Each year, disasters make news headline across the globe but there are some crises that the world will never forget. From the Gandhi Hunger Strike in 1929 to the Angola War of Independence in 1972, and the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Canadian Baptists have been responding to global crises for decades. The following reflections share the unique perspectives of CBM staff and partners who witnessed these disasters and others unfold.

Legacy of Presence Note

Our long-standing readers may recognize some of the content in this issue of Wordeed. Back in 2020, we produced what would be our final Mosaic Magazine, focused on Crisis Response, but it was only released digitally due to the financial uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of that issue explored the timeline of the Canadian Baptist response to global crises. Today, we are revisiting that “Legacy of Presence” timeline, alongside fresh content to remind us of our call to love all our neighbours as we participate in God’s mission.