About Michael Waddell
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.
All You Servants of the Lord – A Devotional based on Psalm 134
Michael Waddell2024-01-03T15:29:51-05:00As a grandmother, witnessing these milestones brings back memories of my own children as they grew as individuals. Being part of a group was a natural next step. Sports were an important factor in this process.
Waddell Ministry Update September 2023
Michael Waddell2023-09-18T18:10:42-04:00As summer comes to a close and the fall season sets in, I'm reminded of how important the rhythms of life are. Summer is a time when most of us in Canada try to enjoy a bit of vacation, beach days, evening campfires with s’mores, summer festivals, and the overall warmth of the summer sun.
Pray with Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell2023-08-14T11:45:57-04:00Hi everyone! My name is Michael Waddell, and I serve as Senior Associate for Vennture, CBM’s faith meets work department. I want to thank you for your ongoing prayer support for CBM and the work we are doing together as Canadian Baptists around the world.
Waddell Ministry Update December 2022
Michael Waddell2023-06-26T15:15:54-04:00As we begin this final week leading up to Christmas, and another year comes to a close, I've been reflecting on the goodness and faithfulness of God. Psalm 145:9 reminds us, "The Lord is good to all, and his mercies are over all his works". One of the ways that God reveals his goodness to us is through his people. So, with this in mind, I want to take one last opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for your faithful and generous prayers and support throughout the past year. God's goodness and faithfulness have been demonstrated through you.
Pray with Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell2023-06-26T15:20:22-04:00My name is Michael Waddell and I work with CBM. Over the past couple of weeks during Prayerline, my colleagues have invited you to pray for all things ‘work’, or more specifically, for work, and for workers. Today I want to ask you to pray for workplaces.
Get to Know Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell2022-08-25T10:09:58-04:00Michael 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.
Get to Know Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell2022-08-25T10:10:06-04:00Michael 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.
Vennture Footer
Michael Waddell2022-09-07T10:49:57-04:00To find out more about CBM and our Vennture initiative watch the introductory video. Stay up to date with information on partners, projects and events through Vennture’s website. Be sure also to like our Facebook page, follow us on Instagram, and connect with us on LinkedIn for updates throughout
Vennture
Michael Waddell2022-09-01T15:05:29-04:00Mobilizing Christians to join God’s redemptive mission in the world through their work. Working with local churches and faith-based organizations around the globe, Vennture helps in the creation of transformational business initiatives that provide meaningful work for individuals, contribute to the flourishing of people and communities, and bring glory to