An Update from the Hoffs
September 5, 2023
Ministry opportunities since our last update
Reporting to five of our personal supporting churches
Three of these churches began supporting us early in our ministry and have continued their partnership for over 35 years! (We have one more reporting meeting scheduled for this autumn.)
Representing CBM at a state fellowship meeting
It was good to be back in Iowa in April for the annual conference of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Visiting three CBM church planting couples in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland
Even though these visits were brief, I am always encouraged by spending time with our missionaries and the people to whom they are ministering.
The CBM Family Conference in July
The focus of this year’s conference was on developing a disciple-making culture in mission churches. The response of the missionaries during and after the conference has been encouraging.
Speaking at the Labor Day Retreat at Camp Manitoumi
My first visit to this Bible camp in western Illinois was refreshing and encouraging! I’m grateful for the opportunity to share the Word of God and the work of CBM in four chapel sessions over the weekend.
In other CBM news
Ten new CBM Planting Partners!
While we still have a long way to reach the ambitious goal of 125 new Planting Partners in 2023, we are very grateful for ten individuals who have begun supporting the CBM general and for three Planting Partner churches who have increased their giving!
Regarding our support needs:
After our last update we received several generous one-time gifts, for which we are very grateful! Recently we gained one new individual supporter and an increase from a long-time individual supporter. This additional support puts us at 85%, or $890/month short of full support. I have also engaged in part-time work that is completely flexible and fits well with my schedule (and that I find enjoyable).
Thank you for praying. God is good, all the time!
Brad & Joanne Hoff
Administrative Director & Director of Church Planting
Continental Baptist Missions