By Renee Edington This past summer during a chaplaincy internship, I was talking with other interns about prayer. I found myself in an odd place of not knowing how to pray, what to pray and why to pray. I was bound up by what I see now as technical aspects of prayer. I needed a … Continue reading
By Marv Knox When guests drop in at Brooke and Mike’s home in Southeast Asia—and that possibility on any given day is better than 55 percent—they’re likely to find a place at the table for the next meal. That’s because Brooke, Mike and their children provide hospitality to students across Asia and around the world … Continue reading
By Crystal Ham Equip. This is such an elegant sounding word that carries the weight of responsibility, diligence and care. As I write this blog post, I am reminded of the ways that I’ve been equipped throughout my life, and of all the many people who poured into my life. When I think about the word … Continue reading
By Jessica McDougald On my first day of class during the fall semester, like we usually do on our first day, we went around and introduced ourselves. Everyone said their name, where they lived, what church they go to and something they did this summer. When it was time for my professor’s introduction, he mentioned … Continue reading
By Joshua Stewart During the Advent season, we await the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior. It is a season centered around hope, peace, joy, and love. For me, it is a joyful time to celebrate with friends and family. In this season, I find peace. I find peace in a Savior … Continue reading
Passport awards nine students the Chester Phelps Passport Seminary Scholarship for the 2022-2023 Academic Year Passport, Inc. is pleased to announce that we are awarding a record number of scholarships in our second year of offering The Chester Phelps Passport Seminary Scholarship. All nine recipients have served on PASSPORT Summer Staff and are pursuing careers … Continue reading
CBF Advocacy is excited to announce Andrea Corso Johnson as the inaugural recipient of the Suzii Paynter March Advocacy Fellowship. Andrea is a former educator who is now a student in the Master of Divinity program, pursuing a concentration in Faith-Based Social Transformation, at the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. Andrea also serves … Continue reading
Defensoría CBF se complace en anunciar a Andrea Corso Johnson como la primera ganadora inaugural del Suzii Paynter March Fellowship. Andrea es una ex educadora que ahora es estudiante en el programa de Maestría en Divinidad, con concentración en Transformación Social Basada en la Fe, en la Escuela de Teología McAfee de la Universidad de … Continue reading
By Melody Harrell Mornings in the Masai Mara start at 5:00 AM with a cacophony of birdsong. I come into consciousness in my tent with immediate awe at being surrounded by such jubilance! As I lie there listening in the dark, I wonder how in the world a thousand birds could be ringing out their … Continue reading
By Kamilah Jones There are many ancient stories and beautiful cultural perspectives on how Earth was created and our origins and development as human beings. From a Christian perspective, it is generally accepted that God is the creator. Christianity emphasizes the sacredness of creation and a harmonious connectedness between the Earth and human existence. Genesis … Continue reading