This past weekend marked a historic event for the work of Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) in the Philippines. Since 2010 CBM has enjoyed working with Kabuganaan Philippines Ministries and, through an annual project agreement, have been working together in four mission communities (Lucero, Aglongon, Hopevale, and Libas) in Capiz province to carry-out various community development activities, particularly […]
This week marks the launch of a new 3-year practical theological education program for pastors in Capiz province. Capiz Continuing Theological Education Program, known as CCTEP, will involve over 30 pastors from all regions of Capiz province. Over the three years, each participant will complete a total of 18 courses (6 per year), with topics […]
Food For Life is a cooperative that began in November 2017 through the partnership of Kabuganaan Philippines Ministries (KPM) and Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM). Farming is not easy work, and here in the Philippines, it is very difficult to earn a living. In fact, most small rural farmers are among the poorest members of society […]
For the past three days we have joined together with representatives from the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches Inc. (CPBC), Japan Baptist Union, and American Baptist Churches USA and members of their International Ministries (formerly American Baptist Foreign Mission) to mark the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Hopevale Martyrs. Hearing stories, seeing […]
Meet Glen Earle. Glen has been serving with CBM’s SENT Program, which provides Canadians with hands-on global discipleship experiences, here in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines for the past number of weeks. Glen was part of a SENT team from Kingston Baptist and Midland Baptist (New Brunswick) last November and decided he wanted to ‘be sent’ […]
After a trip to Kenya in January 2013, Michael and Melanie Waddell began to sense that God was calling them to serve overseas as Global Field staff with Canadian Baptist Ministries. At that time they had a few barriers that held them back from actively exploring opportunities but a little over a year later, the Lord in His power had dissolved them all.
Michael has his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (Crandall) and is currently working on completing a Master of Arts in Practical Theology (Acadia Div.). Melanie has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication Studies (Crandall) and recently graduated with her Masters of Education in Counselling (Acadia University).
After graduating from Crandall University in 2001, Michael felt God was calling him to work in the business world rather than a ministry context. He began to work in sales and management for his in-laws small business. He worked in that business for 8 years before purchasing the business in 2008, and he continued as owner until the fall of 2014. In 2010, the Lord called them to walk out in faith and become the part-time Executive Directors of Camp Tulakadik in Cassidy Lake, New Brunswick. In addition to serving at Camp Tulakadik, in January 2015, Michael began serving as part-time interim pastor at Midland Baptist Church in New Brunswick. Melanie has extensive experience working with at-risk youth in group home settings, the public school system and a local pregnancy care centre. After completing her counselling degree, she worked at a Christian University as a professional counsellor. Michael and Melanie have also been foster parents and adoptive parents within the New Brunswick Department of Social Development. Michael and Melanie have been married for 18 years and they have 4 children: Kyla (15), Sean (13), Carter (12) and Allie (9).
CBM is a global mission organization committed to sharing God’s love through word and deed. We believe that God brings healing to a broken world through local churches. With over 140 years of experience, we have seen that words and deeds intertwined in Christian community work together to bear witness to God’s transforming grace. Together in partnership, we seek to bring hope, healing and reconciliation to all people.
You can join with us in our work by supporting us through faithful prayer and financial support. Together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Your support is so important to us and we thank God for each prayer offered and every financial gift given.
As Global Field Staff with CBM we are required to raise 100% of our ministry budget through sustainable monthly gifts from individuals or annual church donations. We appreciate every monthly gift given as they all adds up to help keep us working in the Philippines. Monthly gifts can be any amount ($10, $25, $50, $100 or more per month) as God leads you.
If you do not feel you can become a monthly financial supporter at this time, one-time financial gifts are needed as well. One-time gifts help cover our set-up costs of getting to the Philippines and setting up our home, etc… Any one-time amount is greatly appreciated.
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