We invite you to journey with us as we embark on the next 150 years. Each month, from December 2023 to January 2025 for a total of 14 months, we’ll examine an inspired word with insights that will take you further into our shared Baptist identity. Through podcasts, articles, resources, and more, we’ll dive deep into what has shaped us in our mission as Canadian Baptists.

These reflections from 14 thought-leaders around the world, who have accompanied us along the journey, can be incorporated into devotions, church services, or prayer and discussions. You can share your own thoughts using our interactive tools as we Reflect Light on our past and explore all the possibilities of our future as Christ leads us.

CBM’s commitment to theological depth, moral vision, and thoughtfulness is a defining characteristic of our organization. We strive to captivate and inspire people as we incorporate this into everything we do. We seek to provide a theologically rich foundation for our efforts, particularly as we tackle issues and challenges of our modern society. As we continue on this path, we cherish the key themes that define our organization and strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last…

John 15:15-16A

For 150 years, Canadian Baptists have responded to God’s calling to serve Him through faithful witness. Our mission is born out of the fact that there is a caller – God – and that we have been called. Our mission is our act of obedience to the one who has called us.

For individuals and for churches, His call is often well outside our comfort circle…Being called requires corporate and careful listening to the Spirit. Sometimes we need to wait before we engage the work, and to worship and pray before we manifest the muscle of our efforts, as good as those efforts might be. Sometimes, it is not only knowing what we are to do, but when and with whom.

We encourage you to read the full reflection, download the discussion guide and share your own reflections using #CABA150, as well as follow along for the latest news and events on our website.