CBF asks for your help to provide food and urgent essentials to the vulnerable children and families we serve in the U.S. and around the world. As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, the already vulnerable communities we serve—children and families living in poverty, immigrants and refugees, people suffering from the impact of famine … Continue reading
By Blake McKinney I’d like to tell you the story of a church that is making a difference. I tell the story with some trepidation, because I know that Jesus cautioned against announcing our giving with trumpets. But right before that warning about tooting our own horns he told us to let our light shine … Continue reading
During this season of giving, share abundant life and show a friend or family member how much you care. Give a gift from the NEW CBF Gift Catalog! You’ll not only honor your loved one, you will share the love of Christ in tangible ways with someone in need. You’ll find gifts at a variety … Continue reading
The following post comes from CBF partner church, First Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. AUSTIN, TEXAS– This past Advent season, the congregation of First Baptist Church of Austin challenged themselves to “spend less, in order to give more.” In the generous spirit of a community that serves in love and compassion, First Austin members participated … Continue reading
The title of this blog post may seem flippant. That is not my intent. In our fast paced, media driven society we are oftentimes ruled by our computers and TVs, whatever catches and holds our attention, captures our hearts and wallets. Unfortunately, as soon as another breaking story occurs our attention spans break with it. The recent plague … Continue reading
Four days after a deadly 7.0 magnitude earthquake ravaged Haiti, Amanda Kline was riveted by the images of hurt and helplessness she saw. Despite the fact that more than 1,200 miles separated her home in Waynesboro, Va. from the people of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Amanda, age 9, decided to take action. Her inspiration came from past … Continue reading
The Millennial Generation (roughly those born between 1980-2000) tends to get a bad reputation with many people in local church communities. Members of these churches tend to say they are too open-minded in regards to society’s controversial issues or that they are too willing to do away with the established modern church traditions. But it … Continue reading
At CBF, we’re well aware of the painful decisions churches are having to make. We empathize with those decisions and regularly lift up the churches of this fellowship in prayer during our weekly staff devotion time. Continue reading
IN A SLUGGISH ECONOMY REVISITED Practical Suggestions for Funding Mission The upheaval and uncertainty and panic associated with our economy in 2008 create a question similar to ones raised in 2002 and 2003. What are we to do now that the stock market is falling, unemployment is rising, credit lines are tightening and the … Continue reading
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