Palmetto Works’ Katrina Reaves recognized for spirit, leadership
Katrina Reeves received the Christian Action Council for her loving spirit and faithful leadership in community ministries serving children and their families
It’s time to cap interest rates in SC at 36%
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina is a member of the SC Fair Lending Alliance. They received a CBFSC partner grant of $3,000 last year to fund the work [...]
Because presence matters
Churches are invited to participate in CBF’s Offering for Global Missions at any time during the year. But the week of March 12-17 has been set aside specifically as a Week of Prayer for the offering whose theme is Because Presence Matters. Many resources are available to help your church promote this much-needed offering.
Christen’s journey to help women in Senegal be self-sufficient
Christen Kinard spent some of her earliest years in Senegal where her parents, Nell and Butch Greene, were missionaries. She’s back in that country now looking for ways to help women become self-sufficient through her organization called The Off Ramp, a long-term covenant partner of CBFSC.
Palmetto Works thrives despite the pandemic
Palmetto Works summer program for kids thrived this year, thanks in part to help from students in the music program at Coastal Carolina University. The CHOPS food program also reopened in mid-September to offer fresh produce to those most in need.
CBF accepting financial donations for Hurricane Ida Recovery
CBF is accepting financial gifts to aid in the recovery efforts needed because of the damage caused by Hurricane Ida. No other items are being accepted.
Palmetto Works gets grant for feeding innvovation
Palmetto Works, our missions partner in Conway, was approved for $30,000 in seed capital from South Carolina’s Feeding Innovation Program. CHOPS Produce winning business plan includes funds to re-open the market following pandemic-related closure.
Koinoina Scholars “Made to Create”
Stephanie Cassell, a student at Duke Divinity School, is getting field experience this summer working with Koinonia of Columbia through the South Carolina Christian Action Council. Using her interest in photography, she is teaching students how they are “made to create.”
First Freedom School at Koinonia starts today
Koinonia of Columbia is launching its first Freedom School this week. A national program sponsored through the Children’s Defense Fund, offers materials and training that help African American children better understand their heritage and culture.
Long-time field personnel Nell Green shifts service to OGM
Nell Green, one of the first to serve CBF in global missions, now lives in Rock Hill. She is taking on the role of Global Missions Advocate to create a culture where mission flourishes.