A Category 5 hurricane in September 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic that followed delivered a one-two punch to the Bahamas that destroyed lives, homes, businesses and churches, then prevented outside relief organizations from rendering aid, said Rick Burnette, the outgoing…
At 25, CBF Florida thanks God — and Hurricane Andrew — for missions focus
By Jeff Brumley A lot of names are cropping up as the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Florida spends 2015 celebrating its 25th anniversary. They include Pat and Carolyn Anderson, the first and second coordinators of the organization formed in 1990. They…
U.S. Baptists emphasize local context in overseas theological education
By George Henson and Jeff Brumley Keeping it simple — and local — are essential for U.S. Christian groups involved in overseas theological education, American church leaders say. Translated, that means letting native residents in nations where theological training is lacking take…
For CBF Bahamas and its leader, new tie means increased influence in Caribbean
By Jeff Brumley Baptist John McIntosh knows it’s an honor to have been selected for the Bahamas Council of Bishops, whose members advocate for social justice and help establish churches across the island nation. But he knows something else, too:…
Missing the beach chair in the Bahamas
By David Burroughs Ending a sabbatical with a visit to the Bahamas seemed just right. Dreams of loads of time for personal reflection while lounging on a beach chair filled my mind. The reality turned out to be a bit…
CBF Bahamas gaining strength
By Jeff Brumley Bahamian pastor Preston Cooper said he most admires CBF churches for their commitment to missions and disaster response. But his and seven other Bahamian Baptist churches have recently partnered with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship not only to…