By Caroline LeGrand In early March, a small delegation from CBF traveled to Washington, D.C. to learn how to put our faith into action and advocate for others. During the week, I kept thinking about power: who has it, who wants it, why they want it, their plans for it or how to obtain it. … Continue reading
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Faith leaders release research on American Christians’ views on payday loans
Christians Expect Both Government Regulations and Church Involvement to Address The Issue of Payday Lending WASHINGTON, D.C. — Faith for Just Lending (FJL), a diverse coalition of faith-based organizations, announced April 13 the results of new polling from Lifeway Research on payday lending, which details congregations’ and borrowers’ experiences with payday loans. The Lifeway survey data of 1,000 Christians … Continue reading
CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley visits ministry partners at U.S.-Mexico border
CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley visited ministry partners and respite centers on December 12 at the U.S.-Mexico border. Baxley’s visit comes alongside news of 1,500 migrants crossing the Rio Grande river into El Pason in a single day. Continue reading
Why We Must Advocate for Those Wrongfully Imprisoned
By Joshua Stewart During the Advent season, we await the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior. It is a season centered around hope, peace, joy, and love. For me, it is a joyful time to celebrate with friends and family. In this season, I find peace. I find peace in a Savior … Continue reading
Get Inspired for #GivingTuesday
We’re only one week away from #GivingTuesday! Here’s a small peek into what we’ve been working on—get ready… People around the world will come together to celebrate generosity and make an impact. We have a goal to raise $25,000 to support the ministries and mission of CBF. Your gift can also make TWICE the impact, … Continue reading
CBF Tennessee Announces Annual Advocacy for Women in Ministry Recipient
The Betty Galloway Advocacy for Women in Ministry Award, an annual recognition by CBF Tennessee, has been posthumously awarded to layperson June Holland McEwen of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mrs. McEwen is both the first layperson to receive the honor and the only person to receive it posthumously. According to Mary Jayne Allen, retired minister of education … Continue reading
CBF Advocacy Announces the inaugural recipient of the Suzii Paynter March Advocacy Fellowship
CBF Advocacy is excited to announce Andrea Corso Johnson as the inaugural recipient of the Suzii Paynter March Advocacy Fellowship. Andrea is a former educator who is now a student in the Master of Divinity program, pursuing a concentration in Faith-Based Social Transformation, at the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. Andrea also serves … Continue reading
Defensoría CBF anuncia al primer destinatario del Suzii Paynter March Advocacy Fellowship
Defensoría CBF se complace en anunciar a Andrea Corso Johnson como la primera ganadora inaugural del Suzii Paynter March Fellowship. Andrea es una ex educadora que ahora es estudiante en el programa de Maestría en Divinidad, con concentración en Transformación Social Basada en la Fe, en la Escuela de Teología McAfee de la Universidad de … Continue reading
CBF Advocacy invites applicants for Suzii Paynter March Advocacy Fellowship
CBF Advocacy is accepting applications for the Suzii Paynter March Advocacy Fellowship, named in honor of the former CBF Executive Coordinator. Continue reading
Such a Time as This
By John Mark Boes In recent weeks, we have seen devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky, another mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, TX (not to mention mass shootings elsewhere), continued war in Ukraine and across the globe, the ever-increasing scourge of hunger, and migrants continue to arrive at our southern border. In the … Continue reading