Hopevale is a small rural community in the mountains of Capiz province on Panay island (Visayas region of the Philippines). Last Fall they experienced a number of small earthquakes that led to tension cracks and the threat of landslides throughout their community. As a result, the community was forced to leave their homes and rebuild […]
This week Melanie is in Duran, which is a small community outside of Roxas City in Capiz Province, Panay Island. Melanie traveled to Duran with our CBM colleagues, Emo & Kathy Yango, to assist in leading a CISD with the family and community of Pastors Nestor and Gilene Franco, who died tragically a few weeks […]
Click on the following link to view our Summer 2017 ministry update. Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support! Waddell Family Ministry Update
For the past few months, I have had the opportunity to work with CRUIS Inc. (CBM partner in Davao) as they launch a new ‘Business Initiative Program’ (BIP). The BIP is a joint effort between CRUIS Inc., Canadian Baptist Ministries and leaders from indigenous Muslim communities in Mindanao, Philippines. The purpose of the BIP is to create sustainable […]
This past week I (Michael) had the privilege of attending the first InterFaith Youth Leadership Gathering, which was organized and facilitated in partnership between CRUIS Inc., Kabuganaan Philippines Ministries (KPM), and Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM). The gathering brought 10 Muslim youth (from southern Mindanao) and 10 Christian youth (from Capiz Province on Panay Island) together for […]
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 16 years and they have 4 children: Kyla (14), Sean (12), Carter (11) and Allie (8).
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.
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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.
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