Willie Roy and Jennie Bell King helped build their new home in Marion through Sowing Seeds of Hope’s self-help housing initiative. They speak and sing in this video about their experience.
Mother’s death, Hurricane Florence devastation, bewilder Congo refugees
The Job-like struggle of a Congolese family who arrived in North Carolina this summer is posing challenges even to veterans of refugee resettlement ministry.
Religion Notes: Jacksonville interfaith group promotes dialogue as response to mass shootings
An interfaith group in Jacksonville, Florida is promoting unity as an antidote to violence following a weekend of deadly shootings in the city. BWA aiding earthquake victims. Researchers study faith-based giving.
Search for CBF leader underway
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…