By Missy Ward-Angalla March 2023 marked 10 years since I moved to Uganda to begin trauma healing and empowerment programs for the most vulnerable refugees in Kampala. I am deeply grateful for the ways that members of the CBF community have come alongside of our family and ministry team over the last 10 years. Our … Continue reading
By Missy Ward-Angalla A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the graduation at our women’s shelter. Walking into the shelter, I could feel their energy and excitement as the women proudly wore their graduation caps and gowns. As I looked across the room, I saw Benita with a huge smile on her … Continue reading
August 27, 2021By Carrie Harris and Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — “Lean into the holy invitation of renewal” was the encouraging word of Rev. Emily Hull McGee to attendees gathered virtually for the concluding worship and commissioning service of the 2021 CBF General Assembly. Hull McGee, who serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church … Continue reading
By Missy Ward-Angalla Two years ago, I sat next to Sherry at the hospital while she was in labor. She looked into my eyes, placed her hand. over mine, and said , “Thank you, Missy. I don’t know what I would have done without you all. I had completely lost hope.” Nine months earlier Sharifah found herself in the … Continue reading
By Melody Harrell It was supposed to be your average staff Christmas party. The Secret Santa gifts had all been doled out with much hilarity. Lucy patted the stalk of matoke beside her, smiling. Her Secret Santa had sent her on a treasure hunt. The clues led to the banana tree outside where the Secret … Continue reading
For congregations to thrive and Christ’s mission among us to flourish, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has entered a season of discovering where God would focus our work together. Take CBF’s online survey about your church and your personal ministry aspirations before Feb. 2. This devotional is part of a series in January that tells stories of “Bold Faith” … Continue reading