by Rachel Gunter Shapard Together for Hope has a bold mission: to transform rural America. Is it a daunting task? Sure. Yet when it comes to communities of persistent poverty in rural spaces, settling for anything less than holistic transformation is unacceptable. In six years, Together for Hope has expanded its scope of work from … Continue reading
Rev. Tony Vincent, Associate Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Seneca SC In 2012, my church, Trinity Baptist Church in Seneca, SC, began a six-year partnership with Project Ruth in Bucharest, Romania. When Trinity’s Missions Committee, Trinity on Mission, wanted to develop a missional relationship with a ministry outside the United States, this long-time CBF partner was … Continue reading
October 12, 2021 By Jeff Huett DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has named the coordinator of a CBF state organization also serving as CBF’s Abuse Prevention and Response Advocate to a new staff position to connect gifted ministers and passionate congregations across the Fellowship. Jay Kieve will remain CBF’s point person for connecting churches to … Continue reading
April 20, 2021 By Jeff Huett DECATUR ─ Seeking to better serve congregations as they join God’s work in the world in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, CBF announced today the addition of two strategic staff roles in the Fellowship. A pastor active in CBF life with more than 20 years serving partner congregations … Continue reading
April 7, 2021 By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — To continue its commitment to preventing abuse in congregations and advocating for abuse survivors, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has named CBF South Carolina Coordinator Jay Kieve to serve in the newly-created position of CBF Abuse Prevention and Response Advocate. In this part-time role, Kieve will be … Continue reading
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, Wayne Patterson wanted to make a difference. Call it what you will—a calling, an obligation, a duty. No matter the term, Patterson felt the need to help. And Patterson wasn’t the only one. An entire team of eight to twelve near-retirees from his home church of … Continue reading
By Bekah Rhea It is all too easy to forget that even in popular tourism spots, life is still proceeding as usual. Schools are still in session, elections still happen, and people of faith are still seeking places to worship. It may be more difficult to spot steeples among the gift shops, amusement parks, and … Continue reading
By Ashleigh Bugg When those from other countries think about the United States, a lack of food is not the first thing that usually comes to mind. The U.S. has long held a reputation for being the “land of plenty,” where everyone has enough. However, according to Palmetto Works, a nonprofit operating out of South … Continue reading
Note from Rick Burnette, CBF Domestic Disaster Response Manager — For CBF Domestic Disaster Response to engage disaster recovery sites, three criteria must be met: There must be the presence of local CBF congregations, ministry partners and/or CBF Global Missions field personnel who are willing and able to engage in needed response The disaster-affected CBF … Continue reading
By Ashleigh Bugg At the Julie Valentine Center, a space for children who have survived various forms of abuse, kids are gifted colorful quilts and comforting weighted blankets they may keep as their own. These presents are provided by Peace by Piece, the quilting ministry of Augusta Heights Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina. “Our group is multi-generational, with a program that includes teaching children interested in learning … Continue reading