Check out a story about Tori Wentz, one of CBF’s field personnel, that appeared in the Fredericksburg, Va., paper this week: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/052010/05272010/551063 Continue reading
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Global Christians with a Global Vision
A multi-national, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual team coming together as global Christians with a global vision because our God is global God. I like this whole new missions thing!
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‘We will gather in hope’
The following is from CBF field personnel Nancy and Steve James who serve in Haiti. It has been two months since the earthquake on Jan 12, 2010 in Haiti. No one ever gets used to the devastation of home or the loss of family friends or livelihood, but what we have observed on our visits … Continue reading
Dueling Disasters-Haiti vs. Chile
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
‘Making good progress to receive teams’
The following is a report from Scott Hunter, a CBF short-term worker in Haiti who is working with CBF field personnel Nancy and Steve James on long-term recovery efforts: We are settling in at Grand Guave and are making good progress to receive teams. The only major task left is to get the water tower … Continue reading
A church’s compelling vision for Haiti
The following story is from Charles Ray, CBF National Disaster Response Coordinator and CBF Arkansas’ Special Projects Coordinator. A few years ago I introduced Walt Barfield to Millard Fuller. Since then Walt Walt Barfield, pastor of Cornerstone Church has stayed in touch with the Fuller Center. I didn’t know that. Walt is the pastor of … Continue reading
Nine-year-old takes action, kicks off Hearts for Haiti
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
One month later, Haiti still needs help
An update on Haiti relief efforts from North Stuart Baptist Church It has been almost one month since an earthquake overwhelmed the people of Haiti and challenged the faith of many worldwide. Through texts and fundraisers, we have tried to find ways to respond. Now that the aftershock of devastation has calmed, the mission of … Continue reading
Groaning for Haiti
Friends, This past week, there has been an outpouring of concern for Haiti. It is indeed important that we feel such concern and restlessness. This is the work of the Holy Spirit drawing us to be the church.[1] That is why acting upon such concern as a Fellowship is essential for our … Continue reading
Jameses arrive safely in Haiti, Hunter to join effort
CBF field personnel Steve and Nancy James have arrived safely back in Haiti and as of mid-day Friday, Jan. 15, were headed to Port-au-Prince to establish a base of operations there. Continue reading