Some of the greatest benefits of being part of CBF North Carolina are the connections and community between our people and churches. There is nothing like a crisis to bring that into full view. From the moment people became aware that neighbors and friends in western NC were in trouble after Hurricane Helene, phone…
Court Greene, pastor at Canton First Baptist Church in Canton, NC is not new to helping his community in times of crisis. Recently, the paper mill that had defined Canton and its economy for decades permanently closed, causing the community to redefine itself. Then, in 2021, a flood started up in the mountains above the…
In 2017, incoming President Trump took specific action to reduce the number of refugees welcomed into the United States. During his campaign this year, President-Elect Trump promised to take a similar course, if not more aggressive, upon entering office in January 2025. Since the election, the anti-immigrant rhetoric is already increasing along with talk of…
Christmas for the Mountains Disaster Relief Effort We’re on a mission to collect gift cards that can sprinkle joy and support the local economies in western North Carolina, giving our neighbors and their communities a little festive boost. Let’s make their Christmas a bit brighter together! Many churches and organizations continue to be overwhelmed…
CBFNC Disaster Response Contact Rev. Dr. Wanda Kidd Helene disaster response director DR@cbfnc.org 828-507-5723 How to Help the Recovery in Western NC Christmas for the Mountains Gift Card Collection: Many churches and organizations continue to be overwhelmed with physical donations. Local pastors say that gift cards would be easier to use than large deliveries…