Presence: It Does Indeed Matter!
offering for global missions

Presence: It Does Indeed Matter!

By Sam Harrell I’m sure you’re now fully aware of our new tagline for the Offering for Global Missions: “Because presence matters.” It surely does!  And it means more than just field personnel located in the same place for a long time.  While substantial tenure is important for many reasons – language and culture acquisition, … Continue reading

Because Presence Matters: The Story of Bruce
CBF Field Personnel / Featured

Because Presence Matters: The Story of Bruce

By Grayson Hester It’s difficult to know what to make of Jesus’ words to the disciples in Matthew 28:20. He who said, “And, remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age,” was also he who, not too long before, had died and was buried. We could forgive the disciples a bit … Continue reading

General CBF / Missions

Meet me back in Galilee

During church yesterday, the pastor focused in upon Matthew 28 but focused on an interesting part of this chapter that easily goes overlooked.  Is not it interesting that the angel tells the women that Jesus will appear to the Disciples in Galilee.  In this gospel, Jesus takes it back to their home—their neighborhood—and appears to … Continue reading