Category: CBAC News

“Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end. 2 It was time for supper,… Read More »

As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a… Read More »

Tuesday April 4th is Refugee Rights Day in Canada. Canada’s reputation as a refugee receiving country is at an all-time high. Our private sponsorship program is particularly admired, but there’s room for improvement – especially around family re-unification. To welcome a refugee family and then… Read More »

Everything has shifted. Everything! And if it hasn’t yet, it will and at lightning speed. Where is the church? Reacting, ignoring, mimicking, stumbling, shrinking, dying. You know this. We as the CBAC know this. And while we have made our own shifts, revamped our vision,… Read More »

I arise today Through the strength of heaven; Light of the sun, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of the wind, Depth of the sea, Stability of the earth, Firmness of the rock.   I arise today Through God’s strength to pilot me; God’s… Read More »

We all hear common phrases no matter where we go, phrases, like, “Nice day,” or, “The weather is horrible,” or just a general, “Hey, how are you?” As we have transitioned to living “up north” to most of you, we hear these phrases in addition… Read More »

“What are you giving up?” This is a question we will hear this time of year in reference to the season of Lent. Lent is not something many Baptists know much about let alone practice. It has not been a part of our tradition. We’re… Read More »

An indicator that I was living less by the Holy Spirit and more by stress was that the people in my life lost distinctiveness. They became background and blurry. I wouldn’t ask them questions or listen to answers. I forgot names, faces and everything else…. Read More »

An important part of university study involves research and surveys that can help students learn more about a particular aspect or issue in their major field of study. These research projects can often have benefits for the community or group that is being asked to… Read More »

February is African Heritage Month (also known as Black History Month). The theme in Nova Scotia for 2017 is “Passing the Torch.” It’s all about celebrating the past and looking ahead to the next 150 years in Canada. Below is the write up from the… Read More »