As you know, in July 2021, I began a new role with CBM focusing on the integration of Christian faith with everyday work, helping people discover how their work connects with God’s work in the world. I’ve been busy developing a new initiative with a small team of CBM colleagues and we’re excited to finally […]
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Rev. Job & Phoebe Santiago, KPM Administrators, at the request of Tidings Magazine, a publication of Atlantic Baptist Women. A portion of the interview was published in the April 2022 issue of Tidings Magazine, and the entire interview can be read below. Interview with Rev. […]
Click on the following link to view – Ministry Update – Winter 2022. Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support! Ministry Update – Winter 2022
Click on the following link to view – Ministry Update – Fall 2021. Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support! Ministry Update – Fall 2021
Click on the following link to view – Ministry Update – Summer 2021. Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support! Ministry Update – Summer 2021
Michael has taken on a new role of Senior Associate, Faith+Work and Philippines, where he will provide leadership to the overall strategy and initiatives of CBM within the area of marketplace ministries. He will continue to liaise with CBM’s partners in the Philippines in order to implement, monitor and evaluate joint programming between CBM and local church partners who are working with the poor and marginalized in various facets of Integral Mission through capacity building that model humility, love, compassion and integrity.
Michael, along with his wife Melanie, was appointed as Global Field Staff serving in the Philippines in August 2015. They relocated to Canada in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Melanie has now concluded her service as Field Staff and has her own private practice offering counselling therapy for individuals and families.
Michael has a Master of Arts in Theology from Acadia Divinity College and is an ordained minister with Canadian Baptist of Atlantic Canada (CBAC).
The Waddells spent 14 years in the business world, as well as 5 years serving as Directors of a Baptist owned Christian camp in New Brunswick, before sensing that God was leading them to something new.
Michael and Melanie have four growing children: Kyla, Sean, Carter and Allie.
Michael serves alongside CBM colleagues and partners in the area of Marketplace Ministry. He provides leadership to the overall strategy and initiatives of CBM within the area of marketplace ministries. He also serves as liaison with CBM’s partners in the Philippines in order to implement, monitor and evaluate joint programming between CBM and local church partners who are working with the poor and marginalized in various facets of Integral Mission through capacity building that model humility, love, compassion and integrity.
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 Michael in his work by supporting him through faithful prayer and financial support. Together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Your support is so important and we thank God for each prayer offered and every financial gift given.
As Senior Associate, Faith+Work and Philippines with CBM, Michael needs to raise ministry support through sustainable monthly gifts from individuals or annual church donations. We appreciate every monthly gift given as they all add up to help Michael in his work with CBM focusing on Faith+Work and the Philippines. Monthly gifts can be any amount ($10, $25, $50, $100 or more per month) as God leads you.
By completing and submitting the form below, you will become a Partner in Mission Michael through your gifts of prayer and finances. CBM Field Staff rely on their Partners in Mission for encouragement and support as they work to bring hope and healing to a broken world.
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