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🌎 Find CBF field personnel Matt Norman's Mission Bite from his work in Barcelona, Spain below:"During August and Septemb...
10/23/2026

🌎 Find CBF field personnel Matt Norman's Mission Bite from his work in Barcelona, Spain below:

"During August and September, I had the privilege of leading a course called Teaching for Transformation with the Institute of Learning and Leadership at Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary (UBTS) in Lviv, Ukraine, in partnership with IBTS in Amsterdam.

For five weeks, 10 teachers gathered online with my co-teacher Sara from Portugal and me to explore how we can create learning experiences that transform rather than simply inform. Together, we explored participatory learning, beginning with people’s lived experiences, asking open questions, practicing what we learn, and reflecting on how learning shapes ministry and mission.

But the most meaningful part of the experience was hearing the stories of these teachers and the ministries they continue to lead in the midst of war. Their faithfulness was a powerful reminder that ministry and learning do not stop in difficult circumstances. God continues to work, often in ways we cannot see.

Our materials were translated into Ukrainian, and our conversations were translated live—a beautiful example of how technology can connect people across borders for the sake of God’s mission.

Please pray for these ten teachers as they teach, serve and accompany others in the midst of war. God is working, and transformation is happening." 🙏

🔆New leadership, continued commitment to helping congregations discover their calling!CBF is excited to announce that La...
10/21/2026

🔆New leadership, continued commitment to helping congregations discover their calling!

CBF is excited to announce that Laura Davis and Stephen Cook will share leadership of Dawnings, CBF's congregational discernment initiative.

Both bring valuable experience helping churches listen, reflect and discover new opportunities to participate in God's work in their communities.

Keep reading to meet Davis and Cook and learn how Dawnings is helping congregations discern their next steps in ministry.🔆

https://cbf.net/laura-davis-and-stephen-cook-to-share-leadership-of-dawnings/

⏸️ Take a moment to pause, reflect and reconnect.Amid the busyness of the week, we invite you to slow down and make spac...
10/21/2026

⏸️ Take a moment to pause, reflect and reconnect.

Amid the busyness of the week, we invite you to slow down and make space for prayer.

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, at noon ET for a McCall Midday Pause as we explore visio divina, a prayer practice known as “sacred seeing.”

Through guided reflection on an image, we'll create space for stillness, prayer and listening for God's presence.

No experience needed—just bring yourself and an open heart!

🙏 Register below to join us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sfhTEg5IRfuNfB-bxM7efQ #/registration

🫶What does it mean to offer healing through presence and grace? During Spiritual Care Week, CBF endorsed chaplain Jeromy...
10/20/2026

🫶What does it mean to offer healing through presence and grace?

During Spiritual Care Week, CBF endorsed chaplain Jeromy Wells reflects on the power of compassionate presence, the beauty of healing amid brokenness and the importance of caring for those who care for others.

💙Drawing on his experience in chaplaincy, he shares the acronym LOVE — Listen, Observe, Validate and Extend — as a practical way congregations can support the chaplains in their communities.

Keep reading below to explore Wells' reflection and discover meaningful ways to celebrate, encourage and care for chaplains during Spiritual Care Week.⬇
https://cbf.net/showing-love-caring-for-the-chaplains-among-us/

And keep up with our Spiritual Care Week resources here ➡ https://cbf.net/spiritual-care-week-3/

✨ Finding Beauty in Brokenness ✨What if the places where we feel most broken could become places where beauty and healin...
10/19/2026

✨ Finding Beauty in Brokenness ✨

What if the places where we feel most broken could become places where beauty and healing emerge?

As we celebrate Spiritual Care Week, we recognize the chaplains and pastoral counselors who walk alongside others through life's most difficult moments, offering compassion, hope and God's love.

In a special reflection, CBF chaplain Rev. Melody Kidd explores Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Through this powerful image, she reminds us that our brokenness does not define us and that God's grace can bring beauty and healing even in life's hardest moments.

Discover how spiritual care providers help others find hope, healing and beauty amid life's challenges.

✨ Read Kidd's reflection here ➡ https://cbf.net/spiritual-care-week-beauty-in-brokenness/

And keep up with more Spiritual Care Week reflections and resources here ➡ https://cbf.net/spiritual-care-week-3/

🌟 Happy Spiritual Care Sunday!Today, we celebrate the chaplains and pastoral counselors who offer compassion, hope and h...
10/18/2026

🌟 Happy Spiritual Care Sunday!

Today, we celebrate the chaplains and pastoral counselors who offer compassion, hope and healing through their ministry of presence.

Whether serving in hospitals, congregations, communities or other settings, these dedicated ministers embody God's love by walking alongside others through life's most challenging moments.

As we begin Spiritual Care Week, join us in recognizing and giving thanks for those called to this important ministry.

Follow along throughout the week as we share reflections, resources and stories celebrating the impact of spiritual care.
https://cbf.net/spiritual-care-sunday/

💜 Spiritual Care Week begins Sunday! 💜This week, we honor and celebrate the ministries of chaplains and pastoral counsel...
10/16/2026

💜 Spiritual Care Week begins Sunday! 💜

This week, we honor and celebrate the ministries of chaplains and pastoral counselors who offer compassionate presence, hope and healing in life's most difficult moments.

Their ministry extends beyond the walls of our congregations, reminding those facing hardship that they are not alone and that God has not walked away from them.

🙏 Throughout Spiritual Care Week, we'll share reflections and resources celebrating the impact of spiritual care ministry. We're beginning today with the Spiritual Care Sunday Litany, an invitation to join us in prayer and gratitude for those called to this important work. Find the litany here ➡ https://cbf.net/spiritual-care-sunday/

Take a midday pause with us. ⏸Step away from the busyness of your day and make space for reflection and prayer. Join us ...
10/15/2026

Take a midday pause with us. ⏸

Step away from the busyness of your day and make space for reflection and prayer. Join us Thursday, October 22, at noon ET for a McCall Midday Pause as we explore visio divina, a prayer practice known as “sacred seeing.”

Together, we’ll reflect on an image, listen for God and enjoy a moment of stillness. No experience necessary—just come as you are!

🙏 Register below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sfhTEg5IRfuNfB-bxM7efQ

🍂 Fall has arrived in North Macedonia! Read today’s Mission Bite from CBF field personnel Jeff Lee in Skopje during harv...
10/15/2026

🍂 Fall has arrived in North Macedonia! Read today’s Mission Bite from CBF field personnel Jeff Lee in Skopje during harvest time. 🚜

🍇"My favorite time of year in Macedonia is fall. Fall is the time of harvest. The peppers are picked to make ajvar. Grapes are harvested for w**e. Apples are picked. The fall represents a time of accomplishment for farmers. After a busy planting season and months of watering, pruning and cultivating we go to our fields and pick the fruits of our labor.

Over the 14 years that we have lived in Macedonia we have seen several harvest seasons. Each one is unique and wonderful. This year saw an increase in yield for our grapes. We grew pumpkins, jalapeños, tomatoes and cucumbers. We picked apples, plums and walnuts that grow in our vineyards. We made ajvar, fruit jam, pickled jalapeños and carved pumpkins. Soon we will go and trim the vines and put fertilizer in the fields for next year."🌶

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