The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is looking for a leader who is resilient, adaptable, contextual, genuine, authentic, sincere, transparent, convictional, kind, respectful and gracious toward others.
Physical recovery progressing a year after Harvey. Emotionally, not so much
On the outside, many of the Texas communities ravaged by Hurricane Harvey last year appear to making a comeback. But on the inside, some survivors say, the emotional rebuilding is only just beginning.
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Aldapes show love to newcomers in Spain amid anti-immigrant sentiment
By Ashleigh Bugg Along the coast of southern Spain lies Playa de los Muertos or Beach of the Dead. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists enjoying the pristine shoreline made of pebbles which give the water its…
Trump border policies treat asylum seekers as criminals, advocate says
Separating immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border was bad enough, but it was even more tragic when asylum-seeking families were ripped apart while trying to get into the country, immigrant advocate Sue Smith says.
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Young couple in ministry supports young couple in missions
“It feels good knowing that we are not only helping to spread the Good News, but knowing that people like Carson and Laura who have impacted our lives are impacting others in Japan. We can know that we’re giving to something that is truly life-changing.”
With retirement looming for Suzii Paynter, CBF leaders roll out leadership transition plan
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship rolled out a transition plan July 19 to retire and replace Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter. “CBF is at a great place and poised for even greater impact,” Paynter, 67, said in a news release. “Thinking of…
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Chickens, Sharks and a Banker
By Greg Warner What possible connection could a real estate banker from Alabama have with a chicken farmer in Uganda? As it turns out, quite a lot. Lee Surtees was making a good living in banking, finance and real estate…
Mercer replaces McAfee dean
Mercer University has replaced the dean of the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology after two years on the job. Mercer President William D. Underwood said in an e-mail to McAfee’s board of visitors that Jeffrey Willetts, dean since…
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Dad and daughter offer ‘ministry of presence’ as CBF chaplains
Chaplains Sarah Greenfield and Alan Rogers share a rare bond that encompasses God and country as it transcends family and vocation. Commander Rogers and Lieutenant Junior Grade Greenfield are father and daughter, both commissioned as officers by the U.S. Navy…
Women of faith confront immigration policy at U.S. border
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter joined other female clergy this week to learn more about and advocate on behalf of families separated by U.S. immigration policy at the U.S. border with Mexico. The 11-member delegation – also including…
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CBF church offers ‘open door’ to Hispanic community with legal aid ministry
“Can you imagine living in a place where you didn’t think there were even 50 people who cared about you?”
That’s why Blake Hart and Oakland Baptist Church, SC are partnering to renew God’s world through Puerta Abierta, a Department of Justice-accredited organization helping immigrants in Rock Hill access vital legal assistance for issues in the areas of naturalization, family-based immigration, temporary legal status, crimes of domestic violence and more.
Opposition to Trump ‘zero-tolerance’ must go grassroots, organizers say
Public outrage over President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy has given way this week to controversial Supreme Court rulings, including one upholding the president’s Muslim-focused travel ban. But religious and other non-profit groups that serve immigrants have not taken their…