friendship. They are stories of sharing life and love. At a recent gathering we heard one of these stories. The Alrida family … Continue reading
