To Discover more about Together for Hope, click on the above logo in order to be directed to the CBF Together for Hope website.  You will be able to find many resources and information such as the Biblical Foundations for this partnership listed below.

     We are called to bring a heart of compassion toward those living in poverty.
(Deuteronomy 15:7-11, 24:7; Psalms 82:3-4; Proverbs 14: 21,31, 22:9; Isaiah 1:17, 61:1; Ezekiel 18:7; Matthew 25:35-40; Acts 10:1-4; Romans 12:9-13; 2 Corinthians 8:9-15; I Timothy 6:17-19; James 1:27, 2:1-8; I John 3:16-18)

 

     We are called to follow God’s commitment of compassion for those living in poverty. (Deuteronomy 10:8; Psalms 68:5, 107: 9, 146:7; Luke 4: 16-21; Philippians 2:6-7)

 

     We are called to understand that God does not see those who live in wealth are greater than those that live in poverty. 
(Proverbs 19:1, 22: 2, 28:6; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Matthew 6:19-21, 19:21-26; Luke 1:53)

 

     We are called to learn from those we encounter in poverty.
(Mark 12:41-44; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; James 2:1-5)

 

We are called to serve others in a spirit of humility.
(Matthew 6:1-4; Philippians 2:1-4; I Peter 5:5)

    Together for Hope is a 20 year partnership between local communities, churches, organizations, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship to minister together to the 20 poorest counties in the United States.  This is a long term commitment to be the presence of Christ to the communities in need.