By Carrie Harris Carries Harris served with Student.Go during the summer of 2010 in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. It is part of two of the poorest counties, Lee and Phillips Counties, in Arkansas. “I am an (almost) life-long Cooperative Baptist. I grew up in a CBF church, attended Passport Camps and sang in my youth choir … Continue reading
By Aaron Weaver CBF Disaster Response requests financial gifts to support emergency assistance efforts to a small community in Anguilla, Mississippi. A tornado shattered the Mason Trailer Park community in Anguilla on Wednesday, injuring three people and destroying homes. CBF Mississippi Coordinator Jason Coker visited the community and spoke with residents. Coker is also president … Continue reading
Karen Williams, a native of Helena-West Helena, Ark., has been named the new Executive Director for Together for Hope Arkansas. Williams is a 1975 graduate of Central High School. She graduated with an Associate’s degree from Northern Oklahoma College and Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University. She has earned a Master’s degree in Human Services in Counseling … Continue reading
By Bekah Rhea This past Sunday, March 22, millions of Christians gathered in front of their laptops, tablets and smartphones as churches around the world continued to rapidly adapt their ministries in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. For most congregations, this included some variation of an online service and preparation to approach Lent … Continue reading
By Teruco Tynes A Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Mississippi outreach ministry and an extension of Together for Hope, Delta Hands for Hope has been making strides in the local community in recent years. The nonprofit is committed to investing in and equipping school-age children with the leadership skills and educational tools necessary to advance in … Continue reading