Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

✝️ Kathy Pickett’s path into ministry began with a surprising call from God—one that came not once, but twice. Her journey from church volunteer and mom to longtime pastor reflects the power of saying "yes" to God’s nontraditional paths into ministry.

Keep reading below to discover how her story is shaping conversations around Called in Context and helping churches recognize gifted leaders already within their congregations.
https://cbf.net/after-being-called-in-context-picketts-ministry-blesses-two-churches-2/

💚 “Prepare the way of the Lord” comes to life in Kanazawa, Japan, where the Rev. Akinori Taguchi’s decades of faithful, steady ministry have transformed a small church and kindergarten into a thriving community of faith.

In partnership with CBF field personnel Carson and Laura Foushee, Kanazawa Baptist Church has become a place of welcome, connection and growth for both local and international neighbors—showing how faithful presence, started small, can flourish over time. 💚

Find the article originally published in 2026 Spring fellowship! Magazine below.

https://cbf.net/akinori-taguchi-a-model-partner-in-japan/