By Ashleigh Bugg The COVID-19 crisis has affected Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel around the world. Greg and Sue Smith, who run LUCHA Ministries, Inc., in Fredericksburg, Virginia, say the crisis has caused them to reestablish their original goals. “This has brought us back to the grassroots needs of people,” Sue said. “In more recent … Continue reading
The following post is from Trey Lyon, a CBF field personnel serving in Atlanta. You can read more about Trey and his wife, Jen’s ministry in this month’s edition of the fellowship! magazine. Throughout the week, we will be featuring blogs on Trey and Jen’s ministry at Park Avenue Baptist Church, particularly through their after … Continue reading
Glenda Reece is the Interim Minister to Internationals at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. With multiple congregations from different cultural backgrounds, Forest Hills is accustomed to welcoming the nations who have come to Raleigh seeking their future. Reece has a long history of involvement with Internationals in the communities where she has lived … Continue reading
The following post is from UNC student, Lauren Hovis, who served with CBF field personnel Sam and Melody Harrell last summer. Learn how you can serve in this month’s edition of the fellowship! magazine. When I stepped off the plane in Nairobi, Kenya, I had no idea I would be embarking on one of the … Continue reading
While visiting with some young friends from Iran, I mentioned the American custom of recognizing mother’s on a particular day in May. The young woman told me that though the government in Iran sets a day to recognize mothers according to the Islamic calendar, she prefers to celebrate on March 8th, International Women’s Day. I … Continue reading
Economic stability matters. Tell me your favorite global issue and I bet economic stability for families is a fundamental part of the solution. Are you passionate about global health? Families with economic stability see the doctor. Perhaps your heart is devoted to stopping hunger. Families with economic stability eat. Education? Economically stable families send their … Continue reading
When Sheila Earl arrived in West Africa 30 years ago, she met children that had never seen a piece of written paper – yet they wanted to learn how to read. Sisters – one 82 and blind, one in her 70s and deaf wanted to learn how to read so badly that they worked out … Continue reading
As I am approaching graduation from seminary, I think it is a good time to reflect upon the 4 things I wish someone had told me before I started my Master of Divinity, M.Div. Continue reading
The following is a reflection from Cindy Brewer, a member of Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Being involved in missions in eastern Kentucky through the “Book Buddies” effort of Providence Baptist Church has been a unique opportunity to develop relationships with children and families that are typically not available when mission activities take place … Continue reading
The following is a reflection on education in eastern Kentucky from Paula Settle, an affiliate serving with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship… Today I was at the local elementary school in one of the counties where I serve. I was helping four kindergarten children with their ABC’s. Here it is at the end of the semester … Continue reading