Meet Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel Kim and Marc Wyatt. Kim and Marc are being the presence of Christ in Ottawa, Canada where they serve refugee communities. The Wyatts work to mobilize churches, individuals and organizations who are welcoming those who have fled the violence, persecution or devastation of their homelands. Kim and Marc are … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Global Missions
Where is God?
I am not weighing in on the gun debate. No matter which side of the debate you agree with, I do not personally know ANYONE that resonates with and in anyway condones what took place in New York and Connecticut. I can’t begin to do as well as others in expressing the horror, disbelief, and … Continue reading
Subject: Fwd.,Fwd.,Fwd.,Fwd.,Fwd.,
In general I don’t like emails that have been forwarded a dozen times. However, I do usually have a look at what I have been sent unless I have reason to suspicion a virus or such. Why take the time? It gives me a glimpse into how others are thinking about politics, faith, or daily … Continue reading
Anyone for a little ‘tarof’?
I confess that I miss the back fence neighbors we had in South Carolina. On each side of us, all you had to do was walk out the door and there was someone ready to offer a smile, a chat, something to drink, or lend a hand. Trust me… they never had to ask twice! … Continue reading
Going to hell in a hand basket?
Just over a week remains for the month of Ramadan. I have had several opportunities to join with friends at area mosques to share in the iftar, i.e. breaking of the fast. I have had the joy of bringing along with me a few friends who are interested in understanding more about Islam and about … Continue reading
I Stand Convicted by Shoes, Bread and Hands
Recently I attended an Anatolian ceramic art exhibit sponsored by the Turkish Consulate. Three works captivated my attention….a part of ceramic shoes, pieces of ceramic bread, and a group of ceramic hands. I was drawn to the red ceramic shoes with gold veneer. My daughter loves shoes and thinks of them as art, so of … Continue reading
New network formed to address needs of orphans
The following post is from CBF contributing writer Ryan Higgins. Every day, another 15,000 children lose their mother or father to HIV/AIDS and other causes, according to the Faith to Action Initiative. On Friday morning of the General Assembly, the CBF Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Network officially launched and announced its partnership with the … Continue reading
CBF Field Personnel Marcia and Duane Binkley and the legacy of the Judsons
Recently, Central Baptist Theological Seminary completed an agreement with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and International Ministries of ABC-USA to provide a ministry platform for Duane and Marcia Binkley, jointly appointed missionaries of these two organizations. Central is partnering with the Binkleys for leadership development. This collaboration at Central has resulted in the FOUNDATIONS Judson Communities … Continue reading
Webinar: Women in Islam with Dr. Dina Abdelrahman and Mrs. Eman Zenhom
One of the best parts of being in different churches is hearing all the myriad of ways that God is using his children to demonstrate his love to the nations. Recently I heard the story of a young woman, an International student, who was taken in by a family while she awaited the birth of … Continue reading
Faith in 3D challenges students to imagine a different world
This post comes from Colleen Burroughs, vice president of Passport Inc. and CBF’s current moderator: As over 1,500 participants walked into Epcot’s World Showplace for the opening session of the third iteration of Faith in 3D, they found themselves wandering through glowing lights and neon colored activities designed to inspire writing, drawing, playing, building and … Continue reading