By Kristen Thomason For three days in August, 56 female pastors gathered to worship, learn, reconnect and rest at the Baptist Women in Ministry retreat for pastoras in Puerto Rico. Some of the participants were seminary students just beginning their ministries, some pastors of local churches looking for inspiration, some chaplains serving their communities, and … Continue reading
By Grayson Hester Sometimes the best way to discover home is to leave it. That’s certainly proven true for Ingrid Bangova, a Roma woman from the small village of Cinobaňa, Slovakia. She, like many Roma people scattered throughout the Eastern European diaspora, relates complicatedly to that concept of “home.” A perennially displaced and persecuted people, … Continue reading
By Grayson Hester To care for mothers is to care for humanity. Michelle Norman and Elisabet Roca do their work in this sacred “Magnificat” tradition of Mary, mother of God. “We started a program called Mamáventura,” explained Michelle. “It’s a ministry to immigrant moms and their children.” Stationed in Catalonia, Spain, CBF field personnel Michelle … Continue reading
Like many churches, over the past several decades, Willow Meadows Baptist in Houston has seen an ongoing decrease in attendance at its services, Bible studies and other church events. According to the church’s senior minister, Craig Taylor, the congregation averages 80 people in person and another 40 online on a typical Sunday. What makes this … Continue reading
By Paul Baxley The theme of this year’s campaign for the Offering for Global Missions is “Equipping with Every Good Thing.” But this is much more than a theme. It is a description of a powerful truth. God is equipping our Fellowship with everything we need to participate in the mission of Jesus Christ around … Continue reading
By Jennifer Colosimo Speedway, Indiana, isn’t the place that comes to mind when one thinks of a growing, multi-national community. Due to its proximity to Indianapolis and the racing industry, that is what it has become. At the northern boundary of Speedway, Speedway Baptist Church has always been an anomaly. Speedway Baptist Church was founded … Continue reading
By Caleb Mynatt So far, there are more questions than answers when it comes to the crisis at the border. But a Cooperative Baptist Fellowhsip church in Waco, Texas, is doing what it can to help those who are in need. Amid a pandemic, food shortages and political and ethnic persecution in Central America, the … Continue reading
By Brian Foreman The first six months serving as Coordinator of Congregational Ministries could be summarized in two words: listening and learning. At first, much of the listening was done with my ears, through one-on-one conversations, video calls and focus groups. As opportunities to travel, gather, preach and visit began to fill up the calendar, … Continue reading
By Marv Knox Thousands of Ukrainians displaced by war are feeling the tangible expression of Christ’s love this winter, thanks to a resilient Romanian ministry. It is supported by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship friends in the United States who felt God “push” them to serve some of the most vulnerable people on the planet. When Russia … Continue reading
By Grayson Hester “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden…In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16) When God created the heavens and the earth and proclaimed “let there … Continue reading