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
By Jessica Hearne, CBF field personnel, Virginia “Then Peter came to him and said to him, ‘Lord if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22 “Forgiveness does not relieve someone … Continue reading
By Marv Knox Two feelings stand out as Becky Buice Hall looks back on her three-decade career at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship—her persistent calling to care for CBF field personnel and the abundant blessing of relationships. Hall started working at CBF in August 1993 and continued through the end of January 2024. At 30 years … Continue reading
By Andy Hale Happy belated Earth Day! It feels as if the debates over climate change have subsided, with most people accepting that our planet is in trouble. However, what is still contested is the means by which to reverse course based on the special interests of specific industries. “A brief survey easily demonstrates that … Continue reading
By Missy Angalla CBF field personnel, Uganda “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12 I first met Justine at a job interview to serve with us on staff as a social worker. Our ministry programs were at an important growth point and we needed an additional social worker to serve … Continue reading
By Xiomara Reboyras The Fraternity of Baptist Churches of Cuba (FIBAC), an organization that CBF Florida has had a missional covenant with since 2016, held their annual assembly from February 23 to 25 in Matanzas, Cuba. Through these years, Ruben Ortiz, CBF Latino Field Coordinator, has worked closely with FIBAC, facilitating their relationship with CBF … Continue reading
Por Xiomara Reboyras Durante febrero 23 al 25 se celebró en Matanzas Cuba la asamblea anual de la FIBAC; Fraternidad de Iglesias Bautistas de Cuba. Organización con la cual CBF Florida sostiene un acuerdo de colaboración desde 2016. Durante estos años, Rubén Ortiz, Coordinador del Campo Latino de CBF ha trabajado muy de cerca con … Continue reading
By Sharon Kirkpatrick Felton & CBF Communications CBF’s Dr. Emmanuel McCall Racial Justice and Leadership Initiative (McCall Initiative) in collaboration with CBF Advocacy invites you, your church or a small group to participate in its first advocacy campaign focused on voter rights. The goal of the campaign is for 50 Baptist churches to participate in … Continue reading
Por Sharon Kirkpatrick Felton y CBF Communications La Iniciativa para el Liderazgo en Justicia Racial Emmanuel McCall (Iniciativa McCall) de CBF, en colaboración con Defensoría CBF, te invita a ti, tu iglesia o a un grupo pequeño a participar en la primera campaña de Defensoría enfocada en los derechos de los votantes. El objetivo de … Continue reading
By Laura Stephens Reed Recently, the leaders of a church I was coaching told me that it takes 17-20 people to make their worship service happen on a Sunday morning. They related this with a sense of awe and pride, because their congregation’s worship is truly the work of the people. That got me thinking … Continue reading
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