Mar 19, 2020 | Archived Blogs, Lastest News
In 2009, CBFVA made the decision to invest in a missions trailer. This decision was made to resource churches engaging in local mission projects and to haul tools for events like Mission Madness. At the time, there was not an affordable way to rent tools locally, so...
Jan 23, 2020 | Archived Blogs, Lastest News
by Terry Maples, CBFVA Coordinator A meaningful part of my work as CBFVA Coordinator is visiting partner churches across the state, and I make a concerted effort to participate in a variety of worship services during the Season of Advent. Something I witnessed...
Jan 23, 2020 | Archived Blogs, Lastest News
by Terry Maples, CBFVA Coordinator What I saw and felt the first week of December 2019 was heartbreaking, maddening, and inspiring all at the same time. CBF state and regional coordinators gathered for an immigration immersion experience on the Texas/Mexico border. I...
Dec 20, 2019 | Archived Blogs, Blog, Lastest News
When we think of the word sacrifice our minds often assume the ultimate physical sacrifice—like giving one’s life through military service. My recent trip to the Texas-Mexico border reminded me sacrifice can be defined in many different ways. Hearing stories from...
Dec 18, 2019 | Archived Blogs, Blog, Lastest News
by Terry Maples, CBFVA Coordinator I grew up in North Alabama in the 1960’s. My Dad was a bi-vocational preacher in small Southern Baptist churches for much of his career. The context of my early years shaped me in powerful ways, and I am grateful to the...
Oct 1, 2019 | Archived Blogs, Uncategorized
by Terry Maples, CBFVA Coordinator CBFVA’s theme for 2019-2020 is Faithful Voices. This two-year emphasis corresponds with the two-year term of our Moderator Michael Cheuk. I confess this theme is not original with us. Faithful Voices was BTSR’s theme during its final...
