The following is a press release from CBF-partner Baptist History & Heritage Society. TUCKER, Ga. — Who is your Baptist hero? The Baptist History & Heritage Society (BHHS) announced today a free e-book and teaching resource highlighting the stories of Baptist heroes spanning the 415-year history of the Baptist tradition. Portraits of Courage: Stories of … Continue reading
By Carson & Laura Foushee, CBF Field Personnel, Kanazawa, Japan “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and praises…Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy.” Psalm 98:4,8 (NIV) Nestled between the Japan Alps and the Sea of Japan in Central Japan lies … Continue reading
By Chris Hughes Rev. Dr. Wayne M. Weathers, Philadelphia pastor, organizer and activist, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Dr. Emmanuel McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Award by the Pan African Koinonia and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The McCall Racial Justice Trailblazer Award honors CBF individuals and ministries who recognize unequal and unjust areas … Continue reading
By CBF Communications CBF Global Missions Coordinator Laura Ayala completed a transformative visit to South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley from Aug. 15-17, laying the groundwork for a deeper and more impactful presence along the U.S.-Mexico border. “I am deeply humbled by the many expressions of love, care, kindness and solidarity that CBF’s Global Migration Advocate, … 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 Andy Hale For as long as I can remember, I have loved movies. The first film I remember seeing in the theatre was The Land Before Time. I know, pull out the tissues. Films continue the timeless tradition of storytelling. “If we think of our life as a story, seasons are how we mark … Continue reading
By Andy Hale During General Assembly, after our keynote workshop guest could not attend due to a family emergency, we assembled a panel conversation to explore the intersection of patriarchy, gender inequality, and Christian Nationalism. The panel was comprised of: Listen here. Subscribe or Livestream CBF’s podcast shares stories from across the Fellowship and innovative … Continue reading
By Michelle Norman We met Olivia a year and a half ago. She was a new mother who was referred to Mamáventura by social services. Her situation was difficult. Her immigration status was in process but questionable and while she waited for results, she could not work. Work would have been difficult regardless because she spoke no Spanish … Continue reading
By Kristen Thompson As Hurricane Helene passed through South Carolina lashing the state with ferocious winds and record setting rainfall, it destroyed almost the entire electrical grid and left a third of residents without power. However, Trinity Baptist Church in Seneca was spared the worst of the storm. “Most in our community lost power and … Continue reading