By Kristen Thomason Chaplains and pastoral counselors share God’s love during life’s most difficult moments. To honor their calling and commitment, CBF presents the Carl Hart Award for Excellence in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministry to a CBF-endorsed chaplain or pastoral counselor who exemplifies excellence in ministry in a specialized setting. Nominated by her peers, … Continue reading
December 29, 2024 By CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley Today, I ask all Cooperative Baptists to join with the rest of our nation in praying with gratitude for the faith, life, leadership and witness of President Jimmy Carter. Even as we offer our thanksgiving, let us also offer our prayers of intercession for Chip, Jeff, … Continue reading
By Gennady Podgaisky, CBF Field Personnel When he and his family came to our home Bible study group 10 years ago, Bogdan was a 16-year-old. It happened that he had the same name and was the same age as my oldest son Bogdan. Often, he was the only child/teenager in our weekly home Bible study … Continue reading
By Kristen Thomason When members of First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., saw the devastation from Hurricane Helene, they knew they needed to act. The Missions Committee, headed by Julie McCormick, decided on a multi-pronged approach to meet the needs of those impacted by the storm. “We wanted to respond in as many ways as we … Continue reading
By Kim and Marc Wyatt, CBF field personnel, Raleigh, NC “Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He … Continue reading
By Grayson Hester Jesus was known to extol the virtues of possessing a faith the size of a tiny mustard seed. Although mustard may not be one of Jessica Hearne’s main crops, there’s no refuting the faith she nourishes and the abundance she, her community garden at Grace and Main in Danville, Va. and her … Continue reading
By Brooke and Mike, CBF Field Personnel, Indonesia “Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in … Continue reading
By Jennifer Colosimo There is not a typical day in the life of Tina Boyles Bailey. You’ll find the artsy CBF field personnel on the phone making connections with community partners, perhaps out walking with her neighbor, meeting up with her best friend for coffee or even hosting small group students for a meal at … Continue reading
Por Laura Ayala, Coordinadora de Misiones Globales de la CBF Habiendo sido testigos de primera mano del devastador impacto del huracán Helene en el norte y oeste de Florida, es difícil comprender la inminente amenaza que representa el huracán Milton, que se espera que toque tierra esta noche. El peso emocional de estos acontecimientos es … Continue reading
By Laura Ayala, CBF Global Missions Coordinator Having witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on northern and western Florida, it is difficult to comprehend the imminent threat posed by Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall tonight. The emotional weight of these events is profound, and our hearts go out to our … Continue reading