Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

🌟 Clarity isn’t just a feeling—it’s what guides Rev. Melissa Roysdon’s life as a co-vocational pastor and ESL teacher in Cookeville, Tenn.

“I have clarity about who I am… I know that I’m called by God,” she said, a conviction that shapes both her classroom work and her ministry at Providence Baptist Church and its connection to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Her story shows how living two callings can come together in one steady purpose ➡️ https://cbf.net/a-clear-calling-melissa-roysdons-clarity-at-providence-baptist-church/

Check out today's mission bite from CBF field personnel Jade Acker in Kampala, Uganda!

"Amanda (not her real name) has been serving refugees with us for over five years. She’s not originally from Uganda but has made Uganda her home. Her break came when an organization offered her a scholarship to attend high school and then on to finish college.

When Amanda first interviewed, she came highly recommended from a friend saying she was amazing and needed a place to work while she figured out what God wanted her to do. Amanda said she wanted to work for one year and then see what God had planned next. While we were hesitant to hire someone who openly said they were leaving soon, it has been a wise investment.

Five years later and she is still serving and figuring out what’s next. Everyday hundreds of refugees come to the Center of Hope. Amanda helps lead our sports, music and art programs. She’s not the most athletic person but loves the youth with passion. She wants them to succeed whether in sports, in life or in their relationship with God.

Always smiling and joking around with the youth she plans and leads Bible studies that bring youth into a deeper relationship with God. For me, she’s not stuck and waiting for the next steps…she’s right where God wants her to be. Walking and doing life with the students, making an eternal impact."

Find more mission bites and keep up with field personnel here 👉 https://cbf.net/?s=mission+bite

The people of Venezuela are facing major loss after two devastating earthquakes left communities in ruins and thousands in need.

As rescue and recovery efforts continue, families need emergency medical care, supplies and hope. Through our partners, CBF is responding with compassionate relief for those impacted.

Join us in praying for the people of Venezuela and make a gift to support relief efforts. Together, we can be the presence of Christ in a time of need.

Read the full update here ➡️ https://cbf.net/venezuela-mortally-wounded-but-not-alone/

Give to disaster response today 🫶 https://pro.gofundme.com/give/611172 #!/donation/checkout

🍞💧🏠✨When Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, First Baptist Church Asheville opened its doors and became a lifeline for their community.

Food, water, shelter and hope flowed through their building for weeks—and the ministry hasn’t stopped since.

Their faithful response earned them CBF’s 2025 Mission Excellence Award, honoring a church that turned crisis into ongoing care.

Find the story here ➡️ https://cbf.net/hope-in-the-wake-of-helene-through-improvisational-ministry-and-disaster-response-partnerships-fbc-asheville-embodies-mission-excellence/

And the Spring 2026 fellowship! Magazine issue where it is originally published here ➡️ https://issuu.com/fellowship/docs/spring_2026_fellowship_magazine